Wolfsburg Edition Passat, Aura Green Line hybrid, Veracruz crossover, New Beetle convertible autoinsidernews.com

Wolfsburg Edition Passat, Aura Green Line hybrid, Veracruz crossover, New Beetle convertible

Volkswagen announces Wolfsburg Edition Passat

Volkswagen announced that its new special edition Wolfsburg Edition Passat is now available at dealers nationwide. Volkswagen will build approximately 6,000 of the special edition Passats.

The Wolfsburg Edition Passat is powered by a 2.0L 200-hp turbocharged engine mated a six-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission. Each special edition Passat sedan includes unique “Wolfsburg Edition” badging on the driver and passenger front quarter panels. The Wolfsburg Edition Passat features 17-inch alloy wheels, a four-spoke leather wrapped multi-function steering wheel, leather wrapped gearshift knob and boot, 12-way full power adjustable driver seat, six-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability, heated front seats, power sunroof, fog lights, heated windshield washer nozzles, Sirius satellite radio and unique “Wolfsburg Edition” badging.

Following VW’s value pricing tradition on special edition vehicles, the Wolfsburg Edition Passat is a greater value at $26,990 than a similarly equipped non-Wolfsburg Edition Passat.

Saturn prices 2007 Aura Green Line hybrid

General Motors has announced the 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line hybrid will have a starting base price of $22,695, including destination, which just makes it the lowest-priced hybrid on the market for 2007, undercutting the Toyota Prius by $100 and the Honda Civic Hybrid by $500. The IRS has certified that Aura Green Line buyers will qualify for a tax credit of $1,300, which makes the difference even larger as the tax credit for the Prius will drop to $787. While the Aura Green Line is less-expensive than the other hybrids, it is a “mild” hybrid and can not be driven on electric power alone.

The Aura Green Line’s hybrid system in the Aura mates 2.4L four-cylinder to an electric motor/generator, which captures electrical energy during regenerative braking. The hybrid system in the Green Line improves fuel economy by providing electric assist during acceleration, by cutting fuel during deceleration, and by shutting the engine off at idle.

The Aura Green Line EPA fuel economy rating of 28 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway represents up to a 30 percent improvement in EPA combined fuel economy compared to the non-hybrid Aura XE.

The 2007 Saturn Aura Green Line is arriving in dealerships now.

Hyundai announces pricing for Veracruz crossover

Hyundai Motor has announced pricing for its all-new Veracruz large crossover. The new Veracruz is Hyundai’s first entry in luxury crossover segment and is targeted at the Lexus RX 350 — all at a price starting $11,000 below the RX.

The front-wheel drive Veracruz GLS will have a starting base price of $26,995 when it goes on sale in spring. Adding all-wheel drive raises the price of the GLS to $28,695. The sportier, mid-level Veracruz SE starts at $28,695 for a front-wheel drive model and $30,395 with all-wheel drive. The top-of-the-line Veracruz Limited starts at $32,995 for the front-wheel drive and climbs to $34,695 for all-wheel drive. All prices include a $690 destination and handling charge.

Triple White New Beetle convertible now available

Volkswagen has announced that its limited edition Triple White New Beetle convertible is now available at dealers nationwide. VW will only build 3,000 units of the special edition New Beetle.

The Triple White New Beetle convertible features a bright white exterior paint, a white interior, and white convertible boot. The special edition also includes 17-inch ‘Oktopus’ wheels, a three-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel, white leatherette seats and center armrest, black carpeting, floor mats and door panels, and front seat headrests with the New Beetle convertible icon

The Triple White New Beetle convertible comes with a standard automatic transmission, and is priced at $25,990.

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