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No doubt about it, Volkswagen vehicles are fun to drive, and the new 2021 Jetta GLI is no exception. As the Jetta lineup's sportiest model, the GLI sedan is also a practical vehicle that makes it great for running errands with the family or for a night out on the town. The 2021 version has only a few minor changes that maintain the same aesthetic of this popular vehicle.

 

Regardless of the age of your vehicle, regular maintenance is required if you want a dependable car. Do you know what you should be doing when it comes to routine maintenance? Are you aware of how often you should be changing your oil? What should you look for when it comes to worn down tire tread? Let us here at Orlando Volkswagen South provide you with a few simple tips that will help keep your car dependable for its lifetime.

For 2020, Volkswagen offers seven models with an all-wheel-drive system. Let's take a closer look at some of the signature AWD technologies that are optional in these reliable VW vehicles.

Driver distractions are a common cause of accidents. While modern safety features like Front Assist offer a more proactive way to help avoid collisions, some drivers may choose to disable them. Front Assist is designed to assist in preventing forward collisions by using radar sensors and/or a camera to monitor the speed and distance of vehicles ahead.

Those who enjoy driving a trendy and innovative vehicle often favor VW models for their sleek exteriors. As the best-selling Volkswagen on the market, the Golf is a popular model that has proven to be successful among all ages of drivers. Here is why the Golf is the best-selling VW and what it offers.

Most people don't like diesel cars, but at one point, most experts considered them the way of the future. You could call diesel fuel as more energy-dense than regular fuel, which yields better mileage. The problem comes from NOx emissions, which have a link to cancer and other health problems. Volkswagen may have discovered a solution that will cut emissions by as much as 80 percent.

In sunny Florida, there are not many automotive brands that stick out and remain popular with Floridians year after year. Volkswagen is the one brand that appears to meet the mark for every class of driver. Volkswagen is a German word for "People's Car" because it is designed to appeal to the broadest spectrum of consumers.

Ensuring Sustainability Standards

On July 1, 2019, Volkswagen introduced a new sustainability rating for its supply chain. While the company itself is committed to sustainability, it is now taking sustainability a step further by ensuring that its suppliers meet certain sustainability requirements too. The new sustainability rating for suppliers targets risks involving environmental protection, human rights, and corruption. Supplier compliance will be checked by a third party to ensure standards for sustainability are met.

If you've had a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle in the past, you are probably aware that when the car's battery dies, you can simply recycle it and get a new one. Electric car batteries, however, are different than conventional lithium-ion car batteries. This means that they also need a different method of recycling. Fortunately, our dealership is now offering premium EV battery recycling service. When you get a new battery in its place, your car's old battery gets a second life. 

Better Than Ever Before

Running on a seventh-generation platform, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI is better than ever before. This award-winning hatchback is loaded with dynamic mechanical technology and advanced digital amenities. The lineup of this German vehicle includes the Rabbit Edition Autobahn.