Available in three models; the 103 TDI, 125 TSI and 147 TSI, the Tiguan houses a powerful 2.0-litre direct injection petrol or turbo diesel engine, with the choice of either a manual or automatic transmission.

Featuring side curtain airbags, ABS Brakes, EBD, rear parking sensors and multi-function display trip computer, with optional satellite navigation system and park assist, the Tiguan is set to change the compact SUV market.

To get your hands on the Tiguan, which has been voted Europe’s best SUV and winner of numerous awards, as well as holding a five star Euro NCAP rating, visit our dealerships at your earliest convenience

With plentiful on-site parking, a modern and spacious showroom and customer lounge, as well as a vastly increased service capacity, the new Barloworld Volkswagen has lots of additional extras to offer its customers.

More information on the dealership project can be viewed at www.barloworldbayside.com.au.

With an impressive 30GB of hard drive capacity and built-in DVD drive, a vast selection of your MP3/WMA music library and navigation data is available at your fingertips. Boasting advanced flexibility, your favourite music can also be accessed via an MP3 compatible aux-in multimedia socket or SD card slot.

Satellite Navigation System  (RNS510) features:

• High resolution (800 x 480 pixel) 6.5 inch touch screen display
• Split-screen (map and symbol displays)
• Display in instrument cluster
• Integrated 30GB hard drive (10GB Navigation /20 GB Audio files)
• Audio CD (WMA and MP3) and video DVD playback
• SD Memory card slot
• Multimedia socket (Aux-in) for connection of MP3 players, located in centre console
• Available with Golf, Jetta, Passat, Eos and Touareg.

Colour was a tough choice, I chose black.
 
I have never had a black car before and am so happy with my decision as it looks so slick.
 
The car has a range of great features.  The highlight so far is the seat warmers!! I can’t believe I have been driving to work at 4am in the cold rain up until this point without them!
 
My girlfriends are extremely jealous of the new and improved vehicle. And so is my brother! Not only is it perfect for me and the lifestyle I live (it is easy to drive/I can park it anywhere) but it gets credibility from my brother because it has a lot of ‘go’ too!
 
When I picked it up from the dealership at Mascot their only advice was to check how many points on my license I still have AND to watch my speed! Sounded a lot like my mother!!

I’m looking forward to my next day off and getting it out on the open road..

x
Kate

Launched at Luna Park, Sydney, with an appearance by The Wiggles, the first initiative for the partnership will be a road safety booklet based on The Wiggles’ Song “Look Both Ways”.

It may come as a surprise that these two highly regarded brands have announced a partnership. The relationship presents a unique opportunity for Volkswagen to reach out to the loyal, and growing Volkswagen drivers in Australia, many of whom have families. Volkswagen’s commitment to the highest safety standards in their vehicles has seen an increasing number of Australian families choosing to drive a Volkswagen.

“Volkswagen is delighted to announce an ongoing relationship with The Wiggles,” said Jutta Dierks, Managing Director, Volkswagen Group Australia. “Australia is an extremely important and growing market for Volkswagen and our relationship with The Wiggles further enhances our presence here in this market. We see enormous potential for continuing to serve the community; in this case through involvement with Early Childhood initiatives, a subject close to our hearts and, of course, many of our loyal Volkswagen customers. Considering the first Big Red Car was a Volkswagen Beetle, the relationship is a natural one.”

Since Volkswagen vehicles were first introduced commercially in Australia in the 1950’s, the Australian motoring public has forged a love affair with them that has lasted the test of time and continues to this day. The culture of reliability, friendliness, safety and accessibility that Volkswagen engendered was rewarded by customer loyalty that continues. Today, Volkswagen is one of Australia’s fastest growing brands and is a leader in innovative diesel and petrol engine technology.

The Wiggles are celebrating their 17th year as a children’s entertainment powerhouse. They have created a catalogue of music, television, video and film that have proven to be modern classics. Like Volkswagen, The Wiggles have kept a close link to the Australian public and have been rewarded with immense popularity, with both parents and children alike. When it comes to live performances, it is nearly impossible to find a live act, for any age group, anywhere in Australia, that comes close to matching their popularity. It has been estimated that half of all Australian toddlers either enjoy The Wiggles on DVD or CD at home or have been to a Wiggles concert. If you add that to the many hundreds of thousands of parents who have listened to and seen The Wiggles, then the figures become staggering. In Australia their annual end of year national tour sells over 150,000 tickets.

“As Volkswagen drivers themselves, Anthony, Jeff, Murray and Sam are all extremely pleased to be a part of this important initiative,” said Mike Conway, Managing Director, The Wiggles Pty Ltd. “The road safety education of the children, and adults, of our community are a very high priority. The Wiggles are exceptionally happy to work with Volkswagen in promoting this fundamental message.”

The road safety booklet will have wide distribution through all Wiggles concerts and events. Volkswagen will distribute the booklet through their events, motor shows and dealerships. It is hoped that, with the support of Volkswagen and The Wiggles, the message of road safety can be further promoted in the community.

Press Enquiries:  
Karl Gehling
General Manager Press and PR
Volkswagen Group Australia 
+61 2 9695 6003
+61 2 409 138 069 ¬

This time of year has a sense of excitement because the good weather is on its way and everyone starts coming out of hibernation.. Getting out the house, going away for the weekend, even planning Christmas holidays!!

I write this on a Friday afternoon so am eager to get out of the office with the weather supposedly 31 outside! I am about to jump in my Golf GTI and head straight to Neilson Park in Vaucluse for a swim and some serious relaxation in the sun or the shade of a tree somewhere beautiful. Just as well the aircon works in the heat as well as the seat warmers did in winter!

Sunday sees me heading to Barloworld to give away a brand new  to a lucky winner of a promotion run recently at Barloworld Volkswagen Mascot and Five Dock!

Why would you have your Volkswagen serviced anywhere else?

After all, we are the service champions!

At Volkswagen Australia's recent Service Qualification World Championships, which determined Australia's best technician, Barloworld Volkswagen secured first and second spot.

Our service technicians John Borda and Daniel Faliszewski walked away with first and second place respectively - a truly remarkable achievement.

Well done to both of our lads and we wish John all the best as he competes against 62 other countries later this month to be crowned the World Champion.