Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that the Volkswagen Jetta and the Volkswagen GTI have each captured a J.D. Power and Associates APEAL award for 2007. J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL)(SM) Study measures owner delight with the design, content, layout and performance of their new vehicles.
"These awards and our overall rankings show that Volkswagen builds compelling, quality vehicles that our customers love to drive," said Adrian Hallmark, executive vice president, Volkswagen of America. "Our vehicles strike a strong emotional chord with owners."
The Volkswagen Jetta was top-ranked vehicle in the compact car segment, followed by the all-new Volkswagen Rabbit, which ranked second. In the compact sporty car segment, the redesigned Volkswagen GTI garnered the top place with the all-new Volkswagen EOS ranking third. Additionally, the redesigned Volkswagen Passat came in a close second in the competitive midsize car segment.
According to the study, new or redesigned products with a high APEAL score generally command a higher gross profit and sell more quickly.
The 2007 APEAL Study is based on responses gathered between February and May 2007 from more than 91,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2007 model-year cars and trucks who were surveyed after the first 90 days of ownership.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Volkswagen Rabbit, Volkswagen New Beetle, Volkswagen New Beetle convertible, Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen GLI, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Passat wagon, Volkswagen Eos, and Volkswagen Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.
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Source: Volkswagen of America, Inc.
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