Volkswagen Showcases Clean Diesel and Personalized Performance at SEMA

Jan. 1, 2020
Volkswagen of America, Inc. highlighted clean diesel performance and vehicle personalization with three new concepts on display at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show.

Volkswagen of America, Inc. highlighted clean diesel performance and vehicle personalization with three new concepts on display at the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show.

2009 Jetta TDI SportWagen

Powered by the 2.0-liter Clean Diesel TDI, delivering 140 horsepower and 235 ft.-lbs. of torque, the new Jetta SportWagen uses readily available body components and is finished in custom paint and graphics. To reinforce the sport in this wagon, the Jetta's underpinnings were upgraded by H&R Springs to lower its ride height and sharpen its handling capabilities.

The Jetta TDI SportWagen remains firmly planted with 19-inch Sportec Wheels and Yokohama Tires wrapped around an upgraded Brembo brake kit, providing high-performance stopping power. Hella provides up-level lighting components.

2008 Passat Station Wagon

The Passat Wagon Hi-Def styling package is complemented with European specification Hella lighting and 18-inch Velos wheels wrapped in Nitto performance tires. The vehicle features a 2.0-liter TFSI engine, rated at 200 horsepower and 207 ft-lbs. torque.

2007 GTI 4 door

Using the GTI high-performance 2.0 L TFSI engine with 200 horsepower and 207 ft.-lbs. torque mated to a six-speed transmission, the team mounted R32 brakes and rotors, Volkswagen lowering springs, and a custom Vibrant Performance center exit exhaust. With the availability of both Thunder Bunny and R32 components, the GTI was dressed with a new Thunder Bunny front bumper, flared side skirts, and R32 rear valance, creating a sporty and aggressive street style. Completing the exterior styling is custom Hella lighting, darkened tail lamps, and soon-to-be-introduced 18-inch Karthoum wheels finished in black with machined highlights. The wheels are wrapped in Nitto high-performance tires.

About the Author

Chad Simon

Chad Simon is managing editor of Styling & Performance magazine. A graduate from the University of Pittsburgh in 1998 with a BA in Media Communications, he's been involved in the field of automotive journalism since 2003 starting with Automotive Fleet magazine.

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