VW Service Xpress now open in Downers Grove.

Need an oil change for your Volkswagen Jetta, maybe your Passat needs a new air filter, but oops – you forgot to schedule an appointment?

No worries!  With Pugi Volkswagen’s new Service Xpress Center, appointments are no longer needed for basic VW maintenance.  That’s right!  Simply stop in, and Pugi Volkswagen Downers Grove will take care of your VW maintenance on your schedule; not ours!

That’s right, when your VW is due for scheduled maintenance, simply visit Pugi VW, your local family owned and operated Chicago VW Dealer in Downers Grove, and we will be happy to fit you right in.  Why not just stop out one of those Chicago Area Quick Lube places, you ask?

Well, the Volkswagen Service Xpress Center at Pugi VW in Downers Grove, pledges that only factory trained VW personnel will be working on your beloved Volkswagen, and Pugi will only be using Genuine Volkswagen OEM Parts.  Unlike those “Other Guys” at the Quick Lube shops and independent service stations in the Chicago Area.  Besides, if you are anything like us here at Pugi VW, you love your VW just like a member of the family, correct?  And, you wouldn’t take your child to the veterinarian for a check-up? So why take your “baby” to anywhere, but an Authorized VW  Service Department?

At our VW Service Department near Naperville, your Volkswagen Eos, Beetle, Tiguan, Passat or other will be treated to service, once again without an appointment, such as:

• Oil Changes
• Tire Rotations
• Wiper Blades
• Bulb Replacement
• Engine Air Filter
• Fluid Checks
• Vehicle Inspections

Pugi VW invites you in to take advantage of our new No Appointment Needed Service Department today.  As a special introductory offer, we are offering a $15 0ff your first visit coupon.  Simply visit our VW Service Specials page and print out the coupon.

Pugi VW is proud to be your local VW Dealer and Service Center serving Naperville, Chicago, La Grange, Westmont and more.  Whether your VW requires major repairs or a simple light bulb replacement, the qualified staff of Pugi Volkswagen in Downers Grove can help.  Thank you again, for allowing Pugi VW to assist you with your Volkswagen Service and Maintenance needs.

For more information, please feel free to contact the Pugi VW Service team at 630-964-9500 or by email.

“When you get the Pugi Price and Save – Servicing Your Car at Pugi can be a Beautiful Thing!”

The Volkswagen Passat topped the list of midsize sedans according to Motor Trend’s

comparison of the top sellers in the category.  Which means, not only do our Chicago Volkswagen drivers love the Passat, but it seems the critics do too.   Motor Trend continues to say (in their December 2012 issue of Motor Trend):

• “Ferrari may get all the fan mail and sell countless bedroom wall posters, but in the 66 years since its founding, the Italian automaker has sold just 130,000 cars. Total. Worldwide. Ever. Toyota, in comparison, sells roughly that many Camrys in the U.S. every five months. Honda’s Accord and Nissan’s Altima are close behind. Make no mistake: The humble sedans you see here may have to endure morning gridlock, Labrador fur, and the occasional wayward French fry, but they’re the power players of America’s auto landscape. Indeed, data sifter Experian Automotive says this mid-range class accounted for a whopping 27.4 percent of the U.S. auto market in the first half of 2012. (Crossovers were a distant second, at just over 19 percent.) While the spotlight-hungry 458 Italia is out there screaming and preening and generally looking as restless as Honey Boo Boo in a library, these four-doors are stoically squaring away the driving chores and eking maximum miles from every precious gallon of gas. Average Joes? Nah. They’re heroes.

  But which of these best-sellers is numero uno? The latest editions of the Toyota Camry and the Volkswagen Passat — our 2012 Car of the Year winner – should look familiar, as they’ve been on sale about a year now. The remaining members of our sedan six-pack, though, are transformed for 2013. They include the new, smaller Chevy Malibu; the dramatically restyled Ford Fusion; the bold Nissan Altima; and the all-new and bigger Honda Accord. To sample life at the class’ entry level, we ordered base powerplants in each of our testers: four 2.5-liter engines, one 2.4, and a 1.6-liter turbo. Plus three six-speed automatics, one six-speed manual, and two CVTs. Hardly the stuff of performance dreams, true, but as enthusiasts we unabashedly favor the car — even an economy model — that delivers the most gifts to the driver’s seat. With that in mind, here’s how they finished.

  But which of these best-sellers is numero uno? The latest editions of the Toyota Camry and the Volkswagen Passat — our 2012 Car of the Year winner – should look familiar, as they’ve been on sale about a year now. The remaining members of our sedan six-pack, though, are transformed for 2013. They include the new, smaller Chevy Malibu; the dramatically restyled Ford Fusion; the bold Nissan Altima; and the all-new and bigger Honda Accord. To sample life at the class’ entry level, we ordered base powerplants in each of our testers: four 2.5-liter engines, one 2.4, and a 1.6-liter turbo. Plus three six-speed automatics, one six-speed manual, and two CVTs. Hardly the stuff of performance dreams, true, but as enthusiasts we unabashedly favor the car — even an economy model — that delivers the most gifts to the driver’s seat. With that in mind, here’s how they finished.”

• #6) – Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
• #5) – Toyota Camry XLE
• #4) – Nissan Altima 2.5 SV
• #3) – Ford Fusion SE
• #2) – Honda Accord

• #1) – Volkswagen Passat SE  – Motor Trend continues to say:

“More than 12 months after being chosen as our 2012 Car of the Year, the Passat continues to impress. No whiz-bang here. This a classically styled, sagely engineered four-door that focuses on bona-fide family sedan requirements while delivering a notably superior driving experience. You want room? The VeeDub delivers, with a leviathan back seat, a massive trunk, and plenty of breadth for shoulders. “Four dudes on a road trip?” Martinez asks. “No problem. The Passat can handle them and all their stuff.” Writes Febbo: “Very few cars of any size have this much space. Really does feel like an affordable Phaeton.” 

 The interior design is clean and purposeful, almost to the point of being austere. “Functional to a fault,” according to Evans. The rest of us disagree. Febbo again: “Textbook German functionality. You wouldn’t call this cutting-edge, but the interior decor will still look good in 10 years, while several of these other cars will look dated.” We love the fat three-spoke steering wheel. The big gauges. The super-intuitive central display screen. The outstanding seats. The hard stuff this VW gets so right. The powertrain — a 2.5-liter inline five mated to a six-speed auto — delivers the group’s slowest acceleration and good but not outstanding observed fuel economy (25.5 mpg). But, as usual, the numbers simply don’t tell the whole story. Seabaugh: “Engine revs smoothly and the transmission is geared well.” Martinez: “Throw the transmission into Sport and you’re plenty pleased with the quicker shifts and touchier throttle.” The Passat may not be fast, but it feels happy doing its work, and that’s a much more important ingredient in the driving experience. Handling is actually rewarding — far better than what you might expect from a car in this class. Martinez: “Steering feel is heavier than the rest, but that’s to be appreciated. As is the slightly stiffer ride. Both add to the ‘tossability’ and athleticism of this sedan. Doesn’t feel as big as it is — that always amazes me. An enthusiast with a family will love this car.” Adds Kong: “A joy to drive in the city, on the highway, on winding roads. Damping is ideal for just about any situation.” 

 The Passat also exudes refinement. “Still can’t believe how quiet it is compared with other cars,” says Febbo. “VW has come a long way on NVH.” As testament to the Passat’s build quality, Volkswagen supplied us with an example showing 14,000 miles on its odo — in test-car years, that’s more like triple that many miles. Yet the Passat was solid and tight. Base sticker for the nicely trimmed Passat SE model is just $24,495. For that you get gobs of family-sedan goodness, tangible driving pleasure, and a number-one best-seller.”

Pugi Volkswagen, your local family owned and operated Chicago Volkswagen Dealer, located in Downers Grove, IL is proud to offer this award winning sedan.  We carry an extensive inventory of Volkswagen Passat models including:  Volkswagen Passat S, Passat SE, Passat SEL and Passat 2.0L TDI. 

We invite you in to test drive the 2013 VW Passat to see for yourself how well the car rides, performs and feels.  And, of course, if you’re also looking for Volkswagen Passat Deals, Pugi is the perfect place for that too! 

Consumer Digest goes on to say the following:

“The Passat offers a lot of car for the money, with relatively voluminous interior room and cargo space. (Back-seat legroom is greater than that of some of the largest luxury cars.) We found the interior to be well-designed, with controls logically placed. When we took various Passats out on the road, we found the standard 2.5-liter, 170-hp five-cylinder engine to move the vehicle adequately. It performed best with the optional six-speed automatic transmission (a five-speed manual transmission is standard). Also offered are a far stronger 3.6-liter, 280-hp V6 engine and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine that delivers V6-like acceleration and gets an impressive 43 mpg on the highway. We found the suspension to afford reasonably aggressive handling while being capable of absorbing all but the nastiest road imperfections.”

Although the 2013 VW Passat is a popular choice among our Chicago VW enthusiasts, Pugi still offers a wide selection of Passat models with a variety of equipment and colors.  VW shoppers can choose from models such as; the Passat S, the Passat SE, the Passat SEL, and of course, the fuel-efficient Passat TDI.

For selection that is second to none, VW Passat Deals that will keep the bank account happy, customer service to keep YOU happy and a brand new, state of the art Volkswagen Dealership to better serve you, be sure to stop by Pugi Volkswagen in Downers Grove.

After all, when you get the “Pugi Price & Save – Buying a car from Pugi can be a Beautiful Thing!”

SAN DIEGO–December 4, 2012: –Strategic Vision’s recent research study not only determined the leading vehicles and corporations in Total Value (Volkswagen, Hyundai, Honda and Ford respectively), but after vetting over 350 new vehicles and over 77,000 owners using its comprehensive Total Value Index® (TVI) study, it also examined the correlation between how buyers rated innovation and what brands were leaders in Total Value over time. The result shows that, “innovation is the strongest single predictor of which cars, brands and corporations are seen as the best value, or Total Value in our study,” says Alexander Edwards, President of Strategic Vision.

“Corporations like Honda still do well, but must be careful when the driving force in the algorithm for their score is mostly Resale Value and MPG factors. Both of these factors are important, but are increasingly becoming ‘up-for-grabs’ to the accelerated competition”

“For some, this may be counter-intuitive to the word ‘value’ in its most simple definition. But, when we looked at our Innovation Factor Score (IFS) and trended it, the results were much like a crystal ball. Value is viewed as a far cry from the cheapest car with the best MPG. We looked at the major corporations by their IFS, and the results spoke loudly. Hyundai Corporation (which includes the Kia Brand) increased its IFS by 20 points since 2008, and today its Total Value segment leaders Elantra, Sonata and Equus have some of the highest scores in the entire industry. Kia Sportage and Sorento were also segment leaders. The same can be said for other brands that are improving in value and sales. However, there is a caveat. It’s not just innovation, but ‘True Innovation„¢’ that is the crystal ball that gives us the insight,” concludes Edwards.

Strategic Vision’s sixteenth annual Total Value Index study revealed the industry corporate success of #1 Volkswagen Group of America with its seven segment winners: Golf, Jetta Wagon, CC, Eos and with Audi A3 Wagon, Q5 and Q7. Number three American Honda Motor continues to do well in Total Value, but did not have the increasingly important leading Innovation Factor Score that foreshadows leading Value.

“Corporations like Honda still do well, but must be careful when the driving force in the algorithm for their score is mostly Resale Value and MPG factors. Both of these factors are important, but are increasingly becoming ‘up-for-grabs’ to the accelerated competition,” says Darrel Edwards, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Strategic Vision. “Quality is at the base of Value, but in looking for that key influencing factor that most heavily predicts future success, True Innovation will be the common denominator of the winners. ‘True Innovation’ is a phrase coined by J. Susan Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO of Strategic Vision. True Innovation is innovation that is rich and impactful, intuitive, motivational, in-depth and is able to trigger description by the user in great specificity. True Innovation is what we measure, along with 442 other data points. Understanding True Innovation reveals trend setting and what will be of Value, and later purchased.” explains Dr. Edwards.

Ford Motor Company may have experienced some innovation growing pains with SYNC, but there’s little question that buyers are appreciating the overall innovation and value benefits, as can be seen in segment leaders Flex, F150, F250/350 and six other models that all finish in the top four vehicles of their respective segments. Even vehicles with perhaps modest sales have an important message to notice. This is why Chevrolet Volt received the Special Category Leader recognition in Strategic Vision’s TVI study. The Volt has the second highest Total Value score in the industry, and along with short and long term economic factors being strong, it had an IFS of 93 or nearly perfect innovation, as viewed by its buyers. If Volt had been seen as more Affordable to Buy, sales figures would likely have been more reflective of its high Total Value score.

The Chrysler/Dodge brands receive recognition for being the Most Improved (+41 points on a 1000 point scale) in Total Value as rated by customers. Again, a strong direct correlation to this improvement is an Innovation Factor Score that is the lowest among companies in 2011, improving to nearly industry average in just one year! Other Total Value winners of note were the Land Rover Evoque Coupe and the Lexus ES 350. The Honda Ridgeline has been the Total Value winner among standard size pickups each year since being introduced, with Odyssey being a five-year consecutive leader among minivans.

Strategic Vision furthers leading-edge research through large quantitative studies that reveal highly actionable industry trends. Additionally, in-depth “one-on-one” qualitative studies are constantly used to augment and validate discoveries, along with hidden leverage, and providing winning platforms for communication and product directions. Strategic Vision used in-depth insights to discover leverage for the cab-forward designs introduced by Ford in the 1980s that were being rejected in focus groups. This was exemplified by the discovered reality of the innovation of the fourth door and fold-away third row seats on the minivan that were being rejected after all ordinary research methods revealed little innovation or leverage in these additions.

Strategic Vision has presented Total Value Awards® annually since 1995. Based on Strategic Vision’s quantitative “ValueCentered” NVES® study, the Total Value Index was calculated from 77,153 buyers who purchased models during September 2011 to June 2012. The following list contains the number one ranked vehicles in Total Value in their segments as rated by new vehicle buyers:

Marion drove a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T, and set out with a goal of seeing if his careful maintenance regimen could help his Jetta last longer. The results were very impressive, with his 500,000 mile journey culminating with a trip to Volkswagen’s Auburn Hills Technical Center in Michigan to hear their expert take on his car’s condition. Overall, the technicians found the Jetta in great shape, with little wear and buildup! They credited Marion’s careful attention to the Jetta’s service needs in keeping his engine operating so efficiently over the years.

Marion explained:

“The purpose of my blog ‘The Half-Million Mile Man’ was not only to chronicle my journey toward 500,000 miles, but also to share what I learned along the way about automotive maintenance with other drivers. … When I neared 500K, I realized that the most valuable lessons of all were probably hiding inside the Jetta’s engine.”

We think this is rather impressive, and a great testament to the type of quality you can expect from Volkswagen! To test drive your own Chicago Volkswagen Jetta, come see us at Pugi VW! We have an amazing selection and look forward to serving you soon!

Mileage experts John and Helen Taylor were determined and motivated to break the record for the farthest distance traveled on a single tank of fuel. They started this quest in a 2012 Volkswagen Passat SE TDI Clean Diesel vehicle equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and set out from Houston, Texas. They ended in Sterling, Virginia two days later and had traveled 1626 miles on a single tank!

John Taylor had this to say about their feat:

“We’re excited to have broken the record for the longest distance driven on one-tank of fuel. … The Passat TDI was the perfect car for the trip. It offers plenty of interior and cargo space, yet is frugal enough to help us achieve this record.”

What an incredible accomplishment!

“The Passat was engineered and designed to be a comfortable yet fun to drive alternative in the midsize segment. The TDI Clean Diesel version unites driving dynamics and fuel efficiency that isn’t found in the competitive set. … We’re honored that the Taylors chose the 2012 Passat TDI as the vehicle to set this outstanding distance record. Their record shows just how economical the Passat TDI can be in the right hands.”

- Rainer Michel, Vice President of Product Strategy for Volkswagen of America, Inc.

If you’d like to learn more, come see us at Pugi Volkswagen! While you’re here, we urge you to test drive a Chicago VW Passat to experience the fuel efficiency leader for yourself! We hope to see you soon!

Think Blue is the philosophy behind our environmentally friendly, high-performance cars, fueled by TDI clean diesel. We’re very proud of this line-up and to highlight the whole Think Blue line-up, Volkswagen is conducting a Think Blue Tour. On the tour, Volkswagen is showcasing both the latest in fuel efficient vehicles, and many of Volkswagen’s efforts toward creating a sustainable future. The vehicles on display included a 2013 new Jetta Hybrid and an e-Golf.

Check out this video from the Tour’s first stop!

To learn more, come see us at Pugi Volkswagen. While you’re here you can even test drive one of our incredible models such as a Chicago Volkswagen CC! We can meet all of your automotive needs here at Pugi VW and we hope to see you soon!

As part of this deal, any VW customer who purchases a 2013 model equipped with RNS 510 or RNS 850 navigation will also receive a 4-year subscription to Sirius XM Traffic. This means you will receive access to traffic and flow information, along with accident reports to assist you in routing around congested areas. Who wouldn’t want that here in the Chicagoland area?

And Volkswagen customers who buy a 2013 Volkswagen model with RNS 510 navigation system will also receive a 3-month subscription to SiriusXM Travel Link. This provides access to premium data services and information, including fuel prices, weather forecasts, sports updates and movie listings. Amazing!

“Volkswagen is pleased to offer our customers popular features such as SiriusXM satellite radio, SiriusXM Traffic and premium data services such as SiriusXM Travel Link…Additionally, we are pleased that customers of our Traffic-capable Navigation systems will be able to benefit from getting 4 years of SiriusXM Traffic. We believe that this is an innovative feature which customers will find useful in their everyday driving situations.” ~Rainer Michel, Vice President of Product Marketing and Strategy for Volkswagen of America

To learn more, or to browse our selection of 2013 models, come see us at Pugi Volkswagen. We can find a car for you to test drive and even help you sign a Chicago Volkswagen lease. Our friendly sales staff looks forward to assisting you in the pursuit of your next vehicle, and we hope to see you soon!

World-class fuel efficiency alone is not enough to win a spot on our annual 10 Best Green Cars list, and the Passat TDI fits the bill! Offering up to 43 miles per gallon with a powerful, responsive engine, the Passat TDI has it all! The editors of KBB state that the Passat TDI is “further proof of how clean and green diesels have become.” We couldn’t agree more!

The Passat TDI doesn’t just offer amazing fuel economy! It’s powered by a 2.0-liter, 140-horsepower, TDI Clean Diesel engine with a 6-speed manual transmission and gives drivers access to a host of features and amenities! It was even named a 2012 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety! For all the details, come see us at Pugi Volkswagen! You won’t be disappointed!

To learn more and test drive a 2012 Chicago Volkswagen Passat TDI, come in and see us here at Pugi Volkswagen! Our friendly and dedicated sales staff can help you find the vehicle that’s perfect for your automotive needs and we look forward to working with you!

VCI provides financial products and services to Volkswagen and Audi dealers and their customers in the United States, and their current location in Libertyville, IL represents one of Libertyville’s largest employers! They are now expanding this facility and this expansion will create approximately 150 jobs! This is great news for everyone involved!

Andrew Stuart, Chief Executive Officer and President of VW Credit, Inc, had this to say about the expansion:

“VW Credit, Inc. has been experiencing an upsurge in growth in recent years, and we are pleased to be able to create additional jobs to accommodate this growth. … VW Credit, Inc.’s expansion, coupled with increased U.S. sales among our brands during the first quarter of 2012 by 40 percent, aligns with Volkswagen Group of America’s ambitious growth strategy.”

All of us at Pugi Volkswagen are just as pleased as Mr. Stuart is! To learn more, come see us at Pugi Volkswagen! While you’re here, check out our selection of new Volkswagen models. With everything from the Passat to the Routan, you’re sure to find something you love! We hope to see you here soon!