Volkswagen announced today that its new clean diesel?2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI and SportWagen are now available for delivery. The EPA rates the 2009 Jetta TDI at 29/40mpg - city/highway. Of course, Volkswagen never forgets to mention that third-party certifier AMCI found that the diesel performed 24 percent better with 38/44mpg.

and SportWagen start at $21,990 and $23,590 respectively. Both models are eligible for a $1,300 Federal Income Tax Credit.

Press Release:

Volkswagens all-new clean diesel is right for the times and now available in all 50 states

HERNDON, Va.-Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that their all-new, and highly anticipated 50-state compliant clean diesel Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen are now available for customer delivery.

Were proud to be the first manufacturer to offer a clean diesel vehicle for sale in all fifty states, said Stefan Jacoby, CEO/President, Volkswagen of America, Inc. We believe our Jetta TDIs truly offer a no compromise alternative fuel driving experience, that provides the customer the best of both worlds-excellent fuel efficiency combined with a dynamic driving experience.

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates the Jetta TDI at an economical 29 mpg City and 40 mpg Highway. Volkswagen went a step further to evaluate the real world fuel economy of the Jetta TDI. Leading third-party certifier, AMCI, tested the Jetta TDI and found it performed 24 percent better in real world conditions, achieving 38 mpg in the City and 44 mpg on the Highway.*

EPA research has concluded that if diesels were to power one third of all light duty vehicles in the United States, the shift would save approximately 1.4 million barrels of oil a day-equal to the daily shipments from Saudi Arabia to the U.S.

Providing even more value to the Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen, a $1300 Federal Income Tax Credit was recently announced. The Internal Revenue Service issued a certification letter affirming that both vehicles qualify for an Advanced Lean Burn Technology Motor Vehicle income tax credit.

The Jetta TDIs come standard with Volkswagens Prevent and Preserve Safety System, consisting of numerous standard safety features. Jetta TDIs include six airbags, with optional rear side airbags, and like all 2009 model year Volkswagens, Jetta TDIs also feature standard Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) for added safety.

Also standard for 2009 is Volkswagens carefree maintenance program, with this program there are no charges for the scheduled maintenance described in the vehicles maintenance booklet for the length of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty-three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

Recently Volkswagen announced pricing for their Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen would start at $21,990 and $23,590, respectively.