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2005 Volkswagen of America Change Points
All-New Golf for U.S. arrives in 2006
August 6, 2004 8:16 AM by
Filed Under: Volkswagen
Filed Under: Volkswagen
Press Release
2005 Golf
All-New Golf for U.S. arrives in 2006OBDII Software update
2005 GTI
All-new GTI for U.S. arrives Oct. 2005OBDII Software update
2005 Jetta
All-New Jetta arrives Spring 2005. Changes listed below are for the current generation 2005 model yearDeletion of Jetta GLI VR6
New Exterior Color: Speed Blue w/ Black and Gray interiors
Jetta GLI 1.8 T w/automatic transmission
OBDII Software update
2005 Jetta Wagon
OBDII Software update2005 New Beetle
Even cleaner ULEV II BIN5 (1.8T Engine)New 6-speed Automatic transmission (6-speed, Tiptronic) w/ 2.0L and 1.8T engines
Galactic Blue replaced by Shadow Blue
Uni Red replaced by Tornado Red
Delete Blue Lagoon
Satellite Radio with XM or Sirius activation and 3 months subscription, standalone option
Radio w/ MP3 connector standard
OBDII Software update
2005 New Beetle convertible
Even cleaner ULEV II BIN5 (1.8T Engine)Galactic Blue replaced by Shadow Blue
Uni Red replaced by Tornado Red
Satellite Radio with XM or Sirius activation and 3 months subscription, a standalone option
Radio w/ MP3 connector standard
OBDII Software update
2005 Passat Sedan and Wagon
Delete exterior colors Samoa Red, Blue Silver and Northern GreenReplace exterior color Silverstone Gray by United Gray
Deletion of W8
VW Telematics w/ GLX not standard
New upgraded style 16" "Rockstar" Alloy wheels standard w/ GLS (replaces 15")
New style 17" "Bistar" Alloy wheels optional w/ GLS and GLX
OBDII Software update
2005 Touareg
Upgrade 3.2L 4V VR6 240 HP (MY 2004 - 220 HP)DVD Navigation System (to come later in 2005)
Tire pressure monitoring system now optional
Satellite Radio standalone option
Self Dimming Exterior Mirror
Full Size Rear Mounted Spare Tire
Touareg V10 will remain 2004 MY until week 44/04 emission
VW Telematics optional / Servotronic standard
New style 18" Alloy Wheels "Valley"
OBDII Software update
2005 Phaeton
New style Front GrilleNew style 18" Alloy Wheels w/V8
Active Cruise Control, SOP 05/05
NEW "Soft Close" doors
Cell Phone Preparation standard w/W12 (Optional on V8)
- For Nokia phones (6310,6340,6360)
- Not available w/ 4-seater package
OBDII Software update
Source: Text courtesy VW of America


