AUDI A4

The Audi A4 is a line of compact executive cars produced since late 1994 by the German car manufacturer Audi, part of the Volkswagen Group. The Audi A4 is a small sedan known to many people in the U.S. as a car that is sporty, stylish, and reliable. It has a plush interior, offers the latest connectivity and safety technologies, and has well-tuned steering. Audi recently made the A4 available with the latest version of its MMI infotainment interface and Audi Connect, which makes the car a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot and also includes access to Google Maps  with panoramic views and high-resolution 3D satellite. This car is a top choice for U.S. people who like the combination of luxury and sportiness.

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BMW 5-SERIES

The BMW 5-Series is an executive/mid-size luxury car manufactured by German automaker BMW since 1972. The car, now in its sixth generation, is sold in sedan and touring body styles. It is BMW’s second best-selling model after the 3-Series and in 2010 it produced about 50 percent of the BMW’s profits. In January of 2008, the 5 millionth 5-Series was manufactured. The E39 5-Series was on Car and Driver magazine’s annual Ten Best list for six years straight, from its introduction in 1997 until 2002. It was also Motor Trend’s Import Car of the Year for 1997 and What Car? Executive Car of the Year-1997 through 2002. The BMW’s Active Seat technology was recognized as one of the best inventions by Popular Science magazine. Consumer Reports found the E39 5-series their best car tested in 2001–2002. The JB car pages have rated it 4 1/2 stars and awarded the BMW 5-Series a ‘best-in-class’. The BMW 5-series is one of the top choices around the world and the United States.

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

The original Golf Mk1 was a front-wheel drive, front-engined replacement for the air-cooled, rear-engined, rear-wheel drive Volkswagen Beetle. The Golf is Volkswagen’s best-selling model and the world’s second best-selling model, with more than 29 million built by 2012. Most Golfs came out in the 3-door hatchback style. The Golf has won many awards throughout its history, one of whihc was the World Car of the Year in 2009 (with the Mk6) and in 2013 (with the Mk7). 

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC

VW Passat CC is a four-door sedan-fastback version of the Volkswagen Passat. It was revealed at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show January 2008. The North American market has the 2.0T I4 and 3.6 L VR6 engine as options. When it was introduced in 2008, Volkswagen expected to sell 300,000 cars over a period of seven years. The results have shown that 60 percent of the sales came from the U.S. market alone.

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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

Although they stopped making the original Beetle  in 2003, Volkswagen came out with a new version in 1998. Although production ceased in 2011, we included it in the list since many people still drive it is still popular. The New Beetle has many design similarities with the original VW Beetle: large round tail lights, sloping headlamps, separate wings, and a high rounded roofline. How was it different and better than the original? Unlike the original Beetle, the New Beetle has its engine in the front with luggage storage in the back. Many special editions have been released, such as the Malibu Barbie New Beetle, that have been a huge hit in the U.S. United States models include: The Turbo S model had a 1.8 L turbo with 180 hp, sport suspension, six-speed manual transmission, aluminum interior trim, and bigger wheels and tires. All 1.8L Turbo and Turbo S inline-four models were equipped with a retractable rear spoiler which was not available on the 1.9 L TDI inline-4, 2.0 L inline-four and 2.5 L inline-five models. For the 2006 model, the exterior was slightly redesigned with more angular bumpers and wheel wells, and these models were fitted with the 2.5 L 5-cylinder engine with 150 hp.

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