VW's American site is awful + in Canada you can get Autobahn trim with tartan seats

"Chairman Kaga" (mike-mckinnon)
09/08/2014 at 17:32 • Filed to: None

What the hell, Volkswagen. What the hell. You can get a GTI autobahn with tartan cloth (awesomely called Clark Cloth) seats in Canada, but in the US you have no option but black leather?

http://contents.vw.ca/vw4/configurat…

I asked Mark Gillies about this and he said VW decided Americans simply don't want to mess around with options because it "confuses the exclusivity of trim levels" or something along those lines.

I repeat - what the hell Volkswagen.

DISCUSSION (12)

Steve in Manhattan > Chairman Kaga
09/08/2014 at 17:37

That's a nice interior. As well, did you note that they get a Golf wagon and we don't?

jkm7680 > Chairman Kaga
09/08/2014 at 17:38

Plus they've decided to kill of the configurator, which is pretty much the only reason why I visit car manufacturer websites.

Chairman Kaga > Steve in Manhattan
09/08/2014 at 17:38

One more time for good measure - what the hell, Volkswagen.

Chairman Kaga > jkm7680
09/08/2014 at 17:43

Apparently they redesigned it to be more like an online dating site, and to be easier to use on mobile devices. The idea is instead of configuring the car you want, you'll go to the dealer to learn about pricing and options... further reinforcing the idea that VW has no clue about the American market.

jkm7680 > Chairman Kaga
09/08/2014 at 17:44

Yeah, I heard about the idea that they were trying to get in peoples minds. All I want to know, is who at HQ thought that would be a good idea.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Chairman Kaga
09/08/2014 at 17:47

I just looked at the GTI Autobahn edition with the tartan print seats up here.

I don't really like the seats, the design is cool but they were just not comfy. For once we get something you Yankees don't!!!

Steve in Manhattan > Chairman Kaga
09/08/2014 at 18:12

And I cruised the internet for a while and still can't figure out whether we're getting the 2015 Jetta Wagon ... imagine a TDI version.

Chairman Kaga > Steve in Manhattan
09/08/2014 at 18:18

Or an R version.

Steve in Manhattan > Chairman Kaga
09/08/2014 at 18:40

Even better. And may I say that I have been driving for the better part of mmmmm decades, and have never owned a GTI. For shame .... Drove a Gen 1, but should have owned one.

burntartichoke > Chairman Kaga
09/08/2014 at 19:33

A Wolfsburg edition Golf Wagon?!?!?!?

That's it, I'm moving!

deekster_caddy > Chairman Kaga
09/08/2014 at 20:22

No Passat Wagon either. Even if it is still the old bodystyle. :(

Chairman Kaga > Steve in Manhattan
09/09/2014 at 11:30

I've concluded that unless something better miraculously appears on the horizon, my next car will either be a GTI or a Golf R. It's everything I want and need from a daily driver.