Volkswagen's 50-State Compliant Touareg TDI Arrives in Dealer Showrooms in May

Buyers eligible for a $1,150 Federal Tax Credit

HERNDON, Va., April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced
today the all-new Touareg TDI will be available in dealer showrooms in all 50
states this May. Value priced at $42,800, the Touareg TDI is the lowest
priced diesel SUV currently available in the marketplace.

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Purchasers of the 2009 Touareg TDI are eligible for a $1,150 Federal Income
Tax Credit. The Internal Revenue Service has issued a certification letter
affirming that the Touareg TDI qualifies for the Advanced Lean Burn Technology
Motor Vehicle Federal Income Tax Credit.

"The $1,150 tax credit provides an even greater value to the upcoming Touareg
TDI," said Mark Barnes, COO, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "All of our clean
diesel vehicles offer consumers the fuel efficiency they're looking for while
providing power, utility, performance, safety and excellent value. The
Touareg TDI is an excellent addition to our clean diesel model line."

The Touareg TDI showcases the best of both worlds, an alternative fuel Sport
Utility Vehicle that provides fuel efficiency and go anywhere driving
capability. Touareg TDI meets the most stringent emissions standards of all
50 states.

EPA estimates the Touareg TDI's fuel economy at 17 city and 25 highway. At 25
miles per gallon on the highway the Touareg TDI provides better fuel
efficiency than many hybrid SUVs.

Also standard for 2009 is Volkswagen's Carefree Maintenance Program. With this
program there are no charges for the scheduled maintenance described in the
vehicle's maintenance booklet for the length of the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty -- three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.

Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon,
Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg,
Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars
and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New
Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GLI, Passat, Passat
wagon, CC, Tiguan, Touareg 2 and Routan through approximately 600 independent
U.S. dealers. All 2009 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic
Stabilization Program. This is important because the National Highway and
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new
vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America
online at vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more.

SOURCE Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Steve Keyes of Volkswagen of America, Inc., +1-703-364-7650,
Steve.Keyes@vw.com