Volkswagen of America has released their sales figures for June, which show strong sales of the all-new Golf GTI, the Jetta SportWagen and Passat TDI. In total, Volkswagen of America delivered 28,827 units during the month of June which brings their annual total to 179,144, down 13.4% from the previous year. While sales are still down, there are some silver linings. The all-new Golf GTI moved 1,927 units, making June the best month since March of 2006. Passat TDI sales also remain strong, representing 32.1% of all Passat sales and making it the best year-to-date ever for the model.

See the Press Release below, and a full sales breakdown at the bottom of the page.

June sales total 28,827 units

Golf GTI delivered 1,927 units for the month, the best month since March 2006

Passat delivered 7,222 units for the month

Jetta sedan delivered 10,102 units for the month

Tiguan delivered 2,416 units for the month

High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 6,456 units, representing 22.4 percent of sales in June

Year-to-date TDI sales were 42,140, representing 23.5 percent of sales

Passat TDI sales were 2,316, representing 32.1 percent of sales of the vehicle marking the best year-to-date ever

Herndon, VA — Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 28,827 units delivered in June.

Last month, Volkswagen began delivering the all-new, seventh-generation 2015 Golf GTI. The all-new Golf GTI is off to a strong start boosting sales of the model to its best total sales since March 2006. The all-new 2015 Golf TSI and TDI Clean Diesel models will go on sale this August. In June, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced that the all-new, seventh-generation Golf and Golf GTI models, when equipped with optional forward collision warning, have earned the coveted 2014 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating.

“Our core models, the Passat and Jetta, continue to show strong demand in the market, particularly for our TDI clean diesel powertrains, “ said Mark McNabb, chief operating officer, Volkswagen of America. “With the launch of the much-anticipated 2015 Golf GTI, as well as the upcoming introduction of the all-new 2015 Golf TSI and even more fuel efficient diesel engines, we are confident Volkswagen will be back on the shopping list for more customers.”

The Chattanooga-built Passat totaled 7,222 units delivered for the month. In June the Passat TDI, the only clean diesel in the midsize sedan segment, delivered 2,316 clean diesels or 32.1 percent of total Passat sales. This marks the best year-to-date for Passat TDI® Clean Diesel.

Total Jetta deliveries for June, including SportWagen, accounted for 12,090 units. The Tiguan and Touareg delivered 2,416 and 573 units respectively.

June 2014 Sales