Way back in 1949, the first VW Beetle sold in the U.S. was a manual – and since then, the Volkswagen brand has offered one manual-equipped model (at a minimum) in its yearly lineup. At Heritage Volkswagen Parkville we are proud to offer a wide range of both pre-owned and new VW cars and SUVS including those equipped with a manual transmission.
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is the auto industry’s only compact wagon with a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive. Which means that not only is every 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack near Towson, MD possessed of solid fuel economy, this model also binds its driver to the wagon and the road like no other vehicle in its class. Call it feel, call it engagement, call it a genuine driving experience – whatever term you choose, there’s no doubt that a manual transmission provides an exceptionally rewarding driver-seat experience.
And it’s not just the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack that’s waving the manual transmission banner. In fact, every gas-using 2017 Volkswagen Golf near Baltimore, MD offers in its lineup at least one manually-equipped trim. On performance-oriented models like the VW Golf R and VW Golf GTI, around 50 percent of owners use a stick shift, which no doubt raises these exciting-to-drive hatchbacks into a class all their own.
At least as far as the Volkswagen brand is concerned, the manual transmission is still very much alive. And its fuel-efficient, brake-life-extending, engaging, cult-classic personality isn’t going anywhere anytime soon!
Want to see how a manual transmission handles? Stop by Heritage Volkswagen Parkville, our team of experienced VW dealers will be happy to set you up on a test drive!