Happy Anniversary to Volkswagen!

Seventy-five years ago, the Volkswagen Beetle made its debut in the United States. The iconic Beetle defined the VW engineering and style for decades to come, and the automaker celebrates its 75th anniversary with a lineup of attractive, German-engineered vehicles like the Jetta, Tiguan, and legendary Golf GTI.

Soon, Volkswagen dealerships will feature the return to a classic – the Volkswagen ID.Buzz, with the retro styling of the celebrated VW Bus. You can experience the VW soul at Volkswagen of Gainesville near Arredondo and LaCrosse.

Legendary Lineup of Quirky Vehicles

When Volkswagen cars first arrived on American soil, the only model available to consumers was the Beetle. A few years later, after Volkswagen established an American subsidiary. While American automakers were building bigger, VW went small. The automaker not only designed quirky vehicles with minimalist styling but advertised them with memorable minimal lines. In direct competition with the massive sedans from Ford, GM, and Chrysler, VW used the slogan: “Think small.” And it worked.

Shortly after the Beetle became one of the best-selling cars of the midcentury, VW released the Bus. Both small, rear-engine vehicles were the transportation of choice for the counterculture – as they were affordable and young at heart. Following the trend set by the Beetle and Bus, VW released the Karmann Ghia coupe and convertible.

In the 70, 80s, and 90s, VW drivers fell in love with vehicles like the Cabriolet, Rabbit, Jetta, and Passat. Then, in 1998, VW returned to its roots bringing back the New Beetle.

The automaker manufactures Volkswagen cars at its Chattanooga assembly plant, which opened in 2008. More than 125,000 people have been employed by VW in the United States, and now that plant is responsible for assembling electric vehicles, especially the award-winning ID.4.

The Joy of Buying a Volkswagen Car

Volkswagen continues to be a popular automaker, especially with young people who are looking for an affordable, youthful, and innovative vehicle. The automaker also works hard to appeal to families and drivers who need spacious vehicles for daily driving and adventures. Vehicles like the Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan SEL Premium R Line, and upcoming ID.Buzz shows that VW engineers understand what modern families want from their Volkswagen vehicles.

Explore the Modern Volkswagen Inventory at Volkswagen of Gainesville in Gainesville, FL

Volkswagen of Gainesville showcases its inventory online, where you can easily search for a new or pre-owned Volkswagen in your favorite color and trim level. After searching our online inventory, we invite you to visit our dealership in Gainesville, Florida, to take your favorite Volkswagen vehicle for a test drive. We’re confident you’ll enjoy the youthful attitude of the newest VW cars, SUVS, and EVs. Our fantastic sales staff can show you how the VW models continue the traditions set 75 years ago while setting new trends in the automotive industry.