What Do the Volkswagen Model Names Mean?

At Stohlman Volkswagen, we have a wide selection of vehicles, from new Volkswagen models to a diverse list of pre-owned cars — but our most common question is always about Volkswagen: what do the Volkswagen model names mean? We’re here to answer all Tysons Corner drivers’ questions!

What’s in a Name?

• Atlas: The first Volkswagen seven-passenger SUV, the Volkswagen Atlas was built to carry your family wherever it’s headed. It’s name comes from Greek mythology; Atlas was a titan who carried Earth on his shoulders. Could there be a better name for this SUV?
• Beetle: Originally the Volkswagen Type 1, this now-iconic car’s name sprung from a nickname from the way its original design resembled certain beetles (though not The Beatles).
• CC: The CC is a simple one; it’s just an abbreviation for “Comfort Coupe.”
• Eos: Eos was a Greek goddess who reigned over the dawn, which suits a convertible with incredible views of the Vienna skyline.
• Golf: There was a brief trend with the smaller Volkswagen cars — like the Golf — naming them after natural occurrences, and the Golf gets its name from the German for Gulf Stream.
• Jetta: Much like the Golf, the Volkswagen Jetta takes its name from the German for “Jet Stream.”
• Passat: Passatwinde is German for “trade winds,” and it completes the naming convention for these 3 popular VW cars.
• Tiguan: The family-friendly Volkswagen Tiguan is a fusion of the words “tiger” and “iguana,” making it a truly unique name for a truly unique vehicle.
• Touareg: Encouraging new destinations, this SUV was named after the nomadic Tuareg people of the Saharan desert.

Find Your New Volkswagen Vehicle Today

At Stohlman Volkswagen, we have the full lineup of new and used Volkswagen models for drivers from Fairfax to Alexandria. Contact us to schedule a visit to our showroom, so you can test drive these Volkswagen models and learn about how to finance your new vehicle.

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