KATY PERRY DANCES ON VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

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SINGER KATY PERRY AND CHEF MARIO BATALI POP UP FOR A SURPRISE PERFORMANCE AND DEMO IN TIMES SQUARE TO CELEBRATE THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE ALL-NEW 2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
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Katy Perry

Katy Perry In Times Square

Mario Batali

Kicking off the all-new 2011 Volkswagen Jetta's big reveal was Katy Perry, who wore sexy, skintight Abigail Greydanus for Syren Latex and admitted that her first car ever was a Volkswagen Jetta. She belted out her signature hits "I Kissed A Girl", "Hot and Cold" and her new single "California Gurlz"--then spontaneously jumped on the hood of the car mid-performance! "I was dancing on the hood of this all-new Volkswagen Jetta 2011 and it was fantastic! Everyone should get one and dance on it! You'll have some incredible dance moves coming your way," said Perry. Next up? Chef Mario Batali, who whipped up simple and sophisticated Italian summer fare. "I'll be happy to buy the new 2011 Volkswagen Jetta in Mario Batali orange, but I'd have to have some kind of sexy purple on the inside!" he said. Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the world debut of its all-new 2011 Jetta, delivering style, precision German engineering and Carefree Maintenance, all at an extremely accessible price. At a starting price point of around $16,000, the all-new 2011 Jetta offers best in class rear legroom, a premium interior and Volkswagen essentials. Unveiled for the first time at an unexpected urban oasis in Times Square, New York, the all-new 2011 Jetta features clean lines, refined side architecture and premium style combined with Volkswagen's trademark precision German engineering. The all-new 2011 Jetta sets a new standard in its class and will be available in the U.S. this October. "Today marks the beginning of a new era for Volkswagen and for Jetta," said Stefan Jacoby, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "The all-new 2011 Jetta is a class-up driving experience with the kind of styling, design and power under the hood normally found in more expensive luxury cars. At an extremely attractive price, this car is sophisticated, fun to drive and practical."

Photos By: Johnny Nunez