The Perfectly Positioned VW Ad That Nails “Just Right” Marketing
VW hit gold with this ad by owning the middle ground. It positions the Volkswagen Squareback as the “just right” solution between the tiny Beetle and the bulky Bus. Simple visuals, clear copy, and a clever headline do all the heavy lifting.
Why It Works
Visual contrast: Three cars, one clear positioning story — instantly understood without reading.
Framing: Uses familiar extremes (too small, too big) to highlight the ideal “in-between.”
Clarity: The copy explains benefits in plain language — space, economy, ease.
Consistency: Matches the VW brand voice: humble, clever, and confident.
Creative Variations
Hand-drawn pen style
Classic 1950s print ad
Futuristic style
Funny style
Annotated sketchbook style
Eye-tracking heatmap
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Element Detection
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Text Statistics & Scores
An elementary to middle school score is best since it’s simple to understand.
8th-9th grade level
126
Total Words
25
Total Sentences
5.0
Words / sentence
80
Flesch Score
Copywriting Frameworks
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The write-up sets up two clear problems (cars that are either too small or too big) then slides the Squareback in as the neat fix.
- Problem: "tiny Beetle" (too small)
- Problem: "bulky Bus" (too big)
- Solution: "positions the Volkswagen Squareback as the 'just right' solution"
It quickly lists what the car HAS and why that matters.
- Feature bucket: "space, economy, ease"
- Benefit angle: reader instantly knows they’ll haul stuff, save gas, and park easily
Color Palette
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