With the emerging success of new cars by VW in India Volkswagen is planning to launch all new VW Jetta by mid 2011.The car will a whole new design and a very dynamic image.According to the company officials the car has been substantially re-engineered and is based on the NCC coupe. It will be based on the VW golf platform, but will not be sharing any of its components.
The new Jetta has a aggressive front stance, and reminds of its siblings the Polo and Vento. The new features includes a all new bumper, new twin lamp headlamps, a new front grille. However the headlamp lacks the facility of projector headlights or xenon lamps, gets the usual clear lens lights. The rear view mirror outside has integrated indicator lamps.
The headlamp unit will also be equipped with high intensity halogen lamps, which also has daytime running lights, a feature found in expensive cars.
The rear end of the car is also a very fresh design, but the tail lights look more like an Audi rather than VW. Doesn't matter as Audi and VW are of the same stable.
New features includes new bumper,trunk integrated license plate and a new twin exhaust pipe.The trunk space has been reduced to 510lts from previous 530lts which is almost marginal.The big coupe styled rear windshield offers brilliant visibility.A very new feature of the car is that a new illumination geometry illuminates the lower license plate and the trunk area together. The boot is sculpted aerodynamically to reduce and subject the drag force downwards to the road.
The interior has set a new benchmark in terms of quality, which is simply class leading. Some of the bits are carried from Passat, the two tone black and beige interiors looks luxurious along with the chrome inserts in the dashboard. The dashboard is inclined by a few degrees to the driver side for easy reach of he driver.Gear lever position is ergonomically designed.
VW has added some impressive features like iPod connectivity, parking assistance system and multi information system,12 way electrically adjustable seats is also available for accurate riding position and also cruise control. The interior is highlighted with a wooden garnish makes a luxurious feel in the car. However Automatic climate control system remains absent in all the the variants and also a car of this price
The new Jetta is high on safety features, which is consistent for Europeanized cars. Six airbags comes as standard, for proper inflation of airbags the company has provided a special sensor for detecting crash, ESP(Electronic stabilization program), the car is provided with special accelerometers with detects the stability of the vehicle at high speed and stabilizes the car. Disc brakes on all wheels are standard along with ABS
The car is spacious from inside the rear legroom and headroom are decent and the seats are comfortable with good reclining angle. The front seats are very supportive, has good thigh support. While rear seats comfy with ample of legroom and knee room. The increased wheelbase from 2580mm to 2633mm has increased the cabin space, whch is now class leading. The trunk capacity is 510 lts, and the seats fold in 60:40 way to provide a more space.
Presently Indian model has only one engine option, 1968cc, 140 Bhp and 320NM of torque. Both automatic and manual transmission are available. Overall a nice solid car, puched with a great diesel engine and, solid ride and handling characteristics and decent price makes it a tempting package. However VW has missed out on features like automatic climate control system which is a set back for such a luxurious car.
Price Range (in lakhs)* | |
| Ex-showroom Price | Rs 14.12-17.86 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Installation | Front, transverse, front-wheel drive |
| Type | 4 cyls in-line, 1968cc, common-rail, turbo-diesel |
| Valve gear | 4 valves per cyl, DOHC |
| Power | 138bhp at 4200rpm |
| Torque | 32.6kgm at 1750rpm |
Transmission | |
| Type | Automatic |
| Gearbox | 6-speed DSG 6-speed manual |
Chassis & Body | |
| Length | 4644mm |
| Width | 1778mm |
| Height | 1453mm |
| Wheel Base | 2633mm |
| Boot Volume | 510-litres |
| Weight | 1460kg |
| Wheels | 16inch |
| Tyres | 205/55-R16, tubeless |
Suspension | |
| Front | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs |
| Rear | Independent, four-link, coil springs |
Steering | |
| Type Power | Electro-mechanical power assisted rack and pinion. |
Brakes | |
| Front | Vented discs |
| Rear | Discs |
| Tank size | 55-litres |
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