Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen, has finally announced the launch of the distinctively elegant, technologically advanced new Jetta for the Indian market. The brand featuring world-renowned German engineering, unmatched build quality and safety, outstanding driving dynamics and sophisticated styling, positions the new Jetta as a benchmark-setting sedan in the segment segment. Speaking at the launch of the new Jetta, Mr. Michael Mayer, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd. said “With the introduction of the new Jetta, we once again underline our commitment to the Indian market. We are committed to offering some of the safest, best-built, best-performing cars in our international line-up to the discerning Indian customer, and the Jetta is a brilliant example of that. It’s a best-of-the-breed Volkswagen that features class-leading performance, driving dynamics, build quality and safety. For premium-segment car buyers who insist on getting the best, we’re sure you’ll be very happy once you experience the new Jetta at one of our dealerships.”
Volkswagen pays paramount importance to safety, and the new Jetta comes fitted with Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Electronic Stabilization Programme (ESP) and six air-bags as standard equipment. Two engine options are available, including a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, and a 1.4-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit. The car is available in three trim levels, which cater to a wide range of customer requirements and preferences.
The top-of-the-line Jetta 2.0 TDI, in ‘Highline’ trim, comes fitted with a 6-speed dual-clutch DSG automatic transmission, which showcases Volkswagen’s engineering prowess. With its lightning-fast gearshifts, this transmission provides the best of both worlds – optimum engine performance for sporty driving, as well as high levels of fuel efficiency. In fact, the new Jetta’s 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine, with its 140 horsepower and 320Nm of torque, not only provides class-leading performance, but also excellent fuel economy at up to 19.33kmpl.
The new Jetta’s 1.4-litre TSI turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 122 horsepower and 200Nm of torque, also returns 14.69kmpl and remains an excellent choice for customers who insist on an advanced petrol engine’s super-slick, smooth and responsive performance. The new Jetta’s lines reflect the best of European design ethos – subtle, sophisticated and understated – the car has timeless appeal. Like its predecessors, the new Jetta is quietly authoritative, and very clearly premium and upmarket.
Some of the notable major changes on the new Jetta includes:
- New front and rear bumpers
- New front grille
- New fog lamps
- New tail lamps
- New bootlid
- New twin-tube instrument cluster
- Sporty new flat-bottomed steering wheel with built-in multi-function controls
Though the sedan has received subtle changes, it contributes to the car's sophistication and upmarket feel. The overall effect is such that once you experience the new Jetta inside and out, you will agree that no other car in the segment can match up.
The Petrol 1.4 TSI is available in Trendline trim for 13.87 lakh and Comfortline trim for 15.36 lakh. The Diesel 2.0 TDI is offered in four trims namely – Trendline for 15.01 lakh, Comfortline for 16.89 lakh, Highline MT for 18.76 lakh and Highline DSG for 19.77 lakh. All prices are Ex-showroom Mumbai based.
