The new Jetta has been unveiled at Times Square in New York, featuring a sharp new look, greater space, and the most advanced range of petrol and diesel engines yet.
Every panel is new with precise, clean lines which give the Jetta an elegant appearance that marks the latest evolution of the new Volkswagen design language.
Volkswagen says the fresh styling and attention to detail continues inside the Jetta. A new dashboard featuring subtle aluminium highlights sits ahead of a leather-trimmed three-spoke steering wheel. Every Jetta will feature an integrated multifunction display, air conditioning, and a CD stereo system.
As with the outgoing Jetta, the new car mixes the practicality of being able to seat five adults with a large, 510 litre loadspace and a comprehensive range of standard safety features including six airbags, ABS and electronic stabilisation programme.
The overall length of the Jetta has grown by 90mm to measure 4,644mm. In addition, the wheelbase has also been extended to 2,648mm, an increase of 70mm, resulting in 67mm greater legroom for rear seat passengers.
Powering the new Jetta is a range of advanced petrol and diesel forced induction engines including the 1.6-litre TDI 105 PS diesel option. Blue motion technology modifications including start/stop and battery regeneration will be made available. The 1.6-litre TDI variant is capable of returning 68mpg and emits 109g/km of carbon dioxide.
The original Jetta was launched in Germany in 1979 with more than 9.6 million vehicles sold since then.
Sustained popularity in the US market has led the Jetta to become the biggest selling German saloon car in North America where it accounts for 110,000 sales every year.
Sales of the new Jetta here will commence in early 2011 with prices and specifications being announced nearer this time.
