Volkswagen Jetta
The German carmaker, Volkswagen, has launched its latest model, Jetta, in the Indian car market. The new model is here to take on Honda City and SX4, however, its price is nowhere near to both the models. Its other close competitors are Chevrolet Aveo, Ford Fiesta and Hyundai Verna. The car is currently being assembled at the Aurangabad factory of Volkswagen.
Specifications
The new Jetta has been launched in petrol and diesel versions in three variants in India Jetta 1.6 litre petrol, Jetta 1.9 litre Trendline diesel, 1.9 Litre Comfortline diesel, with DSG automatic transmission. The 1.6 litre petrol version and 1.9 litre diesel version is also available as five-speed manual transmission. The new Jetta can run to maximum speed of 188 kmph with a 5-speed manual transmission. The 1.6 litre petrol variant delivers 102PS of peak power and 148 NM of torque. It can be accelerated from 0-100 km in 12.2 seconds. On the other hand, the 1.9 litre diesel engine is capable of delivering 105PS of maximum power and 250nm of peak torque available from 1900 rpm. It is available in three trims: Magna, Sports and the Asta. The overall German technology promises to be a hopeful story in India too.
Exterior & interior
One of the most popular cars in Europe, Jetta, is known for its sporty design and excellent quality clubbed with superior safety features. The four door car sports and attractive look with a sleek design and stylish exteriors. The overall design of the new VW Jetta speaks comfort, convenience and infotainment features.
It has all the features of an entry level sedan lined with luxury including climatic controls, alloy wheels, power mirrors, metallic paint. The boot is large and spacious with 527 litre capacity but lacks the extra spare wheel. The Sports model is laden with luxury features like central locking with remote, all 4 power windows, air-conditioning with climatic control, electro-magnetic power steering, ABS anti-lock braking system, etc.
Interiors are plush that well complimented with CD changer, cruise control system, 10 loudspeakers, power Vienna leather upholstery on seats, rain sensors, etc. It has a radio-CD system (RCD 300) with multi-functional display and 10 loudspeakers. The new model is complete with safety features including 8 air bags that are also present at the rear. The uncompromising German technology delivers a safe driving car.
Conclusion
VW Jetta in India is priced at Rs. 13 lakh and above (ex-showroom Delhi) and is available in five colours - Campanella White, Red Spice, Reflex Silver, Platinum Grey and Deep Black. Till now VW has rolled out nearly 8 million units of this model out of its assembly line globally since its launch. It promises to be a success story in India as well with Indian customers preferring the exquisite combination of design and style with luxury in an entry level sedan. It also promises to be a tough competition to Maruti SX4. (August 29, 2008)
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Comments on this review
i think jetta ia beautiful car 1.9 tdi is better than skoda L&k & 1.6 petrol will compete with honda civic,toyota corola,
Maqnjit B Kalsi (October 07, 2008, 22:18)
VW Jetta 1.6Trendline costs 15.5Lac in Bangalore. 1.9TDI Trendline costs 17.0Lac and 1.9TDi Comfortline (A/T) Costs 20.0Lac.
Good competttor for Jetta could be a Skoda Octavia or Honda Civic.
Shiva Shankar (October 06, 2008, 08:39)
what is the price this car.
Tulga (October 06, 2008, 07:55)
Please quote the on Road price of it in terms of all its variants.
Also what are the facility it provides on being in India Roads.
Amit Shrivastava (September 20, 2008, 14:50)
wat about altis
Nikunj (September 19, 2008, 11:22)
Does anyone know how many Jettas Volkswagen sold in its launch month in July,or how many they sold in August,its first full month of sales.
This is going to be interesting.
It should be a very steady seller for VW .
Anthony (September 18, 2008, 01:55)
Jetta will redefine the combination of Luxury and comfort .Jetta Diesel will be the best option than Civic or Accord .AS It promises to deliver value of a 20Lakh car.
Shiva (September 17, 2008, 20:43)
which would be a better option honda accord,civic,altis or jetta diesel
Nikunj (September 17, 2008, 20:20)
I am looking to make a choice between the Skoda Laura and the Volkswagen Jetta
Arjun Modi (September 14, 2008, 12:35)
Jetta cannot be compared to Hondacity or fiesta,is in competition with the Civic,camry,Laura,etc in these segement.I drove the car from Bangalore to Dharwad,distance of 465 Kms,excellent mileage of 20.23 kms/liter(at an average speed of 90-100kms/hr) diesel.Responds the way you think,sturdy & feels safe even at speeds of 145 kms/hour.worth for 17.6 lacs on road price
Dayanand S H (September 13, 2008, 16:18)
How safe is it against minor crash & grazing by other cars as in Kolkata
S K Ghose (September 10, 2008, 13:33)
this car is superb and i would like to know the on road price of this car jetta . i live in hyderabad ap
Taranjeet Singh (September 09, 2008, 15:22)
Yes,jetta looks cool loaded with good sum of safety and style in it.As VW is called as peoples car and i think the price tag should be below 10 lac. to 11 lac.so that can fight with both the segment's like verna & city and also with other segment of skoda and civic .add the specifications and test ride results.
V P Kumar (September 08, 2008, 17:32)
price tag is extra ordinary high simply it should not exceed than 10.5 to 12.00 that too inclusive of all taxes up to mumbai
Nikhil Busa (September 08, 2008, 10:43)
jetta falls in a corolla or a civic segment car not a city or sx4
Abdul Razzak (September 08, 2008, 08:38)
sir its best car now in market.which have a great value .its looks so superb and have a rich look.we compare this car with laura and honda accord.
Merenakshi Sharma (September 07, 2008, 23:07)
Is jetta better then altis...and is it available in CSD?? and at what price...
Thanks
Capt Puneet (September 07, 2008, 21:50)
Jeeta seems to be a nice car but i dnont think it falls in the catogary of sx4 and honda city, i think it will compete with skoda and city..
Abhimanyu (September 07, 2008, 20:18)
Yes i may purchase the jetta.
Would like to know the on-road price
Ajay Aggarwal (September 07, 2008, 20:04)
yes I would like to buy the Jetta, but what is it price
Ahmed (September 07, 2008, 18:00)
The Jetta is in a class above the competitors you mention,and competes more with the Toyota Corolla and Camry,and Honda Civic and Accord.
Its much like a mini Passat,and BMW 3 series.
Is a huge seller world wide,should sell very well in India too,with lots of good looks,equipment and safety features.
Anthony (September 07, 2008, 16:39)
it looks to be a good car.
Is it in the segment of Verna and SX 4?
Or is it redefining the segment?
Dipankar Paul (September 07, 2008, 15:51)
i think the diesel version should compete with the Skoda and the laura....
with the pathetic service that Skoda has,, i am sure vw will do well
Madhav (September 07, 2008, 15:31)
Jetta giving competition to SX4???? These are very different segments.
Ashish Pujari (August 30, 2008, 17:43)
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