The VW Jetta, one of the ultimate favourites on South African roads, makes a huge come back with a modern, sportier look. The new Jetta shows off a redesigned radiator grille – with three cross fins, optional bi-xenon headlights with cornering, turn signal and LED daytime driving lights as well as a new bumper. Aerodynamics have been improved resulting in a 10% reduction of drag, while dimensions sit at 4659 mm long, 1778 mm wide (without door mirrors) and 1482 mm tall.
The interior now features new instruments in a sporty tube look, multifunction display in the instruments, a new generation steering wheel, new accents for the centre console, elegant high-gloss black trim around the gear shift lever, new chrome accents (varies by derivative), redesigned controls for the air nozzles, ambient lighting (only available as an option with Highline derivatives) as well as designs for the seats and door trim.
Engines
The engine line-up is unchanged and includes a choice of five engines: three petrol units – 1.2 TSI 77kW, 1.4 TSI 90kW and 1.4 TSI 118kW plus two diesel units: 1.6 TDI 77kW and a 2.0 TDI 103kW.
Equipment and trim
The Jetta is offered in three different trim levels: Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. Below are key features of each equipment level.
Trendline
Manual aircon
Radio RCD-310 with 8-loudspeakers
Front, centre armrest with storage box
Multifunction steering wheel
Electric windows front and rear
Driver and front passenger’s front and side airbags with passenger airbag deactivation switch
Driver and front passenger’s seat height adjustment
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
IsoFix child seat preparation for two outer rear seats
Glovebox, cooled and illuminated
Leather steering wheel
Leather gear knob & handbrake handle
Electric exterior mirrors, separately heated
Body-coloured bumpers and door handles
Body-coloured door mirrors with integrated indicators incorporating LED technology
Auto-dimming interior mirror
Separate daytime running lights
Windshield wiper intermittent control with rain sensor
Black radiator grille
Black lower air intake
16″ alloy rims
16″ steel spare
Hill-hold
Cruise control
Electronic stability control
USB port
Cloth upholstery
Comfortline (as per Trendline specifications plus)
Tyre-pressure monitors
Front fog lights
Chromed exterior trim (includes upper grille)
Radio/CD (6-CD changer, SD reader, touchscreen)
Rear centre armrest, two cupholders
12V socket in boot
16″ alloy rims
Highline (as per Comfortline specifications plus)
Sports front seats
Auto aircon
Cloth upholstery
16″ steel spare
Chromed window mouldings
Front fog-lights, static cornering lights
Headlight washers
17″ alloy rims
Optional features
17″ alloy rims
Power sunroof
Leather upholstery
Front and rear parking radar
Bluetooth phone preparation
Satellite navigation
Rear-view camera
Towbar (except for 1.2 TSI)
Bi-xenon headlights with diode daytime running lights
Keyless access (locking and starting system)
The new sportier Jetta enforces respect
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