Volkswagen comes up with new Jetta, amazes experts

Volkswagen recently unveiled its all new Jetta. But the new Jetta's first glimpse doesn't resemble anything attached with the Jetta name. This new Jetta happens to be a completely new car.

When it comes to looks, this new Jetta seems to be a reduced version of Passat. The car has been lowered and widened by the VW engineers. Now this makes the car more like an upmarket saloon rather than a quick and easy snipe. There are long flowing lines along the flanks, a confident stance, and a crisply folded shoulderline for higher definition, and wide wheel arches for a great strong stance. The best part of the looks is the nose,especially the sharp bonnet, typical black VW grille and detailed headlamps. On the whole, it wouldnt be wrong to say that the car seems to be taking inspiration from the Golf.

On the interiors front, there's good news. Wider wheelbase means more space for the passengers. Thats a different thing that the interiors are as dynamic as the exteriors. The interiors dont get you excited for anything, but dont disappoint either. I'd say something similar for the steering wheel,the doorpad,and for the air cooling vents. They're good, luxurious, greatly build and amazing functionality, and seem to last as well. The rear seats have great legspace and seat comfort. Six airbags,dual tone interiors,large front seats, chrome headlights work good for the cabin section.

For the US, the company plans to launch a 115bhp 2litre petrol engine. The expected US prices are $16,000 , which shouldnt be there in India. The one expected to hit India should have a 140bhp,2litre TDI engine , which might range upto 175bhp five cylinder 2l petrol and a 200bhp TSi engine. The TSi engine is more prominent to be launched in India as the engineers at VW hinted.

In short, the new Jetta happens to be a lot more than what the old Jetta was. Its got a more expensive look, would be a leader in its category, with great built and fantastic equipments. If you have to buy a new sedan in around a year, just extend the waiting period to a year and a half, because its expected to hit shelves by then, and its worth the wait.

Here are some technical specifications(known till now)

Length: 4640 mm
Width: 1540 mm
Height: 1780 mm
Wheelbase: 2648 mm
Power: 140/175/200bhp
Torque: 32.6kgm(for the 140bhp variant)
Gearbox: 6 speed DSG(for the 140bhp variant)/6Speed DS(for the 200bhp variant)
Engine: 4cylinders-inline, 2.0l common rail direct injecton diesel/5cylinder in-line,2.5litre petrol/4cylinders- inline,2.0litre turbo-petrol