The all-new
Jetta raises the bar in the compact sedan class, with bold design, innovative
technology features, and a transferable, 6-year/72,000-mile New Vehicle Limited
Warranty
- Jetta is now based off the award-winning MQB architecture
- Sleek coupe-like exterior design features shorter overhangs and a bold new face
- Upscale driver-centric interior features premium materials and modern design
- 1.4-liter TSI engine is paired with six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmissions
- Aluminum-alloy wheels, App-Connect and full LED lighting are standard
- Available driver assistance technology includes: Front Assist, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, and Light Assist
- Available premium features include: Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, 10-color ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated leather seats, and 400-watt BeatsAudio® system
- The People First Warranty, with 6-years/72,000-mile (whichever occurs first) coverage
- Pricing starts at $18,545, less than the outgoing model
Detroit, Mich. –
Today, Volkswagen of America, Inc., unveiled the all-new 2019 Jetta at the
North American International Auto Show. The Jetta is one of the world’s most
successful sedans, with more than 17 million models sold worldwide since it was
introduced in 1979: more than 3.2 million of those vehicles have been sold in
the United States. Now based off the award-winning MQB platform, the 2019 Jetta
offers bolder design, more interior space than the outgoing model and new
technology. Despite all the additional premium features and technology, the
all-new 2019 Jetta pricing starts at $18,545, less than the outgoing base
model.
“The Jetta has
long been Volkswagen’s best-selling vehicle in the United States,” said Hinrich
J. Woebcken, CEO of the North American Region, Volkswagen, “and we expect that
this all-new car will continue to resonate with buyers in the compact sedan
class. With its combination of great technology, fuel-efficient drivetrains,
sporty styling, upscale interior and amenities, and fun-to-drive nature, we
expect that the Jetta will make a huge splash in the compact sedan market when
it goes on sale.”
The Jetta is
based on Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. Compared
with the current car, the new Jetta grows outside in every direction. It offers
a longer wheelbase—105.7 inches compared to 104.4 inches—with shorter
overhangs, and is longer, wider and taller than the outgoing model. The
increased exterior proportions add up to more interior space than the previous
car as well.
Outside, the
all-new Jetta marks an evolution in Volkswagen’s clean and timeless design DNA,
with modern lines and a refined appearance. The combination of large front
grille and sharper lines exudes a bold character, while the addition of more
chrome and standard LED lighting lend a premium feel. A fast-sloping roof line
creates a sportier, coupe-like profile without compromising the usability of
the rear seat.
Inside, the
Jetta’s fully redesigned interior combines high-tech features with everyday
usability and refined fit and finish. High quality soft-touch materials
throughout and new trapezoidal design elements give the vehicle an upscale, yet
modern feel. The 2019 Jetta sports new fabric colors and designs for the seats
and door trim as well as optional 10-color customizable wrap-around ambient
lighting. To keep occupants comfortable, Jetta will offer available heated and
ventilated front seats, power driver’s seat with memory functionality, leather
seating surfaces, and dual-zone Climatronic® automatic climate control. A new
center storage console is 5-liters—large enough to fit a standard iPad.
The
driver-oriented cockpit features an infotainment screen placed high in the
dashboard, to make all vehicle information easily accessible to the driver.
Every Jetta offers standard Driver Personalization with up to four driver
settings. Dependent on trim, customizable features include: driver seat memory,
driver assistance system preferences, temperature, Volkswagen Digital Cockpit
arrangement (if equipped), ambient lighting color, radio presets, navigation
view, and more.
Jetta SEL and
SEL Premium models feature a standard Volkswagen Digital Cockpit display,
offering drivers a reconfigurable display of key data and the ability to position
navigation data front and center for easy viewing. The available Volkswagen
Car-Net® system provides a suite of connected vehicle services, including
standard App-Connect technology that offers compatible smartphone integration
with the three major platforms—Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™ and
MirrorLink®. The new Jetta is the first Volkswagen in the U.S. to offer
an available 400-watt BeatsAudio® system.
The Jetta’s
technology upgrades extend beyond the cabin to include a comprehensive suite of
available driver assistance technology. A rearview camera comes standard and
available features include: Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency
Braking (Front Assist); Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert; Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC), upgraded for use in stop and go traffic; High Beam
Control (Light Assist); and Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist), which
actively helps the driver steer the car back into its lane should the vehicle
start drifting into another lane without using the turn signal.
In addition,
the 2019 Jetta offers a combination of both passive and active safety systems
that are engineered to meet or exceed current crash regulations. These systems
include the class exclusive Automatic Post-Collision Braking System.
The new Jetta
will continue to be powered by Volkswagen’s 1.4-liter turbocharged and
direct-injection TSI® engine, making 147 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of
torque, the highest in the compact sedan class. The power is taken to the front
wheels via a new standard six-speed manual transmission, with an eight-speed
automatic transmission optional on the base model and standard on higher trims.
Automatic transmission models come standard with a Start/Stop system designed
to improve fuel efficiency. This technology stops the engine during idle when
the brake pedal is held (such as when waiting at a stop light). When the brake
pedal is released, the engine restarts.
Every Jetta
model will come with the People First Warranty, America’s best bumper-to-bumper
new vehicle limited warranty. The warranty provides coverage for six-years or
72,000-miles (whichever occurs first), and the warranty can be transferred to
subsequent owners throughout the remainder of its duration.
The 2019
Volkswagen Jetta will be available in S, SE, SEL, and SEL Premium trim levels
and is expected to arrive at U.S. Volkswagen dealers in the second quarter of
2018. An R-Line trim will join the lineup at launch and features sportier
styling, exclusive interior and exterior design elements, R-Line badging, and
the XDS® electronic differential.
EDITED FROM PRESS RELEASES
BRUCE HUBBARD
BONNIE LYNCH
AUTO ADVISOR GROUP
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