2011 Volkswagen Jetta

(from Volkswagen press release)

2011 Volkswagen Jetta

German Engineering: New Jetta is one of the most fuel-efficient sedans in the world
Design avant-garde: Jetta styling follows the new Volkswagen Design-DNA

Wolfsburg / Herndon, Virginia / June 2010. Today, Volkswagen is
presen ting – at Times Square in New York - an entirely new Jetta design.
The model series has a global presence with 9.6 million units sold, and
it has been a bestseller especially in the USA. The follow-up model to
the most successful German brand sedan in America takes a gigantic
leap forward – conceptually and especially in its styling. The design
projects a more dynamic image than ever before. Offering a preview
of the new Jetta’s styling was the NCC coupe concept car shown at the
North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Designers of the
new Jetta sedan drew their inspiration from the coupe, and this bodes
well for the potential sports appeal of the new Jetta. This also means
that the new Jetta will no longer be sharing any body components with
the Golf, rather it will be a vehicle type that is just as independent as a
CC or a Tiguan.

The new car’s dimensions were re-proportioned compared with
those of the concept car and the previous Jetta model: Wheelbase
(+ 2.76 inches/+ 7 cm) and exterior length (+ 3.54 inches/+ 9 cm) grew
significantly. The perceptible results: superior performance, more
space, greater comfort.

Designers and engineers also re-designed the interior down to the
finest details; the quality and detailed perfection inside the five-seater
now truly exceed traditional class boundaries. For the first time, if the
customer is looking for a more customized ambiance it is also easy to
have interior accents changed out at a Volkswagen dealer.

German Engineering is the key word that captures the attention of many
customers in the USA. And that is not the only place where German
engineering stands for the highest quality and efficient technolo gy.
The new Jetta is a prime example, and a look at its powertrain technologies
illustrates this clearly. As a turbodiesel with highly advanced
common rail direct injection, the Jetta sets the benchmark. The US

version, equipped with a 103 kW/140 PS TDI Clean Diesel (conforming
to the BIN 5 emissions standard) attains a top value for Highway fuel
econo my with 42 mpg* (combined fuel economy: 34 mpg*) – making the
Jetta one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles on the market. In Europe,
Volkswagen will be introducing its smallest TDI – a 77 kW /105 PS
engine – in early 2011. In the BlueMotion Technology version, this
Jetta’s fuel consump tion is a sensational 4.1 l/100 km* – a top value for
a sedan in the 4.6-meter class.

In addition, Volkswagen has tailored US equipment versions (S, SE, SEL
and TDI) to consistently fulfill the wishes of American car drivers, and
it has developed a sedan that is one of the best in its class in terms
of quality and fuel economy. The already well-equipped base version
will launch at prices starting at 15,995 US dollars (European prices for
the Jetta Trendline, Comfortline and Highline to be announced for
specific countries as pre-ordering begins). In parallel, Volkswagen has
deve loped a second version of the safety chassis designed especially
for America.

Exterior styling and dimensions


Never before has a Jetta been so large. The new model is 182.7 inches

(4.64 meters) long, 57.1 inches (1.45 meters) tall and 70.1 inches
(1.78 meters) wide. As noted, this makes the Volkswagen now being
presen ted in New York 3.54 inches (9 cm) longer than the previous
model. The interplay of exterior dimensions leads to a powerful balance
of propor tions. In parallel, the new Volkswagen ‘design DNA’ sharpens
the car’s styling. This has resulted in clear, precise lines and athletically
muscu lar surfaces, which lend a timeless elegance and dynamic styling
to the sedan.
Front end: Here, the prominence of horizontal lines defines the design.
The high-gloss black radiator grille combines with the car’s trapezoidal
headlights to form a styling unit. Under the unit formed by the grille
and headlights there is the fully painted bumper, which is designed as a
cleanly sculpted surface. One section lower, another cooling air intake
and the tray-shaped front spoiler (in the style of ‘splitters’ used in car
racing) gives the car a sporty finish. The upper front end section shows
a powerful transition from the v-shaped engine hood to the fenders on
the sides; the shoulder section realized here was derived 1:1 from the
NCC concept car, and it produces dynamic and muscular styling.

Side profile: In the side profile of this sedan, styling characteristics
that mark all new Volkswagens launched during the past year meld into
yet another interpretation of the ‘design DNA’ conceptualized by the
Italian Head of Design for the Volkswagen Group (Walter de Silva) and
the German Head of Design for the Volkswagen Brand (Klaus Bischoff).
The best example of this: the characteristic shoulder or ‘tornado’ line
and the powerfully emphasized arches of the wheel wells. Formally,

they intersect the main volumes of the large homogeneous surfaces,
conveying a strong dynamic image. Thanks to wide track dimensions,
the wheel arches also form a precise transition – as though cut with a
knife - to accommodate up to an 18 inch wheel. Meanwhile, the styling
of the outside mirrors with their integrated turn signal indicators
emulate the larger CC. Compared to the previous model, the new Jetta
has also grown in clarity and pre-eminence in its side profile.

Rear section: Harmonized surfaces and sporty shoulders also dominate
the look in back of the new Volkswagen Jetta. Powerful in illumination
and visually distinctive: the taillights. They are split into two sections,
and on each side they extend from the fender into the tailgate.

Interior and dimensions

The interior with its high-end image definitely pushes the boundaries
of the vehicle class above. The Jetta is significantly increasing its lead
over the competition here. One key benefit of the car’s extended wheelbase
is that it enabled a layout of the rear seating area of the five-seat
Jetta that is substantially more comfortable. Compared to the previous
model, legroom is now a long 38.1 inches (96.7 cm) - a gain of 2.6 inches

(6.7 cm).
Inside, the new Jetta also offers unparalleled perfection in details, and –
as a common conceptual thread throughout the car – intuitive controls.
The instruments are ideally arranged. The new steering wheel designs
(optionally with multifunction keys) impress both visually and to the
touch. The right hand rests ergonomically on the gear shift grip; further
up on the center console are the newly designed and intuitive controls for
the climate control and radio and radio-navigation sys tems; this console
section is slightly inclined toward the driver for an ideal align ment of
the cockpit that focuses on the driver’s needs. Also in optimal view
are the round instruments; the multifunction display (trip computer)
is located between them. Even in the base version, the rear bench seat-
back is split 40/60 and folds, increasing the car’s versatility. The tailgate

can also be opened from inside the car by a remote unlock switch.
Up to six airbags (two front airbags, two side airbags in front, two
window airbags/thorax airbags in the area of the front side windows)
are also part of the equipment package.

Fuel-efficient engines

Four engines for America: In the USA and Canada, the new Jetta is offered
with three petrol engines and one turbodiesel direct- injection engine
(TDI Clean Diesel). Two of the four engines are new on board: the entry-
level engine (85 kW/115 PS) and the common rail TDI (103 kW/140 PS).
Technically perfected in the new model are the 125 kW/170 PS 2.5-liter
gasoline engine and the sporty top engine, the turbocharged 2.0-liter
TSI with 147 kW/200 PS, which will power the top model Jetta GLI in
North America starting in 2011. The new 115 PS engine has a combined
fuel economy of 28 mpg* (manual transmission); the version with automatic
transmission attains a value of 26 mpg*. A technical highlight is
the new 2.0-liter TDI Clean Diesel; thanks to conversion to the world’s
leading direct injection diesel system - common rail injection - the
turbo charged engine is as quiet as a gasoline engine and as power ful
as a sports car engine (320 Newton-meters maximum torque). A particu
late filter and a NOX storage catalytic converter ensure that this TDI
meets emissions requirements in all states of the USA. A combi ned fuel
economy of 34 mpg makes the new and very agile Jetta 2.0-liter TDI
(0 – 60 mph in 8.7 seconds) one of the most fuel-efficient and lowest
emitting vehicles on the North American continent.

All engines are offered with a manual transmission as standard equipment.
Of course, an automatic transmission is also available with each
engine version as an option. On the new 2.0-liter TDI and 2.0-liter
TSI, Volkswagen is implementing the 6-speed DSG - one of the most
ad vanced and efficient automatic transmission systems in the world.

Six engines for Europe: In Europe, the engine strategy will conform
to prevailing market conditions. Smaller engine displacements and

charging are key objectives here. This means somewhat less power in the
base engines, significantly lower engine displacements, and all engines
are charged. Four of the six engines are new to the Jetta program and
will be added in 2011: The 1.2 TSI (77 kW/105 PS), 1.4 TSI (118 kW/160 PS)
and two common rail turbodiesels 1.6 TDI (77 kW/105 PS) and 2.0 TDI
(103 kW /140 PS). As usual, the 1.4 TSI (90 kW /122 PS) and the 2.0 TSI
(147 kW/200 PS) offer high-tech in proven form. Except for the 1.2 TSI,
all engines may be paired with a 6-speed DSG (77 kW TDI, 103 kW TDI,
147 kW TSI) or 7-speed DSG (90 kW TSI, 118 kW TSI).

Naturally, every Jetta engine offered in Europe fulfills requirements
of the EU-5 emissions standard. The 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI are also
equipped with the BlueMotion Technology package. This means
that their technical features include a Start-Stop system and battery
regenera tion. The new Jetta 1.2 TSI BlueMotion Technology consu mes
just 5.3 l/100 km* (equiva lent to 123 g/km* CO2) – an absolute top
value for a gasoline-powered sedan with a top speed of 190 km/h. The
Jetta with 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Technology attains a sensationally low
combi ned fuel consumption of 4.1 l/100* km (109 g/km* CO2); with
this engine, the Jetta is the most fuel-efficient 4.6-meter sedan in
the world.

* All mpg data are forecast EPA
values for the USA. All l/100 km
data are forecast NEDC values
for Europe.