New Volkswagen Jetta to be launched in India on August 17

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Volkswagen India will be launching the 2011 VW Jetta sedan in India on August 17. The new Jetta is considerably larger than its predecessor and sports Volkswagen’s latest styling cues. The front of the car resembles that of the VW Golf hatchback. The car is now based on a standalone platform and also shares the same platform with the Volkswagen Golf.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

The German car maker also announced during the cars unveiling that the car does not share any of its body panels with the Golf and are thus unique to the 2011 VW Jetta. The all new VW Jetta in India is expected to get a 1.8 TSI and a 2.0 TDI engine. The most probable of the lot though is the 2.0 TDI with 140 bhp on tap. VW might also bring in the 1.8 TSI but even if they launch this, it won’t be a hot seller as the diesel variant.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

Volkswagen could offer the choice of a manual as well as a six-speed DSG gearbox. VW’s BlueMotion could also be offered on the Jetta except for some features which would be unique to the new Passat. Low rolling resistance tires and the DSG slush box could make the list. The all new VW Jetta has a increased legroom thanks to a longer wheelbase. The new Jetta has a wheelbase 7 cm longer than the previous model.

2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan

The overall length of the car too is longer than its predecessor by 9 cm. The bigger proportions of the car thus liberate space inside which is important as this car will be pitted against the Toyota Corolla Altis and the Honda Civic. The interior styling too like the exterior is reminiscent of the Volkswagen Golf but is still unique in its own way. Of course, being a Volkswagen, built quality will be top notch with high quality materials. Price of the 2.0 TDI is expected to be around the current models pricing with the variant top-of-the-line with DSG the more expensive of the lot.

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June 14, 2011 | By Tushar Kelshikar · Tags:

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3 Responses to “New Volkswagen Jetta to be launched in India on August 17”

sudheer on July 12th, 2011 11:00 pm

i am fan of this car and waiting for this car. inform me about launch of this car new jetta in india,,,,,,,
Praveen on July 28th, 2011 2:17 pm

Hi All,

I just walked into the VW showroom on mount road, was there to check the launch date for jetta, and as any other car showroom… Nobody even knows the date… I dont know if they are trained to act like that… till their old stocks are sold out…

But anyway.. I was there to book the vehicle, just incase their booking have started…

Cheers!!!
Jay Prashanth on July 28th, 2011 2:27 pm

Praveen,

We have received official information from Volkswagen India about the Jetta’s launch on the 17th of August. The dealer staff are either uninformed or want to misguide you.

Cheers,

Jay