Volkswagen India has launched the Jetta
sedan’s petrol engined variant at a price of INR 13.6 lakhs for the
entry level Trendline variant. The mid level Comfortline variant sells
for INR 15.07 lakhs, both prices being ex-showroom Delhi figures. The
2012 Jetta ptrol sedan is powered by a 1.4 Liter TSI turbo petrol engine
and direct injection. This engine generates a peak power of 122 Bhp
while peak torque comes in at 200 Nm. The engine is mated to a six speed
manual gearbox. The car will now form the entry level variant of the
Jetta’s range in India.
The price at which the 2012 Jetta sedan
is launched at represents stiff competition for the Skoda Laura TSI
sedan, which begins from about 13 lakhs. However, the Skoda Laura,
powered by the 1.8 Liter TSI engine is a much more powerful car that
puts out 160 Bhp-250 Nm. So, the buyers of the petrol Jetta might buy it
only for the Volkswagen badge on the bonnet and better interiors, which
are a step up from the Skoda rather than for any semblance of fire
breathing performance. With the pricing of the Jetta petrol, Volkswagen
has clearly followed the time tested strategy of pricing similar
Volkswagen cars above that of Skoda’s.
Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Side Profile
The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta sedan gets faux
leather upholstery on the interiors, leatherette in VW speak. The car
gets 16 inch alloy wheels on the outside. Coming to safety features, the
Jetta gets the full range of bells and tinkles on the Comfortline
variant, with Electronic Stability Program (ESP), ABS with brake assist,
ASR & EDL, Hill hold control and a full complement of 6 airbags.
The 2012 Jetta sedan will be sold at VW showrooms across India from the
1st of July and bookings for the car are open currently.
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan Rear
The Volkswagen Jetta petrol has been
launched at a time when the bottom has clearly fallen off petrol car
sales in India. So, the main intent of this car, apart from mopping up a
little extra in terms of volumes, will be to attract more customers to
Volkswagen showrooms, due to the lower price tag. The real sales puller
will continue to be the 2 Liter TDI turbo diesel engined version of the
Jetta sedan. The diesel engine, which produces 140 Bhp of peak power and
320 Nm of peak torque, comes with a both a six speed manual as well as a
DSG gearbox.
overrated. here in north america, most vw's are built in mexico. decent cars, but they don't match up pound for pound with japanese imports
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