Volkswagen took the wraps off the new Jetta on the 2018 North American International Auto Show a.ok.a Detroit Motor Show. The new Jetta, now in its seventh technology, will go on sale in the coming months in North America. Here’s what the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta packs. The sixth-gen Jetta was one of the last comparatively reasonably priced automobiles from Volkswagen that was not underpinned by the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) platform that made its debut with the present Audi A3. The seventh-gen has now lastly switched to the MQB, which it shares with automobiles such as the Skoda Octavia, Superb, VW Passat and VW Tiguan, amongst others. In consequence, the brand new Jetta has grown considerably in almost each direction. Actually, it's simply 65mm shy of the current Passat when it comes to size. While it does appear like a grown up Virtus, the swooping coupe-like roofline in each the Virtus and Jetta is inspired by Volkswagen’s flagship sedan, the Arteon.
Nevertheless, the new Jetta still seems to be unmistakably a Volkswagen with clear and typical VW design language. The new Jetta options full-LED headlamps at the entrance and a larger grille than the earlier model. However, we really feel that the new grille is a bit bland and is nowhere close to the Arteon’s expressive grille design. Volkswagen has, on the other hand, taken a completely completely different route with the Virtus’ front grille, which is sleeker in comparison with the new Jetta’s. Though it is purely subjective, Volkswagen may have added a sleeker grille in the Jetta just like the one in the Virtus or may have taken inspiration from the Arteon's. It is similar story on the rear as earlier than: mimicking sedans from Audi. The wraparound tail lamps are pointed inward and have a licence plate between them simply like the previous model. The coupe-like roofline imparts a new character to the seventh-gen model compared to the sixth-gen and so does the built-in lip spoiler. The Jetta’s new dashboard looks impressed from the Virtus and the brand new Polo.
Adjacent to the digital instrument cluster is a large driver-centric touchscreen infotainment unit, similar as the Polo/Virtus. The US-spec model will be powered by VW’s 1.4-litre TSI turbocharged petrol engine, similar as before. The engine places out 150PS of max energy and 250Nm of peak torque. It comes commonplace with a 6-pace handbook transmission, whereas a brand new 8-pace DSG computerized (twin-clutch) is optionally available. The 1.4-litre TSI turbo petrol was additionally obtainable with the previous-gen Jetta in India. If the automaker plans to reintroduce the sedan in the country, anticipate the 1.4-litre TSI along with VW’s staple 2.0-litre diesel engine. The Jetta was discontinued from the Indian market in 2017 and the segment it belongs to isn’t doing significantly well here. Volkswagen’s plans of not launching the Jetta in a key proper-hand drive market like Europe additional weakens the case for Volkswagen to deliver the newer model to India. If VW ever plans to relaunch the brand new Jetta in India, will probably be most likely round late 2019 or 2020, and by way of the identical CKD route (completely knocked down). In fact, the present Passat also took a couple of years to land in India submit its worldwide debut. Meanwhile, VW would be busy strategising the replacement fashions of the Polo and the Vento.
The Arctic Trucks AT35 can also be based on this spec, with few changes inside, however a dramatic exterior makeover, with 35-inch Nokian off-street tyres, flared wheelarches and a lofty journey top. The SsangYong Musso is now in its second generation, and this time around it's a variant of the Rexton SUV. That means it has powerful ladder body construction, however more importantly it has a plush inside and package record that's on a par with the Rexton. There's a 2.2-litre diesel under the bonnet, and selectable four-wheel drive means that you can drive in 2WD mode to help save fuel. There are six-pace manual and auto gearboxes supplied, too. The Musso's load bed is not quite as giant as those of some rivals, however it still meets the tax-friendly one-tonne payload limit. SsangYong presents EX, Rebel, Saracen and Rhino trims, and all models are nicely outfitted, featuring plenty of equipment taken straight from the Rexton SUV. We'd go for a Rebel at least, because then you get equipment akin to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, heated and cooled seats and a heated leather steering wheel.
