Do Germans do irony? We’re asking for a friend. Because Volkswagen, of all companies, is the one to assault the 2019 Geneva Motor Show with a new diesel-powered super-SUV. This is the Touareg V8 TDI. Yep, the clue is in the name. Somehow now visible through that monumental grille is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 diesel motor. It’s not the Audi SQ7 engine—this one does without electric turbo compressors to reduce lag—and it’s down a whole pair of turbos on the new BMW X5 M50d. But the stats, predictably, are still crazy. Power: 419hp. Torque: 900Nm. Holy cow. You’ll go from 0-100kph in 4.9sec, and the top speed’s pegged at 250kph. Sound familiar? No aero kit, no extra scoops or vents, just a little V8 badge. And beige paint. Air suspension and 19-inch wheels come as standard. There’s wood on the dashboard. It’s all very sedate in demeanor, which is exactly what a diesel SUV should be, really. Still, if you’ve been hanging onto a leggy Touareg V10 TDI for the last decade, your new car has arrived. Can’t imagine why it’s taken so long. Minor edits have been made.
The origins of the Jetta grew out of a need to offer a small sedan when that segment started to grow in the U.S. 1970s. At that time Volkswagen realized that they did not have anything to offer entry-level buyers except for the hatchback Golf. Since they needed a quick solution, Volkswagen borrowed the Golf's platform, slapped on a trunk and offered the new Jetta as a coupe or 4-door sedan. The Jetta was an instant hit when it was first introduced and it was able to solve two problems for Volkswagen. First, it provided a European alternative to the Japanese cars flooding the market and second, it tapped into the tuning subculture that was searching for a 4-door solution. Believe it or not the Jetta would eventually outsell the Golf as Volkswagen's most popular model in the U.S. The second generation of the Jetta was introduced in 1984 with a number of gasoline and diesel engine options.
Volkswagen even offered a high-performance version called the GLI which they borrowed from the Golf playbook resulting in instant success. The third generation MK3 Jetta that was introduced in 1993 basically saved Volkswagen in America by outselling the Golf by nearly two to one. The amazing thing about the MK3 was that it added a level of performance rarely seen in a 4-cylinder turbo-diesel, by matching the acceleration of an equivalent gasoline powered engine. The fifth generation of the MK5 Jetta was introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2005. It was built in the upgraded Puebla, Mexico facilities which included a new engine production line and 460 robots for the actual assembly. The styling of the MK5 reflected a new direction for Volkswagen with a new front grille and other styling changes which were generally applauded by critics. Handling was identified as a strong point, with quick and precise steering and minimal body roll. Fit and finish received excellent marks, with most reviewers noting that the car felt very upscale.
Along with the hatchback version, the MK5 ranked among the top cars on the market in independent reviews and resale value. The seventh generation MK7 Jetta was introduced at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. This model is larger than its predecessors offering more interior room. It also offers a totally redesigned customizable interior lighting system, projector LED headlamps and tail lamps and a panoramic sunroof. Safety features on the Jetta include an Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS), and a standard safety cage. An automatic post-collision braking system, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), as well as seven safety and stability-enhancing systems that all come as standard equipment. The Volkswagen Jetta has had more than 10 different names in multiple markets over the nearly 40 years that it has been on the market. Some of these names include the Atlantic, the Fox, the Bora, the Vento, the Sagitar, the Clasico and the Voyage. It is pretty clear why the Jetta became an instant hit. But how does it stack up against the competition? Let's analyze that further. As you can see from the table, the Jetta is not the leader in every category but it leads the pack where it counts. If you measure your vehicles based on overall quality, attention to detail, workmanship, safety and dependability, then you cannot do better than the Volkswagen Jetta.
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