Herndon, VA (September 29, 2017) - Already one of the most affordable German-engineered sedans in America, the Jetta continues to hold the crown as the best-selling Volkswagen in America. The 2018 Jetta is available in six trims鈥?Jetta S, Wolfsburg Edition, SE, SE Sport, SEL and GLI. The base Jetta S gains new 16-inch 鈥淎tlanta鈥?aluminum-alloy wheels as standard equipment, and a new chrome front grille. The newly-added Jetta Wolfsburg Edition amplifies the S model, adding 16-inch 鈥淟inas鈥?aluminum-alloy wheels; a front sport bumper with fog lights; and a distinctive Wolfsburg badge on the B-pillar. The model also features heated seats with leatherette seating surfaces and driver lumbar; leather gear shift knob and hand brake cover; rear seat pass-through; and heated washer nozzles. Jetta SE features a new chrome front grille. The new Jetta SE Sport adds depth to the SE model with a standard sunroof and sporty interior and exterior design elements in black.
Inside, there is a black headliner and gloss black interior trim. Outside, 17-inch 鈥淏athhurst鈥?black aluminum-alloy wheels, and black radiator grille, window trim, rear spoiler and side mirror caps are standard. Jetta SEL now includes updated Anthracite 17-inch 鈥淟ancaster鈥?aluminum-alloy wheels; new chrome front grille; rear spoiler; and Fender Premium Audio System. Jetta GLI receives new sporty 18-inch 鈥淏athhurst鈥?aluminum-alloy wheels, with new anthracite paint between the spokes. For the 2018 model year, Volkswagen Jetta models will come with the People First Warranty, a six-year or 72,000-mile (whichever occurs first) bumper-to-bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty, which can be transferred to subsequent owners throughout its duration. The Jetta design incorporates precise lines and muscular surfaces that impart a timeless elegance. At the front, Jetta鈥檚 design is further defined with a coupe-like incline of the windshield. The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) have a distinctive design and unmistakable signature, formed by LEDs arranged in an L-shaped line alongside and beneath the headlamps.
The visual band formed by the radiator grille and headlight clusters, as well as the large lower air intake, give the Jetta a substantial appearance. This look is finished off on the Wolfsburg Edition, SE Sport, SEL and GLI trims with foglights mounted in the outer areas of the bumper. The 2018 Jetta features a trunk lid with an aerodynamic trailing edge鈥攁n integrated spoiler that lines up with the car鈥檚 silhouette near the character line, extending elegantly into the rear fenders. The Volkswagen logo sits just below the trunk lid, flanked by standard LED taillights on the GLI trim. The Jetta SE Sport stands out with 17-inch 鈥淏athhurst鈥?black aluminum-alloy wheels, and black radiator grille, window trim, rear spoiler and side mirror caps. The GLI has a bold look, highlighted by an aggressive front fascia that incorporates a honeycomb grille and foglights, along with a rear bumper design that has a diffuser and a standard rear spoiler.
2018 Jetta GLI models ride on two-tone Anthracite 18-inch 鈥淏athhurst鈥?aluminum-alloy wheels. The Jetta features a spacious interior with impressive rear-seat legroom of 38.1 inches. The gently-arched roofline provides generous headroom鈥?7.1 inches for rear-seat passengers. The Jetta also offers 15.5 cubic feet of trunk space, which can be increased by folding forward the 60/40-split rear seatback. The rear seatback also includes an available pass-through to help accommodate longer items. The instrument cluster gauges are framed in chrome and have a 鈥渢unnel鈥?design. Elsewhere, the Jetta offers several optional features based on trim, including gloss black interior trim, chrome accents, and ambient lighting. Loaded with value, even entry-level Jetta models come well equipped. The Jetta S has standard air conditioning, a multifunction steering wheel, cruise control, one-touch auto up/down power windows, power locks with remote keyless entry, a rearview camera, and power heated exterior mirrors. A Cold Weather package is also available for the S trim, adding heated front seats and washer nozzles. Developed through collaboration between Fender and Panasonic, the Fender Premium Audio System cranks 400 watts of power through nine speakers and a trunk-mounted subwoofer to help bring the raw emotion of a live performance to the driving experience.
The Jetta S and Wolfsburg Edition models are equipped with the Composition Color unit, which features a 5-inch capacitive touchscreen display. The infotainment system also offers SD card and USB (one port) multimedia interfaces, as well as a rearview camera and standard Bluetooth technology for compatible devices. All other Jetta models are equipped with a glass-covered 6.33-inch capacitive touchscreen display鈥?SE and SE Sport models with the Composition Media unit; SEL and GLI models with the Discover Media system with navigation. Both units feature one USB port, SiriusXM Satellite Radio for a three month trial period, HD Radio, support for lossless audio file format (Free Lossless Audio Codec FLAC). Both units also have the ability to send and receive SMS text messages with Bluetooth with compatible phones and pair two phones simultaneously. The Discover Media unit offers 2.5D navigation, featuring one-shot voice destination entry, destination entry with quick search and auto-complete, and predicts possible destinations based on often used routes. Volkswagen Car-Net. Volkswagen is committed to driving the development of more connected and intelligent vehicles, and the Volkswagen Car-Net connectivity system is a major element in achieving that goal.
