VW Group launched its Scrappage Upgrade scheme today, which will see owners of older diesel cars offered discounts of between 拢1,000 and 拢8,000 on a range of new cleaner passenger vehicles and commercial models. And it's not just Volkswagen models that are available with a saving. VW Group brands including Audi, Seat and Skoda are also have identical schemes. Porsche, which also had models affected by the 2015 emissions cheating scandal, is not inclusive. The offer will run from September 1 to December 31 and only those who have been the registered keeper of their car for at least six months are eligible. In return, Volkswagen will provide varying discounts on its existing range of conventional petrol and diesel cars that meet Euro 6 emissions standards. Live and let dial! Can you find cheaper car insurance? Under the agreement, all cars traded in will be scrapped, VW's official statement said. The scheme is also applicable to VW's plug-in hybrid and fully electric range. But while the car maker cannily says you can save 拢10,000 on a new 拢32,190 e-Golf, 拢4,500 of that subsidy comes though the Government-backed car grant for plug-in vehicles and not the German manufacturer. Many cars in the existing Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda ranges are available for the offer, though there are some popular omissions. The new A8, R8 and sporting RS cars are not included in the scheme, while the latest SUVs from Seat and Skoda - the Ateca and Kodiaq - are also missing from the incentive. Volkswagen has included its latest model, the Arteon, with a saving of 拢5,000 if you scrap an old diesel-powered cars.
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Since 1979, Volkswagen has sold more than 16 million examples of the Jetta worldwide. A healthy 3.2 million of those cars were sold in the U.S. But as the German marque moves towards a lineup more focused on tech, the outgoing Jetta was well overdue for an update. Thankfully, Detroit will see the sleek seventh-generation make its debut. Riding on VW鈥檚 award-winning MQB platform - the same structure that underpins cars like the Golf and Audi A3, among others - the new Jetta is completely rebuilt from the ground up. We were among the first to sample the new sedan with that updated platform, and the first impressions were, well, impressive. New bones stretch the wheelbase of the Jetta to 105.7 inches (268.5 centimeters) long, compared to the 104.4 inches (265.2 centimeters) found on the previous model. Its overhangs are now shorter, its body is now taller and wider, and the increased exterior proportions gave way to a more spacious cabin. Specific volume figures will be released at a later date.
That new elongated exterior is highlighted by styling inspired largely by the Arteon and I.D. Overall it gives the Jetta a more modern, more upscale-looking fascia. A larger grille pairs with sharper body lines and a sloping roofline. LED headlights come standard - but the new look isn鈥檛 just limited to the exterior. The Jetta鈥檚 cabin is fully redesigned, and gains more than few added comforts. High-quality soft-touch materials are littered throughout, and come accented by new trapezoidal design elements. Fabric seat color and design options are now more plentiful, and paired with 10-color ambient lighting, it makes the whole cabin customizable. The upscale interior gives way to plenty of tech, too. Opt for the SEL and SEL Premium models, and the Jetta comes standard with a Digital Cockpit display. The new interface can be reconfigured largely to the driver鈥檚 preferences, giving them a view things like navigation, or vehicle settings, directly in the speedometer display. Pay a bit extra, and VW will add on an entire suite of safety systems.
