The new generation Jetta was revealed only two days ago and rumors about future versions are already starting to appear on the internet. The first of the rumors involves a hybrid drivetrain for the new Jetta. It will be unveiled in 2012, but there still isn’t any specific information on the powertrain.
The next rumor circulating is that it might be seeing a higher performance version. Like with the Scirocco and the new Golf, the Jetta will also be offered in an R version. For this version we expect the same 2.0 Liter turbocharged four cylinder engine that delivers 270 HP at 6,000 RPM as in the Golf R. The standard R features a more aggressive front bumper complete with large air intakes, standard LED strips, a new designed R logo, Bi-Xenon headlights, and mirror housings painted in a high gloss black paint.
For the US market, the new Jetta will be offered with S, SE, SEL and TDI trim levels with four engines. The engine line-up includes the 2.0, 2.5 R5, and as of 2011, the 2.0 TSI. The 2.0-liter turbodiesel direct injection (TDI) Clean Diesel engine will also be available. This engine delivers 236 lbs-ft. of torque and sprints the car from 0 to 60 mph in 8.7 seconds.
While everyone is waiting for the new generation Volkswagen Jetta, it seems that the British magazine AutoExpress has the first official image of the car, a day before its official debut. The new model will go on sale in May 2011.
As previously reported the new generation Jetta will be inspired by the NCC hybrid concept coupe unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in January. It features a more spacious cabin in the interior which offers up way more leg room than the previous models. Also, following the look of the concept, the Jetta
will have integrated Bi-Xenon headlights which will include LED daytime running and turn signal lights.
Under the hood there will be a choice of both petrol and diesel engines. The petrol engines include a 104bhp 1.2 TSI petrol unit, a 121bhp 1.4 TSI, and a range-topping 200bhp 2.0-litre TSI. The diesel engines consist of a 104bhp 1.6 TDI and a 138bhp 2.0-litre TDI.
Stay tuned for the official unveil later this morning!
Volkswagen has placed a count-down on their official US web page that announces the debut of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta for June 15 at 11:25 AM. The car is covered in a white tarp with the countdown being displayed on a traditional movie cut board. Get back to us in 5 days and we will have the official details ready for you.
The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta was previewed by the Volkswagen New Compact Coupe unveiled at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. The Jetta has lower side lines and a revamped fascia while still maintaining a strong VW face. Following the look of the concept, the Jetta will have integrated Bi-Xenon headlights which will include LED daytime running and turn signal lights. It will be offered with a new 2.5-liter gasoline five-cylinder engine and will be produced at the Puebla, Mexico, plant.
We’re guessing the owner of this Volkswagen Jetta lives for tailgating. I mean, he probably looks forward to tailgating with his buddies more than he does waking up in the morning.
You see that piece of bar that seems to be sticking out of his car’s trunk? If you can actually believe it, that piece of bar is a beer tap. And the best part is, it works! That’s about the coolest thing we’ve ever seen. Hey buddy, fill us up a cold one, will ya?
The next generation Volkswagen Jetta has already been spotted testing and it is expected to make its official debut by the end of the year. The U.S. however, should not expect a diesel version to arrive on the US market until early 2011.
The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is strikingly similar to Volkswagen’s New Compact Concept displayed at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. The Jetta has lower side lines and a revamped fascia while still maintaining a strong VW face. Following the look of the concept, the Jetta will have integrated Bi-Xenon headlights which will include LED daytime running and turn signal lights.
Under the hood there will be a direct injected TDI engine that will deliver a total of 140 HP and 236 lbs-ft of torque and will be mated to either a six-speed manual gearbox or the six-speed DSG dual-clutch gearbox.
