In Europe, Volkswagen is offering the Jetta with three equipment levels: Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. Volkswagen drivers will be familiar with this model matrix. The Trendline is a type of base version, yet it offers much more than just basic features. That is because its standard features include climate control (Climatic), electric windows all round, six airbags and intelligent ESP with countersteering function and trailer stabilisation. At market launch, the Jetta Trendline will be offered with one TDI engine and one TSI engine; both output 77 kW / 105 PS. These two Jettas may also be ordered in an especially fuel-efficient BlueMotion Technology version. In this case, standard equipment includes a Stop/Start system and battery regeneration. A 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DSG) is also available in the Jetta Trendline 1.6 TDI.
Even more comfortably equipped, as the name implies, is the Jetta Comfortline. Currently, it can also be delivered with the 105 PS TDI and TSI engines and a TDI with 103 kW / 140 PS; the more powerful TDI may be ordered with a 6-speed DSG as an option. The top model of the series is the Jetta Highline. At its European debut, it is being offered with both of the TDI engines (105 PS and 140 PS; each available with DSG as an option).
(All equipment data in this press release refers to the models offered in Germany.)
Jetta Trendline in detail
Safety features aboard the Jetta Trendline include six airbags (optionally eight), crash-optimised head restraints at all seating locations and anti-whiplash system in front, ISOFIX mounting points for suitable child seats, daytime running lights, rear-facing reflectors in all doors, seatbelt detection, automatic hazard light activation during hard braking and ESP. Along with the stabilisation programme, other ESP functions include countersteering support, trailer stabilisation, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with braking assistant, anti-slip regulation (ASR), electronic locking differential (EDS) and engine drag torque control (MSR).
Outside, the Jetta Trendline sports details such as dual halogen headlights with integrated daytime running lights, 205 tyres (low rolling resistance optimised in BlueMotion Technology version) on 16-inch wheels, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated turn indicators, a black radiator grille and green tinted heat-insulating glass. The body of the Jetta is galvanised, and so it effectively protects against corrosion. All add-on parts (bumpers, door mirror housings and door handles) are painted in body colour.
Inside, the car's comfort and visual appearance are upgraded with such features as air conditioning (in conjunction with Climatronic), glovebox cooling, dust and pollen filter, wireless remote control for central locking, outside temperature indicator with frost warning, chrome surrounds for air vents as well as instruments (with white backlighting), switches in red night design, make-up mirrors in the sun visors, interchangeable interior accents (standard: "Matt Chrome"), AUX-IN port, multifunctional display, 6-way driver's seat adjustment (including height adjustment) and 4-way adjustment of the front passenger seat (fabric covers in "Cardeol" pattern).
Other standard features are outside temperature display, electric windows in all doors, automatic opening of the bootlid and central locking with wireless remote control (including bootlid).
Jetta Comfortline in detail
The mid-range Comfortline equipment version is marked by such features as chrome accents in the radiator grille and 16-inch, five-spoke "Navarra" alloy wheels. Interior details of the Jetta Comfortline include storage pockets on the front seatbacks, centre armrests (with storage box in front), 8-way adjustment of the comfort seats (forward/back, up/down, seatback forward/back, lumbar support forward/back) including the front passenger seat, high-end seat covers in "Sienna" pattern, woven floor mats, 12V accessory outlet in the bootspace, RCD 210 radio-CD system with MP3 playback function and four loudspeakers, chrome packet (including rotary light switch and dials for the climate control system), what is known as the small leather pack (steering wheel, gearshift grip and parking brake lever) as well as black accents ("Black Pyramid").
Also standard: the Park Pilot (front and rear), lowering of the passenger door mirror for reversing and four reading lights (2 front, 2 rear).
Jetta Highline in detail
The Highline version offers the most exclusive Jetta features. Outside, in addition to the Comfortline's equipment, the Highline features 17-inch alloy wheels ("Porto" type with ten spokes), a chrome surround for the lower air intake screen, chrome trim under the side windows, headlight cleaning system and front fog lights with static cornering lights. Automatically heated windscreen washer nozzles provide for more visibility in the coldest season of the year.
Interior features distinguishing the Jetta Highline from the Comfortline version are sport seats with "Gloss" seat covers, including seat heating, especially high-end décor accents ("Iridium" pattern), and automatic climate control (Climatronic).
Three basic interior colours
In the Trendline and Comfortline equipment versions, the seats and interior trim can be ordered in one of the basic colours "Titan Black" and "Latte Macchiato." The Highline model is available with a fabric/leather combination with a colour choice of "Titan Black" or "Corn Silk." In the Jetta Comfortline and Jetta Highline, Volkswagen offers an additional "Vienna" leather option in "Titan Black" or "Corn Silk" colour.
Customisation by optional features
The new Jetta may be customised for the buyer's intended use, personal taste and budget. Optional features range from a wide variety of alloy wheels (16 and 17 inch in conjunction with the Sport Pack) to privacy glass in the rear and details such as an electric tilt/slide sunroof or multimedia socket (MEDIA-IN) with USB/iPod interface. Some key technical features in this class are the Keyless Access keyless locking and engine starting system, Light Assist automatic main beam control, various radio and radio-navigation systems and the 300 Watt Volkswagen Sound audio system with eight high-performance loudspeakers and a powerful subwoofer. Keyless Access, Light Assist, radio systems and radio-navigation systems in detail:
Keyless Access
The Keyless Access option is a locking and engine starting system that makes do without a door or ignition lock. When one of the front door handles is touched, the system detects access authorisation from a transponder in the person's jacket, trousers or handbag, unlocks the Jetta (in this case including the electric steering column lock), releases the engine immobiliser and optional anti-theft warning system and enables an engine start by the engine Start/Stop button. From the outside, the Jetta is locked by touching one of the door handles – on one of the surfaces specially marked for this purpose. As an alternative, the Volkswagen may of course also be locked or unlocked from the inside or by wireless remote control.
Mode of operation: When the door handle is touched, this essentially ‘wakes up' the Jetta. The electronics utilise outside antennae (including one in each of the front door handles) to externally radiate an inductive field to scan for a valid ID transponder – a suitable sender – at a distance of up to 1.5 metres from the Jetta. If it finds one, the antenna routes the code emitted by the sender to the relevant control module. All of this happens faster than the blink of an eye. If the code is correct, the doors are unlocked. Three other antennae in the vehicle can also localise a transponder or "key" here. In the passenger compartment, other antennae check whether the ID transponder is located inside the car. To protect children, for example, the car's engine cannot be started while the ID transponder is outside the vehicle – even by just a few centimetres.
Light Assist
The "Light Assist" feature being introduced in the Jetta is a new automatic main beam activation system. This camera-based system detects a wide variety of traffic situations based on light sources around the car and outputs a dimmed or main beam command. Starting at a vehicle speed of 60 km/h, the main beam is automatically activated or deactivated accordingly, providing a significant gain in convenience and safety.
Radio-CD and radio-navigation systems
The RCD 210 audio system is standard on the higher equipment lines. The optional RCD 310 (with dual tuner and 8 loudspeakers) offers even more power and functions. The top audio system is the RCD 510 with integrated CD changer, interface for SD cards and touchscreen. As an option, the RCD 310 and RCD 510 may also be supplemented by a DAB module for digital radio reception. All Jetta versions are available with an optional hands-free system (3 systems) for mobile telephones. Moreover, a high-end sound system specially tailored to the Jetta is offered under the in-house label "Volkswagen Sound." Increasingly, car buyers are choosing a factory-installed navigation system. The following modules are offered on the new Jetta:
RNS 310: An attractively priced entry-level option in radio-navigation systems is the new RNS 310 with 5-inch touchscreen (400 x 240 pixels), CD player, SD card slot and dual tuner. The SD card interface can be used to save the navigation data (by copying it from the navigation CD) and MP3 files for music replay.
RNS 510: The top model among the radio-navigation systems is the RNS 510. It serves up such high-end features as a 6.5-inch touchscreen, DVD player, voice activation, an SD card slot and extremely fast 30 Gigabyte hard drive.
Notes:
TDI, TSI, DSG and Twincharger are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG or other companies of the Volkswagen Group in Germany and other countries.
Features, technical data and prices apply to models offered in Germany. They may differ in other countries.