Volkswagen launches Jetta facelift

Volkswagen has launched the Jetta facelift. The German car maker has given it some additional features to make it more competitive and desirable.

The new Jetta comes with additional features like Xenon headlamps with integrated washers, LED daytime-running lamps, dual-zone Climatronic air-con and 16-inch alloy wheels. It also gets a 12-way electrically adjustable driver's seat, front and rear parking sensors, and cruise control.

There are no changes with regards to the engine and the car is available in a 2-litre TDI and 1.4-litre TSI avtaar. The new Jetta will be made available in 3 trims. Both engines come with a six-speed manual transmission, only the 2.0-litre TDI motor comes with the option of a six-speed DSG automatic gearbox with paddle shifters.

Commenting on the launch of the new Volkswagen Jetta, Arvind Saxena, managing director, Volkswagen Group Sales India, said, “With Volkswagen’s acclaimed engineering expertise, we are able to build some of the most comfortable, safe, fuel-efficient and performance-oriented luxury sedans, which offer outstanding power delivery and driving dynamics. We are sure that the new Jetta, with its range of petrol and diesel engine options and optional 6-speed DSG automatic transmission, will offer a delightful driving experience for premium-segment car buyers in the Indian market.”

Volkswagen has priced the Jetta facelift in the range of Rs 13.70-19.43 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).