Volkswagen presented, in the United States, the re-styling of the current generation of the Jetta . The volkswagen jetta gained a new look and 1.5 TSI engine, replacing the 1.4 TSI used until then. In Brazil, the renewed model should debut in 2022, in the GLI sports version.
Jetta Exterior Details
The Jetta 2022 has a new front bumper, with greater air intake and vertical fog lamps, reminiscent of the Nivus design . The grille kept the shape of the current sedan, but now has a contour with a fully chrome frame and a double chrome frieze in the center. At the rear, only the bumper brings new features.
But Jetta’s look is also different. The front grille now has two chrome lines, separated by a third in black, in basic versions, or the traditional red of GLI.
The bumpers also feature a honeycomb air intake and the LED fog lights take on a more vertical format.
On the GLI sports car, the grille chrome is replaced by an external frame in black and a double central bezel in red. The tone that refers to sportsmanship also appears in the fog lamp frames, while the mirrors and the new 18” wheels come in black. At the rear, the bumper gained greater area in black and slightly enlarged exhaust outlets.
Jetta Interior Details
Inside the cabin, fabric seats appear in the Basic and Sport versions, the difference being that the first has diamond details and the other receives an exclusive sporty design. Both have black or brown leather upholstery options, as well as heating and ventilation.
Leather covers the steering wheels and seats of the GLI version. The seats are perforated and have a red lining for contrast, as are the seams of the interior trim.
For all models, the digital cluster is 8 inches, with the exception of the GLI which receives a 10 inch screen. The media center comes with the most advanced software from VW and is wirelessly connected to Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other technological innovations include induction charging and Wi-Fi signal.
Features of the IQ Drive package, such as autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian monitoring, lane assistance, active blind spot detector, rear traffic alert, adaptive autopilot, trip assistant and emergency assistant,will be exclusive to the more expensive versions.
Engine Performance
Mechanically, the conventional versions of the Jetta 2022 exchange the 1.4 TSI 149 hp engine for the new 1.5 TSI 160 hp, already in use by Taos sold in the United States. The 1.5 can come coupled to a six-speed manual transmission or an 8-position automatic. The GLI version maintains the current 2.0 TSI EA-888, with 231 hp of power and 35.5 kgfm of torque. Shift options are six-speed manual or automated dual-clutch and 7-speed. Sedan prices for the United States were not disclosed.
Both the basic and GLI versions will have the option of a six-speed manual transmission. Differences only in automatic transmission.While the basic versions will have an eight-speed automatic transmission, the top of the line will have seven and double clutch (DSG).
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