Volkswagen has introduced the new Jetta in SA with a number of enhancements for the 2015 model year.

The new Jetta is sportier and modern

The new Jetta comes with redesigned radiator grille with three cross fins, optional bi-xenon headlights with cornering, turn signal and LED daytime driving lights as well as a new bumper. Aerodynamics have been improved resulting in a 10% reduction of drag, while dimensions sit at 4659 mm long, 1778 mm wide (without door mirrors) and 1482 mm tall.

The interior now features new instruments in a sporty tube look, multifunction display in the instruments, a new generation steering wheel, new accents for the centre console, elegant high-gloss black trim around the gear shift lever, new chrome accents (varies by derivative), redesigned controls for the air nozzles, ambient lighting (only available as an option with Highline derivatives) as well as designs for the seats and door trim.

Engines

The engine line-up is unchanged and includes a choice of five engines: three petrol units – 1.2 TSI 77kW, 1.4 TSI 90kW and 1.4 TSI 118kW plus two diesel units: 1.6 TDI 77kW and a 2.0 TDI 103kW.

Equipment and trim

The Jetta is offered in three different trim levels: Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. Below are key features of each equipment level.

Trendline

Manual aircon

Radio RCD-310 with 8-loudspeakers

Front, centre armrest with storage box

Multifunction steering wheel

Electric windows front and rear

Driver and front passenger’s front and side airbags with passenger airbag deactivation switch

Driver and front passenger’s seat height adjustment

Height and reach adjustable steering wheel

IsoFix child seat preparation for two outer rear seats

Glovebox, cooled and illuminated

Leather steering wheel

Leather gear knob & handbrake handle

Electric exterior mirrors, separately heated

Body-coloured bumpers and door handles

Body-coloured door mirrors with integrated indicators incorporating LED technology

Auto-dimming interior mirror

Separate daytime running lights

Windshield wiper intermittent control with rain sensor

Black radiator grille

Black lower air intake

16″ alloy rims

16″ steel spare

Hill-hold

Cruise control

Electronic stability control

USB port

Cloth upholstery

Comfortline (as per Trendline specifications plus)

Tyre-pressure monitors

Front fog lights

Chromed exterior trim (includes upper grille)

Radio/CD (6-CD changer, SD reader, touchscreen)

Rear centre armrest, two cupholders

12V socket in boot

16″ alloy rims

Highline (as per Comfortline specifications plus)

Sports front seats

Auto aircon

Cloth upholstery

16″ steel spare

Chromed window mouldings

Front fog-lights, static cornering lights

Headlight washers

17″ alloy rims

Optional features

17″ alloy rims

Power sunroof

Leather upholstery

Front and rear parking radar

Bluetooth phone preparation

Satellite navigation

Rear-view camera

Towbar (except for 1.2 TSI)

Bi-xenon headlights with diode daytime running lights

Keyless access (locking and starting system)

New Volkswagen Jetta price in South Africa

New Volkswagen Jetta 1.2 TSI 77kW Trendline – R258 000

New Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI 90kW Trendline – R272 500

New Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI 90kW Comfortline – R286 700

New Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI 90kW Comfortline DSG – R302 700

New Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 TDI 77kW Comfortline – R302 900

New Volkswagen Jetta 1.6 TDI 77kW Comfortline DSG – R318 900

New Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI 118kW Highline DSG – R331 900

New Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI 103kW Highline DSG – R358 000

The new Jetta comes standard with a five-year or 90 000km service plan, three-year of 120 000km warranty and a 12-year no rust-through warranty. Service intervals is 15 000km.