Backpack Golf? It was once. The sixth generation of the VW Jetta has stretched on middle level - and eliminate old prejudices.
In the test the 102 PS strong 1.2 TSI Variant. A little sorry the model controller of VW could do previously Jetta one. For years, they praise seems a good car at, where in this country but only the clients of Ue60 to feel; young people would rather take a golf. The Vergreisungs conjecture to make six no longer generation, because the new VW comes teen like none Jetta previously on the market.A similar to independent, striking and yet timeless design was never in the series. The Jetta absorbs Passat the sharp-edged metal creases of big brother, has a sturdy, but not chubby and emancipated so far from the Gulf that VW rightly sees him in an own class - as an alternative to the Ford Mondeo and Opel Insignia, as well as within striking distance of Audi A4 and BMW 3 series.
In the dimensions, as away of the VW Jetta from the Gulf and approaching the Passat. In length (plus nine inches), and in the wheelbase (up 7.3) has grown significantly compared to its predecessor the notchback four and meets all requirements that customers of a representative of the middle class. The Passat is little more than a hand-width longer, which raises the question whether this justifies the strong charge.
Sporty chassis tuning against old masters image
The first drive, it shows that there is a difference in class in terms of comfort. Especially with the chic, but subject to additional 17 Zollern, the Jetta is tightly rolled off and mitigates road bumps only, instead of crushing them. VW chose a sporting vote to finally get rid of the old masters image. An Adaptive landing gear like in the golf and Passat not is there however. The driving experience in the VW Jetta itself is strongly reminiscent of that in the Gulf. Because the Jetta thrown similar to smart and willingly eindreht his rear load change, one does not notice that significantly more car around the curve will be moved. Also the slightly modified cockpit together with insufficient driver hingewendeter centre console - an idea acquired from BMW, which should - underline the dynamic efforts of VW, to create a world of their own experience.
On the rear seats of VW Jetta of the middle-class character, however, manifests itself in the test. Here adults feel for the first time not only tolerated, but welcome; the Kniefreiheit the trunk with a volume of 510 litres is suitable for long-haul, as well. Serves for bulky of the VW Jetta thanks divided retractable lever rear seat back as well to. You are already in the basic version trendline fitted as standard, as well as six airbags, air conditioning and power Windows all around.
Base motor with sufficient power
Best engine is supercharged 1, 2-litre petrol engine with 105 PS, which is sufficiently strong and very cultivated at the first exit. Thus, the VW Jetta will cost from 20,900 euro, as equally strong diesel he is 2.175 euros more expensive. Also with blue motion technology, both variants are available (plus 400 euro); then, they have a start stop system and roll resistance optimized tyres. Also, they recover a portion of the braking energy and store it in the battery (recuperation). These combined measures should lead to an average of 5.3 liters per 100 km, which would be very efficient.
For VW Konzerndesignchef Walter de Silva by the way, a kind of favourite is the new: "this car is not spectacular, but it is very important for us - and extremely well managed."
