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The Jetta was launched in the UK in 1980, a compact saloon designed to slot between the Passat and Golf, offering customers a sporty car combining space, driving comfort and performance.
The name derived from the Atlantic jetstream, combined with the luxury and power of a modern jetliner.
A new model was launched four years later, with more space, improved dynamics and new engines, including two diesels.
The last Jetta was sold in Europe in 1992. The Jetta name lives on today in the US. In Europe the car is now named Bora.
The Volkswagen Jetta retains the Volkswagen family profile, looking quite similar to the larger Passat. The sloping hood and rounded fenders culminate in a distinctive lighting system; a clear rectangular lens incorporates all lighting elements, including the headlights, turn signals and sidelights.
Excellent handling, quality craftsmanship and attention to detail are the hallmarks of the Volkswagen Jetta. Slip the VR6 six-cylinder engine into the mix and the Jetta becomes a quick and agile sports sedan. Completely redesigned and re-engineered last year, the Jetta is thoroughly up to date.
Volkswagen has come a long way in just a few years, from a company struggling to keep its presence in the U.S. to a major world automotive marketing force. The performance of the Jetta, the most recent addition to the VW lineup, shows that Volkswagen is much more than a Beetle company.
The Jetta performs like a high-priced luxury sedan, yet it offers economical motoring in a distinctive package. Scheduled maintenance is free for the first 24,000 miles.
PASSAT The first Passat, introduced in 1974, marked a radical departure for Volkswagen: it was a front-wheel-drive sedan powered by a water-cooled engine. Another radical departure took place for the 1998 model year with a completely new Passat. The Passat (which refers to a European wind) is slightly larger than its predecessor, and features stylish eye-catching lines. Since its redesign, Passat sales have climbed more than 150 percent.
The new Passat is available as a sedan or wagon, in one of the following trims: GLS 1.8T, GLS V6, and GLX. The base GLS is powered by a 170-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the GLS V6 and the GLX are equipped with a 190-hp V-6.
The exterior of the new Passat has been resculpted, resulting in a slightly longer vehicle with a sleeker profile. The new grille and headlight assembly are complimented by chrome trim strips and redesigned taillights. All new Passats are equipped with four-wheel ABS disc brakes and dual front and side-impact airbags. Volkswagen's 4MOTION AWD system is optional on the V-6 powered models.
Extensive safety standards are present at every model level, such as ABS brakes, traction control and front fog lights for murky nights and early mornings. Air bags include driver side, passenger side, side impact, and side head protection. Front and rear head restraints have also been installed, and the rear doors have child safety locks.
BETTLE It was more then a twenty year wait for beetle enthusiasts to get a chance to drive a new beetle, but it was worth the wait.This car had many prototypes created the 1990's but it wasn't until the spring of 1998 when the first new beetle was sold to consumers. It was an even longer wait for Germans because the car was released in Europe in late 1998/ early 1999. This car is very different from the original beetle because it has it's engine in the front instead of the back and it is also front driven. The standard equipment includes dual air bags, ABS, power steering, electric windows, central locking and tinted glass. The new Beetle is manufactured in various plants throughout Mexico. The TDI-version accelerates from 0-60 mph in 12.5 seconds, top 110 mph, and average 46 mpg Two engine options are offered, a 2.0-liter, 115HP gasoline unit and a 1.9-liter, 90HP direct injection turbodiesel. Volkswagen may eventually offer a third engine in the 150HP range. Two transmissions will be offered, a 5-speed manual and a 4- or 5-speed automatic transmission. The new Beetle is an extremely well-designed car. Perhaps the true beauty lying beneath the cute exterior is revealed in the brilliant engineering details everywhere you turn. Everything is where it should be. All controls, all instruments. All are lit at night. The steering wheel, shifter and parking brake lever have a roughened rubber surface that makes gripping them a sure, easy proposition with gloved or cold hands. The most popular car in history lives again and in many different colors. The massive numbers of people who have previously owned, and loved, a Beetle constitute a group of potential buyers that any automaker should envy. Here in the United States, since its import introduction in 1949, there have been 4,998,350 VW Beetles sold. Worldwide, the figure is 21,342,955.
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11/01/1991 The first CKD Volkswagen Model A2 Jetta was assembled on the welding and sub-assembly line of FAW-Volkswagen. 12/05/1991 The first Volkswagen Jetta A2 rolled off the assembly line. 02/17/1992 The ceremony honoring the 10,000th Jetta to drive off the production line was held at Plant I. 07/01/1992 The construction of the final assembly line of FAW-VW Company was completed and put into production, immediately producing the first SKD Jetta sedan. 09/30/1995 FAW-Volkswagen held the ceremony to celebrate the launch of localized body manufacture and painting at Plant I, signifying the beginning of full local production. 10/16/1995 FAW-Volkswagen held a memorial ceremony in honor of SKD production at Plant I. 04/01/1996 The assembly line for the Audi C3V6 car was established in Final Assembly Plant. 05/20/1996 The first Audi 200 car drove off the assembly line. 07/15/1996 The first 20-valve high-performance Volkswagen engines were equipped in trial production Jettas at Plant I. 08/15/1996 The paint shop and final assembly line successfully initiated mix-feed production. 11/28/1996 The newly revised Jetta, know in China as the Jetta King, began regular production. 01/1997 FAW-Volkswagen began the first export of Changchun-produced product to parent Volkswagen AG in the form 15,000 units of 20-valve engine blocks. 05/20/1997 FAW-Volkswagen held a market preview of the new Jetta King in Beijing. 08/19/1997 Government approval for a 150,000 unit per year expansion was received. 02/12/1998 The first revised Jetta King sedan drove off the assembly line. 03/08/1998 FAW-Volkswagen held a ceremony for the official market launch of the new Jetta King in Beijing. 05/20/1998 The first Audi 200 1.8T car drove off the Final Assembly Shop. 06/23/1998 FAW-Volkswagen held a ceremony for the official market launch of the Audi 200 1.8T luxury sedan at the 5th annual Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. 07/02/1998 FAW-Volkswagen celebrated the occasion of the 10,000th new Jetta sedan to roll off the assembly line. 08/14/1998 The first Jetta King equipped with ABS brake system drove off the assembly line, marking the landmark beginning of ABS into China’s mass automobile market. 11/19/1998 The first Jetta AT, equipped with automatic transmission, drove off the assembly line. 01/21/1999 FAW-Volkswagen held the official market launch of the Jetta AT in Beijing. 09/06/1999 FAW-Volkswagen held a ceremony to commemorate the first Audi A6 luxury sedan rolling off the assembly line. 10/20/1999 The first Jetta King equipped with the new 2 valve AEG model fuel injected engine rolled off the assembly line. 12/12/1999 FAW-Volkswagen held a ceremony in Beijing to celebrate the production launch of the AEG-equipped Jetta King sedan. 12/20/1999 FAW-Volkswagen held a ceremony to commemorate the domestic market launch of the Audi A6 on beautiful Hainan Island. 06/21/2000 FAW-VW held a ceremony marking the production launch of the Audi A6 luxury sedan equipped with the powerful 1.8T turbocharged engine. 02/07/2001 The first Jetta King with newly revised interior was produced. On April 16, 2001, FAW-Volkswagen held market launch ceremonies in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Zhuhai. 08/23/2001 FAW-Volkswagen held an exciting ceremony to celebrate the first Bora sedan rolling off the assembly line. 10/24/2001 The 2001 Audi A6 luxury sedan with technical refinements was put into the market. 2001 FAW-Volkswagen exceeded production and sales quotas for the year with the whole-year production at 133,388 and sales of 130,760. 02/01/2002 FAW-Volkswagen held a ceremony marking the 500,000th automobile to drive off the assembly line. 04/03/2002 FAW-Volkswagen held a market launch ceremony for the new dual-airbag equipped Jetta in Beijing. 05/2002 The monthly sales figure for Bora sedans surpassed 3,000 units while that of the Jetta exceeded 10,000. 05/08/2002 The 1.6L Bora sedan rolled off the assembly line. The l.6L Bora sedan also was center stage on the FAW-Volkswagen display at the 7th annual Beijing International Automobile Exhibition to promote its domestic market launch. 06/06/2002 The prototype FAW-Volkswagen SDI diesel-powered Jetta sedan was prominently displayed at the 7th annual Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. 06/13/2002 The logistics arm of FAW-Volkswagen moved forward with electronic information automation. 07/2002 The monthly sales figure for FAW-Volkswagen exceeded 20,000 units. 08/2002 FAW-Volkswagen vehicles ranked first in private car sales. 09/06/2002 A ceremony was held in the beautiful northern city of Dalian to mark the launch of the multitronic transmission-equipped A6. The multitronic is a revolutionary “stepless” six speed automatic transmission that retains a manual mode for flawless performance with out compromise. 10/12/2002 The Jetta SDI diesel was formally placed into production. 10/25/2002 Production output and retail sales figures for the Jetta surpassed 100,000 units. 11/08/2002 The newly revised Audi A6 began production with no less than 23 improvements to maintain its undisputed lead in China’s luxury car market. Simultaneously, the formal market launch ceremony was held on Hainan Island. 12/30/2002 The annual sales figure of FAW-Volkswagen produced automobiles rolled past the 200,000 level. 02/26/2003 The new Durr “RoDip” paint line was installed and put into operation at Plant I. 03/01/2003 The daily output figure of FAW-Volkswagen broke through the 1,000 unit level. 04/08/2003 FAW-Volkswagen held the domestic product launch ceremony for the Audi A4 at Shanghai. 04/09/2003 The first Golf hatchback prototype was produced at FAW-Volkswagen. 04/29/2003 The transmission production of FAW-VW surpassed the 500,000 unit mark. 05/15/2003 The high performance turbocharged Bora 1.8T was market launched. 07/15/2003 FAW-Volkswagen held the stone laying ceremony for Plant II. 07/15/2003 FAW-Volkwagen held a ceremony to commemorate the beginning of Golf hatchback production. 07/30/2003 The daily figure of FAW-Volkswagen broke through the 1,100 unit level. 07/30/2003 Monthly Bora sales reached 6,000 units while Audi surpassed the 5,000 level. 11/29/2003 FAW-Volkswagen realized a monthly output level of 30,000 automobiles. 12/19/2003 FAW-Volkswagen held a ceremony to celebrate production of the first new Audi A4 (B6 chassis) to roll off the assembly line. 01/07/2004 The 1,000,000th car drove off the assembly line of FAW-Volkswagen. 02/26/2004 FAW-Volkswagen held a ceremony in Xiamen for the launch of the Bora TDI turbo-diesel sedan into the domestic market. 02/28/2004 The 1,000,000th engine assembly was completed by the engine shop. 03/25/2004 FAW-Volkswagen held the ceremony in Beijing for the launch of the new third generation Jetta car into the domestic market. First quarter of 2004 FAW-Volkswagen produced 78,000 cars and sold 69,000 cars while solidly maintaining second place in domestic sales. 05/11/2004 Two versions of the Audi A4 equipped with the 2.4 V-6 engine and manual or multitronic transmission were launched into the market. 06/09/2004 The multi-functional Caddy and sporty Bora posed on stage at the 8th annual Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. 07/01/2004 The prototype Caddy MPV drove off the assembly line at FAW-Volkswagen’s Plant II. 07/15/2004 A ceremony was held to mark the first Changchun-produced Caddy body at the welding and subassembly shop of FAW-Volkswagen. 07/2004 The total sales for the month reached 22,155 cars including Jetta sales of 13,542 cars, maintaining first place for a single domestic brand. 08/2004 Thirty Audi A6 luxury sedans were exported to Southeast Asia, setting a record for being the first luxury sedan to be exported from China. 08/20/2004 FAW-Volkswagen held a ceremony in Qinhai Province for the launch of the Audi A6 TDI with the new direct injection turbocharged diesel engine. 08/2004 FAW-Volkswagen maintained a month-to-month sales increase with the sale of 23,319 passenger cars in August. 09/06/2004 In the off road challenge to drive a thousand miles in remote barren countryside with one tank of fuel, sponsored by Sina Network, Automobile Business Affairs Network, Cool Car Zone, and Friends of Automobiles, taxi driver Tong Yunming drove a Jetta SDI diesel from Guayong city to create an impressive record of driving 1,952 kilometers with one tank of fuel. 09/18/2004 FAW-Volkswagen sold 280 Bora TDI diesel sedans into service with the Hanchou taxi fleet. 01-09/2004 FAW-Volkswagen diesel car sales reached 7,000 units. 10/12/2004 Plant II of FAW-Volkswagen initiated serial production of the Caddy MPV.
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Rhode Island Volkswagen Association - Rhole Island, USA |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is an Volkswagen Golf. The name is now only used in South Africa, as it was dropped in Europe in 1991, when it was replaced by the Vento, which was in turn replaced by the Bora in 1998. The model was developed due in part of the Volkswagen marketing group's observation that the North American market leaned more towards the sedan shape as opposed to the Golf's hatchback configuration. Similarly, in South Africa, the Jetta remains more popular than the Golf. This proved to be a wise move on VW's part because the Jetta was destined to earn the title of best-selling European car in the US. The mechanicals are shared with the other Volkswagen A platform cars.
A1 (1980 - 1984)
The first-generation Jetta appeared in the North American market in 1980, available as a two-door coupe and four-door sedan. Styling was penned at 1990s.
Powering the base A1 Jetta and GL trim was a standard 1.6 L four-cylinder producing 78 hp (58 kW), and in 1984, the engine was upgraded to a 1.8 L also producing 78 hp (58 kW). Additional engine choices were a diesel 1.5 L four making 50 hp (37 kW) and, in 1984 (the final year of the A1), a "GLI" high-performance version was offered, powered by the 1.8 L from the Scirocco which made 90 hp (67 kW).
A2 (1985 - 1992)
The longest reigning Jetta of all time, the second-generation A2 proved to be a sales success for VW, outnumbering Golf sales two-to-one, and securing the title of best-selling European car in the US. It was also one of the first VW models produced in China With classic lines (this time penned by VW's own styling department) and great handling characteristics, it's no wonder A2 Jetta's still roam the modern automotive scene as stylish, handsome, European cars. Like the A1 series, the A2's were offered as two-door coupes or four-door sedans; unfortunately, coupes were limited to the base, Wolfsburg and diesel trim levels. Major exterior changes throughout the series run include the elimination of the front-quarter windows in 1989, the addition of larger, body-colored bumper covers , and lower side skirts from 1992, and several grille and side-cladding changes.
The base and GL trim levels were powered by a 1.8 L four rated at 85 hp (RV code digifant engine w/ single outlet manifold) (63 kW) and later 90 hp (PF code digifant engine w/ dual outlet manifold) (67 kW). There were three diesel engines offered in the a2 series, a 1.6 L naturally aspirated diesel with 52 hp (39 kW), a 1.6 L 68 hp (51 kW) turbo diesel, and a 1.9 L diesel (the ECOdiesel) was sold for two model years, 1991 and 1992, it made 59 hp (43 kW) and 81 ft·lbf (109 N·m) of torque. The Carat was essentially a luxury trim without the performance upgrade of the GLI. For the A2 series, the GLI was powered by a 1.8 L four with 100 hp (75 kW), then a 1.8 L DOHC 16-valve that made 123 hp (92 kW) in 1987. But the GLI soon became a serious performance contender with the addition of the 2.0 L DOHC 16-valve four in 1990. The 2.0 L in the GLI and GTI 16v was powered by the cis motronic engine management system. It was rated at 134 hp (99 kW).
This model of the Jetta fell into the small executive saloon car class in the UK along with the following cars - Ford Orion.
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A3 (1991 - 1998)
Known in Europe as the Vento, the A3 was a refined evolution of the previous-generation Jetta. The Vento debuted in 1993. Hailed as the "Poor Man's BMW", it was designed in-house under Herbert Schafer. The third-generation series was criticized for its "boxy" design. Though only offered as a four-door sedan, the A3 spawned more trim levels than any other Jetta line. Exterior changes to the A3 through its production run were subtle, such as a new grille, body-colored rub strips, and different wheel covers.
The GL is the base trim while the GLS is the luxury trim with leather and power locks, windows, sunroof, etc. The Trek was a special trim that included a bike rack, a Trek bike, spoiler, rocker panel covers, alloy wheels, and in 1997, other accessories and options available for the top-of the line GLX, save for the VR6 engine. The K2 was a similar package, but in place of the bike was a K2 snowboard or a pair of K2 skiis. The City was a utilitarian Jetta without radio or A/C, while the 1994 Limited Edition and 1995 Celebration packages were value-priced GL's costing some $600 less than standard. The Jazz Edition was a GL with a 6-disc CD player standard. All were powered by VW's tried and true 2.0 L four making 115 hp (86 kW). The diesel engine once again made its comeback with VW's revolutionary 1.9 L TDI () 90 hp (67 kW) diesel engine and was offered as a separate trim level. By far, the most exciting trim level was the GLX, replacing the GLI designation. Motivated by the renowned VR6 SOHC six-cylinder, the 172 hp (128 kW) powerplant was able to catapult the Jetta to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds, the fastest Jetta to date. For those who prefer the GLX's boy-racer looks (spoiler, side-skirts, whip antenna), the GT and Wolfsburg Edition offered GLX accessories without the venerable VR6.
A4 (1998 - 2005)
Known as the Bora in Europe, the fourth-generation Jetta debuted in late 1998 after its larger sibling, the Passat, with which it shares many styling cues. The rounded shape and arched roofline serves as the new Volkswagen styling trademark, abandoning traditional sharp creases for curved corners. The A4 comes in three different trim levels, and is also offered as a wagon. In some European markets the station wagon version was marketed as a Golf ("Estate" in the UK and Ireland, "Break" in France) and had a Golf grille and headlights.
The GL is the base model, powered by the previous generation's 2.0 L four, a 1.9 L TDI (Turbo Direct Injection turbo diesel), and from 2003 on by the 1.8T (turbo gasoline) engine. The GLS is a step up, with options for leather and a sport package. This line offered all engine choices until 2003, when the VR6 choice was dropped. The GLX is the luxury model, with leather seats, wood grain, automatic climate control, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and other amenities. In 2003 the VR6 engine moved to a drive-by-wire 24 valve design rated for 200 hp (150 kW). It was available in the GLX and the new-for-2003 GLI model. The GLI offered sport suspension, six-speed gearbox, and the 200 hp (150 kW) VR6. In 2004 the GLX model was dropped, and halfway through the model year the GLI switched to using a 1.8T engine, stiffer suspension, new body kit, model specific paint, larger brakes, smoked headlights and tail lights, model specific interior bits, and 18 in (457 mm) BBS wheels equipped with summer tires.
A5 (2005 - present)
The fifth-generation Jetta debuted at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show in January. It is larger than the fourth generation, with more upscale styling and greater interior room. One major change is the introduction of the first independent rear suspension in a Jetta.
The base engine will be a 2.5 L (2480 cc) Inline 5 producing 110 kW (150 hp DIN) and 168 ft.lbf (228 Nm) of torque. This new 20-valve DOHC engine is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo's V10, sharing a similar head design and the same bore and stroke dimensions (82.5 x 92.8 mm). Replacing the venerable 1.8 T will be a 2.0 L 16 valve 4 cylinder turbo with around 147 kW (200 hp DIN). There will also be a diesel powerplant, a 1.9 L TDI engine producing 74 kW (100 hp DIN) and 177 ft·lbf (250 Nm) of torque.
A control, and electro-mechanical steering are also new innovations. In North America, it went on sale in March GLI version will also be released in North America around the summer of 2005.
Volkswagen announced the Jetta in Europe in late May 2005. The model range returns to using the Jetta name on the Continent, rather than Bora or Vento.
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