We have reported in detail about the new 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. (Click here to read our earlier report). Now, as per the information available on a import export statistics website, Volkswagen has imported two variants of the 2015 Jetta for homologation purposes.
According to the data available on the website, Volkswagen has imported a 2.0 liter diesel Jetta which is equipped with an automatic transmission. As per reports, the 2.0 liter diesel motor for the new 2015 Jetta now outputs 150 bhp which a bump of 10 bhp from the earlier 140 bhp. The second variant is the 1.4 liter petrol motor equipped car which will come with a manual transmission.
The new Volkswagen Jetta sports a Passat-like look on its front fascia with optional bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. On the rear, the car now receives a revised trunk lid with a spoiler along with LED taillights for the GLI and Hybrid versions. According to Volkswagen, the new Jetta has been aerodynamically optimized.
The interior of the car also boasts of minor tweaks. Mid and top-end variants now get chromed treatment for the dash and gauges. The car also gets a new multi-function steering wheel, updated air vent controls and piano black accents.
The new 2015 Volkswagen Jetta comes with the following upgrades :
- New available driver assistance systems: Blind Spot Detection, rear cross-traffic alert, frontal collision warning system, and Park Distance Control
- New 2.0T TDI® Clean Diesel EA288 engine returns a manufacturer-estimated 45 mpg on the highway.
- Efficiency improved across Jetta lineup as a result of improved aerodynamics and a reduction in rolling resistance
- Bi-Xenon headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights and Adaptive Front-lighting System are now available on select models
The new 2015 Volkswagen Jetta India launch will happen in early 2015. Stay tuned to Motoroids for more dope on the new Volkswagen Jetta India launch and other details.
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