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2006 JETTA CONTINUES TO BRING NEW ADVANCEMENTS TO DRIVERSThe 2006 Jetta is fresh off its complete redesign launched in March 2005. For 2006 the Jetta lineup now includes an all-new GLI concept as well as a sophisticated TDI® diesel option and a 200 horsepower optional engine choice.
The GLI is the most distinct performance version of the Jetta ever. The GLI is the answer to the call of drivers who desire the German engineering and design of Volkswagen with more attitude, sportiness, and overall dynamic features. The fact that it comes with four doors – well, that's just bonus points.
The GLI infuses pure enthusiast pleasure into the entire Jetta line-up. The 2006 Jetta Value Edition, Jetta 2.5, Jetta 2.0T, Jetta TDI and the GLI have set new standards in the compact class with a fresh all-new design in 2005.
In North America, the Jetta accounts for nearly 40 percent of the Volkswagen brand sales. The 2005 redesign makes this Jetta bigger than previous models in nearly every dimension including occupant space, legroom and trunk volume. Passenger volume is up to 91 cubic foot from 87 cu. ft. last year, with more head- and legroom. Cargo volume increases nearly 20% to 16 cu. ft.
The 2006 Jetta has fresh styling that incorporates the large, shield-shaped radiator grille that is the unmistakable, stylish and progressive new 'face' of Volkswagen. Side window lower edges slope slightly upwards toward the rear, from and to more athletic haunches, and new large headlamps and tail lamps are pushed out to the corners.
Among the technological advancements that make the Jetta standard equipment list are a new four-wheel independent suspension, electro-mechanical steering, newly developed engines, and a new, high-tech six-speed automatic transmission.
The 2006 Jetta 2.0T features one of the newest and most advanced Volkswagen engines. The all-new 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine puts out 200 hp between 5,500-6,000 revolutions per minute, and maximum torque of 207 lbs.-ft. from 1,800-4,700 rpm.
Mated to a six-speed manual transmission as standard equipment, the 2006 Jetta 2.0T is a wolf in sheep's clothing as 0-to-60 miles per hour comes in just under seven seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 130 mph. Equally as impressive as its performance on the street, the 2006 Jetta 2.0T achieves an EPA-rated fuel economy of up to 32 mpg on the highway and up to 25 mpg in city driving.
Standard equipment on the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T includes (to name a few) a power sunroof, heatable front seats, heatable windshield washer nozzles, and 16-inch alloy wheels and all-season tires. A new six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG?) automatic transmission is available as an option.
In addition there are three model-exclusive packages of options for the new Jetta 2.0T. 'Package 1' adds Climatronic? dual-zone climate control, leather seating surfaces, power driver seat with position memory, and genuine 'Tamo' Ash wood interior trim. Option 'Package 2' adds Xenon headlights and 17-inch summer performance tires and alloy wheels (available only with automatic transmission).
'Package 3' (available only with automatic transmission) adds power to the front passenger seat, a premium sound system, rain-sensor automatic wiper-speed control, auto-dimming rearview mirror, telephone prep, automatic headlights, electronic rear parking assist, HomeLink?, 'puddle' lights, a tire pressure monitoring system and a manual rear sunshade.
The 2006 Jetta 2.0T presents a well-appointed sedan for drivers seeking sport-performance. For drivers wanting value-performance, the Jetta 2.5 and Jetta Value Edition are both equipped with a new engine from Volkswagen. This new 2.5-liter, five-cylinder engine is economical and far from anemic, putting out 150 hp at 5,000 rpm and 170 lbs.-ft. of torque at 3,750 rpm.
The 2006 Jetta 2.5 and Jetta Value Edition come standard with a five-speed manual transmission. The new Volkswagen six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® is available as an option. In either set-up, 0-60 mph comes in 9.0 seconds and the EPA fuel mileage rating is 30 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg in the city.
In certain markets, the Jetta 2.5 is available as a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV). In all cases, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 offers two packages of options. Option 'Package 1' adds a power sunroof, heatable front seats, heatable windshield washer nozzles and satellite radio with subscription service. Option 'Package 2' includes a power driver seat with memory, leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel and leather shift knob and handbrake grip. A trip computer and adjustable footwell lighting are also included.
The 2006 Jetta Value Edition is aptly named given the comprehensive list of popular features that are on the model's standard equipment list. Air conditioning, cruise control, CD player, traction control, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, eight-way adjustable front seats with height, angle and lumbar support adjustments and tilt-and-telescope steering wheel are among the features that are all standard.
Only three stand-alone options are available on the 2006 Jetta Value Edition: Volkswagen's six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic, an Electronic Stabilization Program and a rear-passenger side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system.
For drivers seeking the ultimate in economy and extreme durability along with solid performance in a sedan, the Jetta TDI 1.9 L is a strong example of the efficiency and strength of a diesel-engine car.
Volkswagen has long been a leader in automotive diesel engine development. One of the latest of these designs from the German automaker is the 1.9-liter turbocharged direct injection inline four-cylinder using Pumpe Düse technology of a high-pressure unit injector at each cylinder to ultra-atomize fuel for stronger, more thorough combustion.
In addition to increased power, this diesel powertrain from Volkswagen also exhibits improved efficiency, reduced emissions, and quieter engine operation. The 1.9-liter diesel puts out 100 hp at 4,000 rpm and 177 lbs.-ft. of torque from 1,800-2,400 rpm.
The 2006 Jetta TDI 1.9 L comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission that helps deliver an EPA-rated 42 mpg on the highway and 36 mpg in the city for an effective cruising range of more than 600 miles on a single, 14.5-gallon fill-up.
Volkswagen's six-speed DSG automatic transmission is available as an option on the 2006 Jetta TDI 1.9 L. In addition there are two packages of options available for the model, which are the same option packages offered on the Jetta 2.5 and Jetta Value Edition models.
The 2006 GLI is the epitome of a sporty Jetta sedan, featuring Volkswagen's new 2.0T turbocharged, four-cylinder engine producing 200 hp at 5,500-6,000 rpm and 207 lbs.-ft. of torque from 1,800-4,700 rpm. The new GLI goes from 0-60 mph in just 6.7 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 130 mph. The GLI is so distinct that it will be called simply, GLI, just as the GTI is so distinct from its solid Golf foundation.
With a six-speed manual transmission as standard, or with the option of the new Volkswagen six-speed DSG automatic transmission with Tiptronic, the GLI is EPA-rated at 32 mpg on the highway and 25 mpg in the city.
The new 2.0-liter engine features a drive-by-wire throttle control and new Volkswagen FSI engine technology, which delivers a mist of fuel directly into the cylinders, providing optimal combustion and burn, increased power, and improved efficiency including reduced emissions. Several very sporty model-exclusive styling cues differentiate the new GLI from its 2006 Jetta siblings. A standard sport suspension, GLI badging, and standard 17 inch and optional 18-inch alloy wheels and summer performance tires provide a unique exterior appearance. Other styling cues include sporty rocker side panels and distinctive Xenon headlights and specially positioned fog lamps.
Interior treatments exclusive to the GLI include alloy pedals and trim, sport seat fabric, and a three-spoke, leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and telephone controls, plus steering wheel mounted shift paddles when equipped with the optional DSG automatic transmission.
Every GLI also includes auto-leveling, high intensity gas-discharge Xenon headlights with washer system and a multi-function trip computer. The first of two GLI-exclusive packages of options available adds a power sunroof, and satellite radio for subscription service.
Option 'Package 2' includes Climatronic dual-zone automatic climate control, top-level front sport seats with leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, and heated windshield washer nozzles.
All 2006 Jetta models feature an AM/FM radio with MP3 format-readable single CD player and 10-speaker sound system. In all but the Value Edition this sound system includes an in-dash six-disc CD changer, satellite radio compatibility and anti-theft device. Climatronic dual-zone automatic climate control, DVD navigation and new exterior color choices are available.
A host of safety equipment comes standard on all Volkswagens. In the 2006 Jetta, driver and front passenger front airbags, driver and front passenger side thorax airbags and Side Curtain Protection® supplemental restraint systems are all standard. A rear-passenger side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system is available as an option all models.
Built at the Volkswagen production facility in Puebla, Mexico, to segment-leading quality standards, the all-new Jetta has a stronger body than its predecessor and is the first car to 'ace' the International Institute for Highway Safety side impact crash-tests, earning an IIHS 'Best Pick' in its class.Source - Volkswagen
The GLI is the most distinct performance version of the Jetta ever. The GLI is the answer to the call of drivers who desire the German engineering and design of Volkswagen with more attitude, sportiness, and overall dynamic features. The fact that it comes with four doors – well, that's just bonus points.
The GLI infuses pure enthusiast pleasure into the entire Jetta line-up. The 2006 Jetta Value Edition, Jetta 2.5, Jetta 2.0T, Jetta TDI and the GLI have set new standards in the compact class with a fresh all-new design in 2005.
In North America, the Jetta accounts for nearly 40 percent of the Volkswagen brand sales. The 2005 redesign makes this Jetta bigger than previous models in nearly every dimension including occupant space, legroom and trunk volume. Passenger volume is up to 91 cubic foot from 87 cu. ft. last year, with more head- and legroom. Cargo volume increases nearly 20% to 16 cu. ft.
The 2006 Jetta has fresh styling that incorporates the large, shield-shaped radiator grille that is the unmistakable, stylish and progressive new 'face' of Volkswagen. Side window lower edges slope slightly upwards toward the rear, from and to more athletic haunches, and new large headlamps and tail lamps are pushed out to the corners.
Among the technological advancements that make the Jetta standard equipment list are a new four-wheel independent suspension, electro-mechanical steering, newly developed engines, and a new, high-tech six-speed automatic transmission.
The 2006 Jetta 2.0T features one of the newest and most advanced Volkswagen engines. The all-new 2.0-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine puts out 200 hp between 5,500-6,000 revolutions per minute, and maximum torque of 207 lbs.-ft. from 1,800-4,700 rpm.
Mated to a six-speed manual transmission as standard equipment, the 2006 Jetta 2.0T is a wolf in sheep's clothing as 0-to-60 miles per hour comes in just under seven seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 130 mph. Equally as impressive as its performance on the street, the 2006 Jetta 2.0T achieves an EPA-rated fuel economy of up to 32 mpg on the highway and up to 25 mpg in city driving.
Standard equipment on the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T includes (to name a few) a power sunroof, heatable front seats, heatable windshield washer nozzles, and 16-inch alloy wheels and all-season tires. A new six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG?) automatic transmission is available as an option.
In addition there are three model-exclusive packages of options for the new Jetta 2.0T. 'Package 1' adds Climatronic? dual-zone climate control, leather seating surfaces, power driver seat with position memory, and genuine 'Tamo' Ash wood interior trim. Option 'Package 2' adds Xenon headlights and 17-inch summer performance tires and alloy wheels (available only with automatic transmission).
'Package 3' (available only with automatic transmission) adds power to the front passenger seat, a premium sound system, rain-sensor automatic wiper-speed control, auto-dimming rearview mirror, telephone prep, automatic headlights, electronic rear parking assist, HomeLink?, 'puddle' lights, a tire pressure monitoring system and a manual rear sunshade.
The 2006 Jetta 2.0T presents a well-appointed sedan for drivers seeking sport-performance. For drivers wanting value-performance, the Jetta 2.5 and Jetta Value Edition are both equipped with a new engine from Volkswagen. This new 2.5-liter, five-cylinder engine is economical and far from anemic, putting out 150 hp at 5,000 rpm and 170 lbs.-ft. of torque at 3,750 rpm.
The 2006 Jetta 2.5 and Jetta Value Edition come standard with a five-speed manual transmission. The new Volkswagen six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® is available as an option. In either set-up, 0-60 mph comes in 9.0 seconds and the EPA fuel mileage rating is 30 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg in the city.
In certain markets, the Jetta 2.5 is available as a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV). In all cases, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 offers two packages of options. Option 'Package 1' adds a power sunroof, heatable front seats, heatable windshield washer nozzles and satellite radio with subscription service. Option 'Package 2' includes a power driver seat with memory, leather seating surfaces, leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel and leather shift knob and handbrake grip. A trip computer and adjustable footwell lighting are also included.
The 2006 Jetta Value Edition is aptly named given the comprehensive list of popular features that are on the model's standard equipment list. Air conditioning, cruise control, CD player, traction control, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, eight-way adjustable front seats with height, angle and lumbar support adjustments and tilt-and-telescope steering wheel are among the features that are all standard.
Only three stand-alone options are available on the 2006 Jetta Value Edition: Volkswagen's six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic, an Electronic Stabilization Program and a rear-passenger side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system.
For drivers seeking the ultimate in economy and extreme durability along with solid performance in a sedan, the Jetta TDI 1.9 L is a strong example of the efficiency and strength of a diesel-engine car.
Volkswagen has long been a leader in automotive diesel engine development. One of the latest of these designs from the German automaker is the 1.9-liter turbocharged direct injection inline four-cylinder using Pumpe Düse technology of a high-pressure unit injector at each cylinder to ultra-atomize fuel for stronger, more thorough combustion.
In addition to increased power, this diesel powertrain from Volkswagen also exhibits improved efficiency, reduced emissions, and quieter engine operation. The 1.9-liter diesel puts out 100 hp at 4,000 rpm and 177 lbs.-ft. of torque from 1,800-2,400 rpm.
The 2006 Jetta TDI 1.9 L comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission that helps deliver an EPA-rated 42 mpg on the highway and 36 mpg in the city for an effective cruising range of more than 600 miles on a single, 14.5-gallon fill-up.
Volkswagen's six-speed DSG automatic transmission is available as an option on the 2006 Jetta TDI 1.9 L. In addition there are two packages of options available for the model, which are the same option packages offered on the Jetta 2.5 and Jetta Value Edition models.
The 2006 GLI is the epitome of a sporty Jetta sedan, featuring Volkswagen's new 2.0T turbocharged, four-cylinder engine producing 200 hp at 5,500-6,000 rpm and 207 lbs.-ft. of torque from 1,800-4,700 rpm. The new GLI goes from 0-60 mph in just 6.7 seconds, with a top speed electronically limited to 130 mph. The GLI is so distinct that it will be called simply, GLI, just as the GTI is so distinct from its solid Golf foundation.
With a six-speed manual transmission as standard, or with the option of the new Volkswagen six-speed DSG automatic transmission with Tiptronic, the GLI is EPA-rated at 32 mpg on the highway and 25 mpg in the city.
The new 2.0-liter engine features a drive-by-wire throttle control and new Volkswagen FSI engine technology, which delivers a mist of fuel directly into the cylinders, providing optimal combustion and burn, increased power, and improved efficiency including reduced emissions. Several very sporty model-exclusive styling cues differentiate the new GLI from its 2006 Jetta siblings. A standard sport suspension, GLI badging, and standard 17 inch and optional 18-inch alloy wheels and summer performance tires provide a unique exterior appearance. Other styling cues include sporty rocker side panels and distinctive Xenon headlights and specially positioned fog lamps.
Interior treatments exclusive to the GLI include alloy pedals and trim, sport seat fabric, and a three-spoke, leather-wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel with audio and telephone controls, plus steering wheel mounted shift paddles when equipped with the optional DSG automatic transmission.
Every GLI also includes auto-leveling, high intensity gas-discharge Xenon headlights with washer system and a multi-function trip computer. The first of two GLI-exclusive packages of options available adds a power sunroof, and satellite radio for subscription service.
Option 'Package 2' includes Climatronic dual-zone automatic climate control, top-level front sport seats with leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, and heated windshield washer nozzles.
All 2006 Jetta models feature an AM/FM radio with MP3 format-readable single CD player and 10-speaker sound system. In all but the Value Edition this sound system includes an in-dash six-disc CD changer, satellite radio compatibility and anti-theft device. Climatronic dual-zone automatic climate control, DVD navigation and new exterior color choices are available.
A host of safety equipment comes standard on all Volkswagens. In the 2006 Jetta, driver and front passenger front airbags, driver and front passenger side thorax airbags and Side Curtain Protection® supplemental restraint systems are all standard. A rear-passenger side thorax airbag supplemental restraint system is available as an option all models.
Built at the Volkswagen production facility in Puebla, Mexico, to segment-leading quality standards, the all-new Jetta has a stronger body than its predecessor and is the first car to 'ace' the International Institute for Highway Safety side impact crash-tests, earning an IIHS 'Best Pick' in its class.Source - Volkswagen
The Jetta was a marketing strategy by Volkswagen in 1980 as the obvious general interest was veering towards sedans rather than the hatchback shape vehicle. Appearing in the North American market in 1980, the first generation Jetta was available in both two-door coupe and four-door sedan. Reaching the elite status of becoming the best-selling European vehicle in the United States, the Jetta is also more poplar than the Golf in South Africa. The Volkswagen Fox was the South African version of this model, that continued in production until 1995. In Mexico, the A1 Jetta was known as the Volkswagen Atlantic.
The Jetta shares its mechanicals with other Volkswagen A platform vehicles. Though a station wagon idea was drawn up by Mark Stehrenberger, Californian freelance magazine artic, the production never reached fruition. Giorgetto Giugiaro was the designer behind the style of the car and penned at ItalDesign.
A standard 1.6 L four-cylinder engine that was capable of producing 78 hp (57 kW) was powering both the base and GL trims in 1980. The following year, the engine was upgraded to a 1.7 L engine that produced 74 hp (54 kW). Other additional engine choices was a 1.6 L diesel engine that produced 50 hp (37 kW). The final year of the A1, 1984, a GLI high-performance version was made availble that was powered by a 1.8 L engine and a close-ratio transmission from he Rabbit/Golf GTI. This GLI made 90 hp (67 kW) and had an incredibly 105 •lb of (142 N•m) torque.
The longest running Jetta at this point, the A2 series was introduced in Europe in 1984, and the following year in North America. A sales success for Volkswagen, this second series outnumbered the Golf sales two-to-one, and earned the title of best-selling European vehicle in North America.
The A2 was also featured as either a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan. Coupes were limited to base, diesel and Woflsburg trim levels. Following 1991, the coupe model was dropped from the North American VW lineup. Very few external updates or changes were made throughout the run of the A2 series. These included the front-quarter windows being deleted in 88, larger body-colored bumpers being added, along with the addition of lower side skirts from 90 to 92. There was also various grille and side-cladding changes made.
From 1985 to 86, A2 Jetta coupeBase and GL Jettas were powered by a 1.8 L gasoline I4 that was rated at 85 hp. This was later bumped up to 100 hp, and finally 1.5 hp. A variety of three diesel engines were made available in the A2 Jetta, a 1.6 L naturally-aspirated diesel with 52 hp, a 1.6 L 68 hp turbodiesel, and a 1.6 L ECOdiesel that made 59 hp and was featured for two years; 91 and 92.
The GLI model, which was a much sportier model was originally powered by the standard 1.8 L gasoline engne with 100 hp. The first DOHC engine was introduced in 1987 by Volkswagen. A serious performance contender, a 2.0 L DOHC 16-valve engine that was rated at 134 hp was added to the GLI in 1990. A CIS Motronic engine management system was equipped on the 2.0 L 16-valve engine.
The A2 Jetta eventually dropped into the small executive saloon car class in the UK. These were among the Vauxhall Belmont, Daihatsu Charmant, Audi 80/90, Ford Orion and Rover 213/216.
By Volkswagen's second joint venture partner First Auto Works, the A2 went on to become one of the first Volkswagen models produced in China from 91 to 97. Only two facelifts were ever done since its introduction in China, the first occuring in 1997. Known as the FAW-Volkswagen Jetta Kind, production began in 1998 and involved borrowing spare grilles that were left from the Volkswagen Passat B4. 2004 brought about another facelift that was quite similar to the first one.
A newly refined evolution of the previous generation Jetta, the Vento was the new A3 version that was introced in 1991 in Europe. Following a production delay at the Volkswagen plant in Puebla, Mexico, the Jetta debuted in 1993. The plant in Mexico had been chosen to supply American and Canadian dealerships. The A3 was designed in-house under Herbert Schafer, and was unfortunately criticized as the 'Poor Man's BMW' and insulted due to its ‘boxy' design. Offered as only a four-door sedan, consequently, more trim levels than any other Jetta line were made available. A new grille, body-colored rub strips and different wheel covers were featured on this new series.
The GLS was the luxury trim that featured power locks and windows, optional subroof and leather seats. The GL was the base trim of the A3. A special series was the Trek, and it featured a bike rack, a Trek bike, spoiler, alloy wheels, rocker panel covers, and in 97, other various accessories and options for the top-of the line GLX. A similar package was the K2 was featured a K2 snowboard or a pair of K2 skis rather than a bike.
Two models were also featured in the Canadian market that never made it to the US, and those were the Golf/Jetta CL, decontented GL models that featured 90 horsepower and 1.8L Mono Motronic engine.The CL was dropped following the 97 model year. The second model offered in Canada was a Jetta GL Turbo Diesel that was introduced in 93 and only lasted for 3 years. Rated at 74 horsepower, the 1.9L AAZ Code diesel had a range over 900km. This was a bored and stroked version of the 1.6L Turbo Diesel that the A2 Jetta featured. As the engine had not aged well and many owners experienced signifiant crankshaft failuares, the Jetta GL Diesel had drooping sales.
Introduced as the Bora in Latin America and Europe, the fourth generation of the Volkswagen Jetta was introduced in late 1998 following the Passat. The A4 shared many similar styling cues of the Passat, the rounded shape and arched roofline now served as the Volkswagen styling trademark, rather than the traditional sharp creases for curved corners.
Four different trim levels were available in this fourth generation Jetta. These included GL, GLS, GLX, and GLI, as well as the option of a wagon. The station wagon variant was marketed as a Golf in various European markets and came with a Golf grille, headlights, bumper and fenders.
The base model GL was powered by an enhanced 2.0 L 8-valve four cylinder engine that was based on models of previous years. A 1.9 L TDI diesel engine was offered as optional, and following 2001 on, a turbcharged 1.8 L engine (Wolfsburg Edition) was featured.
Many of the original production issues with the original design were completely eliminated by 2002. On the secondhand market, A4 Jettas are generally consiered more desirable. The re-release of the Wolfsburg edition that featured the updated turbocharged 1.8 L engine, now available with 180 hp was showcased in 2003. This same year was the last for the 1.9L ‘ALH' TDI turbodiesel engine design. High resale prices for cars with this engine have been the result of its reputation for both reliability and versatility. Unfortunately, the earlier models had reputations for many recalls and bugs, due to elecric or lighting malfunctions.
Considered to be quite an improvement, the GLS came with optional leather seats along with a sport package that included 17' alloy wheels and a stiffer suspension. All engine choices were featured until 2003 before the VR was eliminated. The luxury model for the A4 was the GLX, and this featured leather seats, wood grain trim, automatic climate control, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and much ore. The VR6 engine was transferred to a drive-by-wire 24-valve design that was rated at 200 hp in 2003. It was now available in the GLX and the new GLI model which was re-introduced in 2003. The GLI featured sport suspension, 200 hp VR6, and six-speed manual transmission. The GLX model was dropped in 2004.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the USA Jetta in 2004, a limited edition of the Jatta GLI was featured for a limited time. This elite model had an available 180 hp, 1.8 L inline-4, linked to a 6-speed manual transmisison. Available in Black Magin Pearl, Tornado Red, Blue Lagoon and Platinum gray, the interior of the Anniversary GLI was black with aluminum trim that included black upholstered Recaro bcket seats with red 'GLI' lettering embroidery. This special edition was capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in an amazing 6.7 seconds, and had a top speed of 146 mph. The Jetta GLI with V6 and options was still widely available.
An all new ‘PD' version of the 1.9L TDI diesel engine was made available in 2005. This unit produced 74 kW (100 hp DIN) and featured 177 ft•lbf (250 N•m) of torque. All Jettas equipped with 1.8T engines, regardless of trim level, now produced 180 hp at the beginning of the 2002 model year. A jump from the previous 150 hp, the 1.8T featured a slightly larger turbocharger.
The A4 Jetta continues to be sold as a 2006 model in some countries such as Mexico, due to high pricing of the A5 for the Mexican market. Sold in various countries, a high performance variant of the A4 Bora came with 4-Motion all wheel drive and a VR6 engine. Both 2.4 L VR 5 and 1.6 L I4 engines were also featured in Europe. The A4 Bora continues to be sold in China, much like its predecessor A2 Jetta.
Volkswagen re-released the A4 Jetta in Canada in 2007 as the City Jetta. This new edition was offered at a base price of $16,700 cdn. The A5 had moved upscale, versus much of the competition, and this re-release allowed Volkswagen to become more competitive with the rest of the compact class. While no diesel or 1.8 Turbo was being offered, the 2.0 L SOHC 115hp was the featured engine. Rather than being manufactured in Germany like the standard Jetta, the City Jetta is built in Pueblo, Mexico. There is also no Jetta Wagon, and the new city Jetta features more limited trim options that the standard A4 series.
In January of 2005, the fifth generation Jetta was released at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Larger than the fourth generation, and with m ore upscale styling and greater interior room, A5 is now equal to the former generation Passat. The introduction of the first independent rear suspension in a Jetta was the largest update in this series. The base engine is a 2.5L I5 that produces 110 kW and has an available 168 ft•lbf (228 N•m) of torque.
Overlapping the final model year of the A4 Jetta, the A5 went on sale in March 2005 as a 2005 ½ model in North America. In the late summer of 2005, a 2006 GLI version was released. This new model was designed by Walter de'Silva. Unfortunately sales were quite disappointing in the US due to the rapidly rising fuel prices that resulted in the heavy demand for vehicles equipped with the TDI diesel version. Many critics believed that the A5 was too high-priced for the highly competitive compact vehicle market , though they embraced the overall vehicle. The new GLI was named an Everday Hero by Car and Driver for 2006 ‘for an enthusiast who wants sports car handling without losing too much practicality'. For the 2007 model year, a station wagon of the A5 Jetta is promised.
In Mexico, the A4 continues to be sold as the Jetta, while the Bora is the A5. The A2 is sold as the Jetta in china, and the A5 is marketed as the Sagitar together with the A4 Bora. Launched in Latin America in 06, it is named the Vento. In February of 06, the Jetta was launched in Australia and production was made at the Mexico plant.Elizabeth Johnson
The Jetta shares its mechanicals with other Volkswagen A platform vehicles. Though a station wagon idea was drawn up by Mark Stehrenberger, Californian freelance magazine artic, the production never reached fruition. Giorgetto Giugiaro was the designer behind the style of the car and penned at ItalDesign.
A standard 1.6 L four-cylinder engine that was capable of producing 78 hp (57 kW) was powering both the base and GL trims in 1980. The following year, the engine was upgraded to a 1.7 L engine that produced 74 hp (54 kW). Other additional engine choices was a 1.6 L diesel engine that produced 50 hp (37 kW). The final year of the A1, 1984, a GLI high-performance version was made availble that was powered by a 1.8 L engine and a close-ratio transmission from he Rabbit/Golf GTI. This GLI made 90 hp (67 kW) and had an incredibly 105 •lb of (142 N•m) torque.
The longest running Jetta at this point, the A2 series was introduced in Europe in 1984, and the following year in North America. A sales success for Volkswagen, this second series outnumbered the Golf sales two-to-one, and earned the title of best-selling European vehicle in North America.
The A2 was also featured as either a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan. Coupes were limited to base, diesel and Woflsburg trim levels. Following 1991, the coupe model was dropped from the North American VW lineup. Very few external updates or changes were made throughout the run of the A2 series. These included the front-quarter windows being deleted in 88, larger body-colored bumpers being added, along with the addition of lower side skirts from 90 to 92. There was also various grille and side-cladding changes made.
From 1985 to 86, A2 Jetta coupeBase and GL Jettas were powered by a 1.8 L gasoline I4 that was rated at 85 hp. This was later bumped up to 100 hp, and finally 1.5 hp. A variety of three diesel engines were made available in the A2 Jetta, a 1.6 L naturally-aspirated diesel with 52 hp, a 1.6 L 68 hp turbodiesel, and a 1.6 L ECOdiesel that made 59 hp and was featured for two years; 91 and 92.
The GLI model, which was a much sportier model was originally powered by the standard 1.8 L gasoline engne with 100 hp. The first DOHC engine was introduced in 1987 by Volkswagen. A serious performance contender, a 2.0 L DOHC 16-valve engine that was rated at 134 hp was added to the GLI in 1990. A CIS Motronic engine management system was equipped on the 2.0 L 16-valve engine.
The A2 Jetta eventually dropped into the small executive saloon car class in the UK. These were among the Vauxhall Belmont, Daihatsu Charmant, Audi 80/90, Ford Orion and Rover 213/216.
By Volkswagen's second joint venture partner First Auto Works, the A2 went on to become one of the first Volkswagen models produced in China from 91 to 97. Only two facelifts were ever done since its introduction in China, the first occuring in 1997. Known as the FAW-Volkswagen Jetta Kind, production began in 1998 and involved borrowing spare grilles that were left from the Volkswagen Passat B4. 2004 brought about another facelift that was quite similar to the first one.
A newly refined evolution of the previous generation Jetta, the Vento was the new A3 version that was introced in 1991 in Europe. Following a production delay at the Volkswagen plant in Puebla, Mexico, the Jetta debuted in 1993. The plant in Mexico had been chosen to supply American and Canadian dealerships. The A3 was designed in-house under Herbert Schafer, and was unfortunately criticized as the 'Poor Man's BMW' and insulted due to its ‘boxy' design. Offered as only a four-door sedan, consequently, more trim levels than any other Jetta line were made available. A new grille, body-colored rub strips and different wheel covers were featured on this new series.
The GLS was the luxury trim that featured power locks and windows, optional subroof and leather seats. The GL was the base trim of the A3. A special series was the Trek, and it featured a bike rack, a Trek bike, spoiler, alloy wheels, rocker panel covers, and in 97, other various accessories and options for the top-of the line GLX. A similar package was the K2 was featured a K2 snowboard or a pair of K2 skis rather than a bike.
Two models were also featured in the Canadian market that never made it to the US, and those were the Golf/Jetta CL, decontented GL models that featured 90 horsepower and 1.8L Mono Motronic engine.The CL was dropped following the 97 model year. The second model offered in Canada was a Jetta GL Turbo Diesel that was introduced in 93 and only lasted for 3 years. Rated at 74 horsepower, the 1.9L AAZ Code diesel had a range over 900km. This was a bored and stroked version of the 1.6L Turbo Diesel that the A2 Jetta featured. As the engine had not aged well and many owners experienced signifiant crankshaft failuares, the Jetta GL Diesel had drooping sales.
Introduced as the Bora in Latin America and Europe, the fourth generation of the Volkswagen Jetta was introduced in late 1998 following the Passat. The A4 shared many similar styling cues of the Passat, the rounded shape and arched roofline now served as the Volkswagen styling trademark, rather than the traditional sharp creases for curved corners.
Four different trim levels were available in this fourth generation Jetta. These included GL, GLS, GLX, and GLI, as well as the option of a wagon. The station wagon variant was marketed as a Golf in various European markets and came with a Golf grille, headlights, bumper and fenders.
The base model GL was powered by an enhanced 2.0 L 8-valve four cylinder engine that was based on models of previous years. A 1.9 L TDI diesel engine was offered as optional, and following 2001 on, a turbcharged 1.8 L engine (Wolfsburg Edition) was featured.
Many of the original production issues with the original design were completely eliminated by 2002. On the secondhand market, A4 Jettas are generally consiered more desirable. The re-release of the Wolfsburg edition that featured the updated turbocharged 1.8 L engine, now available with 180 hp was showcased in 2003. This same year was the last for the 1.9L ‘ALH' TDI turbodiesel engine design. High resale prices for cars with this engine have been the result of its reputation for both reliability and versatility. Unfortunately, the earlier models had reputations for many recalls and bugs, due to elecric or lighting malfunctions.
Considered to be quite an improvement, the GLS came with optional leather seats along with a sport package that included 17' alloy wheels and a stiffer suspension. All engine choices were featured until 2003 before the VR was eliminated. The luxury model for the A4 was the GLX, and this featured leather seats, wood grain trim, automatic climate control, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and much ore. The VR6 engine was transferred to a drive-by-wire 24-valve design that was rated at 200 hp in 2003. It was now available in the GLX and the new GLI model which was re-introduced in 2003. The GLI featured sport suspension, 200 hp VR6, and six-speed manual transmission. The GLX model was dropped in 2004.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the USA Jetta in 2004, a limited edition of the Jatta GLI was featured for a limited time. This elite model had an available 180 hp, 1.8 L inline-4, linked to a 6-speed manual transmisison. Available in Black Magin Pearl, Tornado Red, Blue Lagoon and Platinum gray, the interior of the Anniversary GLI was black with aluminum trim that included black upholstered Recaro bcket seats with red 'GLI' lettering embroidery. This special edition was capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in an amazing 6.7 seconds, and had a top speed of 146 mph. The Jetta GLI with V6 and options was still widely available.
An all new ‘PD' version of the 1.9L TDI diesel engine was made available in 2005. This unit produced 74 kW (100 hp DIN) and featured 177 ft•lbf (250 N•m) of torque. All Jettas equipped with 1.8T engines, regardless of trim level, now produced 180 hp at the beginning of the 2002 model year. A jump from the previous 150 hp, the 1.8T featured a slightly larger turbocharger.
The A4 Jetta continues to be sold as a 2006 model in some countries such as Mexico, due to high pricing of the A5 for the Mexican market. Sold in various countries, a high performance variant of the A4 Bora came with 4-Motion all wheel drive and a VR6 engine. Both 2.4 L VR 5 and 1.6 L I4 engines were also featured in Europe. The A4 Bora continues to be sold in China, much like its predecessor A2 Jetta.
Volkswagen re-released the A4 Jetta in Canada in 2007 as the City Jetta. This new edition was offered at a base price of $16,700 cdn. The A5 had moved upscale, versus much of the competition, and this re-release allowed Volkswagen to become more competitive with the rest of the compact class. While no diesel or 1.8 Turbo was being offered, the 2.0 L SOHC 115hp was the featured engine. Rather than being manufactured in Germany like the standard Jetta, the City Jetta is built in Pueblo, Mexico. There is also no Jetta Wagon, and the new city Jetta features more limited trim options that the standard A4 series.
In January of 2005, the fifth generation Jetta was released at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Larger than the fourth generation, and with m ore upscale styling and greater interior room, A5 is now equal to the former generation Passat. The introduction of the first independent rear suspension in a Jetta was the largest update in this series. The base engine is a 2.5L I5 that produces 110 kW and has an available 168 ft•lbf (228 N•m) of torque.
Overlapping the final model year of the A4 Jetta, the A5 went on sale in March 2005 as a 2005 ½ model in North America. In the late summer of 2005, a 2006 GLI version was released. This new model was designed by Walter de'Silva. Unfortunately sales were quite disappointing in the US due to the rapidly rising fuel prices that resulted in the heavy demand for vehicles equipped with the TDI diesel version. Many critics believed that the A5 was too high-priced for the highly competitive compact vehicle market , though they embraced the overall vehicle. The new GLI was named an Everday Hero by Car and Driver for 2006 ‘for an enthusiast who wants sports car handling without losing too much practicality'. For the 2007 model year, a station wagon of the A5 Jetta is promised.
In Mexico, the A4 continues to be sold as the Jetta, while the Bora is the A5. The A2 is sold as the Jetta in china, and the A5 is marketed as the Sagitar together with the A4 Bora. Launched in Latin America in 06, it is named the Vento. In February of 06, the Jetta was launched in Australia and production was made at the Mexico plant.Elizabeth Johnson
2006 Volkswagen Jetta |
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| Year | 2006 |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jetta |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Unitized construction, bolt-on front fenders |
| Production Years for Series | 2005 - |
| Weight | 3230 lbs | 1465.1 kg |
| MPG City | 22 |
| MPG Highway | 30 |
| Introduced At | 2005 LA Auto Show |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 9.1 seconds. |
| Top Speed | 130 mph | 209.2 km/h (estimated) Similar top speeds |
| Engine [Optional Engines] | |
| Engine Configuration | I |
| Cylinders | 5 |
| Engine | Aluminum alloy, cross flow cylinder head. . |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 2.50 L | 152.6 cu in. | 2501.1 cc. |
| Valves | 20 valves. 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Horsepower | 150.00 HP (110.4 KW) @ 5000.00 RPM |
| Torque | 170.00 Ft-Lbs (230.5 NM) @ 3750.00 RPM |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 21.5 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 60.0 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Main Bearings | 6 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Fuel Injected |
| Motronic Sequential Multi-Point Fuel Injection | |
| Block | Cast-iron |
| Vehicles with similar horsepower and weight | |
| Gear Ratios | |
| 1st Gear | 3.78 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.12 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.36 |
| 4th Gear | 1.03 |
| 5th Gear | .84 |
| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 5 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Final Drive | 3.65 |
| Optional Transmission | |
| Gears | 6 |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Final Drive | 3.89:1 |
| Optional Transmission | |
| Gears | 6 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Standard on 2.0T | |
| Dimensions [Optional BodyStyles] | |
| Cargo Volume | 16.00 cu. ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 91.001 cu. ft. |
| Standard Payload | 1094.001 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 179.301 in | 4554.2 mm. |
| Width | 70.101 in | 1780.6 mm. |
| Height | 57.401 in | 1458 mm. |
| Wheelbase | 101.501 in | 2578.1 mm. |
| Front Track | 60.601 in | 1539.3 mm. |
| Rear Track | 59.801 in | 1518.9 mm. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.401 in | 137.2 mm. |
| Interior | |
| Front Headroom | 38.501 in | 977.9 mm. |
| Rear Headroom | 37.201 in | 944.9 mm. |
| Rear Legroom | 41.201 in | 1046.5 mm. |
| Front Hip Room | 35.41 in | 899.4 mm. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.801 in | 1391.9 mm. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.101 in | 1348.8 mm. |
| Vehicles with similar dimensions | |
| Suspension | |
| Suspension | Front : ndependent McPherson struts, coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, integrated stabilizer bar Rear : Multilink rear supsension, coil springs, telescopic gas pressurized shock absorbers, stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Size | 280.001 mm | 11 in. |
| Rear Brake Size | 232.001 mm | 9.1 in. |
| Tires / Wheels | |
| Tires | 195/65 R15 H, all season tires |
| 24-hour Roadside Assistance Warranty Information | |
| Mileage | Unlimited |
| Months | 48 |
| Program provided by Road America | |
| Basic Warranty Information | |
| Mileage | 50000 |
| Months | 48 |
| Powertrain Warranty Information | |
| Mileage | 60000 |
| Months | 60 |
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