Jetta II (1984–1992)

In October of its first year of production, the Jetta is equipped with the 1.8-litre GTI engine (112 PS) for beautiful autumn drives, an absolutely understated car with a top speed of just over 190 km/h. Visually, the GT version stands out with black fender extensions, a small rear spoiler, and, above all, red stripes on the bumpers, red emblems, and disk brakes also at the rear. It is equipped

ABS is now available for the Jetta, initially only for the more powerful versions with 90 PS and above. The new ABS is coupled with rear disk brakes.

In the spring of this year, Volkswagen goes one better: a second GT variant with a 1781cc sixteen-valve engine joins the range, delivering 139 PS without exhaust gas purification – or a slightly less powerful 129 PS with a catalytic converter. Externally, the GT 16V differs from the eight-valve model in its roof antenna, a discreetly rumbling rear silencer with twin tailpipes, and the red 16V emblems on the radiator grille, rear, and glove compartment. The Jetta 16V is only available as a four-door model and is a further ten millimetres lower than the GT with 112 PS.

The following engines are now available with catalytic converters: 1.6 litre with 72 PS, 1.8 litre with 84 PS (both unregulated catalytic converters), and, from March, 1.6 litre with 70 PS (regulated catalytic converter).

Another new model is the Jetta syncro. Its well-known all-wheel drive is available exclusively with the 1.8-litre engine (initially 90 PS, later 98 PS) due to its favourable torque curve. A folding back seat is available for the syncro variants.

The basic C version and the luxury Carat variant are discontinued. Two new versions with a sporty look appear: parallel to the Golf GT, there is also a similar Jetta GT with 90 PS, and a GTD with a 70 PS turbo diesel engine is also offered.

The GTX model is introduced with a choice of 107/112 PS and 129/139 PS engines. The GTX models are recognisable by the GTX emblem on the radiator grille, which is supplemented by a "16V" on the sixteen-valve models.

The Jetta syncro is boosted to 98 PS from 1.8 litres with a regulated catalytic converter. At the beginning of 1989, a new central electrical system from the Passat 35i is introduced in the Jetta, recognisable by the hazard warning switch on the steering column. All models now have large bumpers, which correspond to those of the Golf GTI at the front with their spoiler lip. On the GT, the rear spoiler is painted in the same colour as the car, and the new bumpers make the vehicle seven centimetres longer. The GL comes with power steering as standard. The GTX model designation is discontinued, and all sporty versions are now called GT or GT 16V again.

The Jetta II is equipped with headlight range control, which is required by law for all new cars.

Production of the VW Jetta II is discontinued and replaced by the VW Vento.