With more than 17.5 million units produced (including derivatives), the Jetta is one of Volkswagen’s most successful models. The seventh generation was launched in the USA in 2018. For the first time, this Jetta is based on the modular transverse toolkit (MQB). The advantages include more dynamic proportions, more progressive design, more spacious interior, higher efficiency, innovative assistance systems and, optionally, a largely digitalized interior. The Jetta is also a best-seller in the USA. To date, more than 3.2 million units have been delivered in North America. The Jetta has also been handed over to millions of customers in China under a variety of model names. In China, the Jetta is offered as an entirely independent model not derived from the US version, and is regarded as a Volkswagen icon.
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JETTA brand successfully launched in Chinese market
Volkswagen has successfully launched its sub-brand JETTA in China with the new SUV VS5 and the VA3 sedan. Since market entry in September, nearly 30,000 vehicles were delivered to customers. This makes the JETTA launch the most successful recent brand introduction in China, taking into account the first three months of sales. Almost 80 percent of JETTA deliveries were SUVs. With the new JETTA brand, Volkswagen is targeting young Chinese customers who are looking for an entry into the world of Volkswagen. -
Modified Jetta breaks the speed record in its class in the USA with 338 km/h
Volkswagen of America has demonstrated the potential of the new Jetta at the Bonneville Salt Flats in the USA. Here a specially equipped Jetta broke the previous world speed record of its class for land vehicles with 338 km/h. Only a few weeks after the success of the electrically powered I.D R Pikes Peak at the “Race To The Clouds” in the Rocky Mountains and at Goodwood Hill Climb in the UK, Volkswagen has secured its third record. -
Volkswagen aims to break the land speed record on the United States salt flats with its new Jetta
Volkswagen is still on the hunt for new records: only a few weeks after the success of the electric ID. R Pikes Peak in the “Race To The Clouds” held in the Rocky Mountains and in the UK’s Goodwood Hill Climb and it’s already time for the next sporting highlight. Between 11 and 17 August, Volkswagen of America will be aiming to break the land speed record in the BGC/G class of the Southern California Timing Association on Lake Bonneville – the salt flats in the US state of Utah – with its specially prepared but near-production version of the new-generation Jetta. -
World premiere of the completely new Jetta in Detroit
Volkswagen is kicking off the automotive year 2018 with the world premiere of the new Jetta in Detroit. On the occasion of the North American International Auto Show (January 14 to 28), Volkswagen is presenting its seventh generation of the global best-selling model to US car drivers and the international media. -
Volkswagen makes rapid progress in realigning its North American strategy
The Volkswagen brand continues to vigorously pursue its regional consolidation strategy in North America: Today Volkswagen launched the seventh generation of its most successful high-volume model in the region when the new Jetta celebrated its world premiere on the eve of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Jetta is tailored precisely to the needs of customers in North America. -
The new Jetta - world premiere North American International Auto Show
Key facts: overview of the new Jetta Related to the Golf, Tiguan, Atlas and Arteon: that is because the car is, for the first time, based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB) Benefits of the MQB: dynamic proportions, optimal space utilization and new range of assistance systems Global best-seller: with 17.5 million units produced, the Jetta is one of the world's most successful Volkswagen cars Into the starting gate: new Jetta will arrive in Mexico in the first quarter and will launch on the US market in the second quarter
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“The distinctive JETTA design should enter the mind”
Less than a year after entering the market, the new JETTA brand is on the road to success in China. Since September, JETTA has already delivered about 81,000 vehicles to customers and has achieved one of the best start-up phases for new automobile brands in China. In an interview, Volkswagen Group Head of Design Klaus Bischoff talks about brand values, the preferences of Chinese customers and the secret of an unmistakable identity.
