Great value new Jetta now open for ordering –

Available for delivery from 25^th April.

The new Jetta is open for ordering, ahead of its official UK launch on 25 April. It has a striking new look, is more spacious, better equipped and more economical than its predecessor, and with prices starting from £16,960 it also offers unbelievable value. It's also available with low-rate 7.9 per cent finance.

The new model will be available with two diesel engines from launch and two petrol engines later this year. The 1.6-litre 105 PS TDI BlueMotion Technology model, fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox, boasts an average combined fuel consumption of 67.3 mpg and emits just 109 g/km of C02, making it one of the most efficient vehicles in its class. See below for details of the full engine line-up.

At 4.64 metres in length, new Jetta is 90mm longer than its predecessor, and its boot packs a generous 510 litres of luggage. The rear seating layout is significantly more spacious – there's 6.7cm more legroom – thanks to the car’s longer wheelbase.

New features

The new Jetta has been enhanced in every area. Under the bonnet there is a choice of powerful yet economical petrol and diesel engines, while in the cabin there are new trims and upholsteries. The new Jetta is longer and lower than the previous model, increasing interior space and improving stability.  

·          New 1.6-litre 105 PS BlueMotion Technology engine

·          New interior trim and upholsteries

·           90mm longer than outgoing model

·           New alloy wheel designs

·            Optional RNS 310 sat-nav system

Engines

·         The best-selling engine will be the economical 1.6-litre 105 PS TDI BlueMotion Technology, available with five-speed manual or seven-speed DSG automatic. In its manual guise it boasts an average combined fuel consumption of 67.3mpg and emits just 109g/km of C02. BlueMotion Technology features Start /Stop, energy recuperation and low rolling resistance tyres as standard

·          A more powerful 2.0-litre 140 PS TDI engine is also available, with a six-speed manual or DSG gearbox

·         A single turbo 1.4-litre 122 PS TSI petrol engine with six-speed manual gearbox is expected to be available to order from May

·        A more powerful twin-charged 160 PS TSI petrol engine will be available, fitted with a six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG gearbox, from March

Trim levels and specification

New Jetta come in three trim levels: S, SE and Sport.

All models get:

·     Climatic air conditioning

·      ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme)

·     Alarm with interior monitoring

·      Curtain airbag system for front and rear passegners

·      Hill hold

S trim

·                         Climatic air conditioning

·                         16-inch steel wheels

·                         ‘Matt Chromium’ brushed decorative inserts

·                         Alarm with interior monitoring

·                         Hill hold

·                         Driver and front passenger airbags

·                         Curtain airbag for front and rear passengers

·                         Driver’s seat height adjustment

·                         Electric windows front and rear

·                         RCD 210 radio/CD player with four loudspeakers

·                         ‘Cardeol’ upholstery

SE trim (over and above S trim)

·                         16-inch Navarra alloy wheels

·                         Cruise control

·                         ‘Pyramid black” decorative inserts

·                         Front comfort seats

·                         Leather-trimmed three-spoke multi-function steering wheel

·                         Front centre armrest

·                         RCD 310 radio with MP3 compatible CD player

·                         MDI – multi-device interface

·                         Rear centre armrest

·                         Split-folding rear seat

·                         'Sienna' upholstery

Sport trim (over and above SE trim)

·                         17-inch Queensland alloy wheels

·                         Chrome side-window surrounds

·                         Heat-insulated tinted glass from B pillar back

·                         ‘Iridium’ decorative inserts

·                         Entry warning lights in front doors

·                         Flat tyre indicator

·                         Front fog lights

·                         Sports suspension, lowered by 15mm

·                         Headlight washer system including warning light for washer fluid system

·                         Automatic coming/leaving home lighting function

·                         'Gloss' upholstery

New options

The Jetta has some exciting new options:

·                         New range of stylish alloy wheels, including 17-inch Porto

·                         Bluetooth telephone preparation 

·                         RNS 310 navigation system

·                         Multi-function steering wheel with paddle shift for DSG engines

·                         MDI – multi-device interface

Press comments

Whatcar.com: "The new car no longer looks like a Golf with a carbuncle of a boot grafted onto its behind. It is now a well-proportioned, elegant saloon that will attract the attention of buyers looking for something a little different from the norm. ...the overall standard of construction is great.

"Turn into a corner and the Jetta reacts instantly and predictably, and there’s plenty of feedback through the steering wheel to help you place the car exactly where you want it. The Jetta is a decent and attractive proposition – and it's attractively priced too."

Autoexpress.co.uk: "The new proportions help give the smallest saloon in the Volkswagen range a more grown-up look. Inside, quality is hard to fault and the cabin boasts the same no-nonsense, easy-to-live-with layout as the Golf, giving a great driving position and logical dash. Nicely weighted, linear steering combined with decent body control and consistent grip levels mean the car shares the composure of its Golf cousin in the corners. If you’re looking for a good small family car with a boot, the Jetta shouldn’t be ignored."

thesun.co.uk: This Jetta will appeal to more people, especially families with kids because it's nearly three inches longer than the old model – that adds handy extra rear legroom. The Jetta could also tempt buyers of larger cars like the Ford Mondeo and the Passat, looking to downsize slightly, but still have the equipment of an executive car.

carenthusiast.com: "The new Jetta is a small saloon - nothing esoteric there - but now it's swelled slightly so that it neatly plugs the gap between Golf and Passat. The instrument panel points towards the driver, which lends a welcome whiff of sportiness. Golf pricing with Passat evocation... that should work."