The Jetta is VW’s best-selling model in the US and
the new generation wants to re-ignite the momentum of the model with a sportier
design and more engaging handling.
Reddit user HauntedHat posted the images, revealing pretty much everything. The exterior
styling features sculpted surfaces, more prominent shoulder lines, a sportier
roofline and a boot lid with an integrated spoiler lip.
The new model will ride on the latest version of
VW’s widely-used MQB platform, which is also used on models like the Atlas,
Tiguan and of course Golf. Fuel-efficient petrol engines will include the 150hp
1.4-liter turbo unit, which will be now paired to either a six-speed manual or
an eight-speed automatic.
The new Jetta will also feature the latest in driver
assistance systems, including automatic city braking and adaptive cruise
control, as well as a digital instrument display and the latest infotainment
systems featuring a complete range of connectivity options.
The seventh generation of the German brand's compact
sedan will go on sale in mid-2018, with its public debut set for the Detroit
Auto Show this January.
