With a starting price of US$ 18,545, VW’s all-new 2019
Jetta is US$ 100 cheaper to purchase in base form than the outgoing model, and is
expected to arrive at dealerships nationwide in Q2 of 2018. The new Jetta will
utilize the German automaker’s 1.4-liter turbocharged TSI engine, putting down
147 HP and 249 Nm of torque, with the help of either a six-speed
manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic.
Highlights include Driver Personalization, digital
cockpit system, ambient lighting, driver assistance systems, the class
exclusive Automatic Post-Collision Braking system and a transferable warranty
that provides coverage for six years or 72,000 miles (115,872 km). VW will
offer the car in S, SE, R-Line, SEL and SEL Premium grades, and we’re going to
run through each of them:
Jetta S
The entry-level model is priced from $18,545 and
comes with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, as well as 16-inch ‘Rama’
alloys, LED headlights (with LED DRLs) and taillights, chrome grille,
multi-function steering wheel, rearview camera, automatic headlights, electric
parking brake, cloth seats and a 6.5-inch color touchscreen infotainment
system.
Those who’d rather get the automatic version will
have to spend upwards of US$ 19,345, while a Driver’s Assistance Package can be
added for an extra US$ 450, bringing with it Forward Collision Warning and
Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert and
heated side mirrors.
Jetta SE
The SE grade builds on the S and starts from US$ 22,155. It features the 8-speed auto gearbox as standard, to go with 16-inch
two-tone ‘Rama Black’ alloys, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control,
leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, keyless access and push-button
start and heated front seats. Meanwhile, standard driver assist features
include Front Assist and Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Traffic Alert.
A Cold Weather pack will be available mid-model year
for US$ 495, adding a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, heated windshield wiper
park and washer nozzles and remote start.
Jetta R-Line
For US$ 22,995, the R-Line trim brings with it 17-inch
dark grey ‘Trenton’ alloys, a gloss-black front grille, R-Line rear bumper with
dual exhaust, fog lights, black mirror caps, R-Line badging inside and out,
black roof liner, R-Line steering wheel with contrast stitching, two-tone black
and grey seating surfaces with two-tone stitching and the XDS electronic
differential.
Jetta SEL
Like the R-Line, the SEL grade also builds on the
SE, and is priced at a more considerable US$ 24,415. For your money, you get LED
projector headlights with signature LED DRLs, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming
rearview mirror, Drive Mode Selection, 10-color customizable wrap-around
ambient lighting, 10.25-inch digital cockpit display, connected vehicle
services, 400-Watt BeatsAudio system and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment
system. Standard driver assist features include Adaptive Cruise Control, High
Beam Control and active Lane Keeping System.
Jetta SEL Premium
The flagship SEL Premium trim starts at US$ 26,945 and
offers 17-inch two-tone ‘Tornado Metallic’ alloys, R-Line rear bumper, fog
lights, side mirrors with integrated turn signals, sport comfort seats, leather
seats, ventilated front seats, power driver’s seat with memory function and
power lumbar, the 8-inch infotainment system and the Cold Weather Package – to
be added as standard mid-model year.
