The new 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 (A)

We travelled half-way across the world to Nice, a quiet coastal city at the southern tip of France to attend the official launch of the European-spec Jetta, the very same model Singapore will be getting come mid-2011. The picturesque coastal backdrop provided the perfect setting to unveil Volkswagen’s latest mid-sized sedan.

The Jetta gets its signature blacked-out headlamps and snout flashed across crisp clean body and shoulder lines that taper off at the slightly A4-ish rear tail-lamps. The overall effect serves the target Jetta buyers well, a non-offensive, smart-looking executive sedan; perfect for the corporate climber.

The 1.4L TSI is confirmed for Singapore and would prove to be an
excellent option for small to mid-size sedan buyers here.

At a Glance
Engine: 1,390cc 4-cylinders in-line 16-valves
Performance: (Est.)122bhp, 200Nm, 0-100 9.5secs
Top Speed: 200km/h
Transmission: 7-speed (A) DSG
Price with COE: TBA
Testdrive & Enquiries: Volkswagen Centre Singapore
Tel: • 6474 8288

In a Nut Shell
Plus: Spacious, Handling, Fuel Efficiency
Minus: Understated demeanor
Verdict: Volkswagen’s 2011 Jetta is probably one of the best well-rounded
cars that I’ve driven in a while.

(For more details, do check out the latest issue of Wheels Asia magazines/March Issue'2011 available at all news stands now!