Volkswagen Jetta test drive since 2010 sedan
Test drive Volkswagen Jetta: Golden Academy
For the Volkswagen concern, the Jetta model occupies a special place. It was not for nothing that the Germans actually developed two different models for the European and American market.
Moreover, they differ not as typical Americans with Europeans with yellow turn signals, other optics and bumpers. The design of both cars is just very similar, but the filling varies. To hold Jett's price tag for the United States is equipped with only atmospheric engines, a semi-dependent rear suspension and does not have a high-speed canine. But the price tag VW Jetta behind the ocean will envy any European from $ 16,000 almost like our basic VW Polo sedan!
For the Volkswagen concern, the Jetta sedan is one of the key models. That is why they actually made two different cars. Cheap - for North America and technological for Europe. A European version with turbines, an independent suspension, a high-speed Can-lure and a better salon is delivered to Russia. However, especially for such markets as ours, in 2012 VW Jetta will debut with an atmospheric 1.6-liter engine with a capacity of 105 hp. It is such an engine that is installed on the folk polo sedan.
Volkswagen Jetta is delivered to Russia in a European, more interesting configuration. Appearance, to match the rest of the lineup. Put in one row Polo sedan, Passat and a new jetta, determine who can only be of barely noticeable differences! Like the rest of the new design of the Volkswagen concern, Jetta received a faceted front optics, an elongated radiator grille with chrome horizontal ribs and an angular bumper. The muscular sides are emphasized by pronounced wheeled arches, and the rear Voltsvagen L-shaped lanterns resemble similar on the prerestyling Audi A4.
The rear L-image of Jetta lanterns are made in the style of the remaining Volkswagen models. However, it is here that the similarity with the Audi A4 dorestyling sedan is most clearly traced. I must say that Jette is only to face.
With almost no changing height and width, the length of the new VW Jetta increased to 4,644 (+90 mm), and the wheelbase to 2,651 mm. Such a significant increase could not but affect the open spaces in the cabin. Now in the back seats no worse than in the Passat, there are more than enough space. But the third in the middle will be uncomfortable due to the massive central tunnel, although otherwise the atmosphere on the back sofa of Jetta for the hard five.
Compared to the last model, the length of the New Jetta increased by 90 millimeter, 73 of which fell on the wheelbase. The result is a more spacious salon.
In the cabin, everything is in Voltsvagenski's ergonomically and efficiently. A cozy and logically thought -out salon is already familiar to us from other VW models. The three -spoke steering wheel with convenient buttons and tides in the grip is pleasant to hold in your hands, the dashboard is read at a time, two, the central console is almost a complete copy of the golf. The driver of the driver and the front passenger is tough, with good lateral support and tenacious tissue of the finish. Adjustments are sufficient to please lovers and low and bus landing.
Already traditionally for the Volkswagen models, the Jetta salon is the standard of ergonomics. The quality of the finish is also at the level - the front panel is soft even below. The chairs are trimmed with tenacious fabric and have an excellent profile and verified side support. Even the doors tough to the touch look quite presentable.
The trunk is large 510 liters of useful volume, but the owners of the previous jetta will not surprise, they had all 527 liters. On the sides there are convenient niches for small things, the rear seats are laid out 60:40 using comfortable levers directly from the trunk, and there is a hatch for long -meters in the back. However, the upholstery of the cargo compartment is some kind of sloppy, the floor carp is puffing, and the loops of the trunk covers hide the extra place. Not solid.
The volume of the trunk is impressive 510 liters. On the sides there are convenient niches for different small things, the backs of the rear seats are laid out in parts, there is a hatch for long -meters. But the casing disappeared. The floor rug is puffing like the budget Polo sedan.
Initially, Volkswagen Jetta in Russia was available only with a 1.4-liter TSI turbo engine with a capacity of 150 hp. and a 7-speed pre-sequent DSG robot with two clutches. A little later, a 122-horsepower version of this engine appeared, and at the beginning of 2012, the most affordable modification of Jetta with an old atmospheric engine with a volume of 1.6 liters with a capacity of 105 hp, which is now equipped with the base VW Golf VI and Polo sedan, will debut on the Russian market. But not the golf and jetta are one. Among other things, the novelty from the Volkswagen borrowed the front (MacPherson) and the rear (multi -leaf) pendant, as well as the steering wheel, as well as the steering wheel.
On the back sofa is spacious, almost like in a business class, there is a convenient armrest and a 12-volt outlet. In principle, the three of them can also be accommodated here, but a large floor tunnel will interfere with the central passenger.
The dynamics of a 150-horsepower motor have been pleased from the first kilometers. The sedan cheerfully accelerates from the traffic light, leaving behind even obviously more powerful rivals, and gains the first hundred in 9.4 seconds. With overtaking on the highway, everything is in order, the box works quickly, and there is enough traction at high speeds. In the city, the DSG transmission constantly saves fuel, so if you go slowly, then at 60 km/h there is a chance to see the seventh gear on the dashboard. Hence the delays, if necessary, the box finds the desired step, while the turbine is spinning, you can correct the situation, but for this you will have to sacrifice efficiency and turn on the DSG gearbox, which helps to hold each step to the last.
We got the most powerful modification (for the market of the Russian Federation), equipped with a 1.4-liter turbo engine with a capacity of 150 hp. Such Jetta pleases a good dynamics of acceleration and does not graze even on high -speed overtaking. The 7-speed transmission DSG works quickly, but announces with its desire to save fuel, switching to 7-speed after 60 km/h.
In terms of controllability of Volkswagen Jetta is calmer than a harsh, contemplated golf and tougher than the imposition of a new passat. Golden mean! The sedan stands great on a straight line and remains stable at any speed, completely ignoring the rut and a wave of asphalt. The force on the steering wheel is perfectly verified, the reactions to the actions of the steering wheel are clear and fast. In the hands of the driver of Jett as a puppet, unquestioningly performs any commands, remaining understandable and predicted for the driver. A sharp turn is accompanied by moderate roll, but stability remains on high damage until the wheels are lost with the road, and there wait for the help of an unlotted stabilization system, for which the Jetta salon is not even provided for the corresponding key.
Despite the fact that in terms of stiffness, the dense suspension of Jetta, of course, is inferior to VW Golf, large pits and bumps of the sedan passes with a tangible shaking. With irregularities of a smaller chassis with optional 17-inch wheels and tires 225/45, it copes better, but the return is felt here. There are no complaints about the effectiveness of the brakes, but the pedal is not the best information. Because of this, at the end of the braking, you have to squeeze it, otherwise you risk slipping the stop point planned in advance.
The new VW Jetta has received a modern stylish design, a more spacious and high -quality salon and excellent running qualities that do not go beyond comfort. With such an arsenal, the novelty from Volkswagen quite claims to be leadership in the classroom. It remains to wait for 1.6-liter atmospheric versions, because the price of richly equipped cars easily exceeds 1 million rubles.
A car with a 150-horsepower engine and a DSG box in the Highline configuration will cost 923,000 rubles, and a test copy with additional options cost 972,820 wans. The most affordable version with a 1.4 TSI turbo engine with a capacity of 122 hp. and a 6-sewing mechanics in the Trendline configuration will cost 711,000 rubles, and initial modifications with an atmospheric 105-horsepower golf unit are promised to be kept within 685,000 rubles. However, you can wait for them no earlier than the beginning of next year. Then it will be possible to draw the first conclusions about the market success of the novelty, which has become an excellent compromise between the golf and the Passat and occupied the cherished golden mean.
Ruslan Galimov
Source: Carclub.ru
