phaeton's Trip to the Dealer Jetta Edition

[Riker]

Yep, too many possible options have been left out of Jetta MkVI which suggests to me that a dedicated performance model such as an R as you speculate or even a GLI could be introduced at the first update in a couple of years. Even on standard cars there will probably be a big increase in standard equipment... It is the same simple theory I guess, start with a strong package & get stronger as the model ages by adding equipment along the way...

Agreed!

I'm actually really surprised with the lack of options for the new Jetta. Considering this is a "new design" (i.e. the next Mark up), I thought they would have gone all out like they did the Passat. No options for Xenon, park assist, adaptive cruise control, Dynaudio, adaptive chassis control (for the 147 at least) etc.

Maybe they're saving it for a future Jetta R? That would be a nice thought..

[TomC]

No options for Xenon, park assist, adaptive cruise control, Dynaudio, adaptive chassis control (for the 147 at least) etc.

Having not looked into the Jetta at all, I might be missing something but... Are you serious that none of the options you've listed above are available on the new Jetta?

If this is so, I'm sorry, but I cannot make sense of this It would seem to me that all of those options above would be extras people would want to be considering (not necessarily all, but in different combos) when purchasing a new european car, especially as they are available on many other brands of car of much less cost/brand appeal.

The only thing that would say to me is that VW is trying to cut costs/lower the market impression of the quality of the Jetta as a model. Maybe this is true and it's the direction they want to go in, but if it is I think it's very sad. VW to me has always been a brand that offers accessable european build quality, options and design without breaking the bank. I think it would be a great shame to lose this, for the sake of world car market domination... Just my two cents

[frozze]

Having not looked into the Jetta at all, I might be missing something but... Are you serious that none of the options you've listed above are available on the new Jetta?

Yup. I was shocked too when I saw the list, which only included; RNS510, sunroof, sports pack, driver's electric seat, alarm, leather trim (for the comfortline) and that's pretty much it. No fancy stuff like the options list for the Passat.

Maybe they don't want it to cannibalise its brother, Passat, since it's pretty much an identical car - just slightly smaller and cheaper. Also, the car is built in Mexico - maybe not as technologically advanced as being built in Germany like the Passat. Just my thoughts. But I ordered one anyway!

[TomC]

But I ordered one anyway!

And that's the final point isn't it If the car suits your needs and you like it, then why shouldn't you go for it! Enjoy.

[faisan]

I am dissapointed with the boot design too. its clearly a cost cutting exercise.

I have noticed that the bonnet has had the same cost cutting too. My MKV jetta has gas struts to hold up the bonnet and this one appears to have the old fashioned rod to hold it up.

Im sure its still a nice car but it really hasnt got anything to entice me to upgrade from my MKV.