the all-new 2011 jetta (press release & specifications sheet)

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VOLKSWAGEN SHOWCASES ALL-NEW 2011 JETTA DURINGINTERNATIONAL DRIVING PRESENTATION IN SAN FRANCISCO

Best-selling U.S. Sedan from Volkswagen Delivers Sophisticated Style and Precision German

Engineering at an Accessible Price

HERNDON, Va., July 19 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today showcased its all-new 2011 Jetta

as part of a weeklong international driving presentation held in San Francisco, CA. The all-new

2011 Jetta delivers sophisticated style, precision German engineering and Carefree Maintenance, all

at an extremely accessible starting price of around $16,000. Unveiled recently in Times Square,

New York, the all-new 2011 Jetta offers best-in-class rear legroom and features clean lines, refined

side architecture and premium style combined with Volkswagens trademark precision German

engineering. The all-new 2011 Jetta sets a new standard in its class and will be available in the U.S.

in October.

The all-new 2011 Jetta delivers an exceptional driving experience at an extremely attractive price,

said Michael Lohscheller, Interim-CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Consumers will

thoroughly enjoy its fine performance, good looks and roomier interior.

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Sophisticated Style, Outside and In

Exterior

The all-new 2011 Jetta has been completely overhauled, inside and out. Its new wheelbase and

exterior length are significantly bigger than its predecessorresulting in superior performance,

more space and greater comfort. At 182.2 inches long, 57.2 inches tall and 70 inches wide, it is

more than 2.9 inches longer than previous Jettas.

On the front end of the car, the design is defined by prominent horizontal lines. The high-gloss

black radiator grille and the cars trapezoidal headlights help create a distinct look. Under this is

the fully painted, cleanly designed bumper. Below that, another cooling air intake and tray-shaped

front spoiler help give the car a sporty finish. The upper front end section shows a powerful

transition from the v-shaped engine hood to the fenders on the sides; the shoulder section provides

dynamic and muscular styling.

A great example of the unique styling characteristics of the Jetta is in the shoulder or tornado line

and the powerfully emphasized arches of the wheel wells. Thanks to wide track dimensions, the

wheel arches also form a precise transition up to the tires (up to 18-inches long). Harmonized

surfaces and sporty shoulders dominate the rear section. Powerful in illumination and visually

distinctive, the taillights are split into two sections, extending on either side from the fender into the

tailgate. The all-new Jetta also features integrated turn signal indicators.

Interior

A key benefit of the extended wheelbase is a more comfortable layout of the five-seat rear seating

area. Legroom is now a class-leading 38.1 inches, a 2.7-inch gain from the previous model.

A common conceptual thread throughout the car is the intuitive controls and well-arranged

instruments. Along with a newly designed steering wheel, drivers will also enjoy a more

comfortably and ergonomically designed gear shift grip. Further up on the center console are the

newly designed and intuitive controls for climate, radio and radio-navigation systems. This console


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section is also slightly inclined toward the driver for ideal alignment of the cockpit. Additionally,

the round instruments are now in a more optimal viewing range with the multifunction display (trip

computer) located between them.

The rear bench seatback is split 60/40 and folds, increasing the cars versatility. The trunk can also

be opened from inside the car by a remote unlock switch. Up to six airbags (driver and front

passenger airbags, side airbags in front and side curtain airbags in front and rear) are also part of the

equipment package.

Engine and Transmission

The North American version of the all-new 2011 Jetta features the powerful and efficient German

engineering drivers have come to expect from Volkswagen. Four engines will be available in the

U.S. and Canada, including a 2.0-liter turbodiesel direct injection (TDI) Clean Diesel (140hp)

featuring common rail injection with 236 lbs-ft. of torque (320 Newton-meters). The engine runs as

quietly as a gasoline engine, but yields the torque of a sports car achieving 0-60 mph in 8.7 seconds.

Additional engines include the 2.0 (115hp), 2.5 (170hp), and as of 2011, the 2.0 TSI (200hp). All

Jetta engines will be offered with a manual transmission as standard equipment. An automatic

transmission will also be available with each engine version as an option. On the new 2.0-liter TDI

and 2.0-liter TSI, Volkswagen will offer the 6-speed DSGone of the most advanced and efficient

automatic transmission systems in the world. The TDI version attains a top fuel economy of 42

mpg highway, making Jetta one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles on the market. (All fuel

economy figures are manufacturers fuel economy estimates; EPA estimates are not currently

available and actual mileage will vary). In the U.S., trim levels and build combinations that will be

available are the S, SE, SEL, TDI and GLI.

Safety

The all-new 2011 Jetta includes several features designed to enhance driver and passenger safety

including electronic stability control to help prevent drivers from losing control of their cars and tire

pressure monitoring. The Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) is unique in its class. ICRS

turns off the fuel pump, activates the hazard lights and unlocks the doors in the case of an airbag

deployment.


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About Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a

subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the

worlds largest producers of passenger cars and Europes largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the

Eos, Golf, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen, Passat, Passat

Wagon, CC, Tiguan, Touareg and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.

All 2010 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program. This is

important because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC

the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of

America online atwww.vw.comorwww.media.vw.comto learn more.

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All-new 2011 Jetta: Exterior Styling and Dimensions

Front end:

Coupe-like windshield incline

High-gloss black radiator grille

Dual-reflector headlights sectioned by a masking blade into a larger area with the

low and high beam lights; narrow, lower section with daytime running lights and

indicator lights

Chrome masking blades to guide the horizontal lines of the front end right into the

headlights

H7 Longlife halogen discharge lamps

Parking and daytime running lights (also designed with Longlife or Super-Longlife

technology)

Optimal tuning of the mounting height and size of the low-beam reflector for

improved roadway illumination

Fully painted bumper

Tray-shaped front spoiler (in the style of splitters used in car racing) for a sporty

finish

Side profile:

Characteristic shoulder or Tornado line

Powerfully emphasized arches of the wheel wells

Wide track dimensions (60.4 inches in front, 60.3 inches in the rear) enabling wheel arches

to accommodate wheels up to 18 inches

Side mirrors featuring integrated turn signal indicators

C-pillar design that lends to a larger, more extended vehicle appearance


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Rear section:

Wide rear window for improved visibility

Powerfully illuminating taillights

Trunk lid featuring an aerodynamically optimized trailing edge to minimize airturbulence and increase the cars down force to the road

15.5 cu ft trunk; lid can be opened from inside the car, by RF remote, or via push -

button located near the license plate light

Specially patented reflector design illuminates the entire lower license plate and

trunk area together

Safety:

Six airbags (driver and front passenger airbags; side airbags in front and side

curtain airbags in front and rear)

Special sensor system designed to detect crash intensity and quickly deploy the

airbags

o Specially tuned accelerometers enable the airbag sensor system to obtainreliable characterizations of the impact and therefore provide greater

passenger protection

Electronic system to identify low-frequency deceleration signals

High-strength, form-hardened and light-weight steel to absorb the brunt of an impact


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All-new 2011 Jetta: Interior

Ergonomically Redesigned Cockpit:

Round instruments positioned for optimum viewing; multifunction displa y is

located between them

New three-spoke steering wheel design; available with multifunction keys

Air conditioning system with redesigned and intuitive controls

o Standard equipment for the $15,995 S trim levelAvailable heated seats; optional radio and navigation systems

Console section slightly inclined toward the driver for easier access

Repositioned parking brake lever to free up more space on the right sideNumerous storage options including an available center console with large storage

box and available sunglasses holder

Greater Driver and Passenger Space

Ample headroom for driver and front passenger (38.2 inches).

Completely redesigned and ergonomic seats

Increased legroom: 38.1 inches (2.7 inches more than the previous model)

Comfortable rear headroom at 37.1 inches

Folding rear bench seatback with a 60/40 split


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All-new 2011 Jetta: Standard and Optional Features (U.S.)

S ($15,995):

ESC and ABS, six airbags, five head restraints (with special whiplash protection in

front)

Tire pressure monitoring, outdoor temperature display, daytime running lights

Pollen filter, power locks with remote keyless entry, power windows with one -

touch auto up/down on all four windows, power mirrors

Two cupholders, cloth seating surfaces, height adjustable front seats

60/40 split folding rear seatback, air conditioning, AM/FM radio with CD player,

auxiliary input and four loudspeakers, body-colored bumpers and door handles

SE ($18,195):

All S features

2.5L 170 hp engine

16-inch wheel-tire combination (vs. 15-inch), V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces

Side mirrors in body color with integrated turn signal lights

Chrome interior package (rotary light switch, bezels for the air nozzles, controlknobs for the climate control system, parking brake lever grip and chrome emblem

on the steering wheel)

Front center console with storage box and two cupholders, rear center armrest and

pass-through with two cupholders as well)

Cruise control, lockable and illuminated glove box, front reading lamps,

illuminated vanity mirrors in the sun visors and floor mats

SE with Convenience ($19,545):

Additional features include a leather multifunction steering wheel, leather gearshift

grip and leather parking brake lever

16-inch alloy wheels (Sedona type), 6 -speaker sound system

Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod connectivity


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Sirius Satellite Radio system, Bluetooth

Heated seats and windshield washer nozzles

SE with Convenience and Sunroof ($20,795):

Additional features include a touchscreen Premium VIII sound system and a large

tilt/slide sunroof

SEL line ($21,395):

All features of SE with Convenience

Exterior features including fog lamps, chrome accents on the radiator grille, chrome

trim on the side window sills, machine-polished 17-inch alloy wheels (Joda type)

and rear disc brakes (vs. drum brakes)

Keyless Access with push-button start engine starting and locking system, RNS 315

touchscreen navigation system

Drivers seat lumbar adjustment, interior accents in metal look and a trip computer

SEL with Sunroof ($22,295):

For those wishing to drive the top version Jetta with a sunroof

SEL with Sport Package ($22,995):

This version adds a sport suspension, sport bolstered comfort seats, aluminum sport

pedals and sporty styling of the door sills


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TDI ($22,995):

Clean Diesel version; equipped with features through the SE with Convenience and

Sunroof level

Trip computer, disc brakes all around and 16-inch Mambo alloy wheels

TDI with Nav ($24,195):

All TDI features

Fog lamps, chrome radiator grille, chrome window sill trim, interior accents in

metal look

Keyless Access with push-button start engine starting and locking system, RNS 315

touchscreen navigation system and drivers seat lumbar adjustment

Keyless access with Push-button Start:

Locking and engine starting system that does not require a door or ignition lock

cylinder

System detects access authorization from a transponder in the persons jacket, pants

or handbag when one of the front door handles is touched; it then unlocks the doors

Engine immobilizer and optional anti-theft warning system are then deactivated

Engine starts by pressing the engine Start/Stop button on the center console

Vehicle locks by touching one of the door handles (on one of the specially marked

surfaces)

As an alternative, the vehicle may be locked or unlocked from the inside or by

remote control

Functional procedure:

Touching the door handle essentially wakes up the Jetta

The electronics utilize outside antennas (including one in each of the front door

handles) to externally radiate an inductive field to scan for a valid ID transponder

a suitable sender at a distance of up to 1.5 meters from the Jetta


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The antenna routes the code emitted by the sender to the relevant control module; if

the code is correct, the appropriate doors are unlock ed

Three other antennas inside the vehicle can also localize a transponder

In the passenger compartment, other antennas check whether the ID transponder islocated inside the car

The cars engine cannot be started if the ID transponder is outside the vehic le

even by just a few centimeters

Radio systems:

The RCD 310 radio system is included as standard equipment on the S trim level

The top radio system is the Touchscreen Premium VIII model and includes anintegrated CD changer and interface for SD cards

SAT Radio:

Volkswagen offers the Jetta with Sirius satellite reception for radio-CD and

navigation systems

Users can choose from more than 200 radio stations

Sound and navigation systems:

RNS 315 Navigation system:

o Attractively priced and includes 5 -inch touchscreen (400 x 240 pixels), CDplayer and SD card slot. SD card interface can be used to save navigation

data and MP3 files.


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All-new 2011 Jetta: Engines (U.S.)

Highlights:

The Jetta will be offered with three gasoline engines and one direct injection

turbodiesel (TDI Clean Diesel) in the USA and Canada

Two of the four engines are new for the Jetta: the entry-level engine (85 kW / 115

hp) and the common rail TDI (103 kW / 140 hp)

Improved 125 kW / 170 hp 2.5 liter gasoline engine

2.0 TSI engine with 147 kW / 200 hp will be featured in the GLI in 2011

Quiet with as much torque as a sports car engine (236 lbs -ft maximum torque);

meets emissions requirements for all 50 states of the USA

Standard manual transmission; optional automatic transmission

2.0 TDI and 2.0 TSI engines feature 6-speed DSG, one of the most advanced and

efficient automatic transmission systems in the world

2.0 MPI with 85 kW/115 hp:

Entry engine (1,981 cm3) has a crossflow cylinder head made of an aluminum alloy

Four-cylinder engine (85 kW / 115 hp) reaches its maximum power at 5,200 rpm

and its maximum torque (125 lbs.-ft) at 4,000 rpm

With a manual transmission, the multipoint four cylinder engine accelerates the

sedan to 60 mph in 9.8 seconds; the cars top speed is 120 mph

Zero to 60mph in 11 seconds with 6-speed automatic (top speed is the same)

34 mpg (highway; manual transmission); automatic is 32 mpg

2.5 MPI with 125 kW / 170 hp:

20-valve, five-cylinder engine with a power of 125 kW / 170 hp (at 5,700 rpm) and

2,480 cm3 displacement

Zero to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds (with 6-speed automatic, its 8.5 seconds)


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Quiet, even at top speed of 127 mph

Maximum torque (with multipoint injection) is reached at 4,250 rpm and amounts

to 177 lbs-ft

For the first time, the engine is equipped with a regulated oil pump to reduce fuelconsumption

31 mpg (highway; automatic transmission) and 33 mpg for manual

2.0TSI with 147 kW / 200 hp:1,984 cm3 four cylinder TSI

207 lbs-ft (between 1,700 and 5,000 rpm) and a top speed of 130 mph

GLI version is driven by a 147 kW / 200 hp (5,100 to 6,000 rpm) TSI

Zero to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds (DSG: 6.8 seconds)

2.0 TDI with 103 kW / 140 hp:

1,968 cm3 displacement four cylinder TDI

103 kW / 140 hp (at 4,000 rpm)

Between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm with a maximum torque of 236 lbs-ft

Zero to 60 mph in 8.7 seconds (6-speed manual and 6-speed DSG); top speed of

130 mph

Facts about common rail injection of the TDI:

Up to 1,800-bar injection pressure; special eight-hole injection nozzles ensure

atomization of diesel fuel

Piezo in-line injectors operate the injection nozzles

Electrically controlled piezo crystals initiate injection in fractions of a second with

the support of a hydraulic element

Piezo technology enables more flexible injection processes with smaller, more

precisely measurable fuel quantities and multiple injections with up to seven

individual injections per work cycle


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o Results in a quiet and smooth engine, spontaneous response behavior andlow fuel consumption and emissions

Facts about Jetta clean diesel technology:

Jetta TDI is one of the most fuel-efficient and lowest emitting engines offered in

the U.S.

Meets strict emission limits of BIN5/ULEV2 emissions standards in the U.S.;

registered in all 50 states

Reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by up to 90% b y making internal engine

modifications and implementing a NOx storage catalytic converter

oNitrogen oxides can be reduced by optimizing combustion chambergeometries and implementing extremely precise injection processes

o External recirculation of exhaust gas into the combustion chamber helpslimit combustion temperatures and the concentration of oxygen, which reacts

with the nitrogen to form nitrogen oxides

o NOx storage catalytic converter soaks up nitrogen oxides and isautomatically cleaned at regular intervals

o NOx storage catalytic converter requires diesel fuel that has extremely lowsulfur content (sulfur content below 15 parts per million, or 15 ppm)

Transmissions with 5 and 6 speeds:

As an alternative to the 5 and 6 speed manual transmissions, and the further

developed 6 speed automatic, the new Jetta will also be offered with a 6 -speed dual

clutch transmission (DSG), depending on the engine

DSG is characterized by maximum economy and shifting dynamics

The dual clutch of the 6-speed DSG runs wet in an oil bath

More than any other automatic, the dual clutch transmissions have the potential to

reduce fuel consumption and emissions with gains as great as 12% over manual

transmissions (and as high as 20% compared to an automatic with torque -converter

clutch)


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6-speed DSG performs well when paired with torque-strong engines

Chassis:

All Jetta versions worldwide are equipped with the latest generation ESC

(Electronic Stability Control) as a standard feature

MacPherson front suspension with coil springs and te lescoping shock absorbers for

greater driving stability

Torsion-beam rear suspension

Multi-link suspension to be featured in GLI (debuts 2011 15 millimeter lower sport

chassis)

High transverse rigidity and lateral rigidity of the rear suspension to create

directional stability

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