I’ve been waiting for VW to officially release pics and info on the mid cycle refreshed Jetta. The rumors are true, it does get the new 1.5 TSI (ea211 evo). Also standard now is the digital dash.
My thoughts on the new design…I’m not a fan of the new front and rear bumpers. They are too curvaceous and don’t follow the design of the rest of the car IMO. I don’t care for the wheels on the SEL model also (only model pictured so far, besides GLI).
The new engine gains around 10 HP but has same torque. I’m sure it gets better MPG as well. The use of a variable vane turbo, plasma coated cylinder liners and high bar fuel pressure aid there. Not sure how reliable this will be long term.
It now has digital dash standard. VW Audi do this well, but this will be very expensive to replace after warranty. If it breaks it will be necessary to replace as it shows speed and fuel level among other important info. Nice to have as an option, but I’m glad we have a 2021 with analog gauges.
Overall I think the package will appeal to the masses, it’s just less premium looking as far as exterior design goes. Just my opinion.
Side note, my brother and his wife are in need of a second car and are looking to purchase a new 2021 S model as soon as more arrive at the dealer. We will now be a 3 Jetta family. My MIL started the VW trend in our family. Not even 7 years ago our family had never owned a VW. Since then our family has owned 8 VW’s, with a 9th on the way. We love them. Are you listening VW?
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/pictures/2022-volkswagen-jetta/
My thoughts on the new design…I’m not a fan of the new front and rear bumpers. They are too curvaceous and don’t follow the design of the rest of the car IMO. I don’t care for the wheels on the SEL model also (only model pictured so far, besides GLI).
The new engine gains around 10 HP but has same torque. I’m sure it gets better MPG as well. The use of a variable vane turbo, plasma coated cylinder liners and high bar fuel pressure aid there. Not sure how reliable this will be long term.
It now has digital dash standard. VW Audi do this well, but this will be very expensive to replace after warranty. If it breaks it will be necessary to replace as it shows speed and fuel level among other important info. Nice to have as an option, but I’m glad we have a 2021 with analog gauges.
Overall I think the package will appeal to the masses, it’s just less premium looking as far as exterior design goes. Just my opinion.
Side note, my brother and his wife are in need of a second car and are looking to purchase a new 2021 S model as soon as more arrive at the dealer. We will now be a 3 Jetta family. My MIL started the VW trend in our family. Not even 7 years ago our family had never owned a VW. Since then our family has owned 8 VW’s, with a 9th on the way. We love them. Are you listening VW?
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/pictures/2022-volkswagen-jetta/
