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Designed to be a sedan version of Volkswagen’s popular Golf/Rabbit hatchback, the Jetta was introduced in 1979 and has become Volkswagen’s best-selling car in North America. In its first year, the Jetta was available as either a two-door or four-door version with a 78-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed manual Volkswagen transmission. An optional diesel engine was also available, reaching 50-hp.
The Jetta uses a front mounted engine and transverse mounted transmission. The original Volkswagen was a rear engine car with a 4 speed rear mounted standard transmission. So the Jetta was a departure from the usual patterns of thinking at VW.
After receiving a few upgrades in engine power and standard features, the Jetta was redesigned in 1984. A diesel engine was added to the list of options in the mid-’80s, including a high-end Wolfsburg GLI trim package. Other new additions included the Jetta Carat luxury model, introduced in 1988, and the Jetta ECOdiesel, equipped with a turbocharged 59-horsepower, 1.6-liter diesel engine that delivered high mileage while giving off fewer pollutants. It made its first appearance in showrooms in 1992.
The third-generation Jetta was slow to arrive in 1993, due to labor problems at the automaker’s plant in Mexico, but through the ’90s and into the 2000s, drivers continued to be enthusiastic about the Jetta. It is, most drivers agree, a functional family car that offers durability, reliability, plenty of room, and good gas mileage. Combined with smooth handling and confident braking, the Jetta provided a memorable driving experience.
The newer 5th and 6th generations of the VW Jetta include a variety of transmission choices: 5-speed manual 04A: 6-speed manual 02Q: 6-speed automatic 09G: 6-speed DSG 02E and 7-speed DSG.
The twin-clutch transmission, also known as the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) or dual-clutch transmission, is an automated transmission that can change gears faster than any other geared transmission. Twin-clutch transmissions deliver more power and better control than a traditional automatic transmission and faster performance than a manual transmission. Originally marketed by Volkswagen as the DSG and Audi as the S-Tronic, twin-clutch transmissions are now being offered by several automakers, including Nissan, Mitsubishi, BMW and Porsche.
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