VW teases 2019 Jetta ahead of Detroit auto show
Volkswagen just released sketches of the 2019 Jetta, ahead of its auto show debut in Detroit next month. While they are just illustrations, the images give us a pretty good look at what we can all expect from the final production car.
The Jetta’s exterior has been spruced up from its usual boxy shape and straight angles, and now featuring a front fascia that resembles the VW Arteon, which is set to be introduced as a 2019 model, and certain Audi models. The headlights merge with the grille, just like on the Atlas and Tiguan, and the tail lights resemble the Audi A4.
All Jettas will come standard with alloy wheels and LED headlights.
Inside, the simplicity continues with interior lines that tilt the dash controls toward the driver. Volkswagen’s Digital Cockpit instrument cluster will be available on certain trims, replacing traditional mechanical analog dials. Like more upscale cars, an ambient lighting system will also be offered.
From our recent taste of the 2019 Jetta, the car will have a 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Exact output hasn’t been finalized, but expect around 150 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. It will come with either an eight-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual.
We’ll have full details on the 2019 Jetta once the North American International Auto Show kicks off in Detroit next month.