2019 Jetta to list at $20,995

Volkswagen Canada unveiled the all-new 2019 Jetta at last week’s Montreal International Auto Show with a price starting at $20,995.

The Jetta is one of the world’s most successful sedans, with more than 16 million models sold worldwide since it was introduced in 1979: more than 600,000 of those vehicles have been sold in Canada.

Now based off the award-winning MQB platform, the 2019 Jetta offers bolder design, more interior space than the outgoing model and new technology along with a significant increase in standard equipment.

The new Jetta will continue to be powered by Volkswagen’s 1.4-litre turbocharged and direct-injection TSI engine, making 147 hp and 184 lb/ft of torque driving the front wheels via a new standard six-speed manual transmission, with an eight-speed automatic transmission optional on all trims.

Automatic transmission models come standard with a Start/Stop system designed to improve fuel efficiency.

It is longer, wider and taller than the outgoing model. The increased exterior proportions add up to more interior space than the previous car as well.

The driver-oriented cockpit features an infotainment screen placed high in the dashboard, to make all vehicle information easily accessible.

The Jetta’s technology upgrades extend beyond the cabin to include a comprehensive suite of available driver assistance technology.