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| ![]() Awesome review and superb pics! Looks nice indeed, but in the looks department I would still prefer a Laura anyday. And I will still prefer a manual transmission over the auto-box. But this my opinion only. Also, if you see the boot pictures, the LHS hinge is black in colour while the RHS one is body coloured. Why is this so? Is it me, or is it some photographic effect? Last edited by W.A.G.7 : 6th September 2011 at 13:08. Reason: Added sentence |
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| ![]() Wonderful report Rudra. Last week, I was in my friend's fuel station when a new Jetta came to the pump. The driver could not locate the fuel lid opener. The pump boys called for help. I was not able to locate it and I left. Where is the fuel lid opener in the new Jetta. ![]() The interiors of the car speak quality. The exterior should have been made more classy and prominent than Vento. |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Photos have amazing clarity, Rudra - especially the closeups. Isn't this your first team-bhp review? Looking forward to more! Quote:
Ignore even the feature list - because if Jetta loses out to Laura on features, it wins it back in spades in the looks department. | |
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Now that mods have touched the topic, our fellow bhpins will have e tendency to lambaste the interiors of being inferior quality. Guys, keep in mind that although the interiors may be a step down on the outgoing Jetta, its design is much better. BTW, I think that even the so calle 'inferior quality standard of Jetta' is waaay better than the 'top quality interior standards' adopted by cars like Corolla Altis and Cruze. MODS: 2 questions--> 1. Do you think that all factors included, is the Jetta best diesel C+ segment car money can buy? I ask this questions as most decisions are taken in totality, no isolation. All factors included... 2. Do you think that Fluence makes any kind of case for itself as a cheaper alternative to Jetta. Jetta Trendline OTR Ggn (after corp discount)--> 15 lacs. Fluence OTR Ggn-->13.5 (after discounts). Or the quality difference simply too big for the French. I actually found the quality levels on Fluence okay. | |
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![]() How do you think that the interiors of the new Jetta match up to your Civic? Have you seen the Jetta in real? | |
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| ![]() Nice review Rudra. But frankly I don't see one good reason to buy this over a Laura. It is new I agree, but everything else is sad. May be I should get a skoda before VW mess with them as well. Rounds are going around claiming thet the next superb will be smaller ans crappier, just to make passat look good! |
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| ![]() There isnt a seperate fuel cap release lever in jetta/vento etc. The fuel lid is also controlled by the central locking and once it is dis-engaged, a gentle push on the lid opens it. |
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| ![]() I have read a few reviews on X-BHP as well (of-course for bikes) and always thought why we didn't have such picture quality in our T-BHP reviews. Am immensely glad that dada finally decided to chip in with his magic wand. Even though the particular car or segment is way out of my reach unless I suddenly inherit huge loot from some distant uncle/aunt, I went through the entire post for the simple reason of the magical feeling of such crisp writing coupled with jaw-dropping visuals. Amazing teamwork GTO and Mr Rudra Sen. If there is 1 rule that we should live by on T-BHP, it is to make it compulsory for dada to do his thing on all reviews, certainly not taking anything away from GTO for his thoroughly detailed reviews. |
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| ![]() What is the Jetta missing vis a vis the Laura? And please stop mentioning L&K. For me its still a Laura. How many people buy the L&K for 21-22L is my question. Thats dangerously close to the 320d CE ( 25-26 OTR Delhi) and no level of stupid gadgetry can match the beemer. Freshness in everything is nice and Laura is boring to look at now since its been around from so long. The rear of laura still has that resemblance to the old octy. The Jetta will get you a lot more interested second looks. The side profile and the rear profile look total drool material. And yes I just came from a TD of the Jetta. Secondly the Engine is way better then the Laura MT. Lets compare apples with apples. The jetta doesn't come with an AT in the lesser variants and we all know that. So anyone who wants to go the AT way is more then welcome to look at the Laura or Cruze. If gadgets are so big on your list then why don't you buy the Cruze LTZ? Its got all those gadgets, has a stonker of an engine and comes with AT which is probably more dependable then the dsg box. Coming to the so called inferior plastic quality now. Which part of it is inferior? It might be hard at some places but inferior? No Way! And its a lot better then the Cruze and Altis. The plastic in them feels cheap when you compare it to Jetta. The best part is we are all trying so hard to find faults with this car and VW in general over the last couple of months. I have seen this on the forum everywhere. We are quick to say that there is no leather and xenons. But no one notices that even the trendline comes with 6 airbags, esp, abs and the equipment. I am getting a car with a MT, great engine, awesome looks and the best safety features available - Isn't that an enthusiasts dream? Most importantly are you ready to live with the Skoda after sales? VW is way better then Skoda. Till now on the forum none of the members using a VW car have criticized the work carried out during there services! Last edited by drmohitg : 6th September 2011 at 19:38. |
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And what about that dollops of extra space? Or extra 30 horses? Or extra cog? and better styling (my personal opinion) with that Audi backside? And the general freshness in a new design? And the stronger brand equity than VW has compared to Skoda.? If your are going with the bottom versions (Tredline/Comfortline v/s Ambiente/Elegance), I will go with the Jetta. Corolla?: I am not 40 yet ![]() Cruze: Almost everything good about the car other than space and interior quality. True VFM. Fluence: Actually quite and under rated car. Not a match for the German/Czech cousins though. Altis: My fav whipping boy ![]() Civic: Petrol. Laura: Same car as this one. Just that it has hung for while now. Although it still looks fresh. Last edited by ajmat : 7th September 2011 at 08:48. | |
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