VW Jetta is Launching in India EDIT: Now Launched

aaggoswami · 5th July 2008, 20:47

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Originally Posted by vid6639

it is the PD engine. It's the same engine as the Skoda Laura.

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Originally Posted by CBlazer

There will be two engines on offer - a 1.6 petrol and 1.9 TDI (not PD, I specifically asked them). Information about the 1.6 CRDI was just someone's idea of a joke on potential buyers. The price starts at ~13L, ex-showroom. And hold on - this one is a CKD, apparently with a very high import content. Do all Germans think alike?

The website mentions as the engine as 1.9 TDI with PD technology.

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From Website:

High-pressure diesel

The 1.9 litre TDI with ‘Pumpe Düse’ direct injection technology eliminates any compromise – you can have performance as well as exceptional economy. It develops impressive torque of 250 Nm at 1900 rpm and accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in just 11.8 seconds.

Link to website:
Jetta

fx45 · 5th July 2008, 23:09

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Originally Posted by madan80

quoting Autocar.co.uk

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looks like VW has the problem world over.....

that is Autocar UK

Honda Accord is not the same in the UK as we get in india.. its the other european version which is TOTALLY different than us which we get here.

this verrsion is smaller in size and slightly larger than the Civic, so in that case autocar is correct that jetta is competing with the Accord there .

CBlazer · 6th July 2008, 00:34

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Originally Posted by ajmat

The kits are from Mexico

Unlike the Fabia which is being imported from Europe. Implies better margins for VW I guess.

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Originally Posted by aaggoswami

The website mentions as the engine as 1.9 TDI with PD technology.

Thanks for pointing this out. I was quoting the dealer - he seemed damn sure. So much for his knowledge.

amit · 7th July 2008, 10:21

I saw a silver Jetta outside the CCI chambers in Chruchgate. It was a registered car with white number plates! How can they have a registered car on the roads even before it's officially launched or could it be a dealer car?

ajmat · 7th July 2008, 11:22

Am quite curious that no one spotted the car at ARAI undergoing tests

vchounal · 8th July 2008, 12:43

I just had a conversation with Mr Rajesh Bansal, Sales Manager, Kashyap Vehicle Works Private Limited (dealer in Delhi & NCR). As per Mr Bansal, Jetta is being launched on 23 July 08 and will be available in show rooms from 17 July onwards. Ex-showroom price for diesel car will be 14.5 lac and automatic top end will be 17.5 lac.

students · 8th July 2008, 14:08

I got the invitation today. July 16th in Taj, But i stay in Hyderabad what to do.

Dippy · 8th July 2008, 15:53

Got my invitation today. I think I will go for it. Anyone else from Mumbai going?

amitg79 · 14th July 2008, 09:26

Why couldnt they introduce the TSI engines here? That would have been quite a blast for the enthusiasts. Now, the Jetta and the Laura are essentially going to be the same car with different bodies (for the 1.9 TDI). And 17.5 Lakh for the top end version's just too expensive.

diffsoft · 14th July 2008, 10:34

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Originally Posted by amitg79

Why couldnt they introduce the TSI engines here?

Autobild said that the fuel quality in India is not good enough to introduce those engines

Cheers,

nordmariner · 14th July 2008, 23:25

Guys this is my first post here so first of all hello to everybody..

Today my friend was at Amby Valley, Lonavla for his musical performance.The occasion was "Volkswagen" launch of " A4 " where VW " Jetta " was also displayed.

My friend is not much into cars but got some info regarding the price of "Jetta" which will be starting from 13 Lakhs and the top end model for 16 Lakhs. The guy refused to give further information and didn't allow to take pics. But my friend managed to get couple of pics only from the front which I'm posting here.

The white Audi " A4 " and the red VW " Jetta ".............

iraghava · 15th July 2008, 00:39

Excellent work there by your friend Nordmariner & a fantastic first post from you! Welcome to the forum!

Cyrus43 · 15th July 2008, 00:45

Damn, That thing just looks like a GOLF on steriods!! with stupid chrome!!

nordmariner · 15th July 2008, 01:03

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Excellent work there by your friend Nordmariner & a fantastic first post from you! Welcome to the forum!

Thankyou....

I wish I was there also..... It was an excellent function overall.

gkrishn · 15th July 2008, 01:05

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Originally Posted by nordmariner

My friend is not much into cars but got some info regarding the price of "Jetta" which will be starting from 13 Lakhs and the top end model for 16 Lakhs.

Is that ex-showroom or on road? There is absolutely nothing(except build quality) in this car for such a high price.

Also heard that the quality check is going down the drain. We were driving this car here in US in some remote location. It was brand new rental car. About couple of hundreds done. The rear wheel started smoking profusely after going up and down on couple of hills. It looks like some kind of brake pad jam, not sure what was the exact cause.

That front grill chrome didn't look stupid at all on a black car. In fact it looked good.

7th July 2008, 10:21	#94
amit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 3,717 Thanked: 449 Times	I saw a silver Jetta outside the CCI chambers in Chruchgate. It was a registered car with white number plates! How can they have a registered car on the roads even before it's officially launched or could it be a dealer car?
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7th July 2008, 11:22	#95
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,858 Thanked: 27,925 Times View My Garage	Am quite curious that no one spotted the car at ARAI undergoing tests
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8th July 2008, 12:43	#96
vchounal BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greater Noida Posts: 52 Thanked: 0 Times	I just had a conversation with Mr Rajesh Bansal, Sales Manager, Kashyap Vehicle Works Private Limited (dealer in Delhi & NCR). As per Mr Bansal, Jetta is being launched on 23 July 08 and will be available in show rooms from 17 July onwards. Ex-showroom price for diesel car will be 14.5 lac and automatic top end will be 17.5 lac.
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8th July 2008, 14:08	#97
students BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 28 Thanked: 0 Times	I got the invitation today. July 16th in Taj, But i stay in Hyderabad what to do.
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8th July 2008, 15:53	#98
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,557 Thanked: 2,459 Times	Got my invitation today. I think I will go for it. Anyone else from Mumbai going?
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14th July 2008, 09:26	#99
amitg79 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 371 Thanked: 245 Times	Why couldnt they introduce the TSI engines here? That would have been quite a blast for the enthusiasts. Now, the Jetta and the Laura are essentially going to be the same car with different bodies (for the 1.9 TDI). And 17.5 Lakh for the top end version's just too expensive.
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14th July 2008, 23:25	#101
nordmariner Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 23 Thanked: 9 Times	Guys this is my first post here so first of all hello to everybody.. Today my friend was at Amby Valley, Lonavla for his musical performance.The occasion was "Volkswagen" launch of " A4 " where VW " Jetta " was also displayed. My friend is not much into cars but got some info regarding the price of "Jetta" which will be starting from 13 Lakhs and the top end model for 16 Lakhs. The guy refused to give further information and didn't allow to take pics. But my friend managed to get couple of pics only from the front which I'm posting here. The white Audi " A4 " and the red VW " Jetta "............. Attached Thumbnails
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15th July 2008, 00:39	#102
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Excellent work there by your friend Nordmariner & a fantastic first post from you! Welcome to the forum!
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15th July 2008, 00:45	#103
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Damn, That thing just looks like a GOLF on steriods!! with stupid chrome!!
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