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http://www.insideline.com/volkswagen/jetta/european-jetta-to-the-us-in-2014.html
We might get the real Jetta.Just the Facts:
- New U.S. Jetta is deliberately less sophisticated than the Euro Jetta to meet cost targets.
- If the Jetta performs well, the U.S. could get the upmarket Euro version at the model's midlife point.
- The upcoming GLI trim level with multilink rear axle is the closest to the Euro Jetta that we'll get for now.
NICE, France— Volkswagen North America has made clear the strategy for the new Jetta and Passat. It is entirely different from the strategy for these cars in Europe.
After a recent drive in both a Jetta SLE with port-injected 2.5-liter five-cylinder and five-speed manual shifter around Detroit and then, right after that, the Jetta 2.0 TDI (turbocharged direct-injection diesel) in top Highline trim with six-speed dual-clutch automatic in France, the qualitative differences became even clearer. Inside Line promptly grilled Jetta Global Technical Project Leader Frank Donath.
First question was flat-out: Will there ever come the day when Volkswagen brings the real deal near-premium Jetta and Passat to North America at a competitive price?
And Donath shot back, "There is the strong chance that the midlife Jetta for North America could get all of the European features. It depends on sales performance."