New Jetta

The new Volkswagen Jetta which made its debut in New York earlier this year, has now been shown at an event held at FC Bayern Munich, the Allianz Arena. The new Jetta has a front grille similar to the Phaeton, with strong horizontal fins and has clean and simple lines. The car also features many of the new design changes seen on the Polo, Passat and Sharan.

Rear view of Jetta

Styling changes continue inside the cabin bringing the new Jetta in line with the Golf’s centre console plus there have been updates to the entertainment, climate control system and steering wheel design. The Jetta has also grown in length by 90 mm and provides an increase of 67mm increase in rear legroom over the outgoing car.

The range includes a pair of 1.4-litre TSI petrol engines developing 122 PS and 160 PS, plus two diesel engines, one with a 1.6-litre TDI 105 PS and a 2.0-litre developing 140 PS. The 1.6-litre TDI will also feature BlueMotion Technology including Stop/Start and battery regeneration.

This practical saloon car seats five adults comfortably and has a large 510 litre loadspace and a comprehensive range of standard safety features including six airbags, ABS and ESP. The car will be available in early 2011 when prices and full vehicle specifications will be announced. In the meantime all other Volkswagen business car leasing prices are on the site now.

Volkswagen Golf Match

Volkswagen is adding the “value for money” Match model to the Volkswagen Golf range, with first deliveries available for the end of June if you order soon. The Match also comes with the newly-available 140 PS BlueMotion Technology model for extra economy and performance.

On top of the SE specification of ABS, ESP, seven airbags, Climatic air conditioning, alarm, cruise control and connectivity to iPod or MP3 player, the Golf Match adds unique 16-inch “Croft” alloy wheels, a leather multifunction steering wheel, DAB digital radio receiver, Bluetooth system, front and rear parking sensors and an RCD 510 touchscreen stereo with six-disc CD autochanger. The new Match will be available in the same engine models as the Golf SE, so you can choose from a 1.4-litre TSI petrol with 122 PS, a 1.6-litre TDI 105 PS or the 2.0-litre TDI with 140 PS.

The BlueMotion Technology Match is based on the 1.6-litre TDI 105 PS offering 68.9 combined mpg and CO2 emissions of 107g/km or the 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS, offering 65.7 combined mpg and CO2 emissions of 114g/km. The latter model is bound to popular with company car fleet drivers with its extra performance and low CO2 emissions. Volkswagen contract hire prices will be on the site soon.