Volkswagen Jetta High End Trim Package, 1.8 Turbo Four Coming in 2013
The Volkswagen Jetta will see a new top-of-the-line trim level called the SEL Plus later this year, though the more exciting news is that Volkswagen plans to replace its 2.5-liter inline-four with a 1.8-liter turbo-four next year.
The new high-end SEL Plus trim will see softer-touch materials in the interior, and like the GLI model, the American counterpart will more closely resemble all the upgrades and refinements seen in the European version, including electric power steering.
Our interest however is in the new 1.8-liter turbo-four that Volkswagen will be using in the Jetta, Passat, and Beetle models. Exact specifications aren’t known yet, but the 1.8T found in European Volkswagen models currently sports 158-hp and 185 lb-ft of torque, so we should expect more or less the same performance.
Originally it was believed that the German automaker would equip the Jetta and Beetle with a smaller 1.4-liter turbocharged powerplant, but in order to mainstream its production in the U.S. and to be more cost-effective, VW will likely offer less engine choices. The 1.4-liter turbo however will still be utilized in the Jetta hybrid which will be arriving later this year.
[Source: Car & Driver]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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