2015 Volkswagen Jetta spotted in India

Like we had reported earlier, Volkswagen India is planning to bring the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta to India soon. But it’s interesting to see the facelift Jetta being tested without camouflage near Mumbai in India. Multiple spy images of the sedan doing the test runs on the expressway have emerged online, shedding light on the exterior and interior design of Indian version of 2015 Volkswagen Jetta.

The new Jetta resembles its elder sibling Volkswagen Passat and features a similar front grille with three distinct chrome slats. The Jetta facelift also gets Bi-Xenon headlamps with Volkswagen’s Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS) and a set of the new L-shaped daytime running lights. It also gets a new bumper which incorporates a larger air intake, giving the 2015 Jetta a wider stance. At the back it gets a new rear bumper and a set of redesigned LED tail lights.

Inside, there’s visible upgrade in the quality and finish of the cabin as well, which includes a new piano black trim, a new flat bottom steering wheel, updated centre console and even a touchscreen infotainment system.

The engine options in India are said to be unchanged and will be offered with a 1.4-litre TSI petrol motor and a 2.0-litre TDI oil-burner. But, like in the international markets, the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta could churn out slightly more power from the diesel motor bumping the figure to 150PS.

The 2015 VW Jetta is scheduled to be officially launched in India early next year. Expected to be priced between Rs 14-19 lakh (ex-showroom), the Volkswagen will compete with the likes of Skoda Octavia and Hyundai Elantra.