2015 Volkswagen Jetta Facelift Launched in India at Rs 13.87 lakh

Volkswagen India has introduced the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta facelift which will be offered in three variants - Trendline, Comfortline and Highline priced between Rs 13.87 lakh and Rs 19.77 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai). The top-spec Highline variant will be available as a diesel only.

The car retains its existing engine line up of a 2.0 TDI diesel producing 140PS and 320Nm, and a petrol 1.4 TSI producing 122PS and 200Nm. Both the engines continue to be offered with a six-speed manual transmission, while just the diesel gets the DSG automatic transmission option. Volkswagen has not introduced the latest and more powerful version of these engines, which are available in India on the new Skoda Octavia. (Also read: New 2015 Volkswagen Jetta facelift India Review)

The top-end Highline of the new Volkswagen Jetta now gets newly shaped Xenon headlights with LED day time running lights and dynamic cornering system. Other visible changes include a larger grille with three chrome slats and redesigned front bumper and air dam which gives the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta a wider stance. The top-spec diesel also gets these solid looking twin-5-spoke alloy wheels. Design changes at the back of the car consist of a new bootlid with integrated spoiler, new rear bumper and redesigned tail lights.

Among the changes in the cabin of the car, the most prominent one is the introduction of a new flat bottom, multi-functional steering wheel, which is also seen on the new VW Polo and VW Vento. The car also gets new fabric or leather seats, depending on the variant.

Volkswagen now offers the Jetta with six airbags as standard across all its variants, along with brake-pad wear indicator and fatigue detection system. The top-spec diesel Highline also gets touchscreen music system and dual zone climate control. There's also parking sensors, ABS, ESP and hill control on all variants.

The new Volkswagen Jetta facelift will complete against the Toyota Corolla Altis, Skoda Octavia, Hyundai Elantra and Chevrolet Cruze.