The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta is set to make its launch debut in Malaysia, with three variants on offer – Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. Order books for the updated model are now open, and full specifications are also out in the open.
Ahead of its launch however, local dealerships have started to preview the updated model in their showrooms. We paid a visit to the VW Glenmarie dealership, and sure enough, we sighted two variants – the Comfortline and Highline.
The Highline (silver car) is instantly identifiable thanks to bi-xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED tail lights, 17-inch ‘Queensland’ alloys and keyless entry.
Meanwhile, the Comfortline gets reflector halogen headlamps and 16-inch ‘Mambo’ wheels, although the latter isn’t featured on this display model, curiously. Regardless of variant, all will receive a revised front grille, as well as new front and rear bumpers.
Though the cars remained locked, we already know that the Jetta’s cabin will benefit from a new steering wheel carried over from the Mk7 Golf. Depending on variant, there will either be fabric or leather upholstery, along with differing equipment. For a better insight as to what each receives, check out our Jetta specifications post, here.
The new Jetta is powered by a a new 1.4 litre turbocharged direct-injection TSI four-cylinder engine, which replaces the twincharged (supercharged and turbocharged) 1.4 litre TSI unit of the previous model. The new mill outputs 150PS and 250 Nm of torque, which is 10 PS less but 10 Nm more than the outgoing Jetta. It is paired with a seven-speed DSG transmission.
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Highline
2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Comfortline
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DSG DQ200 7-spd dry clutch design only managed to handle 250Nm torque MAX. oh sohai where 280 TSI come from …?
At least it’s faster than a jap that can handle 110km/h max… ;)
Max torque for the DQ200 is 300Nm la
Twinchargers will have alot more fun
Go to workhop also faster :)
Navarra rims? I think VGM is recycling from old stocks
Oh My! Volkswagen is the 1st place the dont buy in Malaysia. DSG 7 speed problem!
Buy Toyota better!
280 TSI > 280 km/h speed limiter
Factory specs can hold until 250nm, but in reality saw one audi A3 1.4 mod version which can stand until 300nm with no problem at all.
Come on VW, you need a new model. Even proton can design a better looking car than this. Boring look when compared to the competitors
wait for further discounts
End of the year sale~!
no need year end, after first mass failure u’ll have your discount
Definitely more superior specs & dynamics than Jap rivals. Test drive and feel the real German solid car feel.
Buy now before price hike !!!
How long can this box last?
“pre-bookings” LOL
Comfortline is displayed with‘Navarra’ alloy wheels.
Pre-booking? Very funny…
I have waited sooooo long for this magnifique, the dsg technology..ooh..just superb
VGM has given VW to a master distributor to concentrate on the Audi brand…strange indeed. Most of the time the principal company would take over from a master distributor, not the other way around. It only means one thing, that VGM has given up on turning around VW and instead wants to revive their fortunes through Audi…in short, buy VW at your own peril…
‘KUALA LUMPUR, 1 September 2016 – European automotive retail specialist Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS) today announced its entry into the local automotive market as the official distributor of Volkswagen cars, under the new company name of Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM).
Porsche Holding Salzburg is the largest and most successful automotive distributor in Europe. The Salzburg-based company was founded in 1947, and operates today in 26 markets in Western- and South-eastern Europe, China, and in Colombia and Chile in South America.
To further improve the ownership experience of Volkswagen products, VPCM is introducing a 5-year manufacturer warranty for all Volkswagen cars purchased beginning 1st September 2016.”
http://www.volkswagen.com.my/en/tools/navigation/meta/news.suffix.html/news~2F2016~2Fvolkswagen-passenger-cars-malaysia-is-official-distributor-of-vo.html
5 years manufacturer warranty from the largest automotive distributor in Europe is a bad thing for you?
Bro too much vw haters in Malaysia la bro,typical Malaysian mindset never owned one German car whine like crazy think their sushi car the best mah oh well , let them be la we as a vw driver just let them makan asap when we drive enough lo … :) see their sushi camry , accord 2.5cc trying their best to overtake a Jetta 1.4cc , when I just tekan abit than say bye bye to them is so cute …
Eh blaster88 your news so late ka? u didn’t know vgm has been replace by Porsche holding by vwgroup as the main manufacturers? U tot vw like your japanese Takata airbag ke ? Anytime explode lol
Eh TK, Porsche Holding Salzburg is the largest distributor in EU. Separate entity from Porsche Stuttgart…in short still a distributor NOT a principal company. You are right VW won’t explode but would IMPOLDE! How many MDs have VGM change in the last 5 years? Last count was 5! In their hey days, they came from nowhere and sold more than 7000 units in a year…look where are they now? I rest my case…
TK you are a little late on the news. VW vechicles are also affected by Takata airbag recalls and the current latest CC is still using Takata airbags which they only plan to replace in 2018.
Front look like new Proton Saga.
It s so obvious VW wants extra mileage of publicity for their cars. What’s next “spy” interior shots? Oh puhleez
Is a queue forming already?
Gerald, so you discovered the new car in the showroom or in the workshop waiting for parts?
Want people to buy confidently?…give consumer the 10 years gearbox warranty. Since, so confident issue has been resolved.
all VW RV went down like crazy…even used car dealers are afraid to take them. LOL.
avoid the VW like a plague…
a quick glance i thought it was a proton waja ^^
Definatlly you need glasses.
A retard after driving his Waja for 20 years
lol.. a quick glance at your mental state and i thought you were a brainless proton fanboy^^
This design is really a cheapo for C segment car in 2016. Even Saga in A segment got nicer front and rear lamps! Design wise this car is only worth for only 40k
will the 280TSI coming with different engine?
The new VW variants are naming from the torque figures right?
Looks nice, but dunno if the 7 Speed DSG will have any issues in the future..
Boring is equivalent to Classic which is equivalent to Gold which is equivalent to Manly.
I’m glad VW sticks to simple but effective manly designs that differs from the current pack of female-friendly offerings from its rivals.
The problem is, it has nothing interesting to look at. Where is curve? I only see squarish boxy shapes. This car is a wow if only, if only, if only launched in 2005. That 11 YEARS ago.
Another failure model from VW…
To be honest, it drives much better compared to any sushi or kimchi cars. Only worthwhile if u want to own it for 5 years. After that the maintenance n repair fees will kill u.
I tend to agree with you….with the exception of the Mazda 3. I am a big fan of the 3….styling wise not so conservative like the Jetta or radical like the new Civic…handles like a dream and has that Conti “feel” and built quality…only issue is the darn 3 year warranty.
I have had both vw and mazda 3 before. Mazda 3 is good but still cant beat the vw. There is this solid feel to it. Even after 5 years the feel is still there. The 3 drives well but if feels light and hollow compared to vw. But mazda aftersales is so much better compared to vw.
Now is 5 year warranty.
And also, the small cabin space of the 3 …
3 yrs warranty is not the only issue. Rear leg room comparable to a B-segment car is another.
Jetta launching today