VW Gives a Glimpse of the Next-Generation Jetta
What Volkswagen is calling the "New Compact Coupe" concept, is essentially our first official preview of what the forthcoming Sixth-generation Jetta will look like. If you've been following Volkswagen news lately at all, you'll know that they have been working on the "New Compact Sedan", which is to become the new Jetta. Volkswagen is making no effort to disguise the fact that this New Compact Coupe concept is closely related to the New Compact Sedan.
Stylistically, this concept bears strong resemblance to it's larger, more expensive cousin: the Audi A5. Compared to the current Jetta V, VW has squared off and tightened up the more rounded, almost bulbous body. It marks a return to the square headlights, one of the Jetta's signature design features over the generations.
Inside, Volkswagen took great pains to make the rear seats not only usable, but rather comfortable and an inviting place to be. Despite the sporty low body height, the car offers ample head room (front and rear) as well as leg room in the rear. With only seating for two in the rear, the NCC offers a center console with individual climate controls for both rear passengers.
Propelling this concept is a 1.4-liter TSI inline-4-cylinder engine, producing 144 horsepower and 177lb-ft of torque. Also being showcased is VW's new hybrid system that adds a 20-kilowatt electric motor sandwiched between the engine and the seven-speed DSG transmission. In hybrid form, VW is estimating the NCC's mileage at 45 miles per gallon based on EPA test procedures with the EU numbers coming in at 56 mpg (U.S.) and 98 g/km of CO2. Acceleration to 60 mph is being estimated at 8.1 seconds and top speed is 141 mph.
No word yet on when, or if, this concept will enter production. Volkswagen has said they are "considering" this concept as a new Jetta Coupe. Look for the production Jetta sedan to be unveiled later this year.
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