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I came across the following on VWvortex and thought it was very interesting, especially considering how good VW/Audi generally are at keeping new model information secret until official launch. The Jetta V (5th generation) isn't due to be released for months.
Jamie (vwvortex1) is the founder of VWvortex (the vortex equivalent of NAM's mferguson).
This is the new VW Golf V for comparison. You can see that for the 5th generation the Golf and the Jetta will share the same front end design.
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Jamie (vwvortex1) is the founder of VWvortex (the vortex equivalent of NAM's mferguson).
Originally posted by vwvortex1:
This spy photo is the current design iteration of the Jetta V:
The above photo came out of the Peubla factory so there is a leak down there somewhere. If I had to guess looking at the original photo it was probably taken with a picture cell phone (low res/lots of jpg artifact).
Either way that is the car, albeit in a rather fuzzy photo.
-jamie
This spy photo is the current design iteration of the Jetta V:
The above photo came out of the Peubla factory so there is a leak down there somewhere. If I had to guess looking at the original photo it was probably taken with a picture cell phone (low res/lots of jpg artifact).
Either way that is the car, albeit in a rather fuzzy photo.
-jamie
This is the new VW Golf V for comparison. You can see that for the 5th generation the Golf and the Jetta will share the same front end design.
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hey, as long as the windows don't "fall in" and the sunroof actually works, I think the Jetta will be a hit. Don't get me started on the Minivan styling, however 
Why do I want to say Toyota Corolla?
Why do I want to say Toyota Corolla?
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More info from Jamie @ VWvortex
Originally posted by Jamie @ VWVortex:
This photo has been floating around the internet (mostly on spanish speaking message boards) for about a week or so. The original version was small and poor quality and now this higher resolution version popped up in our Golf V/Jetta V forum. It appears to be taken in Peubla at the VW factory and even has VW's internal number codes on the front fender (just behind the headlamp in white).
This is a higher resolution version that someone photoshopped out the background. It is a base model Jetta V. You can now see the tailamp treatments more clearly and also notice the interesting exhaust treatment with dual outlets on the passenger side (so does that mean on the drivers side as well sporting quad exhausts? or was the photo reversed? either way...). Look like the trunk has a lip spoiler integrated into it as well. No idea if that chrome/polished piece on the front nose will make it or not.
There will be a GLI version from what we understand that will utilize the same front bumper replacement as the GTI concept shown at Frankfurt, side skirts, a different rear valance, 18" wheels , lowered suspension, 16v 200hp 2.0l 4-cylinder turbo, six-speed manual or DSG and sport trim on the interior that nearly matches the GTI.
Overall I'll be very curious to see this car in person at NAIAS next January when it is introduced.
-jamie
This photo has been floating around the internet (mostly on spanish speaking message boards) for about a week or so. The original version was small and poor quality and now this higher resolution version popped up in our Golf V/Jetta V forum. It appears to be taken in Peubla at the VW factory and even has VW's internal number codes on the front fender (just behind the headlamp in white).
This is a higher resolution version that someone photoshopped out the background. It is a base model Jetta V. You can now see the tailamp treatments more clearly and also notice the interesting exhaust treatment with dual outlets on the passenger side (so does that mean on the drivers side as well sporting quad exhausts? or was the photo reversed? either way...). Look like the trunk has a lip spoiler integrated into it as well. No idea if that chrome/polished piece on the front nose will make it or not.
There will be a GLI version from what we understand that will utilize the same front bumper replacement as the GTI concept shown at Frankfurt, side skirts, a different rear valance, 18" wheels , lowered suspension, 16v 200hp 2.0l 4-cylinder turbo, six-speed manual or DSG and sport trim on the interior that nearly matches the GTI.
Overall I'll be very curious to see this car in person at NAIAS next January when it is introduced.
-jamie
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Looks interesting. The front end is 100% Golf V, from then on it really looks like a a more round Corolla.
Traditionally VW gives the Jetta a different headlamp treatment from the Golf, so I wouldn´t expect this to be the final front end (probably a disguise).
The funny thing is that usually the Golf is the one that gets the better looking front end
Traditionally VW gives the Jetta a different headlamp treatment from the Golf, so I wouldn´t expect this to be the final front end (probably a disguise).
The funny thing is that usually the Golf is the one that gets the better looking front end
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The first three generations of Jettas has very similar (if not the same exact) front ends to the Golf. The fourth generation (the one currently on sale in the U.S.) is the only one that had a major distinction made between the Jetta and Golf front end. This newest edition (the Golf V and Jetta V) are going to share the same front end.
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