Rendered Speculation: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta gets a facelift
For 2010, Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagens in North America will get a new face courtesy of the MK VI Golf that will also debut here in a few weeks. The sedans, on the other hand, will keep the MK V-style oversize chrome grille for another year. Not everyone is enamored with the older and more audacious grille, and one reader at VWVortex broke out the Photoshop and went to work. Based on recent spy shots, next year's Jetta sedan will get the face and fanny lift and this image provides a hint as to what it might look like.Overall, the front fascia is a no-brainer based on what we've seen of the Golf and Sportwagen. Where the sedan image is likely to be in error is the character line across the front fenders. As seen on the previous images of the wagon, the crease actually blends into the wheel arch lip at the top rather cutting so high across it. Either way, we'd guess many will think it's an improvement over the current style. Thanks to Kent for the tip!
[Source: VWVortex]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Level 5 8:34AM (9/14/2009)
If by some miracle we could get this in AWD with the 5/6MT, I'd categorically buy one.
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Kumar 8:49AM (9/14/2009)
Sorry, not going to happen, for the same reason wagons are so rare, there's more money in SUVS. Ford made a great move making AWD available across the line, but not so much for the rest, which is not so good for the buyers.
Sportwagen 4motion (manual too)....works for me, but won't make at much money as a Tiguan, so we'll never see it stateside.
Outside of that, kudos to VW for giving the Jetta a facelift to try and make it more competitive in the sedan market.
Aprime 8:53AM (9/14/2009)
Across the line? I have yet to see a Focus with AWD.
Tomac 9:22AM (9/14/2009)
If VW were to offer AWD in the Jetta, you could count on it being automatic-only in the U.S. at least. For sporty AWD offerings, Subaru is becoming the only game in town.
zamafir 10:57AM (9/14/2009)
if, by some stroke of divine luck, americans started buying a reasonable amount of manuals, i'm sure vw would take the risk and offer it now. Go talk to VWoA, they'll point to the M5 again and again as to why enthusiast's forum/blog desires and actual sustainable sales are dramatically different.
hell, we've been asking for a 4motion stick tdi since before the MkIV wagon came out.
fixitfixitstop 11:56AM (9/14/2009)
Or a Mustang, Aprime.
leunamme 8:38AM (9/14/2009)
I don't see why so many people dislike the current generation of VW grilles. I find that they are some of the most beautiful on the market. It's quite classy and Audi-esque and the new grilles just look cheap and econocar-ish. Last thing I want is plain black plastic lines for a grille.
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Aprime 8:40AM (9/14/2009)
Eh, the girlfriend feels that way too. She loves the Chrome face, hates the new Scirocco (sp) inspired one.
RowFive 9:16AM (9/14/2009)
I agree the new grille is terribly boring-- I never warmed to the Scirocco concept face and I'm disappointed it's finding its way into the VW lineup. The current ('05->) Jetta is much more attractive, though I think I would prefer the lower grille in body color versus chrome. I actually like the '04 model even better, finding it handsome without being flashy. In my opinion VW styling peaked around '00/'01 and has been going downhill with every revision.
Mayoman 10:27AM (9/14/2009)
While the crome grill didn't hugly grow on me (just the chrome, i like the design). at least when you saw a jetta, it looked unlike anything on the road, and it did look upscale.
this just looks boring and bland. I hope this isn't the final design.
Aprime 8:39AM (9/14/2009)
Based on the spy shots the rear is inaccurate.
(i.e.: Where's the kink?)
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Will 5:32AM (9/15/2009)
It looks like MKV Jetta's arse shopped onto a MKVI Golf.
Silly Pickle 8:59AM (9/14/2009)
...well...it aint no Honda....(means I like it...a lot). Hope they make those turbine style wheels available. Like those too.
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David 5:58PM (9/14/2009)
Actually, it looks exactly like the current Honda Accord from the side, or put another way, they've completely ruined it. Blech!!!!!!!!!!
Silly Pickle 6:53PM (9/14/2009)
No...see, I guess I wasn't clear enough, think Crosstour...this, although only a rendering, is WAY better looking than that.
Mattias 9:02AM (9/14/2009)
The "license plate" should spell "Neuer Jetta".
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john riley 9:10AM (9/14/2009)
Tending toward old Malibu:
http://www.virginiausedcardealers.com/callaocars/TRADE1122A.jpg
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DayShifter 10:22AM (9/14/2009)
Holy crap!! I thought it was just me that saw that. I see no hint of German design...
Jason 10:45AM (9/14/2009)
I'm sorry, but I don't see the connection at all. I think the Jetta is a much better looking car.
shlompsen 9:48AM (9/14/2009)
That photoshopped sedan image is not indicative of what it should look like. VW will do a much better job with the fascia integration, and that will make all the difference.
For me, the sweet spot is a manual AWD diesel wagon. Until then We'll stick with Subaru.
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