Volkswagen Korea Launches Pre-Orders for 2021 Jetta Starting at 29.49 Million KRW

Indoor Convenience Features and Infotainment System Upgrade

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] Volkswagen Korea will begin pre-orders for the 2021 model year Jetta, with enhanced features, starting from the 15th. Delivery of the 2021 Jetta is scheduled for next month.

The 7th generation new Jetta, regarded as a core model in Volkswagen’s ‘popularization of imported cars’ strategy, received great response when the 2,650 units of the launch edition sold out immediately after its release in October last year. The 2021 Jetta, updated for the new model year, retains Korean customer-preferred features from the Jetta launch edition such as ventilated front seats (applied to all trims), heated rear seats, and a panoramic sunroof (applied to the Prestige trim), while simultaneously upgrading interior convenience features and the infotainment system.

First, the existing driver assistance systems, which include adaptive cruise control, Front Assist with emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and rear traffic alert, have been enhanced by adding the lane keeping assist feature called ‘Lane Assist’ across all trims. Additionally, the latest Volkswagen infotainment system MIB3, first introduced in the new Passat GT launched in December last year, has been applied to further improve convenience. The ‘Wireless App Connect’ feature, which allows wireless connection between smartphones and the in-vehicle infotainment display, is also supported on all trims.

Another notable feature is the 8-inch multi-color touchscreen display equipped with a newly developed Korean navigation system by Volkswagen headquarters. Especially in the Prestige trim, the traditional analog instrument cluster has been upgraded to a customizable high-definition digital cockpit. The digital cockpit offers enhanced visibility and connectivity, displaying key driving information such as maps and driver assistance functions in an easy-to-read format.

Stefan Krap, Head of Volkswagen Division at Audi Volkswagen Korea, said, “We are grateful for the positive response from customers to the 7th generation new Jetta launch edition, and we are pleased to quickly introduce the 2021 Jetta with enhanced features for customers still waiting for it. Going forward, Volkswagen will continue to lead the popularization of imported cars by offering products that combine reasonable prices with high product value.”

The 4-cylinder 1.4 TSI gasoline turbo engine equipped in the 2021 Jetta, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivers a maximum output of 150 horsepower and a maximum torque of 25.5 kg·m within the practical range of 1400-3500 rpm. The Jetta’s 1.4 TSI gasoline turbo engine is classified as a low-emission Tier 3 engine, allowing additional benefits such as discounts at public parking lots. The official fuel efficiency is 13.4 km/l, with a top speed of 210 km/h and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 8.9 seconds.

The price of the 2021 Jetta is 29,498,000 KRW for the Premium model and 32,851,000 KRW for the Prestige model. When using the Volkswagen Financial Services program, customers can receive a 10% discount plus up to 2 million KRW through the vehicle return compensation program, making the Premium model available for 24,508,000 KRW and the Prestige model for 27,521,000 KRW.

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