फॉक्सवेगन ज़ेटा 2.0-लीटर टीडीआई हाईलाइन एटी

ज़ेटा 2.0L TDI highline AT रिव्यू

The all new Volkswagen Jetta TDI Highline AT really sets up a new standard in the Indian Automobile market in terms of luxury and rich features. The Jetta has been in production since 1979 and has grown in size and power in successive generations. Especially in India, Volkswagen Jetta diesel has written new stories for Volkswagen Company. This is a top end model of the new Jetta series and as a top model it has some extraordinary features and utilities. The style and graphics in which the car is presented is certainly mind blowing, everything looks in place. Both the power and styling are combined to give a masterpiece of a car. Under the hood it has a 2.0L CR TDI engine which has a massive power and also performs very well in term of fuel economy. The revolutionary DSG gearbox is super smooth and extremely fast, therefore ensuring maximum power with minimal fuel consumption.  The braking as well as the suspension system are of world class and is expected that it will easily survive on Indian roads and conditions. From inside the car, it has the superior comfort and every detail is so exceptional. Plus the in car entertainment will give anybody an adrenaline rush.     

Exteriors

The outer appearance of the Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI Highline AT is enough to start a spark in everyone eyes. Truly the exteriors are amazing, one is sure to fall in love with it. In other words it is a true definition of a Sedan. This magnificent car is available in exactly 6 colors namely Candy White,Reflex Silver Metallic, Deep Black Pearl Effect, Platinum Grey Metallic, Toffee Brown Metallic and Moon Rock Silver Metallic. All of these shades are brilliant in their own way. The outer dimensions such as overall length, width and height measures out to be 4644mm X 1778mm X 1453mm respectively. The wheelbase measures out to be 2633mm. And the total kerb weight with 1460kgs is little heavier than the low end models. The halogen headlamps offer good amount of illumination. Also the two piece tail lights look very trendy and the alloy wheels has been designed aesthetically with anti theft wheel bolts for the best balance of function and  form.

Interiors

If one was impressed by the exteriors then wait till you admire the top class interiors of the Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI Highline AT. Each and every small thing let it be the armrest, head restraint or the cup holders and other small features have been carefully selected to give the highest quality. A leather package has been chosen to cover the steering wheel, gear shift knob and grip of hand brake. The leather stitched seat upholstery looks marvelous and to such refinement that nothing is short of exceptional. Plus there is plenty of space for all the luggage needs. One more advanced feature is that either the rear seats can be folded to 60:40 ratio or they can be folded completely. There is both front and rear arm rest with storage space between them to keep the important things nearby in case of any need. All in all, this car has both elements of clever design and luxury.   

Engine and Performance

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI Highline AT has the same engine as the lower end models has but it has the automatic transmission that sets it apart from the others. The engine is a 4 cylinder turbocharged 2.0L TDI engine which has engine displacement of 1968cc . The in line compression ratio for this diesel engine is very good. The maximum power output that this beast can produce is 138bhp at the rate of 4200rpm and the maximum torque generated is 320Nm in the range between 1750 to 2500 rotations per minute. Also the TDI engine has removed any compromises with the fuel economy of the car, which is 16.96kmpl. Also the latest common rail technology not only ensures brilliant performance, fuel consumption but also is very quite. Also the top speed of this car is 208kmph .     

Braking and Handling

Both front and rear brakes are the disc brakes while the front suspension has a coil spring with shock absorbers and suspension stabilizer and the rear suspension system has a multi link suspension with stabilizer. Both the brakes and the suspension are of good quality which is very well supported by the power assisted electric steering wheel. The wheel size is 6.5J X 16 the tyre size is 205/55 R16 as 16inch of tyres . The tyres provide a ground clearance of 159mm and minimum turning radius of 5.5m which are suitably well for a sedan like this.   

Safety features

Being a top variant of the Jetta, one expects that it must have all the new and latest safety precautions and utilities. And the all new Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI Highline AT doesn’t disappoint a bit. In other words it is built for maximum safety. There are parking sensors which are very useful for parking as it emits both audible and visual signals. Also the ESP (Electronic Stabilization Programme) helps to recognize the driving situations and manage the brakes and handling in a matter of milliseconds. There are eight comprehensive airbags for maximum protection for the drive and the passengers. Furthermore there are ABS, EDL and traction control too. The engine and transmission are protected by the guards in case of any crash.

Comfort features

The Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L TDI Highline AT is power packed with“Climatic” air conditioner, illuminated vanity mirrors, rake and reach adjustment for steering wheel, height adjustable front seats. There is a very well designed light and sight package with rain sensors too. The electrically adjusted driver seat, MEDIA – IN adapter cable for connectivity purposes, cruise control, lumbar support , RCD 510 touch screen music system are some very good comfort and convenient features. There is a very useful park distance control for front & rear which gives acoustic warning and display on infotainment system too. The exteriors are electrically adjustable and foldable plus can be heated too.      

Pros

·Unique and innovative features.

·Powerful engine.

Cons

·Limited dealer network.