फॉक्सवेगन ज़ेटा 2011-2013 1.4 टीएसआई कम्फर्टलाइन

Jetta 2011-201 3 1.4 TSI Comfortline रिव्यू

The Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Comfortline is the high end trim in the petrol sedan series. The company is offering only two trims of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Petrol in the Indian car market as the car buyers are more inclined towards diesel engine based models. Out of these couple of trims on offer, the Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Comfortline is the top end variant and has been blessed with quite a number of remarkable and practical comfort features, which will certainly surprise the customers. Along with these convenience features, Volkswagen India has also incorporated some highly developed and essential safety and protective aspects as well in this luxury sedan. The Jetta Petrol Comfortline was launched very recently in June, 2012 and is doing impressive sales since then for the company. This sedan has been fitted with a dominant 1.4 litre turbocharged stratified injection based drive train, which is quite powerful and fuel efficient as well and is mated with a six speed manual transmission gear box . Some of the incredible features that have been integrated in this luxurious petrol sedan are day time running light that makes this polished sedan look captivating, dual chrome finished tail pipes, rear fog lamps, premium leather upholstery, a modish chrome interior package and many other safety features such as ABS with brake assist, hill hold control and many more. Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd is the Indian subsidiary of the multinational German automobile maker, Volkswagen Group. The Indian arm has a manufacturing facility in the country, which is based close to the city of Chakan, which is located in the state of Maharashtra.

Exteriors

The exteriors of this brilliant sedan, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta are sparkling and arresting. The body structure on the whole of this prolific Volkswagen Jetta Petrol Comfortline sedan is extremely aerodynamic and it also has some very outstanding features to it, which will certainly lure the buyers. The company is offering this Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Comfortline in six vibrant and lively exterior paint options for the customers to choose from. These color options are a dazzling candy white, a subtle reflex silver metallic, a lovely toffee brown metallic, an aristocratic deep black pearl effect, an elegant platinum grey metallic, and also a wonderful looking moon rock silver metallic color option. The front fascia of this spectacular petrol sedan has a neatly designed front grille, which has two chrome finished horizontal slats in it. This radiator grille also has a chunky company’s insignia embossed on it that is flanked by large head lights cluster. These head lights are fitted with high intensity halogen lamps, which offer the most favorable illumination and also adds a very trendy touch to the exteriors of this incredible luxury sedan. Just below the front grille is a body colored bumper, which have been fitted with a pair of bright round shaped fog lamps that enhances the visibility of the driver. Flanked by these fog lamps is a wide air dam, which has a neat design to it in the same body color with slats on it and is very helpful in keeping the engine cool. The side profile of this lustrous petrol sedan are smooth and glossy with a dual black and body color outside rear view mirrors, which have been fitted with side turn indicator, which adds to the panache of this magnificent luxury petrol sedan. The B-Pillar of both the sides is black in color and these help in minimizing the impact from the sides in case of an accident. All the door handles are body colored as the rest of the body structure, while the pronounced and carefully carved out wheel arches have been integrated with a modish set of 16 inch ‘Navarra’ alloy wheels. These stylish alloy rims are of size 6.5J x 16 and have been fixed with tubeless radial tyres of size 205/55 R16 , which have a better road grip and last longer than the standard tyres. The rear end gets a smartly designed boot lid with a large emblem of the company embedded on the center of the lid. This boot lid is surrounded by a bright set of two piece tail lamp cluster which has been integrated with well designed indicators that boost the rear styling of this brilliant sedan. This vivid rear tail lamp cluster also has the reversing lamps integrated in it. While the large wind screen gets a defogger to add to the convenience of the driver to keep it clean during the monsoon or other adverse weather conditions. This premium sedan, Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Comfortline also gets dual exhaust pipes that are finished in chrome as well as rear fog lamps for added convenience, which make this amazing premium sedan look sportier.

This remarkable luxury sedan, Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Comfortline is extremely spacious and can easily put up five passengers with ease. The total length of this beautiful sedan is 4644mm; while the total width inclusive of the outside rear view mirrors is about 1778mm. The overall height of this glorious sedan is close to 1453mm along with a roomy and extremely comfortable wheel base of around 2633mm. The minimum ground clearance of this wonderful sedan is about 159mm and it also has a large fuel tank, which can house in a total of 55 litres of diesel in it for comfortable longer drives. The total kerb weight of this magnificent long sedan is close to 1445 kgs, which helps in keeping this sedan stable. 

Interiors

The interiors of this Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Comfortline has been done up tastefully with smooth surfaces, which are made of premium material. Apart from this, the seating arrangement is very comfortable with aptly cushioned seats, which are covered with good quality premium leatherette upholstery. The luxuriant front and rear arm rests add to the luxuriousness of this majestic premium sedan and make the drive pleasurable for the occupants. These arm rests have been integrated with storage space as well as cup holders for added benefit for the occupants. The company engineers has cleverly designed the insides of this regal Jetta Petrol Sedan to make sure, all the passengers get a prolific driving experience and this Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Comfortline has numerous extraordinary interior features, which will without doubt flabbergast the buyers. The instrument cluster is luminous with a multi information display Plus (MID) and quite a number of notification lamps, which gives the latest information to the driver. The power steering wheel is very responsive and it makes it easier to handle the sedan, which also adds to the convenience level of the driver, while the audio system gives the in-cabin ambience a boost with its dynamic sound and powerful output. The rear seats are foldable in 60:40 or are completely foldable, which helps in lodging a lot of things inside this spacious Volkswagen Jetta Sedan apart from the boot compartment. Aside from this storage in the front center arm rest, the Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Comfortline also has a large glove box, which is lockable and has illumination as well that helps in finding the belongings very easily. This glove compartment can also be used to store many important things without being worried about the security. There is also a sun glass storage space, which is just above the rear view mirror, while this mirror is for day and night viewing and the interior cabin lamp has an automatic dimming effect that adds to the utility of the occupants. Apart from all these significant features, this marvelous Volkswagen Jetta Comfortline variant also has a small leather package, which covers the steering wheel, the gear shift rod as well as the hand brake grip with premium quality leather that adds to the classiness of this luxury sedan. The rear AC vents make sure that the interior is cooled quickly even during the peak summer. There is also a storage compartment on the headliner as well that adds to the utility of this spacious luxury sedan. The company has also bestowed this high end sedan, Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Highline with a chrome interior package, which has more than a few chrome elements inside this car that adds to the exclusiveness of this car. The dash board as well as the doors has decorated wood inserts, which further enhances the exclusiveness of this splendid sedan. The driver and passenger side vanity mirrors have illumination that is very useful for the passengers during the night time. All these and many more such remarkable features make this incredible sedan, one of the best in the Indian automobile market place.

Engine and Performance

The drive train of this charming stately sedan is a 1.4 litre TSI (turbo charged stratified injection) fuel supply system based mill, which has 4 cylinders and is an in-line , turbocharged inter cooled petrol power train . This commanding engine has the capacity to displace close to 1390cc , which is quite suitable for the country’s roads and traffic conditions. This influential petrol engine has the capacity to generate a peak power yield of 119.56 Bhp at 5000 Rpm along with a maximum torque output of 200 Nm at 1500 – 4000 Rpm. This authoritative power plant is skillfully coupled with a smooth and proficient six speed manual transmission gear box. This 1.4 L TSI power train has the ability to propel this elegant sedan, Volkswagen Jetta Petrol Comfortline from 0 – 100 kmph in the range of just about 10 seconds , which is quite hard to believe. While the top speed of this luxury sedan is about 202 kmph and the company states that this sedan can generate a healthy mileage of 14.69, when driven under standard driving conditions. This sedan has a minimum turning radius of about 5.5 meters, which also aids in maneuvering this sedan with ease in heavy traffic conditions.

Braking and Handling

The braking system of this Volkswagen Jetta Petrol Comfortline is very proficient in handing the car even on slippery roads. The front as well as the rear wheels of this sedan is fitted with powerful disc brakes, which ensure proper braking on any road conditions . Apart from these potent brakes, this sedan is also equipped with an ABS with brake assist for further enhancing the braking system. On the other hand, the powerful and well balanced suspension system supports this magnificent sedan to move smoothly over pot hole ridden roads with ease and gives the least amount jerks to the occupants sitting inside it. The front axle of this excellent sedan, Volkswagen Jetta Comfortline is equipped with a Coil Spring along with competent Shock Absorbers and a Suspension Stabilizer. While the rear end has been given a Multi link Suspension with a Stabilizer that is very strapping and gives a pleasurable driving experience to the passengers. Along with these powerful front and rear suspension mechanisms, this powerful sedan is also equipped with a highly developed electronic stability program (ESP), which further boosts the balance and steadiness of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Comfortline. The electric power steering is very responsive, which is extremely helpful while driving on the highways as well as in peak traffic hours.

Safety Features

The Volkswagen Jetta is said to be one of the best petrol sedans in the country and the company has bestowed it with some of the most sophisticated features, which will ensure that the passengers as well as this refined sedan are secure. The inventory of such remarkable features include an advanced hill hold control, front seat belts with height adjustments along with a seat belt tensioner for added safety for the driver and the front side passenger. The there is a three point seat belt as well for the rear center seat as well, this wonderful sedan also has a few ISOFIX points as well, which is a mounting fixture for a couple of child seats on the rear seat bench. The Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 Comfortline also has three rear head rests and a sophisticated central locking system with a pair of remote control based folding keys. This high end sedan also has an anti slip regulation system along with an electronic differential lock as well. Then there is the electronic stability along with an anti lock braking system and brake assist , which further boosts the safety quotient of this charming sedan. The company has also fitted this Volkswagen Jetta Petrol sedan with a highly developed electronic engine immobilizer and also engine and transmission guard to keep a check on any unauthorized entries into it. Another significant safety aspect of this premium sedan is the driver and side passenger airbag with a front passenger air bag deactivation option. To add to the protection of the passengers, Volkswagen India has also integrated the Jetta sedan with side air bags for the front passengers along with an advanced curtain air bag system for all the passengers, which makes this fabulous sedan, one of the safest in the Indian car market.

Comfort Features

The Volkswagen Jetta Comfortline has been equipped with some of the most exciting and practical comfort features, which will certainly attract the buyers. The remarkable list of these features comprises of a powerful Climatic air conditioning unit with rear AC blowers as well, which cools the spacious cabin very quickly. The electric power steering has a ‘rake and reach’ adjustment for customizing it according to the drivers comfort. Both the front seats are height adjustable for customizing it according to the passenger’s height. Volkswagen India has given this premium petrol sedan with a light and sight package, which also has an automatic rain sensor adding to the convenience of the driver. Then this high end Volkswagen Jetta Comfortline also has a park distance control, which helps in simplifying the parking of this marvelous sedan. This highly developed parking system comes with front and rear sensors along with an acoustic warning. The external wing mirrors of this sedan, Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Comfortline are power adjustable from the inside and are heated as well, which definitely adds to the handiness of this premium sedan. The company has gifted this Jetta Petrol Sedan with a dynamic RCD 300 Plus music system, which has a CD player along with input options like an Aux-in port and eight speakers as well . The electric power steering wheel has mounted controls for the multi functional display along with the music system as well. All these put together makes this high end luxury sedan, Volkswagen Jetta Petrol Comfortline a complete family car with ample protective and utility features.

Pros

Superb exterior design with striking features, powerful and performance packed petrol engine, well balanced suspension, remarkable safety features.

Cons

Mileage has to be improved, Price can be made competitive as other contenders are lesser priced, interior quality is at par but can be better, no automatic transmission variant available.