Auto News: VW at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Jetta / 2018 Passat GT Special Model

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*VOLKSWAGEN HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2018 DETROIT AUTO SHOW*

January 2018: Detroit MI: At the first major Auto Show of 2018 in Detroit,
Volkswagen of America hosted the global debut of the all-new 2019 Jetta,
and unveiled the sporty 2018 Passat GT special model. The Jetta is one of
the world’s most successful sedans, with more than 16 million models sold
worldwide since it was introduced in 1979: more than 3.2 million of those
vehicles have been sold in the United States. The Jetta is based on
Volkswagen’s Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) architecture. Compared with
the current car, the new Jetta grows outside in every direction. It offers
a longer wheelbase—105.7 inches compared to 104.4 inches—with shorter
overhangs, and is longer, wider and taller than the outgoing model.

The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta will be available in S, SE, SEL, and SEL Premium
trim levels and is expected to arrive at U.S. Volkswagen dealers in the
second quarter of 2018. Debut of Sporty 2018 Passat GT Special Model: The
production model, previewed by a concept at Automobility LA in 2016, was
designed by the company’s North American engineering hub in Chattanooga,
Tennessee, based on extensive feedback from U.S. customers and dealers. The
Passat GT joins the Passat lineup for model year 2018 as a limited-run
special model based off the R-Line® trim.

The new Passat GT will be powered by Volkswagen’s 3.6-liter VR6® engine,
making it a true sport sedan. Producing an impressive 280 horsepower at
6,200 rpm and 258 lb-ft of torque at 2,500 rpm with premium fuel, it offers
power and luxury-class driving comfort with surprising fuel economy—EPA
estimated fuel economy is 19 mpg city and 28 mpg highway duration.

The 2018 Passat GT is expected to arrive at U.S. Volkswagen dealers in the
second quarter of 2018.