Posts Tagged ‘jetta’
The Volkswagen Jetta pickup trucks from China
Published on January 23, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
Here we have yet another very special car from China; the Volkswagen Jetta pickup truck. Yez, it is pickup night at CarNewsChina.com, earlier today we had stories about the Peugeot 504 pickup truck and the Dongfeng-branded Citroen Fukang pickup truck.
Other than those, this Jetta is likely only made in very small numbers, considering the rear passenger doors are still attached. Still, it has a real license plate from Heilongjiang province. Heilongjiang borders Jilin province, capital of Jilin is Changchun, where the Jetta was, and still is, made by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture.
Old Pic: first China-made Volkswagen Jetta runs off the Line
Published on December 29, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
It is December 5 1991, the first FAW-Volkswagen Jetta MK2 runs off the assembly line in the great city of Changchun in north-east Jilin province. ’000001′ is the number and indeed earlier this year the good old Jetta reached the 2-million milestone.
It is still in production today in basically the same shape but the first big facelift is expected in 2013. May the Jetta live on forever!
New Volkswagen Jetta to be listed in China in 2013
Published on December 15, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The good old Volkswagen Jetta has been on the China car market for the best of 20 years and it still sells very well. Everything ends however and a new Jetta will be listed in February 2012, production will start in October 2012.
Volkswagen ‘American’ Jetta will replace Sagitar
Published on July 1, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Volkswagen will bring the ‘American’ Jetta to China as replacement for the old European Jetta that is called Sagitar on the Chinese market. The Sagitar will not die immediately, it will likely be sold alongside the new car for at least a year. The recently facelifted ancient first Jetta will continue. The Bora and New Bora will continue as well.
Volkswagen ‘American Jetta’ shows up in China Again
Published on May 19, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
New spy shots show the American Jetta testing in China. Volkswagen is currently selling two Jetta’s in China: the ancient original and the European Jetta called Sagitair. Both are made by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture. The American Jetta will be made by FAW-Volkswagen as well and will either succeed the Sagitair or will be a new addition to Volkswagen’s China line.
Volkswagen Jetta ’2 million’ special edition Listed & Priced in China
Published on April 29, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
A very special edition of the good old Volkswagen Jetta, it is called the ’2 million’ to celebrate that 2 million of these Jetta’s were made China by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture. The 2 million has a special paint, special alloys and all the goodies a Jetta-owner could wish for. It was officially listed on the Chinese market for a special price: 88.800 yuan, eight being a very lucky number in China.
Spy Shots: US Jetta seen in China
Published on March 18, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The current Jetta is sold as ‘Sagitar’ in China because the ancient old Jetta is still being made in China as well. The Sagitar is based on the European Jetta. The appearance of the US-Jetta in China can mean two things: a replacement for the current Sagitar or a new addition to the already very crowded Volkswagen-line. Volkswagen will likely bring the US Jetta to the Shanghai Auto Show in April.
Two Million Jetta’s made in China, VW celebrates with special edition
Published on March 7, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
The good old Jetta is still rolling of the line in China, made by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture. In 20 years they made 2 million Jetta’s, VW will celebrate in April with a special edition called the ‘New Jetta 2 Million’. It gets a special paint and a more luxurious interior. The ’2 Million’ will likely debut at the Shanghai Auto Show in April.
New FAW-VW Jetta is OUT
Published on March 16, 2010 by Tycho de Feyter
FAW-VW keeps the Jetta alive. The ancient machine is still selling very well in China, to fleets, taxicompanies and private consumers alike. The Jetta is well known for it’s reliability, it just won’t break down. VW decided for a facelift of the front that brought the a bit more in line with VW’s other vehicles and that was about it. Job done. The price went down to 70.000 rmb for the 1.6.
