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Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Unveiled

The Los Angeles Auto Show is going strong and it is made stronger with the introduction of Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid. The car is expected to offer a superb fuel efficiency of 45 mph, which would make it amongst world’s most efficient vehicles available today. The new VW Jetta Hybrid will come fitted with a 1.4 litre turbocharged direct injection TSI engine that would be coupled with zero emission electric mill. This combo will deliver peak power output of 170HP along with 184 lb/ft. With a whopping 45 mpg of mileage; this Jetta Hybrid will be consuming 205 less fuel as compared to a normal drive system.

Coming to the price factor, the starting price of the car will be around $24995. On the other hand, the SE model will be made available for $26990. The SEL and SEL premium model of the car will cost around $29325 and $31180 respectively. As far as the specifications are concerned, the new Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid will come with a good braking system, power and heated exterior mirrors, daytime running lights, 15 inches of alloy wheels and exclusive Hybrid badging on the front of the car. Coming to the Interiors, the car will be blessed with Climatronic automatic climate control, manually adjustable front seats, leather upholstered seats and steering wheel, temperature display and airbags.

So far there is no news if this car will come to India or not. But if Volkswagen brings-in Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid to India, the pricing strategy might me one of the major issues. Right now, the company is doing pretty well in the Indian market. Its most popular models comprise of Volkswagen Polo hatchback, Volkswagen Vento sedan, Volkswagen Jetta and Volkswagen Touareg. All these cars are doing well and have received loads of appreciation from the Indian consumers.