Volkswagen makes new Jetta Wolfsburg Edition available

For every iteration of the Jetta, we have always come to look forward to a Wolfsburg Edition. For those who don't know, Wolfsburg Editions commemorate the city on which Volkswagen was founded, Wolfsburg, Germany.

The current Jetta already has a Wolfsburg Edition but Volkswagen is upping the ante by replacing the old Jetta's 2.5L engine with the 2.0L turbo found in the GTI, mated to either a 6-speed manual or DSG. In addition, 17-inch wheels, leatherette, and special badging comes standard. Volkswagen will be making on 12,500 samples in Reflex Silver, Black, Platinum Gray, or Salsa Red. The manual version can be had for $20,875 and the DSG version for $21,950. No availability date was given in the press release, which is after the jump for your own perusal, but we'd bet they will be available soon.

Source: Volkswagen

Value priced special model now on sale

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.0T. Volkswagen will produce approximately 12,500 of these special edition models. This new version Jetta 2.0T follows last year's highly successful Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.5 L.

Staying true to the Wolfsburg Edition heritage, the Wolfsburg Jetta 2.0T will offer customers a value priced version of the sporty and spacious Jetta sedan, equipped with the highly acclaimed four-cylinder turbo-charged engine that produces 200 horsepower and 207 ft-lbs. of torque. Each special edition Jetta 2.0T includes unique "Wolfsburg Edition" badging on both front quarter panels. The Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.0T features 17-inch alloy wheels, leatherette seats, and is available in the following color schemes; Reflex Silver, Black, Salsa Red, and Platinum Gray.

Like the rest of the Jetta model line, the Wolfsburg Edition comes standard with many safety features. Content that includes: six standard airbags, a crash optimized front end, and anti-intrusion side door beams. For additional safety, two rear side airbags are also available as an option. The Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.0T also comes with an array of vehicle control safety features. These features include a four-wheel ABS anti-lock braking system, Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution, Hydraulic Brake Assist, Electronic Stabilization Program, and Anti-Slip Regulation. The Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.0T also comes standard with an electro-mechanical power steering system for added control.

The Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.0T is value priced at $20,875 with a six-speed manual transmission, and $21,950 with an optional six-speed DSG automatic transmission.

Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Eos, Touareg and Phaeton through more than 600 independent U.S. dealers. Visit Volkswagen of America online at vw.com.