Volkswagen on Tuesday introduced updates for its 2025 Jetta sedan to spice up gross sales amid industry-wide affordability considerations.
The entry-level model of the Jetta with an computerized transmission will begin at $21,995 when it goes on sale, anticipated by the tip of the third quarter, the corporate mentioned. That mannequin will substitute the present lower-priced mannequin of the Jetta, which has a handbook transmission and has seen restricted gross sales since many drivers solely know learn how to drive automobiles with an computerized transmission.
The modifications come amid considerations round automobile affordability and rising automobile inventories following years of constraints as a result of coronavirus pandemic and provide chain points.
The Jetta’s new beginning value compares with the common transaction value of a brand new automobile bought in Could of $47,455, in accordance with Cox Automotive.
Volkswagen Group of America CEO Pablo Di Si instructed CNBC earlier this 12 months that he noticed alternatives for the automaker to higher leverage the Jetta in North America.
“All people has a historical past of VW, significantly on the Jetta,” he mentioned throughout an interview in February, citing a 60% enhance in Jetta manufacturing lately.
Usually, gross sales of automobiles such because the Jetta have fallen from historic ranges amid the rise of crossovers and SUVs. However Jetta gross sales elevated 24% final 12 months to roughly 47,400 models within the U.S., making it VW’s fourth best-selling automobile in its American lineup.
The corporate additionally introduced on Tuesday that the 2025 Jetta will characteristic tweaked exterior and inside styling in addition to extra customary options.
The 2025 Jetta will come customary with a 1.5-liter, 158-horsepower turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine, matched with a typical eight-speed transmission. A “GLI” efficiency mannequin will proceed to supply a handbook transmission.
2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
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