NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Volkswagen Jetta

The Volkswagen Jetta is an automobile produced by German automaker Volkswagen since 1980. Depending on the model year and location, it is sometimes known as the Atlantic, Fox, Vento, Bora, or Sagitar. It is essentially the sedan version of the compact car / small family car Volkswagen Golf, and spans five generations. The Jetta name was derived from the Jet stream, following Volkswagen's long tradition of naming cars for various winds.^[1] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2272x1704, 744 KB) Summary 2006 Volkswagen Jetta MkV. U.S. Spec. ... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Volkswagen AG (TYO: 7659) is a German corporation. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... In automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... Karl Benzs Velo model (1894) - entered into the first automobile race An automobile or motor car (usually shortened to just car) is a wheeled passenger vehicle that carries its own motor. ... Volkswagen AG (ISIN: DE0007664005), or VW, is an automobile manufacturer based in Wolfsburg, Germany. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... A Ford Focus, classed as a small family car. ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... Jet streams are fast flowing, relatively narrow air currents found in the atmosphere at around 12 km above the surface of the Earth, just under the tropopause. ...

The Jetta bodystyle was developed due in part to the Volkswagen marketing group's observation that the North American market leaned more towards sedans as opposed to the Golf's hatchback configuration.^[2] The new sedan variant was marketed as a more upscale car than its tailgated brethren, with nicer interior trim and a higher price.^[3] This proved to be a wise move on Volkswagen's part, as the Jetta became the best-selling European car in the United States and Canada.^[4] Over the years, the car has been offered in two and four-door sedan and five-door station wagon variants. As of 2005, over 6.6 million cars have been sold worldwide, with over 2.2 million alone sold in the United States. Since the original version in 1980, the car has grown in size and power with each successive generation.^[5] Peugeot 306 hatchback, with the hatch lifted and the parcel shelf tilted for access Not a hatchback: a fastback shape like this 2004 Bentley Continental GT can be confused with a true hatchback Hatchback is a term describing an automobile design, consisting of a passenger cabin with an integrated cargo... World map showing the location of Europe. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ...

Mark 1

The Jetta was introduced to the world at the 1979 Frankfurt Auto Show.^[6] Production of the first generation began in September 1979 at the Wolfsburg plant.^[7] In some markets, such as in Mexico, the Mark 1 was known as the "Volkswagen Atlantic", whilst it was known as the "Volkswagen Fox" in South Africa.^[8] The car was available as a two-door coupe and four-door sedan body styles, both of which shared a three box shape. Like the Golf, its angular styling was penned at ItalDesign, by Giorgetto Giugiaro. Styling differences could be found depending on the market. In most of the world, the car was available with composite headlights, while in the USA, it was only available with rectangular sealed beam lamps due to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108. The suspension setup was identical to the Golf and consisted of a MacPherson strut setup in front and a Twist-beam rear suspension in the rear. It shared its 2.4 meter (94.5 in) wheelbase with its hatchback counterpart although overall length was up by 38 centimeters (15 in). The capacity of the luggage compartment was 377 liters (13.3 ft³), making the Jetta reasonably practical.^[9] To distinguish the car from the Golf, interiors were made more upscale in all markets.^[10] This included velour seating and color coordinated sill to sill carpeting. Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Wolfsburg is a city in Lower Saxony, Germany. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... The Peugeot 406 CoupÃ©, designed by Pininfarina 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC coupÃ©, noted for its large, angular design 1980s Volvo 480 two-box coupÃ© 1997 Rover Vitesse Coupe, club coupe Mercedes CLS, a modern four-door coupÃ© Gala-CoupÃ© of Leopold II, Brussels 1970s Sunbeam Alpine fastback coupÃ© A coup... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The Volkswagen A platform is an automobile platform shared among the compact cars of Volkswagen Group. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The kilowatt (symbol: kW) is a unit for measuring power, equal to one thousand watts. ... hp, see HP (disambiguation) The horsepower (hp) is the name of several non-metric units of power. ... A turbodiesel is a name for a turbocharged Diesel engine. ... Transmissions provide a speed-power conversion known as gear reduction (in speed) to a higher torque (rotational force) using gearsets. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupÃ© (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Italdesign-Giugiaro S.p. ... Giorgetto Giugiaro Giorgetto Giugiaro (August 7, 1938) is an Italian car designer. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A burnt-out sealed beam, broken open to show internals. ... Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 (FMVSS 108) regulates all automotive lighting, signalling and reflective devices in the United States. ... A simple MacPherson strut suspension on the left front wheel of a rear-wheel drive vehicle. ... The Twist-beam rear suspension is a type of suspension based on a large H shaped member. ...

Engine choices varied considerably depending on the local market. Most were based on 827 engines of the era. Choices in Spark-ignition engines ranged from a 1.1 L four-cylinder engine producing 37 kilowatts (50 hp) to a 1.8 L I4 which made 67 kilowatts (90 hp) and 142 Newton metres (105 ft·lb) of torque. Some cars were equipped with Carburetors, while others were fuel injected using K or KE Jetronic supplied by Robert Bosch GmbH. Diesel engine choices included a 1.6 L making 37 kilowatts (50 hp) and a turbocharged version of the same engine which produced 50 kilowatts (68 hp) and 130 Newton metres (96 ft·lb) of torque. This page lists automobile engines that Volkswagen has used and are now discontinued. ... The term spark-ignition is normally used to refer to internal combustion engines where the fuel-air mixture is ignited with a spark. ... The straight-4 or inline-4 is an internal combustion engine with four cylinders aligned in one row. ... The kilowatt (symbol: kW) is a unit for measuring power, equal to one thousand watts. ... Newton metre is the unit of moment (torque) in the SI system. ... Bendix-Technico (Stromberg) 1-barrel downdraft carburetor model BXUV-3, with nomenclature The carburetor, carburettor, or carburetter (see spelling differences), also called carb (in North America) or carbie (chiefly in Australia) for short, is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. ... // Fuel injection is a means of metering fuel into an internal combustion engine. ... Jetronic is a trade name for a type of fuel injection technology marketed by Bosch from the 1960s forward. ... Jetronic is a trade name for a type of fuel injection technology marketed by Bosch from the 1960s forward. ... Logo of Robert Bosch GmbH Robert Bosch GmbH [1] is a German corporation which was started in 1886 by Robert Bosch in Stuttgart, Germany. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Turbocharger Cut-away A turbocharger is a device used in internal-combustion engines to increase the power output of the engine by increasing the mass of oxygen and fuel entering the engine. ...

Volkswagen briefly considered producing the Jetta in a plant located in Sterling Heights, Michigan in the USA.^[11] However, due to declining sales in North America, the decision was postponed and finally scrapped in 1982.^[12] The site was subsequently sold to Chrysler in 1983 and is still in operation as of 2007.^[13] Sterling Heights is a city in Macomb County of the U.S. state of Michigan. ... Sterling Heights Assembly is a DaimlerChrysler automobile factory in Sterling Heights, Michigan. ... For other uses, including the Chrysler Brand, see Chrysler (disambiguation). ...

Safety

Volkswagen was an early adopter of passive restraint systems. The first generation cars could be equipped with an "automatic" shoulder belt mounted to the door. The idea was to always have the belt buckled thereby doing away with the requirement that the driver and passenger remember to buckle up. Instead of a lap belt, the dashboard was designed with an integrated knee bar to prevent submarining underneath the shoulder belt. Automatic seat belt in a Chevrolet Corsica Automatic seat belts are seat belts that automatically close over riders in a car. ...

In crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Mark 1 received five out of five stars in a 56 km/h (35 mph) frontal crash test for both driver and passenger protection.^[14] The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, often pronounced nit-suh) is an agency of the Executive Branch of the U.S. Government, part of the Department of Transportation. ...

Testing and Review

The first generation was met with generally positive reviews. Testers found the car handled precisely, however the lack of power steering contributed to heavy steering when parking.^[15] The brakes worked well for a car of the day, but some brake fade was evident. The ride was taut but firm in the typical style of German cars, with large bumps being well absorbed by the suspension but smaller undulations coming through. Reviews differed on noise levels, some found the car fairly quiet, while others thought the engine contributed to higher noise levels.^[16] Critics found the seating comfortable, but noted that the rear seat lacked sufficient head room. Most major controls and displays such as the speedometer and climate controls were well liked, but some secondary switches were not well placed or intuitive. The aforementioned automatic seat belts in some markets that were attached to the door frame made it impossible to forget to buckle the belt, but it was difficult to enter the car with a package in hand. Writers liked that the luggage space was generous, especially for a car of its size. Additionally, numerous storage areas also gave practicality to the sedan. In one test, the car scored nearly as high as the more expensive Passat/Dasher and the Audi 80/4000.^[17]
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Mark 2

The Mark 2 series is the longest running Jetta so far. Introduced to Europe in 1984 and to North America in 1985, the second generation Jetta proved to be a sales success for Volkswagen. The car secured the title of best-selling European car in North America, and outsold the similar Golf by two to one in that market.^[18] Built off of the all new second generation Golf platform, the car was larger, heavier, and could now seat five people. Exterior dimensions increased in all directions. Overall length was up by 10 centimeters (3.9 in), the wheelbase grew 6.6 centimeters (2.6 in), and the width went up 5.3 centimeters (2.1 in). The suspension setup was basically unchanged from the first generation, although refined slightly. Aerodynamics improved considerably, with a drag coefficient of 0.36.^[19] With a 470 liter (16.6 ft³) luggage compartment, the trunk had grown nearly as large as some full sized American sedans.^[20] Interior room was also increased 14%, which changed the EPA class from sub-compact to compact. A turbodiesel is a name for a turbocharged Diesel engine. ... Transmissions provide a speed-power conversion known as gear reduction (in speed) to a higher torque (rotational force) using gearsets. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... The drag coefficient (Cd, Cx or Cw, depending on the country) is a dimensionless quantity that describes a characteristic amount of aerodynamic drag caused by fluid flow, used in the drag equation. ... EPA redirects here. ...

Cars built in Germany were assembled in a brand new (at the time) plant at Wolfsburg in Assembly Hall 54. The plant was heavily robotized in an effort to make build quality more consistent.^[21] New innovations on the second generation included an optional Trip computer (sometimes referred to as the MFA) as well as silicone dampened engine and transmission mounts to reduce Noise, Vibration, and Harshness levels. In 1988, a more advanced fully electronic fuel injection system became available. This arrangement is known as the Digifant Engine Management system. A trip computer is an onboard computer device fitted to cars which can generally record distance travelled, average speed, average fuel consumption, and display real time fuel consumption information. ... Noise, Vibration, and Harshness, also known as Noise and Vibration, abbreviated to NVH and N&V respectively, is the name given to the field of measuring, and modifying, the noise and vibration characteristics of vehicles, particularly cars and trucks. ... The Digifant Engine Management system is an electronic fuel injection system designed by Volkswagen A.G. in cooperation with Robert Bosch GmbH. Digifant is the outgrowth of the Digi-jet Fuel Injection system first used on water-cooled Type 2 based volkswagen vehicles. ...

Like the Mark 1, the second generation was offered as a two-door coupé or four-door sedan. External changes throughout the series' run were few: the front-quarter windows were eliminated in 1988, larger body-colored bumpers and lower side skirts were added from 1990, and there were various grille and side-cladding changes. Image File history File linksMetadata VW-Jetta2. ... Image File history File linksMetadata VW-Jetta2. ...

Safety

In a crash test conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Jetta received three out of five stars for both driver and passenger protection in a 56 km/h (35 mph) frontal crash test. The Highway Loss Data Institute (part of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) found the injury and collision losses for the Jetta to be among the best of the small 4 door sedan category.^[22] It was topped only by the Golf. Earlier models had the dubious distinction of having an especially high rate of radio theft.^[23] Apparently, the mounting of the radio made it especially easy to remove quickly. To correct the problem, VW introduced a theft protection system to all cars. When the power supply to the radio was removed, it automatically went into "safe" mode. When plugged back in, it would not work unless a secret code was entered. This made it essentially useless to thieves, although provided a hassle to customers who misplaced their code card. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a U.S. non-profit organization funded by auto insurers. ...

Testing and Review

The car received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the cars excellent handling, as well as a roomier interior compared to the last generation.^[24] Stiff shifting manual transmissions were a downside, and braking worked reasonably well although some brake fade was evident in the lower trim lines equipped with solid discs in front and drums in back. A number of reviews noted that the ride was stiff and busy, even though it did have good control typical of German cars. Despite additional sound insulation, road noise was evident especially on coarse pavement.^[25] In top sport trim (sometimes called the GLI or GTX), some reviewers noted the car was a less expensive alternative to a BMW or Audi.^[26] The sport trim added larger wheels, a stiffer suspension, and closer ratios on the manual transmission. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Vehicle brake. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Vehicle brake. ...

Worldwide production

Besides the VW production base in Germany, this generation was produced in a number of foreign countries, including China, Nigeria, Mexico, South Africa, and the USA. The Mark 2 Jetta went on to become the first Volkswagen model produced in China by Volkswagen's second joint venture partner First Auto Works. Production began on 5 December 1991. Initially sold as Complete knock down kits, local manufacturing has gradually taken over in the form of Semi-Knocked Down kits in 1992, and full local production in 1995.^[27] Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1418x844, 646 KB) VW Jetta in Beijing, China. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1418x844, 646 KB) VW Jetta in Beijing, China. ... Volkswagen Group China is Volkswagen Groups subsidiary in China. ... December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

The car has had two facelifts since its inception in China, the first facelift borrowed spare grilles left around from the fourth generation Volkswagen Passat in 1997. Production started in August 1998 and its name was changed to the Jetta King. The second facelift was revealed in March 2004 but had few noticeable differences compared to the 1997 facelift. On 29 July 2007, it was announced that First Automotive Works expanded its production of the Mark 2 Jetta by building a new assembly plant in Chengdu, Sichuan Provence in Southwest China.^[28] The expansion is driven by the high demand for the car, a desire to expand in the western part of the country, as well as the long term goal of FAW to develop new derivatives from the car's platform independently of Volkswagen.
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Mark 3

Again following the precedent of naming cars for winds, the "Vento" (as it was known in most of the world) debuted in 1992 while the Jetta_III debuted in North America in 1993 after production delays and quality problems at the Volkswagen plant in Puebla, Mexico.^[29] The name Vento means wind in both Portuguese and Italian. Because of the success of the second generation in North America, VW decided to keep the Jetta nameplate. However, in Europe the car was given its new name to appeal to a younger market.^[30] Styling was penned by a design team led by Herbert Schafer, and again the car became more aerodynamic than the previous generation. Although visually similar to the Mark 2, there were many refinements underneath. Aerodynamics were improved, with the car now having a drag coefficient of 0.32.^[31] This included a new structure which now met worldwide crash standards.^[32] Suspensions were an evolutionary rather than revolutionary refinement of the setup on previous editions. In addition, the car became more environmentally friendly with the use of recycled plastics, CFC-free Air Conditioning systems, and paint that didn't contain heavy metals.^[33] Turbo Direct Injection - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Transmissions provide a speed-power conversion known as gear reduction (in speed) to a higher torque (rotational force) using gearsets. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Audi A3 is the new BMW and an entry-level Noobluxury car / Wagonsmall family car produced by the German automaker Audi since 1996. ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... Tetrafluoroethane (a haloalkane) is a clear liquid which boils well below room temperature (as seen here) and can be extracted from common canned air canisters by simply inverting them during use. ... A heavy metal is any of a number of higher atomic weight elements, which has the properties of a metallic substance at room temperature. ...

This generation of the car is widely credited for keeping VW from pulling out of the North American market.^[34]^[35] At the time of its introduction in 1993, Volkswagen of America's sales hit a low not seen since the 1950's. The division sold only 43,902 cars in that year. Sales began slowly due to the aforementioned issues at the Puebla plant.^[36] However, sales rebounded dramatically in the following years, mostly based on the strength of the Jetta, which continued to be the best selling VW in the USA.^[37] Volkswagen of America is the U.S. subsidiary of the Volkswagen automobile company in Germany. ...

Safety

When equipped with dual air bags, the Mark 3 received three out of five stars in a 56 km/h (35 mph) frontal crash test carried out by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.^[38] In a 64 km/h (40 mph) frontal offset crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the car received a score of "Marginal".^[39]

Testing and Review

Newly available on the third generation was Volkswagen's 1.9 L TDI (Turbo Direct Injection) 67 kilowatt (90 hp) diesel engine. Fuel economy was a strong point with ratings of 5.7 L/100 km (41 MPG) urban cycle and 4.8 L/100 km (49 MPG) extra urban. In top trim lines, the 2.8 L VR6 DOHC six-cylinder engine was available. In one car magazines test, the 128 kilowatt (172 hp) power plant was able to accelerate the car from 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) in 6.9 seconds.^[40] Turbo Direct Injection - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... // Description VR6 is an engine configuration developed by the Volkswagen Group. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ...

Reviews were generally positive with testers praising the crisp handling and comfortable ride as well as a greater level of refinement compared with the previous generation.^[41] However, some reviews noted that the more sporty suspension tuning found in some trims made the car bouncy, especially on the expressway.^[42] The manual transmission shifted crisply, however the automatic transmission reduced acceleration noticeably. Some critics complained that the controls had some quirks, including a cryptic windshield wiper control. If equipped, power window controls had the unusual arrangement of the front buttons located on the door, while the rear buttons were located on the center console. As with previous generations, the luggage compartment provided generous space. However, unlike previous cars, the rear seat was able to fold forward in order to expand luggage space further. In earlier build cars, the glove compartment was deleted if the car was equipped with dual air bags. There were also some complaints about the lack of cup holders in the earlier cars, as well as the lack of a safety interlock which would require the driver to press the clutch pedal prior to starting the car.^[43] Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (990x541, 62 KB) Volkswagen Jetta/Vento I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (990x541, 62 KB) Volkswagen Jetta/Vento I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... The glovebox of a Cadillac Eldorado Brougham For the sealed container for handling hazardous materials, see glovebox. ... An airbag is a flexible membrane or envelope, inflatable to contain air or some other gas. ...

Mark 4

Production of the fourth generation car began in July of 1998.^[44] Carrying on the wind nomenclature, the car was known as the Bora in much of the world. Bora is a winter wind which blows intermittently over the coast of the Adriatic Sea as well as in parts of Greece, Russia, and Turkey. In North America, the Jetta moniker was again kept on due to the continued popularity of the car in that market. Transmissions provide a speed-power conversion known as gear reduction (in speed) to a higher torque (rotational force) using gearsets. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The 01M is a hydraulic 4-speed automatic transmission developed by Volkswagen and deployed in Cabrio, Jetta, Golf, GTI, New Beetle, and transverse engine Passat cars manufactured between 1995 and 2002. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... The Audi A3 is the new BMW and an entry-level Noobluxury car / Wagonsmall family car produced by the German automaker Audi since 1996. ... The SEAT Toledo is an automobile built and marketed by SEAT, a division of the Volkswagen Group. ... The Å koda Octavia is a car, built on the Audi A3 chassis. ... Bora, also known as Bura (in Croatian) or Burja (in Slovenian) is a northern to north-eastern katabatic wind in the Adriatic, Greece and Turkey. ... A satellite image of the Adriatic Sea. ...

The Mark 4 debuted shortly after its larger sibling, the Passat, with which it shared many styling cues. The rounded shape and arched roofline served as the new Volkswagen styling trademark, abandoning traditional sharp creases for more curved corners. The car was also offered as a station wagon. New on this generation were some advanced options such as rain sensor controlled windshield wipers and automatic climate control. Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ...

Although slightly shorter overall than the Mark 3, the fourth generation saw the wheelbase extended slightly. Some powertrain options were carried over, although two new engines were offered, the 1.8 liter turbo 4-cylinder (often referred to as the 1.8T), and the VR5 (a 5-cylinder derivative of the VR6 engine). The suspension setup remained much as before. However, it was softened considerably in most models to give a comfortable ride, which was met with some criticism.^[45] This page lists automobile engines that Volkswagen or its subsidiaries uses today. ...

In 2004, a new line of "Pumpe Düse" diesel engines were offered. This new design employed advanced unit injectors and additional electronics and emissions equipment to meet new air emissions standards in Europe and North America, and is considerably more complex than the older diesel engines previously offered. To accomplish the task of producing sufficient power while meeting emissions standards, the "PD" technology injects fuel into the combustion chamber at pressures up to an incredibly high 2,050 bar (30,000 psi).^[46] The purpose of the high pressure is to promote fine atomisation of the fuel which supports more complete combustion. To reduce noise, the engine employs a "pilot injection" system which injects a small amount of fuel prior to the main injection. All of the new generation of diesel engines require a special motor oil that meets Volkswagen oil specification 505.01. Serious engine damage will result if oil not meeting this standard is used. There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... The bar (symbol bar), decibar (symbol dbar) and the millibar (symbol mbar, also mb) are units of pressure. ... Atomization is common practice to inject the fuel into the combustor (or premixer) through a nozzle, which atomizes the fuel. ...

Safety

Safety on the fourth generation cars was a high priority for Volkswagen.^[47] The car was built using such advanced processes as highly mechanized presses, improved measuring techniques, and laser welding of the roof. In crash tests, the fourth generation car received very good marks. In the New Car Assessment Program tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the car received five out of five stars for both driver and passenger protection in a 56 km/h (35 mph) frontal impact.^[48] New side impact tests at 62 km/h (38.5 mph) awarded the car four out of five stars for both driver and rear seat passenger protection. In the more severe 64 km/h (40 mph) offset test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the Mark 4 was awarded the highest score of "Good".^[49] Injury, Collision, and theft losses were low for a car of its class.^[50]

Testing and Review

Critics usually found the fourth generation to their liking. The car was praised for its sure-footed handling as well as a comfortable ride.^[51] Other reviewers noted the car to be an attractive but somewhat expensive choice in the compact car segment.^[52] However, some complaints were made that the back seat lacked adequate room for two adults.^[53] Also, some found the cushion was too firm. The interior of the car was universally praised for the high level of fit, finish, and materials quality. Critics noted it was reminiscent of much more expensive cars.^[54] New in this generation was VW's signature blue and red instrument lighting which became standard across the lineup in 1999. The placement of the climate controls low on the console was also met with some criticism. Flimsy cupholders were placed directly above the stereo, thus obscuring vision of the stereo LCD. However, this problem was rectified on later mark 4 models. Reflective twisted nematic liquid crystal display. ...

The earlier models have a few quality control issues, as a number of owners reported windows falling into the doors, electrical problems, and emissions system defects.^[55]^[56] The fourth generation takes approximately 52 hours per vehicle to assemble in the Puebla factory.^[57] In contrast, General Motors Spring Hill Assembly Plant takes only approximately 18 hours to build a Saturn Ion, a car similar in size to the Mark 4. Spring Hill Manufacturing is a General Motors factory in Spring Hill, Tennessee. ... The Saturn ION is a compact car sold by General Motors Saturn marque. ...

Station wagon

Volkswagen introduced a station wagon version of the fourth generation car in January of 2001 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.^[58] This was the first time an A platform VW was available in North America with that body style. Like the sedan, the station wagon received high marks from most reviewers.^[59]^[60] Reviewers noted that the cargo area was large and useful. Like the sedan, the interior had top quality fit and finish, although the rear seat was still a bit small. In Europe, the station wagon was sometimes sold as part of the Golf line either in addition to or instead of the Bora. Other than different front bumpers, fenders, headlights, and hood, the cars were identical. ...

Ongoing production

As of 2007, the fourth generation car is still sold in addition to the newer Mark 5 due to higher pricing of the fifth generation in some countries such as Mexico, China and Canada. Like its second generation predecessor, the Mark 4 continues to be marketed in China by Volkswagen's joint venture partner First Automotive Works-Volkswagen China.

In China, the car received a facelift in the summer of 2006, with a Passat Mark 5.5 lookalike face. A hatchback version (i.e. the Golf) will also be produced, but will be badged as Bora HS.^[61] The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG (VW), produced in various forms since 1973. ...

In October 2006, Volkswagen re-released the fourth generation car in Canada (for the 2007 model year) as the City Jetta.^[62] The move was made to allow Volkswagen to be more competitive with the rest of the compact class as the fifth generation Jetta had moved upscale versus much of the competition. The only engine available is the 2.0L SOHC 86 kilowatt (115hp) gasoline four cylinder. The City Jetta is built alongside the fifth generation in the Puebla Assembly Plant. Single overhead cam (also SOHC) refers to the internal combustion engine design where one camshaft is located above the valves. ...

Mark 5

The fifth generation debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show on January 5, 2005. It was only the second Volkswagen product to make its world debut at a U.S. Auto show (the other being the New Beetle).^[63] Additionally, the Mark 5 went on sale in the USA prior to any other country, reflecting the importance of the car in that market for VW.^[64] US$800 million was spent upgrading the factory in Puebla for its production. This included a US$290 million new engine production line for the 5 cylinder power plant, a US$50 million investment in the press shop, as well as a US$200 million purchase of 460 robots, which increased automation by 80%. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 494 pixelsFull resolution (2592 Ã— 1600 pixel, file size: 352 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, Australian spec. ... 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Although produced in the largest volumes in Mexico, final assembly of the car also takes place in China and South Africa for those respective markets.^[65] Like initial production of the second generation in China, the Asian and African plants build the car from a complete knock-down (CKD) kit shipped from the factory in Puebla.

The fifth generation car has the widest variety of names of any generation. In most countries, it is referred to as the Jetta. Exceptions to this include "Bora" in Mexico, "Vento" in Argentina and Chile, and "Sagitar" in China. ^[66]^[67]^[68] The Mark 5 is 17 centimeters (6.7 in) longer, 3 centimeters (1.2 in) wider, and has a 7 centimeter (2.8 in) longer wheelbase than the previous iteration. Interior room has increased from 2.46 cubic meters (87 ft³) to 2.58 cubic meters (91 ft³). In particular, rear legroom was increased by 6.5 centimeters (2.6 in) over the fourth generation. Luggage compartment volume is up to 453 liters (16 ft³). One major change is the introduction of the first multi-link independent rear suspension in a Jetta. The design of the rear suspension is nearly identical to the one found in the Ford Focus.^[69] VW reportedly hired engineers from Ford who designed the suspension on the Focus.^[70] A multi-link suspension is a type of vehicle suspension design typically used in independent suspensions, using three or more lateral arms, and one or more longitudinal arms. ... An Independent Suspension is an automobile suspension system that allows the wheels on an axle to move independent of each other. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ...

Styling reflects a new direction for the Volkswagen brand, with a new chrome front grille which has spread to other models.^[71] Some critics appreciated the new styling, whilst others dismissed it as too bland looking compared to the 4th generation.^[72]^[73]

Features

The body of the fifth generation uses extensive high strength steel and use of laser welding is up from 5% to 35% of body parts.^[74] This results in double digit increases in both dynamic and torsional rigidity. Other body innovations include an impact-absorbing front bumper which yields slightly in the event of a collision with a pedestrian, reducing the chance of injury. A new door design allows just the outer panel to be removed and replaced if damaged, rather than the entire door.^[75] Safety was again enhanced with many active and passive features available or standard. These included Side Curtain Protection, rear side airbags, new generation Electronic Stability Program with Anti-Slip Regulation and Brake assist, as well as active head restraints. A DSG transmission, available dual-zone automatic climate control, and electro-mechanical steering are also new innovations. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 391 pixelsFull resolution (1876 Ã— 916 pixel, file size: 142 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Volkswagen Jetta Metadata This file contains... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 391 pixelsFull resolution (1876 Ã— 916 pixel, file size: 142 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Volkswagen Jetta Metadata This file contains... HSLA steel (high strength low alloy steel) is a type of steel alloy that provides many benefits over regular steel alloys. ... Laser beam welding is a technique in manufacturing whereby two or more pieces of material (usually metal) are joined by together through use of a laser beam. ... Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is the generic term for systems designed to improve a vehicles handling, particularly at the limits where the driver might lose control of the vehicle. ... Traction control systems, on current production vehicles, are typically (but not necessarily) electro-hydraulic systems designed to prevent loss of traction (and therefore the control of the vehicle) when excessive throttle or steering is applied by the driver. ... Brake Assist (BA) is a technology developed jointly by Daimler-Benz and TRW/Lucas-Verity. ... The Direct-Shift Gearbox (Direktschaltgetriebe) is a dual-clutch gearbox designed by BorgWarner and initially licensed to Volkswagen Group (which owns the Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Å koda brands). ... Electric power steering (EPS) is designed to use an electric motor to provide directional control to the driver of a vehicle. ...

The fifth generation car has a totally redesigned electrical system.^[76] Control modules are used for everything from the radio to the Drivetrain, transmitting over Controller Area Network (CAN) buses. Transmission of signals is done digitally at 500 kilobits per second, which reduces the number of wires needed and thus reduces the chance for faults. Cars equipped with halogen headlamps have a VW logo integrated into the reflector. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 533 pixelsFull resolution (3456 Ã— 2304 pixel, file size: 999 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The headlight of a fifth generation Volkswagen Jetta. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 533 pixelsFull resolution (3456 Ã— 2304 pixel, file size: 999 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The headlight of a fifth generation Volkswagen Jetta. ... Controller Area Network (CAN) is a broadcast, differential serial bus standard, originally developed in the 1980s by Robert Bosch GmbH, for connecting electronic control units (ECUs). ... An incandescent lamp bulb and its glowing filament. ...

The engines that are available depend on the location. In Europe, a range of the new generation FSI engines are available. Additionally in that market, the car can be had with an engine known as the TSI. This engine combines turbo and supercharging to make a small but powerful engine with low fuel consumption.^[77] The Jetta available in the Americas and the Middle East, is powered by a 2.5 liter 5-cylinder 20 Valve engine in most trims. This engine shares its head design with the V10 engine found in the Lamborghini Gallardo.^[78] or GDi is a variant of fuel injection employed in modern two-stroke and four stroke petrol engines. ... Volkswagen calls its combination of a turbocharger and supercharger a twincharger. ... Air foil bearing-supported turbocharger cutaway made by Mohawk Innovative Technology Inc. ... A supercharger (also known as a blower) is an air compressor used to force more air (and hence more oxygen) into the combustion chamber(s) of an internal combustion engine than can be achieved at ambient atmospheric pressure (natural aspiration). ... World map showing the Americas CIA political map of the Americas The Americas are the lands of the Western hemisphere or New World consisting of the continents of North America[1] and South America with their associated islands and regions. ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... The Volvo B5252S is an example of a straight-5 engine. ... The cylinder head from a GMC van. ... The Lamborghini V-10 is an engine that was developed for the Lamborghini Gallardo automobile first sold in 2003. ... Template:Trivia=june2007 Lamborghini Gallardo coupe The Lamborghini Gallardo (IPA: /É¡É‘ËËˆjÉ‘ËÉ¹.dÉ™ÊŠ/)[1] is the Italian supercar maker Lamborghinis entry-level supercar, sitting beneath the MurciÃ©lago. ...

In North America, the diesel TDI engine was not offered in 5 U.S. states when the Mark 5 Jetta was introduced, due to the tight emission standards promulgated by the California Air Resources Board. The four other states involved opted to adopt the more stringent California standards. Where it was available, it fell into the least-restrictive emission category. That category was removed in 2007, prompting the diesel Jetta to be unavailable in that market for about a year until the introduction of a new common rail diesel engine, which is scheduled to appear in 2008.^[79] This engine will use advanced features such as a diesel particulate filter to reduce NO_x and particulate emissions in order to qualify as a Tier II Bin 5 vehicle (equivalent to California's LEV II rating), therefore allowing it to be sold in all 50 U.S. states. AdBlue (urea injection) will not be used initially, reducing maintenance requirements. Turbo Direct Injection (TDI) is the technology used for modern Diesel engines produced by Volkswagen Group, and is widely used in passenger cars produced by the company (especially those sold in Europe). ... California Air Resources Board (CARB) is the clean air agency of the state of California in the United States. ... â€œHDiâ€ redirects here. ... A diesel particulate filter (top left) in a Peugeot A diesel particulate filter, sometimes called a DPF, is device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine, most of which are rated at 85% efficiency, but often attaining efficiencies of over 90... The term nitrogen oxide is a general term and can be used to refer to any of these oxides (oxygen compounds) of nitrogen, or to a mixture of them: Nitric oxide (NO), nitrogen(II) oxide Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) Dinitrogen monoxide (N2O) (Nitrous oxide) Dinitrogen trioxide (N2O3) Dinitrogen tetroxide (N2O4) Dinitrogen... Particulates, alternately referred to as Particulate Matter (PM) , aerosols or fine particles are tiny particles of solid or liquid suspended in the air. ... Currently, vehicles sold in the United States must meet Tier II emission standards that went into effect in 2004. ... Californias Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) program defines automotive emission standards which are stricter than the United States national Tier regulations. ... AdBlue is a trade name of AUS32 essentially it is a solution of urea in demineralised water (32. ...

The Mark 5 has a number of quirks which may confuse owners who are unfamiliar with the car and have not read the owners manual.^[80] For example, to replace the windscreen wipers, the wiper lever must be pressed down within 10 seconds of turning off the car to activate the "Service/Winter Position" mode. Additionally, the wipers change their parked position slightly every few trips to reduce wear, sometimes causing unneeded concern on the part of the customer.^[81] Upon a cold start, the engine is noisier than normal for approximately 30 seconds due to the operation of the Secondary Air Injection Pump, causing alarm in some instances.^[82]^[83] This feature is designed to reduce emissions by adding fresh air (which contains more oxygen than the air that has been through the engine) into the exhaust stream. Some owners have been surprised that synthetic oil must always be used when changing the oil.^[84] Volkswagen has developed a strict motor oil quality standard to prevent oil sludge problems, and oil meeting this standard must be used to ensure full warranty coverage.^[85] The phrase User Error is a technical term asserting that any issues caused are the fault of the user. ... An owners manual (also called an instruction manual) is a instructional book or booklet that is supplied with almost all technologically advanced consumer products such as vehicles, appliances and computer peripherals. ... windscreen wiper on a parked car. ... Vehicle emissions inspection station Automobile emissions control covers all the technologies that are employed to reduce the air pollution-causing emissions produced by automobiles. ... Mobil 1 oil Synthetic oil is oil consisting of chemical compounds which were not originally present in crude oil (petroleum) but were artificially made (synthesized) from other compounds. ... Numerous late-model piston engines from many manufacturers have suffered from failures due to oil sludge contamination. ...

Safety

The car received high ratings in crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The car received a "Good" rating in both front offset and side impact tests.^[86]^[87] The Institute noted that the side impact protection performance was the best they had ever rated.^[88] In 2006, the car received a "Top Safety Pick" award from the Institute.^[89] The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the fifth generation car four out of five stars for both driver and passenger protection in a frontal impact, while the car received five out of five stars in a side impact crash test.^[90] To tout the safety of the car, a series of television commercials with the tag line "Safe happens" showed the car being involved in a collision whilst afterward the occupants are shown to have emerged unscathed. Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ...

Testing and Review

The fifth generation has received generally positive reviews. Nevertheless, some critics have complained that the car lost its distinctive European character with the redesign.^[91] Most reviewers found the ride to be firm and well controlled, but not always as forgiving as the previous generation. Handling was a strong point, with quick and precise steering and minimal body roll. Fit and finish received excellent marks, with reviewers noting the car felt very upscale.^[92] The front seats were firm but well liked, and the rear seat was roomy, in contrast to the cramped quarters in the fourth generation. Controls and displays were generally good.^[93]

Reviewers were particularly impressed with the "Sportline" models (known as the GLI in North America). Equipped with sport seats, a firmer suspension lowered by 15 millimeters, and low profile tires, critics praised the excellent handling that was an improvement over the already good performance on the standard model.^[94] Additionally, the 2.0 Turbo FSI engine also won commendation for its high power figures, smooth operation, and low fuel consumption.^[95] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 470 pixelsFull resolution (1428 Ã— 839 pixel, file size: 108 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 470 pixelsFull resolution (1428 Ã— 839 pixel, file size: 108 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...

Although improved over the fourth generation, the Mark 5 still takes over 42 hours to assemble at the factory in Mexico.^[96] Part of this disparity is blamed on the switch to the more complex independent rear suspension. Volkswagen has publicly stated its discontent over the excessive assembly time and pledged to streamline manufacturing in the next generation of A platform cars.^[97] In the interim, Volkswagen de México is making a concerted effort to further increase productivity at the plant by consulting outside experts from Toyota and other Japanese companies.^[98] By implementing many lean manufacturing principles and techniques, a goal has been set to increase productivity levels at the factory by 30% or more in the coming years. This article is about the automaker. ... Japan (Nippon) Japan is the worlds largest automobile manufacturer and exporter, and has six of the worlds ten largest automobile manufacturers. ... Lean manufacturing is a generic process management philosophy derived mostly from the Toyota Production System (TPS)[1] but also from other sources. ...

Sportwagen

At the 2007 New York International Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiled a station wagon version dubbed the "Jetta Sportwagen".^[99] The new wagon has 930 liters (32.8 ft³) of cargo space with the rear seats upright, or 1894 liters (66.9 ft³) with the seats folded. One unique option is a panoramic sunroof. The available roof is a full 1.18 square meters (12.7 ft²) in area, giving both front and rear seat passengers an expansive view of the sky. This car is to be sold as the Golf Variant in most markets outside of North America.
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Alternative fuel cars

In the early 1980s, VW released a limited production electric Jetta called the Jetta CitySTROMER. It is believed to have around 18 to 20 kilowatts with a range of 30 to 50 kilometers, similar to the Golf CitySTROMER.^[100]

In 2001, at the 18th International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition in Berlin, VW released two environmentally friendly cars: the Bora HyMotion and the Bora Electric.

The Bora HyMotion was a hydrogen powered Mark 4 with a 75 kW fuel cell that could accelerate from 0 to 97 km/h (60 mph) in 12.5 seconds. With a 49 liter tank of cryogenically stored hydrogen, it had a range of 350 km (220 mi). Top speed was 140 km/h (87 mph).^[101] Sequel, a fuel cell-powered vehicle from General Motors A Hydrogen vehicle is a vehicle, such as an automobile, aircraft, or any other kind of vehicle that uses hydrogen as its primary source of power for locomotion. ... Cryogenics is the study of very low temperatures or the production of the same, and is often confused with cryobiology, the study of the effect of low temperatures on organisms, or the study of cryopreservation. ...

The second concept vehicle was called the Bora Electric. It had a power rating that varied according to the operating conditions. The Bora Electric could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 10 seconds with a range of 160 km. The energy needed to drive the vehicle is stored in a Li-Ion battery. It was noted that its chance of success was limited in the marketplace given the high cost of the electric drive system.^[102] Li-Ion Camera Battery Lithium ion batteries (or Li-ion) have become very common and dropped in price recently. ...

In 2002, Volkswagen along with Paul Scherrer Institute released another hydrogen powered car called the Bora Hy.Power. The car was powered by compressed hydrogen at a pressure of 320 bar (4600 psi). It had ratings very similar to the HyMotion; with a 75 kW (100 hp) power source. A special feature of the car was a 60 kilowatt super capacitor which could boost power when needed and also recover energy when coasting.^[103] The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) is an multi-disciplinary research institute. ...

Volkswagen has considered producing a mild hybrid version of the fifth generation mainly for the North American market.^[104] However, no official plans have been promulgated, and the company will continue its clean diesel push regardless of the decision regarding hybrid technology.^[105] Mild hybrids are essentially conventional vehicles with oversized starter motors, allowing the engine to be turned off whenever the car is coasting, braking, or stopped, yet restart quickly and cleanly. ...

Biofuels

Volkswagen approves fueling Jetta TDIs with up to 5% biodiesel (B5).^[106] Some owners have converted their diesel cars to run on Vegetable oil used as fuel.^[107] This can be obtained from most fast food restaurants for a minimal fee (if any). Running the car on biofuels of any type has the advantage of being at least partly carbon neutral. In some countries, filling stations sell biodiesel more cheaply than conventional diesel. ... Waste Vegetable Oil which has been filtered. ... Fast food is food prepared and served quickly at a fast-food restaurant or shop at low cost. ... Biofuel is any fuel that derives from biomass _ recently living organisms or their metabolic byproducts, such as manure from cows. ... A carbon audit regime is an effective means of accounting for greenhouse gas control efforts. ...

VW also released a Bora TDI which was powered by SunFuel, a synthetic fuel developed in partnership with Royal Dutch Shell.^[108] The company also displayed Bora TDI powered by SunDiesel that VW also developed with DaimlerChrysler along with Choren Industries.^[109] Royal Dutch Shell PLC is a multinational oil company (oil major) of British and Dutch origins. ... DaimlerChrysler AG (ISIN: DE0007100000) is a German car corporation and the worlds fifth largest car manufacturer. ...

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VW Sharan The VW Sharan is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) or people carrier sold by Volkswagen in Europe, in a joint venture with Ford, which sells a version of the same model as the Ford Galaxy. ... A sport utility vehicle (SUV) or off-roader is a vehicle that combines the load-hauling and passenger-carrying capacity of a large station wagon or minivan with features designed for off-road driving. ... Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover SUV to be built by the German automaker Volkswagen, based on the A platform of the Golf. ... The Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by German automaker Volkswagen since 2003. ...

Volkswagen AG (ISIN: DE0007664005), or VW, is an automobile manufacturer based in Wolfsburg, Germany. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... AMC Gremlin A subcompact car is an automobile in a vehicle size class smaller than a compact car but larger than a city car (and known as superminis in Europe). ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... Not to be confused with Volkswagen Golf. ... The Rambler American introduced in the late 1950s was an early compact car. ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... The Volkswagen Jetta is an automobile produced by German automaker Volkswagen since 1980. ... The Volkswagen Jetta is an automobile produced by German automaker Volkswagen since 1980. ... The Volkswagen Jetta is an automobile produced by German automaker Volkswagen since 1980. ... The Volkswagen Jetta is an automobile produced by German automaker Volkswagen since 1980. ... The Volkswagen Jetta is an automobile produced by German automaker Volkswagen since 1980. ... The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG (VW), produced in various forms since 1973. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG (VW), produced in various forms since 1973. ... The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG (VW), produced in various forms since 1973. ... The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG (VW), produced in various forms since 1973. ... The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG (VW), produced in various forms since 1973. ... The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG (VW), produced in various forms since 1973. ... 2001 BMW 750iL A full-size car is a term used in North America for an automobile larger than a mid-size car, usually having a wheelbase greater than 2. ... The Volkswagen Phaeton (pronounced fay-ton) is a large luxury sedan manufactured by Volkswagen. ... The Peugeot 406 CoupÃ©, designed by Pininfarina 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC coupÃ©, noted for its large, angular design 1980s Volvo 480 two-box coupÃ© 1997 Rover Vitesse Coupe, club coupe Mercedes CLS, a modern four-door coupÃ© Gala-CoupÃ© of Leopold II, Brussels 1970s Sunbeam Alpine fastback coupÃ© A coup... The Volkswagen Scirocco was a sporty hatchback sold by Volkswagen from 1974 through 1992. ... The Volkswagen Scirocco was a sporty hatchback sold by Volkswagen from 1974 through 1992. ... The Volkswagen Corrado is a sport compact developed by German automaker Volkswagen and built by Karmann in OsnabrÃ¼ck, Germany between 1988 and 1995. ... The Volkswagen Scirocco was a sporty hatchback sold by Volkswagen from 1974 through 1992. ... The Volkswagen New Beetle is a compact car introduced by Volkswagen in 1998, drawing heavily on the design cues of the original Beetle. ... Saab 900 Convertible 1962 Rambler American 1981 AMC Eagle 4-WD convertible Convertible can also refer to a convertible security A convertible (sometimes called cabriolet in British English) is a car body style with a folding or retracting roof (aka soft top or top in USA, hood in UK). ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... Back view Eos Highway 1 The Volkswagen Eos is a coupe convertible from Volkswagen produced from 2006. ... The Volkswagen New Beetle is a compact car introduced by Volkswagen in 1998, drawing heavily on the design cues of the original Beetle. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Volkswagen Type 2 (aka Transporter) was the second automotive line introduced by German automaker Volkswagen. ... The Eurovan (US and Mexico), or Transporter (UK, Ireland & North Europe) was the first front-engined van of German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and is the successor of the famous classic VW Type 2 van. ... The Volkswagen Project M (an as-of-yet-unnamed project by VW and DaimlerChrysler jointly) will be a minivan sold in the US starting in 2009. ... Mazda B-Series compact pickup truck with extended cabin and home-made wooden rack. ... The name Volkswagen Caddy has been used by the Volkswagen Group to describe four different Caddy models: Type 14 was derived from the Golf Mk. ... Subaru Forester, one of the first vehicles to be named a compact SUV Suzuki Grand Vitara, a modern compact SUV Compact SUV is a class of small sport utility vehicles with a length between 4. ... Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover SUV to be built by the German automaker Volkswagen, based on the A platform of the Golf. ... A luxury SUV is a North American term for sport utility vehicles which have features that resemble other luxury vehicles. ... The Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by German automaker Volkswagen since 2003. ...

Categories: Volkswagen vehicles | Compact cars | Front wheel drive vehicles | Coupes | Sedans | Station wagons | 1980s automobiles | 1990s automobiles | 2000s automobiles | 1980 introductions Volkswagen AG (ISIN: DE0007664005), or VW, is an automobile manufacturer based in Wolfsburg, Germany. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ... An economy car is an automobile that is designed for low cost operation. ... Not to be confused with Volkswagen Golf. ... Not to be confused with Volkswagen Golf. ... Not to be confused with Volkswagen Golf. ... Not to be confused with Volkswagen Golf. ... Not to be confused with Volkswagen Golf. ... Not to be confused with Volkswagen Golf. ... Not to be confused with Volkswagen Golf. ... The Volkswagen Polo Mk III is the third generation of the Volkswagen Polo supermini, produced from 1994 until 2000. ... 1996 Volkswagen Polo, a popular modern European supermini A supermini is a European hatchback car category. ... The Volkswagen Fox is a supermini produced and designed by Volkswagen do Brasil and sold in Latin America and Europe. ... The Volkswagen Fox is a supermini car produced and designed by Volkswagen in Brazil and exported to South America, Mexico (called Lupo) and Europe. ... 1996 Volkswagen Polo, a popular modern European supermini A supermini is a European hatchback car category. ... The Volkswagen Polo Mk IV is the fourth generation of the Volkswagen Polo supermini, production started in 2001 and is ongoing. ... The Volkswagen Polo Mk IV is the fourth generation of the Volkswagen Polo supermini, production started in 2001 and is ongoing. ... A Ford Focus, classed as a small family car. ... Brazilian VW Pointer The Volkswagen Pointer is a small family car sold by Volkswagen in South America between 1994 and 1997. ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... The Volkswagen Golf (Mark 1 and Mark 5 badged as Volkswagen Rabbit in the United States and Canada, Caribe in Mexico) is a compact car / small family car that Volkswagen manufactures. ... The Volkswagen Apollo was an automobile sold in Brazil between 1990 and 1992. ... Brazilian VW Pointer The Volkswagen Pointer is a small family car sold by Volkswagen in South America between 1994 and 1997. ... The Volkswagen Jetta is an automobile produced by German automaker Volkswagen since 1980. ... The Volkswagen Jetta is an automobile produced by German automaker Volkswagen since 1980. ... A Ford Mondeo, a large family car. ... The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG (VW), produced in various forms since 1973. ... The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG (VW), produced in various forms since 1973. ... The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG (VW), produced in various forms since 1973. ... The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG (VW), produced in various forms since 1973. ... The Volkswagen Passat is a family car built by Volkswagen AG (VW), produced in various forms since 1973. ... An Australian Ford panel van, based on a 1990 Ford Falcon. ... The name Volkswagen Caddy has been used by the Volkswagen Group to describe four different Caddy models: Type 14 was derived from the Golf Mk. ... Mazda B-Series compact pickup truck with extended cabin and home-made wooden rack. ... The Volkswagen Gol is a cheap supermini car produced by Volkswagen in Brazil, and is a design unique to Latin America. ... The Volkswagen Gol is a cheap supermini car produced by Volkswagen in Brazil, and is a design unique to Latin America. ... The Volkswagen Gol is a cheap supermini car produced by Volkswagen in Brazil, and is a design unique to Latin America. ... The Volkswagen Gol is a cheap supermini car produced by Volkswagen in Brazil, and is a design unique to Latin America. ... The Volkswagen Gol is a cheap supermini car produced by Volkswagen in Brazil, and is a design unique to Latin America. ...

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