Jetta is no longer Jetta, Jetta is still Jetta!

In our ordinary life, there are not many moments of "great joy", but many moments of "little happiness".

　

I remember a friend who used to drive a Jetta often told me: this car is cheap, fuel-efficient, and it’s solid to drive. It has never had any major problems, but it should be more perfect if it is bigger.

　

　

Now, his wish has come true. However, Jetta is no longer Jetta, Jetta is still Jetta.

　

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On February 26th this year, Jetta officially declared "independence" in Wolfsburg, the German headquarters of Volkswagen, and became the third sub-brand of FAW-Volkswagen after Volkswagen and Audi.

　

Just last Saturday (June 22), FAW-Volkswagen officially announced that the last Jetta with VW logo was off the assembly line. At this point, with the Chinese people’s 28-year-old Jetta, the cumulative output of 4,418,287 vehicles officially came to an end.

　

　

Whether it is the title of "National God Car", "Evergreen Tree in the Car World" or the record of "the first 600,000 kilometers without overhaul", it has become history. Next, the Jetta brand, which hopes to further meet the car purchase needs of young users, will start a new journey in the China market.

　

　

Then the first thing to meet with consumers is the Jetta VS5, a compact entry-level SUV born on the Volkswagen MQB A1 platform.

　

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Perhaps everyone has their own understanding and cognition of Jetta, and today’s Jetta has become a brand-new brand with a brand-new brand spirit and design language.

　

I admit, if someone told me that the VS5 is a product of any brand, I wouldn’t be surprised by its slightly exaggerated front face shape. But when the word Jetta is added in front of it, I have to look at it more. After all, it is so different from the "Jetta" we imagined.

　

　

Brand-new car logo, raised cabin lines, sharp all-LED headlights, bite-type lower grille and prominent silver fender … Of course, the most eye-catching thing is that the large-size medium net is decorated with armor-like large chrome scales, and the visual effect is still very domineering.

　

　

From the side and the rear of the car, there is still a familiar public taste. A straight waistline that runs through the whole body and a full and three-dimensional tail profile look neat and concise, and at the same time highlight the power sense of an SUV.

　

　

In addition, the chrome trim on the door handle, the 18-inch two-color aluminum alloy rim, the taillight group with Y-shaped elements and the bottom guard plate echoing the front of the car also add a lot of fashion and sportiness to the VS5, which focuses on the young market.

　

　

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From the design style of the car, we can feel that the designer hopes to continue this vitality. Center console inclined to the driver’s side; The multifunctional steering wheel with flat bottom, what I like most is the yellow and black contrast seat with leather cloth stitching, which is very soft and supportive.

　

　

To be honest, the large area of plastic material didn’t surprise me. On the contrary, the designer skillfully used piano paint, hot stamping, leather and other elements to create a rare sense of high-level visual effect for the whole interior.

　

　

What’s more, there are ACC adaptive cruise, automatic engine start and stop, automatic headlights, intelligent rain wiper, parking radar, tire pressure monitoring, hyperbolic automatic air conditioning, front seat heating and other crowded configurations.

　

　

But what makes me laugh and cry is the 8-inch touch screen in the mouth of this staff. I don’t know if everyone, like me, questioned it when they first saw it: you told me it was only 8 inches when it was so big?

　

　

When I really started the vehicle, I realized that since I am a staff member, how can I fool people?

　

　

But in any case, the internal UI design is simple and smooth, and it also supports Apple CarPlay, Baidu CarLife and Volkswagen’s own WeLink, which is very convenient to use.

　

　

For me, who is 189cm tall, I must also give a compliment to the back space of Jetta VS5. Although it comes from the same platform as Tange, the length, width and height of Jetta VS5 (4419/1841/1616mm) are better than Tange, even hackers who are good at riding comfort. Of course, the wheelbase of 2630mm also contributed.

　

　

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Starting from Yan ‘an, passing through Hukou Waterfall and finally arriving in Xi ‘an, this nearly 500-kilometer journey includes urban roads, expressways, national highways and mountain roads.

　

In the words of the staff, in choosing this test drive line, we should not only understand the spirit of Jetta brand’s perseverance and hard work, but also let everyone feel how Jetta VS5 works.

　

　

In fact, if we only look at the engine configuration in the bright side, there is no need to say more about the dynamic performance of Jetta VS5. After all, everyone is familiar with Volkswagen’s EA211 engine with a maximum power of 110kW and a peak torque of 250 N m.

　

　

However, Jetta VS5 is not static. It does not use Volkswagen’s "ancestral" DSG gearbox, but is equipped with AQ250 six-speed automatic manual transmission from Aisin. So what kind of chemical reaction will this combination bring?

　

　

After two days of test drive, the performance of this powertrain is still remarkable. First of all, the EA211 engine has maintained a high standard as always, and it can easily drive the vehicle forward in any road.

　

　

There is no problem with the shift logic of 6AT gearbox, and the upshift is very positive. During normal driving, the speed will always be stable below 2000rpm, ensuring the best fuel economy. When you want to accelerate quickly, it can also help you complete the overtaking action by quickly lowering one or two gears.

　

　

But perhaps the only thing that makes me feel different from other Volkswagen models is that the throttle adjustment of Jetta VS5 needs to be adapted well. Not that it is hard or a thief, on the contrary, the accelerator stroke of this car is very long, and the first third of the basic pedal is empty. Therefore, every time you speed up, you need to step on the accelerator as much as possible, which will give people an illusion of slow speed.

　

　

Fortunately, light steering and foot-following braking can make up for this regret. At the same time, the front McPherson rear multi-link independent suspension is mainly comfortable, and the comfort and support are still very good when passing through various speed bumps and unpaved roads.

　

　

Finally, I would like to praise the control of NVH by Jetta VS5. Except for a growl from the engine room when accelerating in the middle and high speed range, I won’t feel obvious wind noise and tire noise during the whole process, so I can sleep in the back row. Of course, sitting in the back of Jetta VS5, if the phone is dead, it seems that there is really nothing to do but sleep.

　

Write to the end:

　

Haruki Murakami defines the tiny but sure happiness and satisfaction when the little things vaguely expected in his heart happen to you as "little luck". Indeed, the beauty of "small luck" lies in its smallness, which can be found everywhere as long as we observe it attentively.

　

And Jetta VS5 gives me the feeling that it is made up of "small fortunes". When all the expectations for it are realized, even it will do better. I believe this is the biggest highlight of Jetta VS5.