The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta - a Jetta R seems to be in the works
Volkswagen are planning a hot version of the 2011 Jetta – the VW Jetta R.
We’ve only just got the reveal of the 2011 VW Jetta out of the way and we’re already hearing that VW are planning on adding to their range of proper R models by producing a Jetta R. Mind you, with the Golf R and Scirocco R already doing good business it would be a bit daft not to.
According to Autocar – who went off to the 2011 Jetta launch jolly – VW dragged along a Jetta R to show off to visiting hacks, but with no meaningful dialogue forthcoming about production or specs beyond a 3.6 litre V6 petrol lump, six-speed DSG ‘box and 4Motion being apparent.
Which all sounds very plausible, even if the 3.6 litre V6 seems a bit strong in these eco-obsessed times. Volkswagen are apparently saying that the Jetta R is under evaluation and if there’s a demand it will be built. Poppycock.
Of course they’re going to build it. Maybe not with a 3.6 litre V6, but definitely with something quite warm. The only question will be if they take the Jetta R to the States. Because if they do, then the States will end up with the higher-spec and better quality Euro Jetta selling alongside the lesser spec US Jetta with its cheaper plastics and low-rent suspension. Interesting prospect.
And they have to keep the newly formed VW R Division busy. All they have to play with at the moment is the new Polo R.
