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Based on the success of last year's model, the Volkswagen Wolfsburg Edition Jetta will be back in American dealerships this year. The German automaker will produce 12,500 units of this special edition, replacing last year's 2.5 liter normally-aspirated model.

This model year, the Wolfsburg Jetta comes with a 2.0 liter turbocharged four banger, capable of cranking out 200 horsepower and 207 ft-lbs of torque. Wolfsburg Edition badging will adorn the car on each front quarter panel, along with special 17-inch alloy wheels. Leatherette interior is standard here, and exterior color options include Black, Platinum Gray, Reflex Silver, and Salsa Red.

Otherwise, the car is very much Jetta standard, with six airbags, a rock-steady front end, and impact resistant side door beams. Two more rear side airbags are optional. Anti-lock brakes, electronic brake-pressure distribution, hydraulic brake assist, the Electronic Stabilization Program, and an anti-slip system come standard.

Geez, who's really operating the car? The driver or a computer?

We're not sure if a sunroof and the cold weather package are standard, like they were last year. But with a 33% improvement in horsepower, a 22% increase in torque, and 1-inch bigger wheels than last year's model it is no surprise that the 2008 Wolfsburg Jetta costs $1500 more.

The 2008 Volkswagen Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.0T carries a pricetag of $20,875 with a six-speed manual, and $21,950 with the six-speed DSG automatic transmission.



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.




SOURCE Volkswagen of America, Inc.


WCF Article: 2008 VW Wolfsburg Edition Jetta 2.0T Coming To US