The fifth generation debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 5 January 2005. It was only the second Volkswagenproduct to make its world debut at a U.S. Auto show (the other being the New Beetle).[80] Furthermore, the Mark 5 sedan went on sale in the USA prior to any other country, reflecting the importance of the car in that market for Volkswagen.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%.
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.[82] 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. Local assembly in Kaluga, Russia, started in early 2008.[83] Production also began in India in 2008.[84] Currently, the Skoda factory in Aurangabad is used for final assembly.[85] As with the previously mentioned assembly plants, CKD kits from Volkswagen de México will be used.
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 and Colombia, "Vento" in Argentina and Chile, and "Sagitar" in China.The Mark 5 is 170 millimetres (6.7 in) longer, 30 millimetres (1.2 in) wider, and has a 70 millimetres (2.8 in) longer wheelbase than the previous iteration. Interior room has increased from 2.46 cubic metres (87 cu ft) to 2.58 cubic metres (91 cu ft). In particular, rear legroom was increased by 65 millimetres (2.6 in) over the fourth generation. Luggage compartment volume is up to 453 litres (16 cu ft). 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.Volkswagen reportedly hired engineers from Ford who designed the suspension on the Focus.
Styling reflects a new direction for the Volkswagen brand, with a new chrome front grille, first seen on the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 R32, which has spread to other models. Some critics appreciated the new styling, whilst others dismissed it as just as bland as the 4th generation.
For model year 2009, certain markets[which?] saw a new base model internal combustion engine and automatic transmission. The previous 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, and six-speed automatic transmission, were replaced with a smaller, more powerful, and more fuel efficient, 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and six-speed DSG transmission (the same as used in the new Golf Mk5). As a result of the change, fuel consumption has been improved (by 17% for the manual, from 8.2 L/100 km (34 mpg-imp; 29 mpg-US) down to 6.8 L/100 km (42 mpg-imp; 35 mpg-US)), and 23% for the automatic, from 8.6 L/100 km (33 mpg-imp; 27 mpg-US) down to 6.6 L/100 km (43 mpg-imp; 36 mpg-US). Power has increased 7%, from 110 kilowatts (150 PS; 148 bhp), to 118 kilowatts (160 PS; 158 bhp), while torque is up 20%. In addition, acceleration times 0–100 kilometres per hour (0.0–62.1 mph) have improved, from 9.2 s to 8.5 s for the manual (an 8% improvement), and from 9.9 s to 8.5 s
Volkswagen Jetta (A5, Typ 1K)
Overview
Also called Volkswagen Bora
Volkswagen GLI
Volkswagen Sagitar
Volkswagen Vento
Volkswagen Golf Wagon (Canada, 2010-)
Production 2005–2011
Model years 2005.5–2011
Assembly Puebla, Mexico
Changchun, China (FAW-VW)
Aurangabad, India (Volkswagen India)
Uitenhage, South Africa
Kaluga, Russia
Algiers, Algeria (SOVAC)
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
Platform Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform
Related Volkswagen Golf Mk5
Audi A3 Mk2
SEAT León Mk2
SEAT Toledo Mk3
SEAT Altea
?koda Octavia Mk2
Powertrain
Engine 1.6 L I4 (petrol)
1.6 L I4 FSI (petrol)
2.0 L I4 (petrol)
2.0 L I4 FSI (petrol)
2.5 L I5 (petrol)
1.4 L I4 TSI (petrol)
1.8 L I4 20-valve TSI (petrol)
2.0 L I4 TFSI (petrol)
1.9 L I4 TDI PD (diesel)
2.0 L I4 TDI CR (diesel)
Transmission 5-speed manual (04A)
6-speed manual (02Q)
6-speed automatic (09G)
6-speed semi-automatic (DSG 02E)
7-speed semi-automatic (DSG 0AM)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,580 mm (101.6 in)
Length 4,554 mm (179.3 in)
Wagon: 179.4 in (4,557 mm)
Width 1,781 mm (70.1 in)
2010- Wagon: 70.1 in (1,781 mm)
Height 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Wagon: 59.2 in (1,504 mm)?