Officially Unveiled: The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

The covers have finally been removed from the all-new 2011 Jetta. Slated to arrive in showrooms in October, the new Jetta will be less expensive than the outgoing model (with an expected base price of around $16K), but it boasts more rear leg room, high-quality interior accommodations, and new technology.

In the U.S., consumers will be able to choose between a 2.0-liter turbodiesel direct injection (TDI) Clean Diesel engine, or from a range of gasoline engines include the 2.0, 2.5 R5, and the new 2.0 TSI. All of these engines can be had with either a manual or an automatic transmission. The 2.0L TDI and 2.0L TSI are also available with a six-speed DSG transmission.

“Today marks the beginning of a new era for Volkswagen and for Jetta,” said Stefan Jacoby, CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. “The all-new 2011 Jetta is a class-up driving experience with the kind of styling, design and power under the hood normally found in more expensive luxury cars. At an extremely attractive price, this car is sophisticated, fun to drive and practical.”

Now in its sixth generation, the 2011 Jetta’s design remains clean and crisp. Both the front fascia, and the Jetta’s interior design, share cues with the Golf and CC.