For this legendary sedan, produced by Volkswagen, which at all times enjoyed an amazing steady demand and wild popularity, and now its own niche has been prepared. To assemble the Volkswagen Jetta, two enterprises work, one of which is located in Mexico, and the second in Russia in Nizhny Novgorod.
The Mexican plant produces cars for the American and European markets, and the plant in Nizhny Novgorod works for the CIS market.
Plant in Nizhny Novgorod
This enterprise is one of the youngest in the structure not only of the Volkswagen concern, but also among the factories of the Volkswagen Group Rus company. Full cycle production started at the end of 2012. The production capacity of the plant is designed for the production of up to 132 thousand cars, taking into account the fact that production has been mastered in three different models Volkswagen and Skoda.
The Jetta produced at the plant has undergone a certain adaptation to operation on the roads of Russia and in difficult climatic conditions. Ground clearance increased to 160 mm, and the suspension is specially made harsh, considering not the most smooth roads... The suspension was additionally reinforced, in particular, more powerful shock absorbers and anti-roll bars were installed.
Among the few flaws that were discovered at the stage of purchasing a car, and during the first operating experience, the following can be distinguished:
- Use of defective rubber bands in openings rear doors (delamination, uneven trimming, mechanical damage). Easily removed under warranty.
- Except for noise isolation engine compartment, all other directions should be additionally strengthened (wheel arches, doorways, luggage compartment).
- When operating in winter conditions, there are problems in closing the trunk lock. Therefore, it is advisable to process it and prevent the accumulation of snow and moisture in the mechanism.
- Rigid suspension and poor quality roads transmit strong vibration on the parts of the front console, which leads to squeaks and rattles.
As unpleasant features of the car, the high cost of some options is noted, therefore, some auto add-ons, navigation, multimedia system, it is better to install the parking sensors yourself.
Factory in Mexico
Mexican cars can be found both almost new and used. It should be borne in mind that the delivery of a new car is quite expensive.
On the overseas Volkswagen Jetta, the following shortcomings are noted:
- Poor quality center console trim panels and door inserts.
- Insufficient noise insulation wheel arches and doorways. Therefore, many are finalizing this gap on their own.
- Native radio and speakers - low quality, which not only does not provide the proper sound, but also leads to frequent breakdowns.
- Low quality paintwork, which is prone to minor damage (chips and scratches).
”Was launched in 1979 with a focus primarily on the American market. The front-wheel drive car had versions with two- and four-door bodies and was equipped with gasoline engines volume from 1.1 to 1.8 liters (49-110 liters. from.) and diesels with a volume of 1.6 liters: atmospheric (53 liters. from.) and turbocharged (69 liters. from.) For a surcharge, buyers were offered a three-stage " machine".
2nd generation, 1984
The second-generation Jetta, which debuted in 1984, became larger and got richer equipment. In addition to Germany, the car was assembled in Bosnia, Mexico, South Africa, Nigeria, and the USA. The range of engines was very wide: gasoline carburetor and injection engines volume of 1.3-2.0 liters (54-137 liters. from.), as well as 1.6 diesels (54-79 liters. from.)
In 1991, the production of the Jetta began in China, at the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture. The design of the car was updated several times, the equipment of the car was gradually improved. The production of the model ended only in 2013.
3rd generation, 1992
In 1992, sales of the third generation sedan started. Cars for European countries, produced in Germany, received a name, in the American market the car retained the name Jetta, they were made at a plant in Mexico. The two-door version disappeared from the lineup, and gasoline engine 2.8 VR6, developing 174 hp. with., and turbodiesels of the TDI family with a volume of 1.9 liters.
4th generation, 1998
Cars fourth generation again had different names: in Europe it was, but for the American market the name Jetta was retained. Cars were produced from 1998 to 2005 in Germany, Slovakia, Mexico, South Africa, Poland, and even Ukraine. They are still made in China. In addition to the sedan, buyers were offered a Volkswagen Jetta with a station wagon. The base engine was a 1.4-liter 74 hp. with., and the most powerful - 2.8 VR6, developing 204 liters. from.
5th generation, 2005
The fifth generation of the sedan once again received the Jetta name in the European market, as in most other countries. Only in some countries of Latin America was the model called Bora or Vento, and in China it was known as Sagitar. The main enterprise producing the Jetta was the plant in Puebla (Mexico), but the assembly was also carried out in South Africa, China (under the name), India, Russia (the plant in Kaluga began making this model in 2008), in Ukraine.
Volkswagen Jetta for russian market equipped with "aspirated" 1.6 (102 HP) and 2.0 FSI (150 forces), a turbocharged engine 1.4 TSI (122 HP), as well as 1.9 and 2 liter turbodiesels with a capacity of 105 and 140 HP. from. respectively. In other countries, versions 1.6 FSI (116 HP), 1.4 TSI (140-170 HP), 2.0 TFSI (200 HP) and modifications with a five-cylinder 2.5-liter engine developing 150-170 l. from. The turbodiesels had a volume of 1.6-2.0 liters and a capacity of 136-170 liters. from. Some versions were equipped with optional "automatic machines", and some - preselective robotic boxes DSG.
In 2007 in lineup a version with a Jetta Variant station wagon appeared (in the American market - Jetta Sportwagen). As a result of the 2010 restyling, the station wagon received new appearance in the "" style of the sixth generation and is produced in parallel with the new generation sedans.
In the post-war years, when the factories of the automaker were under the control of the British administration, Henry Ford could become the owner of the company, but the deal did not take place - the Americans considered that the company was “not worth a penny,” and their “popular” car “Beetle” was absolutely inconsistent technical parametersto be presented to passenger cars... In the years that followed, VW showed how deeply deluded the overseas automotive gurus were.
In the early 1950s, the automaker produced about 65% of all cars in Germany, which provided the company with a turnover of $ 1.4 billion. The 70s became the golden years, when the company created two legendary models - "Passat" and "Golf", where the latter became the founder of a whole class of cars.
The VW Group includes brands such as Volkswagen, Skoda, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Audi, Seat, Bentley, as well as companies producing trucks Scania and MAN.
Where are VW cars assembled?
Initially, the production of "people's" cars was carried out directly in Germany, however, in the course of the development of the brand, factories began to appear on other continents, in particular in the South and North Americaas well as in Africa. The pioneer was the company's plant, built in the city of San Bernard, Brazil, where for over 15 years they were engaged in the production of the legendary "Beetle", and now there is one of the main offices responsible for the design of future cars of the brand.
Currently automobile factories Volkswagen is located in 12 major countries, including: Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Mexico, South Africa, Russia, Poland, Belgium, Spain, Czech Republic and a number of other countries. The company's revenue over the past few years has far exceeded the 60 billion euro mark, which makes the carmaker the largest automaker in the world.
The lineup of the company consists of the following models:
Where is Volkswagen Golf assembled?
VW Golf - the founder of golf class cars, last generation which is currently produced in Germany, in the city of Wolfsburg. At the same time, most of the cars of the previous generation were produced in Russia and Brazil.
Where is Volkswagen Passat going?
VW Passat is a full-size sedan, representative of the D-class. The assembly of cars of this model is now established at factories in the cities of Kaluga (Russia), Emden and Moselle (Germany), Luanda (Angola), Solomonovo (Ukraine), as well as Changchun (China).
Where is Volkswagen Beetle going?
VW Beetle - cult car the company, the production of which is now established in Mexico.
Where are Volkswagen Polos going?
VW Polo - presented in two modifications - "hatchback" and "sedan", the first is produced in Spain, Poland and Germany, and the second - mainly in Russia.
Where is the Volkswagen Touareg going?
VW Touareg is a full-fledged off-road vehicle, the production of which is now established in the cities of Bratislava (Slovakia) and Kaluga (Russia). The car concept is at the heart of the Porsche Cayenne luxury SUV.
Where is Volkswagen Transporter going?
VW Transporter is no less legendary than the "Beatle" model, capable of becoming an excellent commercial and family car... The production of the model is now represented in the cities of Hannover (Germany), Poznan (Poland) and Kaluga (Russia).
Where is Volkswagen Amarok going?
VW Amarok - modern car companies belonging to the class of pickups. The model is produced in Hannover, as well as in the city of Pacheco, located in Argentina.
Where is Volkswagen Jetta going?
VW Jetta is another popular model of the company that combines the spaciousness of a sedan and the charge of a hatchback. Cars designed for the European and American markets are produced in Mexico, while Russians are offered models made in Russia at a plant in Kaluga.
Where is Volkswagen Caddy going?
VW Caddy - great commercial vehiclewhich is actively acquired large companiesas well as small entrepreneurs. The assembly of the model is carried out in Germany, as well as in Russia, while in the first case the cars are supplied to the European, and in the second - to the Russian and Eastern markets.
VW is famous for its attitude to the quality of the cars produced, therefore, regardless of the country and city in which this or that model of the company is produced, it will certainly comply with strict corporate standards. This is achieved through the use of modern equipment, as well as strict control quality at all stages of assembly.
IN last years Volkswagen is positioning the VW Jetta model as the "people's" car of Americans and is gaining popularity vehicle among Europeans. For the Russian consumer, the Volkswagen Jetta is more of a fashion statement than a necessity. However, despite this, most domestic car owners are wondering where the Volkswagen Jetta model is assembled.
According to official sources, the Jetta is being assembled in Mexico. The fact is that the main sales market is located here and, for obvious reasons, the cars that are assembled for the United States are significantly different from those that are supplied overseas. The Germans are changing their ideology that the model should have the same performance, regardless of who will be its final consumer. Hence the difference in cost and trim levels between the American and European versions of the Volkswagen Jetta model.
The main differences between the "Russian" VW Jetta
Until recently, in order to answer the question of where the Volkswagen Jetta is assembled, it was only necessary to say about the plant in Germany. However, times are changing, and today the Jetta version for the Russian market is assembled at two factories: in Kaluga and in Mexico. The Mexican assembly of the Volkswagen Jetta is intended for the European and US markets. As a rule, it is a little more expensive than the Kaluga assembly, but the "European" has no adaptation for our roads and "Russian driving". Therefore, domestic car owners should not bother with the idea of \u200b\u200bpurchasing a purely German assembly of the Jetta.
If we compare the build quality of the Volkswagen Jetta, which is sold in Russia, then it has a multi-link rear suspensionwhich is taken from Volkswagen golf... Have american version a car's suspension is a simplified version of a twisting beam. If speak about volkswagen models Jetta, which is intended for the European market, here two types are installed for the exchange of data between electronic components cAN bus... In the American version there is only one, however, the very quality of the models is very high.
In addition to this, the bodies of these versions are also designed to meet different requirements for passive safety... IN russian version soft plastic is used, the "European" in the cabin has a hard finish. Also, a domestic buyer can create an assembly of a car "by himself" by choosing optional equipment from the list. "Civilian" motorists can purchase only fixed configurations.
It is also worth saying that in addition to the Volkswagen Jetta of the Mexican, Kaluga, German assembly, there is also chinese version... But, as practice shows, this is generally a kind of mix. It is only outwardly related to our and the European assembly, otherwise it is a completely different car, since in the Middle Kingdom, as in India, such cars are driven exclusively accompanied by a personal chauffeur. That is why, for consumers of the East, such options are offered to order, such as rear climate control, a control system for rear passengers, with which you can control the front passenger seat, audio system and navigation.
Stages of production of the "Russian" car VW Jetta
If we talk about Kaluga volkswagen assembly Jetta, then it and its quality are fundamentally no different from the Mexican. The fact is that the Volkswagen Group company carefully monitors the quality of the cars produced at its factories, regardless of their geographical location. The Kaluga plant is equipped with all the necessary technological innovations and innovative equipment.
The production line, where the Volkswagen Jetta is produced, has its own welding workshop, in which the basic structure is created, then it is sent to the paint shop, where, according to the proprietary recipe, the structure is painted in the required color and then it is sent to the drying chamber. Next, the car is assembled directly, which consists of several stages:
- At the first stage of assembly, the interior is installed, where the passenger seats, body doors, and interior trim are installed.
- The next step is to equip the car power unit, transmission and completely all undercarriage... It is worth saying that all parts that carry body elements and power plants are brought to the plant directly from Germany, so you shouldn't worry about their quality, reliable and operational durability.
- Further already assembled car Volkswagen Jetta moves to the next production site - the so-called sump. All the time the car is here, production controllers examine it for any defects and shortcomings. If they identify deficiencies, then the production unit is immediately sent either to the appropriate workshop for revision or to scrap.
- Fully finished and complete car after passing a thorough quality control and technical condition, sent to dealerships for further sale.
Thus, today, in spite of where the Volkswagen Jetta is assembled, it remains an example of German quality and European excellence in everything. In other words, if domestic car owners choose this particular car model for themselves, then as a result they will certainly enjoy not only the comfort and perfectly matched interior components, but also optional equipment, but will certainly appreciate the reliability and adaptability of the VW Jetta.
Many cars are assembled in Russia, and lately there are more and more of them. Admirers of some brands refuse cars on principle russian-made... Say, ours will make everything worse and not as reliable as foreigners. Of course, it has always been assumed that the assembly of a car affects the performance of a car. This concept can be accepted, but it is better not to apply it to machines. After all, if the model is assembled in the country in which it will be sold, then it will be better adapted for local roads. Who knows the flaws of autobahns or bumps better than Russian engineers ?!
Today I would like to talk about the Volkswagen Jetta. This machine is becoming more and more popular every year. Let's take a look at how she gained such trust as appearance gave the model and where the Volkswagen Jetta is assembled. In general, do our engineers produce the German jett model on a par with the European ones, or should we believe the popular principles.
Countries where Volkswagen Jetta is assembled
New volkswagen variant Jetta is created in only two countries. Both modifications of the model are available to our consumer. They are collected in Russia and Mexico.
Mexican copies are being prepared for the European and American markets. Compared to our assembly, they are somewhat more expensive. But, our consumer should not pay attention to such standards. After all russian roads and the European autobahns are heaven and earth.
When asked who collects Volkswagen Jetta for our market, the answer is very simple. It is made in Kaluga. We want to say right away that only cars of this assembly are best adapted to our roads and the driving of Russian drivers.
Judging by the test drives, the Mexican assembly does not differ at all from the Russian one. Both enterprises are equipped with the latest technology. All metal parts are brought from Germany, and in the car there are more than 70% of them.
Representatives volkswagen in Russian Federation set a price for the basic equipment of the car at 648 thousand rubles. It comes with a 1.6-liter 105 horsepower engine.
Our engineers have come up with a Conceptline package specifically for the Russian market. The transmission here can be of two options - a mechanical five-speed or six-speed automatic. This is fully consistent with the European version of the car. Also, for Russia, the car is equipped with complete set security, power steering, infotainment system, air conditioning and electric drive.
For the Russian market, they came up with a special winter package Volkswagen Jetta models. It includes heated mirrors, washer nozzles, spare wheel and discs marked 6J * 15 with decorative caps. Buyer can choose color range car of eight options. The most popular of these are Tornado red, Storm blue and Topaz brown.
The second package of options produced by Russian engineers is the Comfort package. It includes all of the above options, but with additional heated seats.
Also, the Technic version is available to our customer. It allows you to install anti-towing protection and anti-theft system with optional immobilizer, CD / MP3 player and USB cables for iPod.
The cost of Russian complete sets of Volkswagen Jetta
Previously as basic configuration was a variant of Trendline. At the expense of russian assembly it has fallen in price and costs 688 thousand rubles.
The Conceptline modification will cost its customers from 733,000 rubles, and the Highline is the most expensive. Russian engineers equipped it with a 1.4-liter diesel engine... It gives out power of 122 horsepower, which is quite enough for our roads.
As you can see, our masters did their best. They collect cars as well as the Mexicans. Therefore, when buying a model, do not worry about its durability and quality.
