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Volkswagen launches new Jetta at Rs 13.87 lakh

By BS Reporter
February 18, 2015 13:15 IST
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Image: Volkswagen launches new Jetta. Photograph: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com
 
 

Volkswagen, Europe's largest car maker, on Wednesday launched the facelifted version of Jetta in India at Rs 13.87 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai). 

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The car will compete in a segment, which witnesses annual sales of 30,000 units. VW has a market share of around 10 per cent in this segment. 

Photograph: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com
 
 

Other players in this segment include Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Cruze and Hyundai Elantra.

Photograph: Sanjay Sawant/Rediff.com
 
 

Demand has been falling  in this segment as buyers shifted either shifted to premium variants of mid-size sedans or entry variants of luxury sedans. 

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The new Jetta will come in six variants together having 1.4 litre petrol and 2 litre diesel engines.

The top-end model will cost Rs 20.17 lakh. 

All its variants will have airbags, anti-lock braking system and electronic stability control.

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