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Since Jetta became an independent brand, it has focused on cost-effective models according to the actual needs of domestic users. As a sub-brand of FAW-Volkswagen, it has certain joint venture genes and cost-effective models that Volkswagen does not have. Based on this, it has successively released models such as VS5 and VS7. Jetta VS5 is a compact SUV with high cost performance. It comes from MQB A 1 platform and has German genes. The top price is 1 12800 yuan, which has the high cost performance of its own brand. So how to choose?

Purchase suggestion

At present, Jetta VS5*** has 20 19 models and 202 1 models on sale. In line with the principle of buying the new and not buying the old, and the old is not much cheaper than the new, the current purchase manual mainly takes 202 1 model as an example. The 202 1 models currently on sale are divided into three manual versions and four automatic versions according to different configurations. Both manual and automatic versions are enterprising. The 30th anniversary version is 280TSI, and the automatic version has an automatic glory top model. The guide price is 8.48- 1 1.28 million yuan. At present, there is no discount for 202 1 new cars. If local dealers engage in activities, there may be thousands of dollars in profits. If you are interested in this car, you can pay specific attention to the activities of local dealers and choose the right time to start.

Because the automatic transmission model is comprehensive, there is no other difference with its corresponding manual transmission model except the difference between hand/automatic transmission and driving mode, so we mainly use the automatic transmission model for analysis. First of all, it is equipped with the lowest automatic enterprising type, with a guide price of 95,800 yuan. Independent front and rear suspension, rear parking radar, cruise control, uphill assist, leather multi-function steering wheel, 8-inch central control panel, CarPlay, voice recognition control system, LED headlights and other configurations are standard, but practical configurations such as reversing images and leather seats are lacking.

The price of the 30th anniversary edition of 280TSI exclusive edition and automatic exclusive edition is 102800 yuan, and the configuration of these two editions is the same, and the low edition is 7000 yuan more expensive. 18 inch front and rear tires, fatigue driving tips, front side airbags, front parking radar, reversing images, keyless entry and start of the main driver's seat, leather seats, monochrome ambient lights, rain sensor wipers and other configurations have all been increased/upgraded. It can be said that this 7000 yuan is well spent, and the added configuration is very practical. While meeting the daily basic needs, the overall convenience and practicality have also been greatly improved.

Finally, the top is equipped with automatic glory type, which is more expensive than automatic exclusive type 1000 yuan. Configuration added/upgraded front collision warning, active braking, side airbag curtain, adaptive cruise, single sunroof, leather steering wheel, electric adjustment of main driver's seat, front seat heating, 6 speakers, automatic headlights, delayed headlight closing, automatic air conditioning and temperature zone control. Automatic glory type mainly aims at upgrading safety, comfort and convenience. The configuration is indeed richer, but the practicality of the overall configuration is far from high.

On the whole, I personally think that Jetta VS5 is equipped with the most cost-effective automatic enjoyment type, and the price is relatively reasonable and acceptable. At the same time, the overall configuration is rich enough to meet the daily basic needs, which is not a problem at all, and it can also bring good playability and practicality. As for the low-profile automatic progressive version and the top-profile automatic glory version, I personally don't recommend it. Unless the budget is particularly limited and there is no big demand for configuration, it is entirely possible to choose the low-profile automatic progressive version; And the top is equipped with automatic glory version, and the overall cost performance is not high, so I personally don't recommend starting.

Looking back at the appearance, Jetta VS5 from MQB A 1 platform adopts a brand-new Jetta family-style design. The front face is composed of Chinese armored air intake grille and standard LED headlights on both sides, creating a more fashionable visual effect as a whole. Although the side and tail of the car body are not too bright, the overall design is relatively simple, and the taillights of LED light sources are also used, so there is actually no big slot in the overall appearance.

After entering the car, the design and layout of Jetta VS5 are slightly different from Volkswagen brand models, but there are still great similarities in essence, especially the layout of air conditioning control area and the design of bumper, as well as the use of large areas of hard and plastic materials in the car. If it weren't for the wavy design in front of the co-pilot, the overall texture of Jetta VS5 would be poor. It is worth mentioning that the 8-inch central control panel on Jetta VS5 supports Carplay function as standard, which I think is very good, and there is a special area for putting mobile phones in front of its gear lever, so the overall practicality is good.

Except for the fabric seats in the lowest and advanced models, all other models are imitation leather seats. Both sides of the Jetta VS5 seat are decorated with yellow corresponding to the appearance, which looks very young and fashionable as a whole. In addition, Jetta VS5 seat has good wrapping and support, but the seat is hard and easy to get tired after long-term riding. The wheelbase of 2630mm is not excellent, and it can only be in the middle and lower level in the same level. Relatively speaking, the overall performance of Jetta VS5' s rear space is relatively average, and Jetta VS5 also retains the criticism of Volkswagen's rear floor bulge, and the whole system is not equipped with rear air outlet and USB/Type-C interface, so the overall riding experience of this car's rear row is very average.

In terms of power, Jetta VS5 adopts EAEAEA211.4t engine, which is matched with 5-speed manual transmission and 6-speed manual transmission. The maximum power of the engine is 150 horsepower. We are already very familiar with this power combination. Its power is more than enough for a compact SUV, and its overall reliability and stability are also very good. It is worth mentioning that although Jetta VS5 is a model with a starting price of 84,800, it comes standard with front and rear independent suspensions, which is quite good for a compact SUV with joint venture background, and relatively good shock absorption performance can also be obtained. Moreover, Jetta VS5 comes from MQB platform, and it will be obvious that the chassis of this car has a pure German flavor when driving, which is one of the major advantages of Jetta VS5.

Edit comments/background analysis

From the product itself, Jetta VS5, as a member of FAW-Volkswagen, still retains many criticisms of the Volkswagen family, such as the raised rear platform, the plastic feeling in the car, the lack of sound insulation cotton on the hood, the loud tire noise, and the bare chassis longitudinal beam. But after all, it comes from MQB platform, which is very German, especially its chassis suspension, a joint venture of 65.438 million.

However, it should be noted that Jetta VS5 doesn't carry Volkswagen's logo, so in essence, Jetta VS5 is similar to Skoda brand, but Jetta brand is younger, and for most consumers, "brand" is obviously more important, so the sales volume of Jetta VS5 is not very good, and the overall competitiveness is not strong. Especially in this price segment, there are competing models such as Haval H6 and changan CS55 PLUS, which are not worse than Jetta VS5 in other aspects except the joint venture gene, so it is reasonable that Jetta VS5 does not have a good market performance, but from the vehicle itself, Jetta VS5 is still worth starting with, especially for users who want to "do big things with less money". Jetta VS5 is undoubtedly a very suitable choice.

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