Volkswagen unveils the 2011 Jetta

Times Square in New York is probably one of the most happening places on Earth with a hustlebustle of activity emanating from a true melting pot of various cultures - locals, settlers, tourists, shoppers and a whole bunch of people that simply mesmerise you at first glance.

If there's something to be done that needs grabbing attention, it's best to do it in Times Square. And if you're Volkswagen trying to break ground and gather up a significant market share in the US autospace , Times Square becomes an even more obvious choice for a venue. The event in question was the global showing of the 2011 Jetta and it was done in style!

With Katie Perry turning on the heat with a sizzling performance of her hit singles, media from around the world as well as regular people just passing by Times Square were in full attention towards the artificial beach-themed pavilion created by Volkswagen of America. The new Jetta was unveiled by Volkswagen of America, Inc. CEO Stefan Jacoby along with Klaus Bischoff - German Head of Design for the Volkswagen Brand.

Spy Shots: 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Sales of the new 2010 Volkswagen Golf (MkVI) is picking up pace all around the country and considering the car’s solid feel, classy styling and German engineering, it’s easy to understand why. Oh, did we mention that it’s also available with a dual clutch transmission and a frugal turbodiesel engine that returns more than 40 mpg on the highway?


It’s little wonder the Golf is such a sales success all around the world--but in a country that prefers sedans over hatchbacks, there’s one very important model in the Volkswagen lineup that’s yet to be released. Volkswagen’s new Jetta sedan is just around the corner and has been spied testing in Germany in prototype form.

The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is expected to arrive in local showrooms early next year as a 2011 model. Previewed by Volkswagen’s New Compact Coupe Concept back at January’s Detroit Auto Show, the new Jetta will feature slightly different styling to the Golf hatchback on which it’s based. A more chiseled front end, sculptured flanks and a conventional trunk at the back will feature on the latest Jetta.