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VW Jetta

The Volkswagen Jetta is an automobile manufactured by Volkswagen. It is essentially a sedan version of the Volkswagen Golf. The name is now only used in North America and South Africa, as it was dropped in Europe in 1991, when it was replaced by the Vento, which was in turn replaced by the Bora in 1998. The model was developed due in part of the Volkswagen marketing group's observation that the North American market leaned more towards the sedan shape as opposed to the Golf's hatchback configuration. Similarly, in South Africa, the Jetta remains more popular than the Golf. This proved to be a wise move on VW's part because the Jetta was destined to earn the title of best-selling European car in the US. The mechanicals are shared with the other Volkswagen A platform cars.

A1 (1980 - 1984)

The first-generation Jetta appeared in the North American market in 1980, available as a two-door coupe and four-door sedan. Styling was penned at ItalDesign, by Giorgetto Giugiaro. A version of this model, known as the Volkswagen Fox, continued in production in South Africa until the late 1990s. Powering the base A1 Jetta and GL trim was a standard 1.6 L four-cylinder producing 78 hp (58 kW), and in 1984, the engine was upgraded to a 1.8 L also producing 78 hp (58 kW). Additional engine choices were a diesel 1.5 L four making 50 hp (37 kW) and, in 1984 (the final year of the A1), a "GLI" high-performance version was offered, powered by the 1.8 L from the Scirocco which made 90 hp (67 kW).

A2 (1985 - 1992)

The longest reigning Jetta of all time, the second-generation A2 proved to be a sales success for VW, outnumbering Golf sales two-to-one, and securing the title of best-selling European car in the US. It was also one of the first VW models produced in China. With classic lines (this time penned by VW's own styling department) and great handling characteristics, it's no wonder

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VW Jetta

Possible copyright infringement. See: http://www.geocities.com/hollywood/8783/jettahistory.html Bill 15:29, 8 Aug 2003 (UTC) That page doesn't exist, so I don't think it'll be an issue. The article could still use a generous dose of encylopedic-voice, though. -- Crag 15:14, 2004 May 19 (UTC) The new Jetta is pugly... but they have some clever ads. Not the first ones, where VW didn't even have the courage to show the car. --Madchester 20:33, 2005 Mar 25 (UTC)

Needs a dose of sense of perspective

Could do with looking at the subject from a more VW like (European) point of view.

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Transmission

Transmission is the following:

Generally, transmission is the act of passing something on.

In mechanics, a transmission is the gear system that transmits mechanical power from an engine via a driveshaft to an axle.

In communications, transmission is the act of transmitting electrical messages (and the associated phenonomena of radiant energy that pass through mediums).

In medicine, transmission is the passing of a disease from an infected individual or group to a previously uninfected individual or group.

In electrical power engineering, transmission delivers generated electricity to consumers. de:Transmission fa:تراگسيل fr:Transmission

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Transmission

I would note that Gearbox is a similarly-targeted page. These should probably be consolidated eventually… —Mulad 21:01, 13 Jan 2004 (UTC) Ugh, there's also Transmission (automobile). Whee. —Mulad 06:32, 14 Jan 2004 (UTC)

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Jetta Transmission