Stallion Launches Jetta 2006
27 June 2006; By Mohammed Shosanya, Daily Trust (Abuja)

Stallion Group over the weekend launched the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Lagos. The new Jetta is the largest ever. Compared to its predecessor, said the Volkswagen the car manufacturer. "The value edition is nicely equipped, with standard features such as a climate control system, cruise control, an AM/FM/CD sound system, a tilt-telescoping wheel, a split-folding rear seat, a full-size spare tire and power windows and heated outside mirrors".

According to Jetta GLI Volkswagen preview, it comes with an electromechanical steering with speed dependent steering assistaddinig that the compact car is 7 inches longer at 179.3 inches, one inch wider, nearly an inch taller and has a 2.6-inch-longer (101.5-inch) wheelbase for a roomier interior and better ride. The interior is another story: Upscale materials are used, and the front seats are very supportive. The nicely designed dashboard has easily read gauges, large climate controls and highly placed sound system controls.

Volkswagen said the Jetta's inline engine has dual overhead camshaft and 20 valves. The engine works with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a responsive new 6-speed automatic transmission with a manual shift feature. "Safety features include anti-lock brakes, traction control, front-seat side airbags and head-protecting side-curtain airbags". "The 2.5 adds dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, leatherette seating, in-dash 6-disc CD player, rear center armrest, chrome window trim and a stability control system.

Meanwhile, the 2006 Jetta has emerged winner of the British Insurance Car Security Awards (BICSA) in June at Thatcham, United Kingdom (UK)." The awards are based on the new vehicle security assessments undertaken on a continuous basis by Thatcham as part of the Insurance group rating process. Essentially, the winner in each vehicle category is the vehicle with the highest combined score for 'theft of' and 'theft from' performance.