Volkswagen Jetta ALLSTAR launched at the Volkswagen Fest 2017

The Volkswagen Fest 2017 is currently ongoing till this Sunday, 13th August 2017. This is a celebration of all things Volkswagen, new and even the classics. It is because of this momentous occasion that Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) chose to launch two new variants of its popular cars. One of which is the Volkswagen Jetta ALLSTAR which we now write about in here (The other is the Merdeka Edition Beetle).

Volkswagen announces latest Trade-In Program for buyers of the new Jetta and Passat in Malaysia

A new and exclusive trade-in promotion has been announced by Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM). From now until 31st March 2017, Volkswagen owners will be able to trade in their current Volkswagen vehicles and receive a better than usual trade-in offer for their current car.

Volkswagen Jetta Club and Sport Limited Editions on sale from RM122,888

Volkswagen Malaysia has made available 500 units of the Jetta Club Edition and Jetta Sport Edition are available while stock lasts starting from May 2015. Malaysian customers can book this model, available in Candy White, Reflex Silver, Platinum Grey and Deep Black at the price starting from RM122,888 at selected Volkswagen authorized dealerships in the Klang Valley.

TEST DRIVE: 2014 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4TSI CKD - The wolf in sheepskin

A Volkswagen Jetta is simply the iconic Volkswagen Golf with a boot. But it actually isn't as straight forward as that in the first place because Volkswagen does not simply slap on a boot onto the Golf. Take for example the current CKD (locally assembled) Jetta 1.4TSI that I tested here, it is actually based on the previous generation Volkswagen Golf Mk6 chassis with a longer wheelbase and totally different body panels. The Jetta also does not drive like the Mk6 Golf 1.4TSI nor does it feel like a Mk7 Golf 1.4TSI. But I'll get to that in a bit.