As an automobile manufacturer with a history of more than 100 years, Volkswagen has always adhered to the concept of "making cars for the people". The original Beetle, a Volkswagen legend, has undoubtedly become one of the brand's most iconic symbols.
In addition to the Beetle, the Golf is undoubtedly a household name for the Volkswagen. As a world-selling compact hatchback, the Golf and Beetle are both the "golden signatures" of Volkswagen. Interestingly, the original design of the golf was also inspired by the Beetle. The two cars have an indissoluble bond in terms of styling, technology, and production line.
In fact, there are two other cars that have an indissoluble bond, that is, the Volkswagen Golf II and the second-generation Volkswagen Jetta II. On the side of the grand celebration of the "50th anniversary of golf", the second-generation Jetta has also quietly entered the 40-year-old mark. Looking at the classic car market, as the twin brother of Volkswagen Golf, in the eyes of many classic car enthusiasts, the second-generation Volkswagen Jetta is still not so popular.
The Volkswagen Golf 2 was launched in February 1984, the year after it entered the market in August 1983. The two are the products of the same platform, and most of the parts between them are also common, compared with the previous one, the body size has been lengthened across the board, reaching 4315mm, and the wheelbase is 2470mm, which is 70mm longer than the first-generation MK1. With the increase in length, the body weight has also increased by 910 kg, making the Jetta II larger and heavier than the previous generation, and can seat 5 people instead of 4.
In terms of design, the Jetta deliberately distinguished itself from the Golf at the beginning of the design, using rectangular headlights that are completely different from the Golf. In terms of design style and market positioning, Jetta gradually found its own style and market positioning. Helping people distinguish the Jetta from the Golf.
In fact, it can be seen through ** that the first 3 generations of Jetta are Golf with a trunk, and of course, the original engineers have also adjusted the body weight.
The Volkswagen Golf 2 was available in 2-door and 4-door versions, with four different configurations: C, CL, GL and CARAT. A number of special models were also introduced, including the Strada, Beach, Coach, Court, Pacific, Flair, TX and Style.
In terms of power, it follows the 1. of the Golf3l（55 ps）,1.6l（75 ps），1.8L (90 PS) with three carburetor petrol engines and two 1The 6-liter (54 PS) diesel engine, one of which was turbocharged (70 PS), was described as "powerful and energetic" in the sales brochure of the year.
13 liters and 1The six-litre carburetor four-cylinder engine was used throughout the entire production cycle of the Jetta from 1984 to 1992. In the 90s, the FAW-Volkswagen carburetor version of the Jetta used this "long-standing" 16-liter 75 hp engine.
In the first year of production, the Jetta also launched a 1GT model with an 8-liter engine (112 PS). The car has a top speed of over 118 mph (190 km/h). Visually, the GT model has black front and rear bumpers, a small rear spoiler, and the most obvious signs on the exterior are the red stripes on the bumper, the red logo on the bodywork, and the rear disc brakes. In addition, the car is driven by sports suspension, and the GT version is 10 mm lower than the regular model.
In 1984, the ABS began to appear on the equipment list, initially only for models above 90 PS, and later became standard equipment with rear disc brakes across the range.
In the spring of 1987, the GT version was reconditioned with a 1The 8-litre 16-valve engine produces a maximum power of 139 ps, although the maximum power is slightly reduced to 129 ps in the version with a three-way catalytic converter.
On the exterior of the vehicle, the GT 16-valve and eight-valve models are distinguished by the roof antenna, dual sports exhaust and front radiator grille, and a red 16V logo on the glove box. The Jetta 16V, which is only available in the four-door version, is again 10 mm taller than the previous GT version with 112 PS.
At that time, in order to meet the needs of environmental protection, a number of models equipped with three-way catalytic engines were launched, and from March 1The 6-liter G model had a maximum power of 70 PS, the Jetta GL model had 72 PS, and the car had a ** of 22,195 marks at the time.
The emergence of the new engine has further reduced the fuel consumption of the vehicle, and the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is "only" 78 liters, such an achievement has also been praised by many people. At that time, the car was also available with an advanced "4+E" five-speed gearbox, which was optional.
After testing, a Jetta weighing 910 kg needed 13It could reach 62 mph in 9 seconds, and in 1987 its top speed was 100 mph (162 km/h), which was quite enough for the time, considering that in early tests, 1The 8-liter Jetta even beat the BMW 316.
In 1987, the entry-level C version and the Carat Deluxe version were discontinued. But two new versions with a sporty look have appeared, the 90 PS Jetta GT and the 70 PS turbo-diesel GTD model, both similar to the Golf GT. It was also in this year that the four-wheel drive system appeared in the 1On the high-spec model with an 8-liter (90 ps) engine. In addition, the rear seats can be folded down.
In 1988, Volkswagen launched a mid-life facelift, upgrading all carburetor engines to EFI.
Compared with the carburetor engine of the past, both power and fuel economy have been significantly improved. There have also been slight changes to the exterior, which can be seen in the new three-banner grille, slightly tweaked bumpers, and side trim strips.
After the readjustment, the Jetta successively appeared CL, GL, GTX and GTX16 valve engines, of which the latter two are EFI engines. The GTX model was introduced in 1988 with a maximum engine power of 107 112 PS and 129 139 PS (depending on whether it had a three-way catalytic converter or not). The GTX model is recognizable by the GTX logo on the radiator grille, and the 16-valve engine can also be seen with the "16V" logo on the body.
In 1989, the late version of the Jetta 2 came out, and the internal model name was changed from 16E 19E to 1G2. The two-door model is now only available as "CL". After the basic "Jetta" version was discontinued, CL is now the base version.
All models were fitted with larger bumpers, and on the GT models, the rear spoiler was changed to body colour, while the new bumper was extended by 7 centimetres. GL comes standard with steering assistance. The GTX was discontinued, and all sport versions were once again referred to as the GT or GT 16V.
In addition to the facelift, Volkswagen has also added two brand new engines to the diesel range. The most powerful diesel engine is 16-liter turbo diesel with a maximum power of 80 PS.
With the introduction of the Volkswagen Vento (the third generation of the Jetta), the Volkswagen Jetta II was discontinued in Europe in early 1992.
Vento means wind in Italian. Considering the North American market's fanatical love for Jetta, the third-generation Jetta still continues the Jetta name in North America.
From its inception in 1984 to 1992, Jetta's main markets were outside Europe, with the United States being the most important market. In the late '80s, it was also Volkswagen's best-selling model in the United States.
However, the Volkswagen Jetta II continues to shine in other places, such as in China, Nigeria, Mexico, South Africa, and Yugoslavia.
On December 5, 1991, FAW-Volkswagen began production of the first Volkswagen model Jetta in China, which was originally called CKD**. In 1995, it began to fully localize production. It is precisely because of this car that FAW-Volkswagen has established a good reputation in China. And, back then, the old Jetta did not disappoint.
The car has been produced by FAW-Volkswagen since 1991.
With the 4418287 Jetta leaving the production line of FAW-Volkswagen's southwest base, the production cycle is as long as 28 years, and the "Jetta car" that has accompanied Chinese consumers for 28 years has officially withdrawn from the historical stage and announced its successful retirement.
Officially, the FAW-Volkswagen Jetta model was officially discontinued on June 23, 2019.