With the launch of the new Jetta, Volkswagen wants to introduce a series of hybrid models in its range, thereby attacking the dreaded rivals Toyota and Honda in this segment. People inside the company said that to the new generation of the Jetta will be applied a hybrid platform that has not been seen before on the car scene and will be more advantageous than what exists today.Michael Hinz, head of the hybrid project, said: "The main competitors have accumulated considerable experience and a notable advantage. However, compared with what Toyota and Honda currently provides the technology prepared by Volkswagen will be unique."
Company official has also said the Jetta surprises will be completely different than what currently exists on the hybrid version of the Touareg. He believes that the hybrid ensemble is not always equivalent with efficiency, extra pounds of body having an important influence on consumption. Hinz's conclusion is this: "In witness whereof, Volkswagen plans to address another way, being focused by an electric motor capable of enhancing performance and give rise to a hybrid sport. We must decide in what direction we're going."
Michael Hinz said that the public will see a hybrid version of the Golf which will adopt a secondary drive train of the future Jetta.
