| Safety first. This is the slogan that the | | | | There were at least five generations of the |
| Volkswagen Jetta is famous for. It was first | | | | Volkswagen Jetta, each generation having |
| manufactured in 1980 as a smaller version of the | | | | innovations that improve the experience of |
| Volkswagen Golf family car. However, this name | | | | Volkswagen owners around the globe. In 2008, it |
| was actually used only in North America and | | | | is expected that Volkswagen will introduce the |
| South Africa from 1991 to 2005. Vento and Bora | | | | Jetta with a wagon version. |
| are some of its names in other parts of the | | | | Behind the huge success of the Volkswagen Jetta |
| world. Due to the demand for such kind of car , it | | | | are the quality Volkswagen Jetta parts that it has. |
| became the best selling European car in the United | | | | These parts, no matter how big or small, |
| States and Canada. | | | | contribute to the overall performance of the |
| The first generation Jetta was introduced in North | | | | Jetta. From the radiator, the alternator, the A/C |
| American in 1980 in two versions namely: the | | | | condenser, the fuel system to the spark plugs, |
| two-door coupe and the four-door sedan. | | | | thermostat, oil filter and other parts each perform |
| Giorgeto Giugiaro was the mind behind its | | | | a specific function in order to deliver the |
| effective design. Packed inside the ifrst generation | | | | efficiency that the Jetta is known for. |
| Jetta is a 1.6 L four-cylinder engine producing 78 | | | | Proper maintenance of these Volkswagen Jetta |
| hp (57 kW) and 83 ft·lbf (113 N·m) of | | | | parts is therefore a must. Cleaning, repairing and |
| torque. However, in 1981, the engine was | | | | even replacing defective parts should be part of |
| upgraded to a 1.7 L engine producing 74 hp (54 | | | | the routine so as to maintain the Jetta at its top |
| kW) and 90 ft·lbf (121 N·m) of torque. | | | | shape. |