I don’t know since when, there was a Jetta VS7 parked in the parking lot downstairs of my house. The parking lot is separated by a green belt. If you want to cross this green belt, you have to go around a big bend, and this The only gap in the green belt is right behind the parking space where the Jetta VS7 is parked.

This Jetta VS7 has become like a landmark. Every time I pass by, I can’t help but take a look. It’s just that much at first, but the charm of German cars may lie in this. Just now It won't look amazing at first, but it's something you won't get tired of watching for a long time.

As a sub-brand of FAW-Volkswagen, Jetta inherits its German origin and Volkswagen quality. Jetta VS7 adopts Volkswagen’s “three major components”. It is also born on Volkswagen’s most advanced MQB platform like Tanyue and Tiguan L. , which is why they are called the "German Three Musketeers" by the outside world. In other words, the Jetta VS7 is the "little brother" of Tanyue and Tiguan L.

I am skeptical about this statement, so this time I test drive the Jetta VS7 in Emeishan, I plan to clear up my doubts.

Is the Jetta VS7 really full of virtue?

Many people call the Jetta VS7 a mid-size SUV with a full German flavor. Is the German flavor here a gimmick or does it truly have German quality? After touching the steering wheel and driving the Jetta VS7 for more than ten kilometers, I had my own answer.

At least in terms of driving experience, Jetta VS7 maintains the same excellent driving experience as Tanyue and Tiguan L. Jetta VS7 continues to be equipped with Volkswagen EA211? 1.4T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 110kW (150PS) The peak torque is 250N·m, and the transmission is matched with Aisin’s third-generation AQ250? 6-speed automated manual transmission and 5MT manual transmission.

Although the Aisin 6AT is slightly worse in performance than the DQ wet dual-clutch, it is definitely the best for daily household use. You can feel its German charm when driving the Jetta VS7 in the city, and the chassis texture remains the same. It is a typical popular style, full of toughness without losing comfort. The steering wheel is much lighter than expected, which is especially suitable for urban congested traffic conditions and makes people feel a lot less effort.

The power of the Volkswagen EA211? 1.4T turbocharged engine is still strong, but for those who are used to driving Japanese cars, it may take time to adapt to the accelerator pedal, because if you step on the accelerator lightly, you will find The car will have no response, which is similar to Japanese cars that have been out for a long time. However, the Jetta VS7's response will be a little slower, and its speed-acceleration ability is slightly slower in the first half. However, the characteristic of this engine is that it has full stamina, even when the speed reaches 100km/h. No matter how much it is improved, it still feels like there is still room for improvement. This is the charm of Jetta VS7.

The German flavor of Jetta VS7 is mainly reflected in the driving experience, but the appearance should also be regarded as full of German flavor. That is, the appearance has no characteristics, and it is difficult for people to be surprised at a glance. If it weren’t for us More than a dozen Jetta VS7s are driving in formation, and probably no one will take a second look on the road.

Do you have any chance of winning compared with competing products at the same level?

From a product perspective alone, the Jetta VS7 is comparable to the popular Haval H6 or Changan CS75 PLUS.

From the price point of view, the Jetta VS7 is priced at 106,800-136,800 yuan, while the Haval H6 is priced at 104,000-141,000 yuan. The prices are very close. In terms of body size, the Jetta VS7 is larger than the Haval H6. Compact SUVs of other independent brands have advantages. The Jetta VS7 has a length, width and height of 4624/1841/1644mm and a wheelbase of 2730mm, while the Haval H6 has a length, width and height of 4600/1860/1720mm and a wheelbase of 2680mm. In terms of driving space, the Jetta VS7, which is known as a "medium-sized SUV", undoubtedly has an advantage.

In terms of power, Haval H6 provides two engines, 1.5T and 2.0T, for us to choose from. The 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 150 horsepower and a peak torque of 210 Nm. The 1.4T engine of the Jetta VS7 is the most powerful. The parameters are almost the same as the Haval H6 1.5T, but the advantage is that the power combination of the Jetta 1.4T 6AT is more reliable.

The configuration level has always been the strength of independent brands, but the configuration performance of Jetta VS7 is also not weak. All Jetta VS7 series come standard with LED headlights with automatic opening and closing, LED taillights, various chrome decorations, Panoramic sunroof, electric rearview mirror folding and other functions are all equipped. Compared with other competing products of the same level, they are only available on high-end models. It truly achieves "high-end equipment right from the start".

The infotainment system of Jetta VS7 will also be the same as that of VS5. Its resolution, display effect and operation logic are all top-notch in the same level; and Amap, Kuwo music, etc. are installed in the system. The APP, relying on the 4G car networking function, can provide navigation and entertainment anytime and anywhere.

In addition, in addition to the rich built-in APP, this system also supports Apple Carplay and Baidu Carlife intelligent interconnection system (no need to worry whether you are an iOS or Android user), which is absolutely praiseworthy. .

Do you have any advantages compared with competing joint venture products at the same level? Compared with joint venture competitors of the same level, Jetta VS7 has a particularly obvious price advantage. Most joint venture brand SUVs of the same level and size are priced in the 150,000-200,000 yuan range, which is generally 40,000 to 50,000 yuan higher than the Jetta VS7. Including terminal discounts, it is still irresistible. The price of Jetta VS7 is undoubtedly the most affordable.

What areas need improvement?

To be honest, the Jetta VS7 can be said to be the cheapest German mid-size SUV you can buy. Therefore, the various plastic materials used in the interior workmanship are within an acceptable range. If there is room for improvement, place, I personally feel that the comfort of the rear seats can be made more comfortable.

Thanks to the extra-long wheelbase, the rear passenger space is actually very ample in terms of head and leg room, but the rear seat backrests are too straight and cannot be adjusted, making it difficult for you to It's hard to find a comfortable sitting position, especially on such a long ride from Chengdu to Mount Emei. Even if you want to sleep, it won't be comfortable.

Of course, in addition to this, the more important thing is that the brand promotion of the Jetta brand needs to be strengthened. The Tanyue, which is much more expensive than the Jetta, has a monthly sales of nearly 20,000 units. This sales volume is the total sales of the Jetta VS7 in half a year. In summary, although the two cars are similar in many aspects, the degree of recognition by people wearing the Volkswagen badge is completely different.

Written at the end

Since its launch, the sales of the Jetta brand have been rising. It is worth mentioning that the sales of Jetta VS5 and VA3 reached 11,080 units in the month they were launched, which is the target. The completion score reaches 130. As a brand new brand, Jetta's score is quite eye-catching.

The Jetta VS7 also achieved an excellent performance of monthly sales of 5,000 units in the month it was launched. In terms of product strength, the Jetta VS7 can compete with many hot-selling SUVs from independent brands and joint venture brands. What we have to do now is to Let more people know about the product charm of Jetta VS7.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.