Electric Jetta M6 goes on sale in China from 11,900 dollars
The electric Jetta M6 sedan has gone on sale in China, with a range of up to 555 km and a starting price of 11,900 dollars. The 4.8-metre sedan is the first mass-produced electric car from the Jetta brand.
Affordable electric cars have a new entrant in China: the Jetta M6. FAW-Volkswagen's Jetta brand opened pre-orders for the sedan at the end of September and began official sales on 22 October.
In Turkey, Jetta is best known as the name of Volkswagen's sedan. In China, it is a separate brand. Established within FAW-Volkswagen in 2019, Jetta sells cars under its own logo. The M6 is the brand's first mass-produced electric car. It has a single motor and front-wheel drive.
Jetta M6 dimensions and design
The M6 is 4,806 millimetres long, has a wheelbase of 2,820 millimetres and stands 1,500 millimetres tall. Slim headlights, a sloping roofline and a light bar running the width of the rear define its look. Semi-hidden door handles and an active air intake in the front bumper are also part of the exterior design.
Battery, range and performance
The entry-level 465 Pro has a 42.9 kWh battery and an electric motor producing about 152 hp. The 465 Pro accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds and has a claimed range of 465 kilometres. The 555 Max and 555 Ultra versions get a 51.9 kWh battery. With a motor producing about 195 hp, their claimed range rises to 555 kilometres. The source did not specify the measurement standard.
Jetta said the CALB-made lithium iron phosphate batteries can charge from 30 to 80 percent in 25 minutes.
Equipment and prices
The cabin pairs an 8.88-inch digital instrument cluster with a 15.6-inch central touchscreen. Higher trims add a panoramic glass roof, power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats, and wireless phone charging. The 555 Ultra also adds massage and lumbar adjustment for the front seats. Navigation-assisted driving functions for city and highway routes are offered on that version only.
The 465 Pro starts at about 11,900 dollars. The 555 Max is priced at 13,400 dollars and the top-spec 555 Ultra at 14,900 dollars. The source gave Turkish lira equivalents of about 590,000, 665,000 and 740,000 lira, respectively.
This article was compiled with the help of AI from information published by Türkiye Gazetesi.
