None of them are quick, but they all look fast.
Volkswagen will be bringing three custom Jettas along to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Each Jetta is designed by Air Design USA, H&R and Jamie Orr. This gives tuners an idea of the performance potential in Volkswagen’s latest compact sedan.
The Air Design USA Jetta SEL is the most attractive in terms of curb appeal. This white sedan is designed to replicate the aftermarket look of Volkswagen products in 1980s and 1990s. It has a body kit from Air Design USA, subtle rear spoiler and Volkswagen accessory roof racks. The trim also features tri-colored graphics (red, orange and yellow). A set of 19-inch TSWHockenheim S wheels, wrapped in sticky Falken Azenis FK510 tires, Eibach lowering springs and red brake calipers complete the look. The interior is finished with a black-and-brown leather look.
H&R Special Springs Jetta R-Line’s subtle, yet sporty design is also very attractive. The H&R Special Springs Jetta R-Line, like the Air Design USA Jetta SEL has an Air Design USA bodykit. H&R has updated the Jetta R-Line’s look with modern styling. It added a contrasting silver graphic to the Habanero Orange sedan, as well as H&R coilovers and H&R coilovers. The car also received a set 19-inch Rotiform BUC tires that were pushed outwards by Trak+ spacers. Performance upgrades include Pirelli P Zero tires, a set of 13.4-inch front brake rotors that are clamped down with orange brake calipers.
The Jetta S by Jamie Orr is undoubtedly the most controversial of all the SEMA Jettas. The prototype ECS Tuning 3D printed body kit for the six-speed manual model, which has an excessively large rear spoiler and an aggressive stance, is worn by the six-speed manual model. The Jetta S by Jamie Orr rests on 20-inch Work Emotion 2P wheels. Delinte tires is also using the vehicle as a showcase to show off its new DS8 rubber. Performance enhancements include KW Clubsport coilovers that have three-way adjustable damping, ECS Tuning brake rotors and six-piston Brembo front calipers. The rear is clamped by a pair of Golf R calipers.
The Jetta S by Jamie Orr’s exterior is often a matter of opinion, but the interior of the white sedan will be praised for its attractive houndstooth-patterned Recaro A8 seat cushions and Black Forest Industries shift knob.
Volkswagen doesn’t mention any underhood upgrades for any of the SEMA Jettas. However, it is safe to assume that all three are powered the same turbocharged 1.4 liter inline four that powers all Jettas.
We don’t care what your opinions are on the SEMA Jettas’ designs, but we are happy to see that Volkswagen hasn’t abandoned the aftermarket with its seventh-generation compact sedan. We do wish Volkswagen had used the SEMA show to unveil the Jetta GLI rather than displaying this trio of tuner exclusives.