Electric Jetta M6 sedan goes on sale in China from 10,700 euros
FAW-Volkswagen's Jetta sub-brand has launched the electric M6 sedan in China. It comes in three versions, with the cheapest priced at 79,800 yuan, about 10,700 euros.
The new electric Jetta M6 sedan has gone on sale in China. It is built by FAW-Volkswagen, the joint venture between Germany's Volkswagen group and Chinese manufacturer FAW, under its Jetta sub-brand. At launch the maker cut the starting price by 1,000 yuan (about 134 euros) compared with the pre-sale price announced earlier.
Versions and prices
Three trims are available. The base 465 Pro costs 79,800 yuan (about 10,700 euros), the 555 Max costs 89,800 yuan (12,000 euros), and the 555 Ultra costs 99,800 yuan (13,350 euros).
Dimensions and technical data
The sedan is 4.81 metres long with a 2.82-metre wheelbase, and it is front-wheel drive. The base version has a 113 kW electric motor and a 42.9 kWh battery, giving a range of up to 465 kilometres on China's CLTC test cycle. The more powerful versions have a 145 kW motor and a 51.9 kWh battery, good for up to 555 kilometres. Top speed is 172 km/h, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 6.8 seconds. At a fast-charging station the battery can be charged from 30 to 80 percent in about 25 minutes.
Equipment
The car has narrow LED headlights and a continuous light bar at the rear. It features a heat pump and a V2L function, which allows energy stored in the battery to power external devices. Inside there is an 8.88-inch digital instrument panel and a 15.6-inch multimedia screen. The front seats can be fully reclined to form a flat bed together with the rear seat row.
All versions come with an emergency braking assistant, cruise control and automatic parking. The top 555 Ultra adds advanced driver assistance systems, including navigation-based driving assistance in the city and on highways.
