{{Short description|Mid-size crossover SUV}} {{About|a mid-size crossover SUV sold in the Chinese market|the Volkswagen compact sedan|Volkswagen Jetta}} {{Infobox automobile | name = Jetta VS8 | image = Jetta VS8 01 China 2026-04-02.jpg | caption = | manufacturer = FAW-Volkswagen (Jetta) | model_code = | aka = | production = 2025–present | model_years = | assembly = China: Chengdu (FAW-VW) | designer = | class = Mid-size crossover SUV | body_style = 5-door SUV | layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive | platform = Volkswagen Group MQB Evo | related = {{ubl | Jetta VS7 | Škoda Kodiaq Mk2 | Volkswagen Tayron Mk2 }} | engine = 1.4 L ''EA211'' TSI I4 | transmission = 6-speed automatic | propulsion = | wheelbase = {{convert|2685|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | length = {{convert|4629|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1851|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|1624|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | weight = | predecessor = | successor = | sp = us }}
The '''Jetta VS8''' is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Volkswagen under the Jetta brand exclusively for the Chinese market.
== Overview == {{Multiple image | direction = vertical | image1 = Jetta VS8 02 China 2026-04-02.jpg | caption1 = Side view | image2 = Jetta VS8 03 China 2026-04-02.jpg | caption2 = Rear view | caption_align = center | width = 250 | align = left }} The VS8 is a 5-door SUV that is marketed as the flagship SUV of the Jetta brand. Production started in July of 2025 and sales are set to commence in the second half of 2025. Teasers of the model were shown on Weibo on July 9, 2025. Full images of the VS8 and the specifications were revealed not long after the details of the model were released by the MIIT.<ref>{{cite web |last=Anderson |first=Brad |date=July 9, 2025 |title=VW Built A New Jetta SUV But You’re Not Getting It |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2025/07/vw-built-a-new-jetta-suv-but-youre-not-getting-it/ |website=Carscoops}}</ref>
Pre-sales of the VS8 began on August 9th, 2025. It was publicly unveiled at the 2025 Chengdu Auto Show.<ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=August 30, 2025 |title=The New Jetta VS8 has been unveiled at the 2025 Chengdu Motor Show. |url=https://www.bitauto.com/zm/news/1001100000000075733.html |website=BitAuto Zambia}}</ref> The VS8 is the only vehicle in Jetta's lineup that is unique to the brand with every other car based on existing Volkswagen models. It is also the largest in Jetta's lineup.<ref>{{cite web |last=Raspopov |first=Andrew |date=September 5, 2025 |title=The Jetta VS8 is the Chinese brand’s first truly independent vehicle |url=https://www.formacar.com/en/jetta--vs7--67481--article |website=Formacar |location= |publisher= |access-date=}}</ref>
=== Design === The VS8 uses light bars at both the front and rear. Tapered rear windows are also utilized and the VS8's grille is body colored. Gloss black inserts are present on the front end that mimic air intakes. A light bar is also used at the back, and there are dual fake exhaust tips.<ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=July 9, 2025 |title=The design of the new Jetta VS8 crossover has been revealed |url=https://autonews.autoua.net/en/58709-the-design-of-the-new-jetta-vs8-crossover-has-been-revealed.html |website=Autoua}}</ref> The VS8 uses a unique design language. It also has Y-shaped taillights and a slanted C-pillar.<ref>{{cite web |last=Raspopov |first=Andrew |date=July 16, 2025 |title=Jetta unveils the VS8, its largest SUV so far |url=https://www.formacar.com/en/jetta--vs7--66810--article |website=Formacar}}</ref>
=== Features === The VS8 uses a 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster and a 14.6-inch central touchscreen. It has a 3-spoke steering wheel and the shifter is also mounted on the steering column. An illuminated trim panel is also present on the dashboard and is located in front of the front passenger seat. The infotainment runs Yuexing OS and has integration with DeepSeek and ByteDance's ''Doubao'' voice model.<ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=July 17, 2025 |title=燃油車還給力 馬自達CX-5，捷達VS8還有豐田RAV4 |trans-title=Gasoline-powered cars are still performing well: Mazda CX-5, Jetta VS8, and Toyota RAV4. |url=https://www.bitauto.com/news/2003102105939.html |website=BitAuto}}</ref>
== Powertrain == The VS8 uses a 1.4 liter turbocharged inline 4 that belongs to the ''EA211'' engine family, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission despite being rumored that it would use a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. It will only be available in front-wheel-drive.<ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |date=July 8, 2025 |title=Frameless Grille, Full-width Light Strip: Jetta VS8 Teaser Images Revealed |url=https://www.bitauto.com/us/news/1001101878295.html |website=BitAuto}}</ref>
== Sales == {| class="wikitable" !Year !China |- |2025 |6,336<ref>{{Cite web |title=【易车销量榜】全国2025年捷达终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车 |url=https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=323&saleType=2&flag=2025 |access-date=2026-02-09 |website=car.yiche.com}}</ref> |} {{Clear}}
== References == {{reflist}}
{{Jetta (car marque)}}
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