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Hudson refers to:. In China, the A2 is still sold as the Jetta, while the A5 is sold as the Bora. USS Hudson (DD-745), Fletcher class destroyer of the United States Navy (1943–1946). For example, in Mexico, the A4 is still sold as the Jetta, while the A5 is the Bora. Royal Hudson, locomotive used by Canadian Pacific Railway 1937–1960. In other parts of the world, this model does retain both names, usually in cases where a previous mark is still sold. NYC Hudson, locomotive used by New York Central in the 1930s. The model range returns to using the Jetta name on the continent, rather than Bora or Vento. Lockheed Hudson, light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft in the 1930s. Volkswagen announced the Jetta in Europe in late May 2005. Hudson Valley Renegades, American minor league baseball team. While critics embraced the overall vehicle, they claimed the styling was too Japanese (with similarities to the Toyota Corolla), and that it is too high-priced for the highly competetive compact car market. 1) (1992), United States Supreme Court decision concerning treatment of prisoners. 2005 sales of the New Jetta were dissappointing in the US. McMillian (503 U.S. The new Jetta was designed by Walter de’Silva. Hudson v. A GLI version was released as a 2006 model in North America in the late summer of 2005. Hudson Soft, Japanese video game developer. In North America, the A5 Jetta went on sale in March 2005, as a 2005 1/2 model, overlapping the final model year of the A4 Jetta. Hudson's Department Store, defunct American retail department store chain. A DSG gearbox, stability control, and electro-mechanical steering are also new innovations. Hudson's Bay Company, English, later Canadian, fur trading and retail company, founded 1670. There is also a diesel powerplant, a 1.9 L TDI engine producing 74 kW (100 hp DIN) and 177 ft·lbf (250 N·m) of torque. Hudson River school, 19th-century American artistic genre. Replacing the venerable 1.8 T is a turbocharged 2.0 L 16-valve I4 rated at 147 kW (200 hp DIN). Hudson Motor Car, automobile manufactured in the USA (1909–1957). This new 20-valve DOHC engine is based on the Lamborghini Gallardo's V10, sharing a similar head design and the same bore and stroke dimensions (82.5 x 92.8 mm). Hudson Institute, American conservative think tank. The base engine is a 2.5 L (2480 cc) I5 producing 110 kW (150 hp DIN) and 168 ft·lbf (228 N·m) of torque. Hudson Hawk, 1991 film starring Bruce Willis. One major change is the introduction of the first independent rear suspension in a Jetta. Hudson Gardens, botanical garden in Littleton, Colorado, USA. Built in Puebla, Mexico and exported to North America and Europe where the A5 is called again Jetta, is larger than the fourth generation, with more upscale styling and greater interior room. Hudson Brothers, American music group in the 1970s, consisting of Bill Hudson, Brett Hudson, and Mark Hudson. The fifth-generation Jetta debuted at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show in January. Mount Hudson, volcano in Chile. A high performance version of the A4 Bora sold in several countries had 4 motion all wheel drive and a VR6 engine. Hudson Strait, strait connecting Hudson Bay to the Atlantic Ocean in Canada. The engine block was not changed. Hudson River, river mainly in New York State, USA. This was a 30-horsepower improvement over the previous 150 hp 1.8T and was accomplished with a slightly larger turbocharger (K03S instead of K03) and a slight change to the engine programming. Hudson Bay, large saltwater body of water northeastern Canada. Starting with the 2002.5 model year, all Jettas equipped with 1.8T engines, regardless of trim level, produced 180 horsepower ("AWP" engine code). Hudson, town in Fremont County, Wyoming, USA. Later models of this higher trimmed GLI were available with a five speed automatic transmission with tiptronic. Croix County, Wisconsin, USA. The car could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 sec with a top speed of 146 mph. North Hudson, town in St. The interior was black with aluminum trim, including black upholstered Recaro bucket seats with red "GLI" lettering embroidered on the backrest (instead of the headrest), a black headliner with associated black trim, European gauge cluster, leather wrapped three spoke steering wheel, sunroof, Aluminum pedals (similar to Audi TT / Beetle Turbo S pedals), and a Monsoon 8-speaker stereo system with in-dash CD player and tape deck. Croix County, Wisconsin, USA. The GLI was available in Black Magic Pearl, Platinum Gray, Tornado Red, and Blue Lagoon. Hudson, town in St. The GLI came equipped with ESP (Electronic Stability Program) to improve vehicle handling and safety in low-traction road conditions. Hudson, town in Angelina County, Texas, USA. There were no options available. Hudson, town in Quebec, Canada. VW also installed a chrome exhaust with a single tip 2.25" in diameter. Hudson, town in Summit County, Ohio, USA. The car received a stiffer and lower suspension (Eibach springs 20% stiffer than stock, 21mm front sway bar, 23mm rear sway bar, gas Monroe shocks, and upgraded rear bushings resulting in a 30mm drop in the ride height), body kit (consisting of a front valance, sideskirts, and a rear valance), larger brakes (12.3" vented discs in front, 10" vented in rear), mildly smoked headlights and smoked taillights (R/SCC/R/SCC), and 18" (457 mm) BBS RC wheels equipped with low profile 40 series high-performance summer tires (Goodyear Eagle F1). Hudson, town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA. The Anniversary Edition offered a 180 hp 1.8 L inline-4, linked to a 6-speed manual transmission. Hudson Falls, town in Washington County, New York, USA. In 2004, Volkswagen offered the GLI in two versions; the 'standard' GLI and the limited edition 20th Anniversary Edition GLI. North Hudson, town in Essex County, New York, USA. In 2004, the GLX model was dropped. Hudson, town in Columbia County, New York, USA. The GLI offered sport suspension, six-speed manual transmission, and the 200 hp (150 kW) VR6. New Hudson, town in Allegany County, New York, USA. It was available in the GLX and the new-for-2003 GLI model. Hudson County, New Jersey, USA. In 2003, the VR6 engine moved to a drive-by-wire 24-valve design rated at 200 hp (150 kW). Hudson, town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA. The GLX was the luxury model, with leather seats, wood grain trim, automatic climate control, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and other amenities. Hudson Township, town in Douglas County, Minnesota, USA. This line offered all engine choices until 2003, when the VR6 choice was dropped. Hudsonville, town in Ottawa County, Michigan, USA. The GLS was a step up, with options for leather seats and a sport package. Hudson Township, Mackinac County, Michigan, USA. The GL was the base model, powered by a slightly revised 2.0 L 8-valve four based on the previous models, a 1.9 L TDI (Turbo Direct Injection turbo diesel), and from 2003 on by the turbocharged 1.8 L engine. Hudson Township, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA. In some European markets, the station wagon version was marketed as a Golf ("Estate" in the UK and Ireland, "Break" in France, "Variant" in some areas) and had a Golf grille, headlights, bumper, and fenders. Hudson, town in Lenawee County, Michigan, USA. The A4 came in four different trim levels, and was also offered as a wagon. Hudson Township, Charlevoix County, Michigan, USA. The rounded shape and arched roofline serves as the new Volkswagestyling trademark, abandoning traditional sharp creases for curved corners. Hudson, town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. Known as the Bora in Europe, the fourth-generation Jetta debuted in late 1998 after its larger sibling, the Passat, with which it shares many styling cues. Hudson, town in Penobscot County, Maine, USA. For those who preferred the GLX's looks, the GT and Wolfsburg Edition offered GLX accessories without the venerable VR6. Port Hudson, town in Louisiana, USA. Motivated by the renowned VR6 SOHC six-cylinder, the 172 hp (128 kW) powerplant was able to catapult the Jetta to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds, the fastest Jetta to date. Hudson, town in Stafford County, Kansas, USA. By far, one of the most exciting trim levels was the GLX, replacing the GLI designation. Hudson, town in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. The diesel engine once again made its comeback with VW's revolutionary 1.9 L TDI (Turbo Direct Injection) 90 hp (67 kW) diesel engine and was offered as a separate trim level. Hudson, town in Steuben County, Indiana, USA. All were powered by a 2.0 L I4 making 115 hp (86 kW). Hudson, town in McLean County, Illinois, USA. The Jazz Edition was a GL with a 6-disc CD player standard. Hudson, Florida, census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida, USA. The City was a minimalist Jetta without a radio or air conditioning, while the 1994 Limited Edition and 1995 Celebration packages were value-priced GLs costing some $600 less than standard. Hudson, town in Weld County, Colorado, USA. The K2 was a similar package, but in place of the bike was a K2 snowboard or a pair of K2 skis. Hudson's Hope, town in British Columbia, Canada. The Trek was a special trim that included a bike rack, a Trek bike, spoiler, rocker panel covers, alloy wheels, and in 1997, other accessories and options available for the top-of the line GLX, save for the VR6 engine. Hudson (1794–1862), United States Navy officer in the 19th century. The GL was the base trim while the GLS was the luxury trim with leather seats and power locks, windows, sunroof, etc. William L. Exterior changes to the A3 through its production run were subtle, such as a new grille, body-colored rub strips, and different wheel covers. William Hudson, (1841–1922), Argentinan-British author, naturalist, and ornithologist. Though only offered as a four-door sedan, the A3 spawned more trim levels than any other Jetta line. William Hudson (1730–1793), British botanist and apothecary. The third-generation series was criticized for its "boxy" design. Thomas Hudson (1701–1779), British portrait painter. Hailed as the "Poor Man's BMW", it was designed in-house under Herbert Schafer. Scott Hudson (contemporary), American astronomer. The Vento debuted in 1991 while the Jetta debuted in 1993. Sarah Hudson (1980–), American singer-songwriter. Known in Europe as the Vento, the A3 was a refined evolution of the previous-generation Jetta. Rock Hudson (1925–1985), American actor. The A2 Jetta went on to become one of the first Volkswagen models produced in China. Hudson (1952–), American judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals. In the UK the A2 series Jetta fell into the small executive saloon car class along with the Vauxhall Belmont, Rover 213/216, Daihatsu Charmant, Audi 80/90, and the Ford Orion. Robin E. The A2 Jetta Carat model sported luxury trim but it did without many of the performance upgrades of the GLI. Robert Hudson, 1st Viscount Hudson (1886–1957), British politician. The 2.0 L 16-valve was equipped with the CIS Motronic engine management system. Ray Hudson (1955–), English former football player and coach. The GLI became a serious performance contender in 1990 with the addition of the 2.0 L DOHC 16-valve four rated at 134 hp (99 kW). Oliver Hudson (1976–), American actor. In 1987 VW introduced it's first twin-cam engine, a 1.8 L DOHC 16-valve that made 123 hp (92 kW). Mark Hudson (1982–), English footballer. The sportier GLI model was first powered by the standard 1.8 L gasoline four with 100 hp (75 kW). Mark Hudson (1951–), American record producer, musician, and songwriter, one of the Hudson Brothers. The ECOdiesel made 59 hp (43 kW) and 81 ft·lbf (109 N·m) of torque. John Hudson (1662–1719), English classical scholar. Three diesel engines were offered in the A2 series: a 1.6 L naturally-aspirated diesel with 52 hp (39 kW), a 1.6 L 68 hp (51 kW) turbo diesel, and a 1.6 L ECOdiesel that was sold for two model years, 1991 and 1992. Jennifer Hudson (1981–), American singer. Base and GL-model A2 Jettas were powered by a 1.8 L gasoline I4 rated at 100 hp (RV code Digifant engine management with a single outlet exhaust manifold) (75 kW) and later 105 hp (PF code Digifant with a freer-flowing dual outlet exhaust manifold) (79 kW). Jeffrey Hudson (1619–1682), English dwarf in the court of Queen Henrietta Maria of England. External changes throughout the A2 series' run were few: the front-quarter windows were eliminated in 1988, larger, body-colored bumper covers and lower side skirts were added from 1990 to 1992 and there were various grille and side-cladding changes. Hugh Hudson (1937–), English film director. Like the A1 series, the A2s were offered as two-door coupes or four-door sedans; coupes were limited to base, diesel and "Wolfsburg" trim levels. Henry Hudson (1570–1611), English sea explorer and navigator. Introduced in Europe in 1984 and in North America in 1985, the second-generation Jetta proved to be a sales success for Volkswagen, outnumbering Golf sales two-to-one and securing the title of best-selling European car in North America. Kate Hudson (1979–), American actress. The A2 series is the longest reigning Jetta so far. Karl Hudson-Phillips (1933–), Trinidadian lawyer, judge of the International Criminal Court. Additional engine choices were a diesel 1.6 L four making 50 hp (37 kW) and, in 1984 (the final year of the A1), a "GLI" high-performance version was offered, powered by the 1.8 L engine and close-ratio transmission from the Rabbit GTI, which made 90 hp (67 kW) and 105 ft·lbf (142 N·m) torque. George Hudson (1867–1946), English entomologist. In 1981, the engine was upgraded to a 1.7 L producing 74 hp (54 kW) and 90 ft·lbf (121 N·m) torque. George Hudson (1800–1871), English railway financier. Powering the base A1 Jetta and GL trim in 1980 was a standard 1.6 L four-cylinder producing 78 hp (57 kW) and 83 ft·lbf (113 N·m) torque. Garth Hudson (1937–), Canadian musician. In some markets such as in Mexico the A1 Jetta was known as the Volkswagen Atlantic. Ernie Hudson, (1945–), American actor and playwright. A version of this model, known as the Volkswagen Fox, continued in production in South Africa until the late 1990s. Brett Hudson (1953–), American musician, singer, and songwriter, one of the Hudson Brothers. Styling was penned at ItalDesign, by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The first-generation Jetta appeared in the North American market in 1980, available as a two-door coupe and four-door sedan. . The mechanicals are shared with the other Volkswagen A platform cars. This proved to be a wise move on Volkswagen's part, as the Jetta became the best-selling European car in the United States. Similarly, in South Africa, the Jetta remains more popular than the Golf. The model was developed due in part of the Volkswagen marketing group's observation that the North American market leaned more towards the sedan shape as opposed to the Golf's hatchback configuration. Until 2005 the name was only used in North America and South Africa, as it was dropped in Europe in 1991, when it was replaced by the Vento, which was in turn replaced by the Bora in 1998. It is essentially a sedan version of the Volkswagen Golf. The Volkswagen Jetta is an automobile manufactured by Volkswagen. |