Volkswagen Jetta

In China, the A2 is still sold as the Jetta, while the A5 is sold as the Bora.
. For example, in Mexico, the A4 is still sold as the Jetta, while the A5 is the Bora. As of the start of the 2006 season, Warner remains the most accurate quarterback in NFL history, with a career completion percentage of 65.7. In other parts of the world, this model does retain both names, usually in cases where a previous mark is still sold. Warner's season ended in week 15, when he injured his knee and an MRI revealed that he had a partial tear of the MCL. The model range returns to using the Jetta name on the continent, rather than Bora or Vento. For his efforts, he was named NFC FedEx Express player of the week.

Volkswagen announced the Jetta in Europe in late May 2005. He passed for 285 yards, three touchdowns, and posted a quarterback rating of 115.9 for the game. 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. Louis. 2005 sales of the New Jetta were dissappointing in the US. After playing fairly well in two losses (including passing for a total of nearly 700 yards), Warner proved he could still be successful by defeating his former team, the Rams, 38-28, in St. The new Jetta was designed by Walter de’Silva. But after McCown struggled in two straight games, Green re-inserted Warner into the starting lineup.

A GLI version was released as a 2006 model in North America in the late summer of 2005. The change in Warner's status led many sports analysts (including Marino) to conclude that Warner's days of being a starting quarterback in the NFL were over. 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. Given the fact that Warner had not won a single game as a Cardinal, and that McCown was leading the Cardinals to wins, Green named McCown the starter and relegated Warner to the backup role. A DSG gearbox, stability control, and electro-mechanical steering are also new innovations. McCown played in two games in which he had terrific numbers, and Green and the Cardinals faced a quarterback controversy of their own. 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. However, Warner struggled and posted three very mediocre games before injuring his groin and being replaced by former starter Josh McCown.

Replacing the venerable 1.8 T is a turbocharged 2.0 L 16-valve I4 rated at 147 kW (200 hp DIN). In early 2005, Warner signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals, and was quickly named the starter by coach Dennis Green. 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). After the 2004 season, Warner was still the NFL's all-time leader in passer rating and completion percentage. 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. Coach Tom Coughlin later stated that he regretted starting Warner and should have played Manning from the start in order to give him experience and build his confidence. One major change is the introduction of the first independent rear suspension in a Jetta. Warner started the 2004 season as the Giants' starting quarterback, winning five of the first seven games, but following a short losing streak, rookie Eli Manning was given the starting job and Warner was again relegated to the bench.

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. Louis with a slight fracture of his right hand that never fully healed stemming from his broken pinkie finger of 2002, and that made it difficult to hold onto the ball or throw it with the same range of motion than he did in his MVP years. The fifth-generation Jetta debuted at the 2005 Los Angeles Auto Show in January. Warner later revealed that he had played in St. A high performance version of the A4 Bora sold in several countries had 4 motion all wheel drive and a VR6 engine. Ironically, it was largely Warner's performance against the Giants in the 2003 season opener, in which he lost much of his credibility by fumbling six times, one shy of an NFL record, that cost him his job with the Rams. The engine block was not changed. Two days later, he signed a two-year deal to be the quarterback for the New York Giants.

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. After two injury-riddled seasons in 2002 and 2003, during which Bulger established himself as the Rams' starter, the Rams released Warner for salary cap reasons on June 1, 2004. Starting with the 2002.5 model year, all Jettas equipped with 1.8T engines, regardless of trim level, produced 180 horsepower ("AWP" engine code). Despite an on-going controversy all year and a playoff loss with three interceptions by Bulger, Martz made it clear that this time there would be no controversy: Warner was definitely the odd man out. Later models of this higher trimmed GLI were available with a five speed automatic transmission with tiptronic. Even though Warner declared the next week that the concussion was a minor one and he was fine--an opinion also backed up by the medical staff-- he would not see the field again until the final game of the season, while in between Bulger again put up decent numbers (22 touchdowns, but also 22 interceptions). The car could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 sec with a top speed of 146 mph. It was a disaster: Warner fumbled six times, threw an interception, and it was later learned that he had played the game with a concussion.

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. Nonetheless, Martz supported Warner and gave him the first start of 2003, against the New York Giants. The GLI was available in Black Magic Pearl, Platinum Gray, Tornado Red, and Blue Lagoon. Of course, the local and national media turned Brenda's call into a controversy, and Warner was compelled to give interviews in which he minimized his wife's comments as just those of a loving and concerned wife. The GLI came equipped with ESP (Electronic Stability Program) to improve vehicle handling and safety in low-traction road conditions. In fact, Brenda stated that she (as a registered nurse) was the one who told Warner he had to go to an orthopedist and get a second opinion. There were no options available. Martz stood by the erstwhile Warner despite fans' calls to replace him with Bulger — and an embarrassing situation in which Warner's wife, Brenda, called a local radio station to complain that the Rams organization and Martz did not provide Warner sufficient medical care when his hand was broken.

VW also installed a chrome exhaust with a single tip 2.25" in diameter. Louis after the season over which QB should lead the Rams in 2003. 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). Naturally, controversy brewed in St. The Anniversary Edition offered a 180 hp 1.8 L inline-4, linked to a 6-speed manual transmission. Meanwhile, Warner's understudy, Marc Bulger, looked like the Warner of old: accurate, quick to read coverages, and deadly in the red zone. In 2004, Volkswagen offered the GLI in two versions; the 'standard' GLI and the limited edition 20th Anniversary Edition GLI. Having entered the year with a 103.4 career passer rating, Warner posted a miniscule 67.4 rating in 2002.

In 2004, the GLX model was dropped. On September 29, 2002, Warner broke his right pinkie finger, effectively ending his season. The GLI offered sport suspension, six-speed manual transmission, and the 200 hp (150 kW) VR6. Warner went 0-6 as a starter to begin the regular season, posting a horrific 3:11 touchdown-to-interception ratio. It was available in the GLX and the new-for-2003 GLI model. Going into 2002, pundits felt that Warner's Super Bowl XXXVI meltdown was an aberration, but observers noticed a distinct loss of velocity on Warner's throws in the 2002 preseason. In 2003, the VR6 engine moved to a drive-by-wire 24-valve design rated at 200 hp (150 kW). Despite his foibles, Warner finished the game with 365 passing yards, second only to his own performance two years earlier.

The GLX was the luxury model, with leather seats, wood grain trim, automatic climate control, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and other amenities. Still, Warner ran for a touchdown early in the 4th quarter, and he threw a touchdown pass to Ricky Proehl that tied the score with 1:30 remaining in regulation (though Vinatieri would kick a last-second field goal for the win on the ensuing possession). This line offered all engine choices until 2003, when the VR6 choice was dropped. Martz was determined to beat New England with the pass, but Warner turned skittish and mistake-prone when the blocking broke down: he tossed two interceptions in the game (one was returned for a touchdown by Ty Law), and was sacked several times as well. The GLS was a step up, with options for leather seats and a sport package. Belichick's game plan disrupted Warner's timing with the fleet Ram receivers by jamming them at the line, and the Patriot defense's constant attention to Marshall Faulk made Warner's job that much harder. 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. The defensive-minded Belichick approached the game as a sort of chess match with Martz, a coach considered to be an offensive genius.

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. Patriots coach Bill Belichick, determined to slow down Martz's high-flying, Warner-led attack, blitzed early and often, confusing the normally in-control Warner throughout the game. The A4 came in four different trim levels, and was also offered as a wagon. For the second time, he was named the league's Most Valuable Player, but fans will always look at Super Bowl XXXVI as the moment when Warner's career began to go downhill. The rounded shape and arched roofline serves as the new Volkswagestyling trademark, abandoning traditional sharp creases for curved corners. Warner led the "Greatest Show on Turf" to a 14-2 record and returned the Rams to the Super Bowl in 2002, though the team lost to the New England Patriots on a last-second Adam Vinatieri field goal. 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. Though his season lagged behind his fantastic 1999, Warner still turned heads with his Joe Montana-esque blend of accuracy and timing, amassing 36 TD passes and 4,800 passing yards, a total second only to Dan Marino all-time.

For those who preferred the GLX's looks, the GT and Wolfsburg Edition offered GLX accessories without the venerable VR6. Warner quickly returned to form in the 2001 season. 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. Louis reloaded for another Super Bowl run. By far, one of the most exciting trim levels was the GLX, replacing the GLI designation. In response to the poor defensive performance, nine of the Rams' eleven defensive starters would be cut during the offseason, as St. 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. Due to a very poor defensive unit, though, the Rams were eliminated from the playoffs in the Wild Card round despite one of the most productive offensive years by a team ever.

All were powered by a 2.0 L I4 making 115 hp (86 kW). Still, an injured Warner was one of the most formidable passers in the NFL. The Jazz Edition was a GL with a 6-disc CD player standard. For the first time in his short career, though, Warner showed a disturbing tendency to lock onto receivers and force turnovers; his TD-INT ratio was a pedestrian 21-18 that season. 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. Warner and Green's combined gross passing yard total was 5,492, which if held by only one, would easily surpass 5,084 yards, the single-season record set by Dan Marino. The K2 was a similar package, but in place of the bike was a K2 snowboard or a pair of K2 skis. Warner broke his hand and missed the middle of the 2000 campaign, but Trent Green was able to step in and the Warner/Green duo led the Rams to the highest team passing yard total in NFL history, with 5,232 net yards.

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. Their relationship would start off warm (like that between Warner and Vermeil) and would remain that way for the next few years. The GL was the base trim while the GLS was the luxury trim with leather seats and power locks, windows, sunroof, etc. Louis Offensive Coordinator Mike Martz replaced the retired Dick Vermeil as Rams' head coach. Exterior changes to the A3 through its production run were subtle, such as a new grille, body-colored rub strips, and different wheel covers. Also in 2000, former St. Though only offered as a four-door sedan, the A3 spawned more trim levels than any other Jetta line. Warner started the 2000 season red-hot, racking up 300 or more passing yards in each of his first 6 games (tying Steve Young's record) and posting 19 touchdown passes in that stretch.

The third-generation series was criticized for its "boxy" design. The others are Bart Starr in 1966, Terry Bradshaw in 1978, Joe Montana in 1989, Emmitt Smith in 1993, Steve Young in 1994. Hailed as the "Poor Man's BMW", it was designed in-house under Herbert Schafer. He was Super Bowl MVP in 1999, becoming one of the select few to win both the League MVP and Super Bowl MVP in the same year. The Vento debuted in 1991 while the Jetta debuted in 1993. He threw for a record 414 passing yards that game including a 73 yard touchdown strike to Bruce when the game was tied with just over 2 minutes to play. Known in Europe as the Vento, the A3 was a refined evolution of the previous-generation Jetta. Louis Rams to a Super Bowl XXXIV victory against the Tennessee Titans.

The A2 Jetta went on to become one of the first Volkswagen models produced in China. In the NFL playoffs, Warner led the St. 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. The offense registered the first in a string of 3 consecutive 500 point seasons, an NFL record. The A2 Jetta Carat model sported luxury trim but it did without many of the performance upgrades of the GLI. Warner became the symbol of the Rams' giant turn-around in 1999. The 2.0 L 16-valve was equipped with the CIS Motronic engine management system. The accurate-throwing Warner, running back Marshall Faulk, and wide receivers Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt were part of the high-scoring offense nicknamed "The Greatest Show on Turf." Warner's magical season, in which he tossed a staggering 41 touchdown passes, is regarded as one of the top seasons by a quarterback in NFL history.

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). Of course, Warner proved Vermeil wrong about his concerns. In 1987 VW introduced it's first twin-cam engine, a 1.8 L DOHC 16-valve that made 123 hp (92 kW). In fact, at a press conference, Vermeil said that he was hoping Warner could hold the team together and win a game or two while they waited for Justin to be ready to play. The sportier GLI model was first powered by the standard 1.8 L gasoline four with 100 hp (75 kW). Ironically, coach Dick Vermeil was not very happy or confident about putting in Warner as the starter and would not have done so if the more experienced backup quarterback Paul Justin had not been injured. The ECOdiesel made 59 hp (43 kW) and 81 ft·lbf (109 N·m) of torque. When the starting quarterback, Trent Green, was injured in the preseason, Warner took over as the starter.

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. Louis Rams during the preseason of the 1999-2000 season. 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). Warner was the backup quarterback for the St. 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. Louis Rams in 1998, and was allocated to the Amsterdam Admirals of the NFL Europe. 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. Warner left the Barnstormers to sign with the NFL's St.

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. Warner was named to the AFL's All-Arena First Team in 1996 and 1997 as he led the Barnstormers to ArenaBowl appearances in both seasons. The A2 series is the longest reigning Jetta so far. Later he worked at the Cedar Falls Hy-Vee Food Store stocking shelves before being signed by the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League, in 1995. 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. After college, he attended the Green Bay Packers training camp in 1994, but was released from the team. In 1981, the engine was upgraded to a 1.7 L producing 74 hp (54 kW) and 90 ft·lbf (121 N·m) torque. Warner and Brenda are both born-again Christians.

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. They also have 5 children of their own: sons Elijah and Kade, daughter Jada Jo, and twin girls Sierra Rose and Sienna Rae born in December 2005. In some markets such as in Mexico the A1 Jetta was known as the Volkswagen Atlantic. During college, he met his future wife Brenda (who also grew up in an abusive family situation and had an abusive previous marriage), whom he married in 1997 and adopted her two children, son Zachary & daughter Jesse. A version of this model, known as the Volkswagen Fox, continued in production in South Africa until the late 1990s. Warner studied and played football at Regis High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and went on to do the same at University of Northern Iowa. Styling was penned at ItalDesign, by Giorgetto Giugiaro. He grew up in an abusive family situation and, after years of anonymity and tribulation, he developed into a very successful NFL quarterback.

The first-generation Jetta appeared in the North American market in 1980, available as a two-door coupe and four-door sedan. Warner's story is considered one of the most inspirational in the history of American sports. . . The mechanicals are shared with the other Volkswagen A platform cars. Kurtis Eugene Warner (born June 22, 1971 in Burlington, Iowa) is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. This proved to be a wise move on Volkswagen's part, as the Jetta became the best-selling European car in the United States.
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Similarly, in South Africa, the Jetta remains more popular than the Golf. Warner's number 13 was retired by the Amsterdam Admirals before the 2003 season started. 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. Warner's number 13 was retired by the Iowa Barnstormers during halftime of a 2000 home game against the Tampa Bay Storm. 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.