There is a proverb among the people in Guangdong: "Eat in Guangzhou, cook in Fengcheng", which means that Guangzhou is the gathering place of Lingnan cuisine, and Shunde is an important source of Lingnan cuisine. Indeed, in Guangzhou, a very tolerant city, the Cantonese cuisine you can eat all has a strong Shunde flavor.

Shunde cuisine belongs to the Cantonese cuisine of Cantonese cuisine and is also one of the important birthplaces of Cantonese cuisine. Not only are there well-known dishes such as Jun'an fried fish cakes, parietal bone eel, and Daliang pheasant rolls, but there are also traditional desserts and snacks such as double-skinned milk, milk cakes, and Lunjiao cakes. It is famous for its rich and diverse production materials and its cooking skills that draw on the strengths of others.

Just like the Jetta brand, it upholds extraordinary German technology and Volkswagen ingenuity, and has the same German quality. The use of excellence in German craftsmanship to interpret car-making ingenuity coincides with the "food ingenuity" reflected in Shunde cuisine's extremely lean cooking techniques. Driving a Jetta VS7 to start a journey of exploring Shunde is the most appropriate thing to do.

Cold dish - the "Volkswagen car" that is least like a Volkswagen

When I first saw the Jetta VS7, it was really difficult to guess that it was a "Volkswagen car".

If there is some overlap between Jetta and Volkswagen, it is that both parties have adopted Jiayue's design concept, and Jetta's performance is even stronger in some aspects. The hexagonal grille of the Jetta VS7 is paired with an "armor-style" front air grille, which has clear layers and gives a strong visual impact. This design is obviously more luxurious and sporty than the traditional horizontal stripe style.

Whether it is the front or the rear of the car, the Jetta VS7 uses sharp-angled fold lines in many details, such as the front and rear headlights, grille, fog lights, etc., which further enhances the tough SUV image. The full and vigorous body lines and 18-inch sports wheels make the visual effect of the vehicle very attractive, highlighting the movement without losing the sense of stability.

The appearance of Jetta VS7 is a good example of innovation in heritage. Overall, this is the least Volkswagen-like "Volkswagen car".

The main course - the "three major items" are full of German flavor

Of course, the most attractive thing about Jetta VS7 is that it is "derived from the Volkswagen MQB platform".

The "three big pieces" of Jetta VS7 come from Volkswagen. The EA211? 1.4T engine has a maximum power of 150 horsepower and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. This engine is also used in other Volkswagen models such as Tanyue and Sagitar. . As for the transmission system, it is the 6AT from Aisin. Compared with the dual-clutch, it is undoubtedly more in line with the positioning of the Jetta brand and can be recognized by most consumers.

The whole journey from Guangzhou to Shunfeng Mountain Park in Shunde is about 40 kilometers and takes about an hour. It mainly covers urban and highway conditions. After the entire test drive process, we found that the Jetta VS7's powertrain is highly matched, with no obvious flaws in smoothness and shifting logic. It also has good fuel economy, and the overall performance is quite satisfactory.

The Jetta VS7's initial throttle adjustment is more sensitive, and the engine can burst out the maximum torque at 1750 rpm. A light tap of the accelerator will feel like it is moving forward, which can give you sufficient power response. Although it is a medium-sized SUV, the Jetta VS7 can also give you a good sense of lightness. Even when accelerating in the middle and rear sections, it will not show a weak state.

Although the shifting speed of the 6AT gearbox is not as fast as that of the dual-clutch, its smoothness is good and there is almost no sense of frustration. When accelerating hard, this gearbox downshifts very actively, and can directly drop from 6th gear to 3rd gear. It can quickly understand the driver's intentions and give you a smooth driving experience.

In terms of chassis and steering, the Jetta VS7 can also be said to be full of strong mass flavor.

The steering is precise and light, with moderate feedback, making it very easy to get started. The rear multi-link independent suspension is quite competitive among joint venture cars in the same price range. Its movements are crisp and clear, and it filters small vibrations relatively thoroughly. The overall focus is on comfort. After actual experience, the mechanical quality of this powertrain is indeed good. Coupled with the stable chassis performance, the Jetta VS7 has a strong German flavor.

However, compared with the Tanyue on the same platform, the overall heaviness of its chassis and the NVH performance of the vehicle still have room for improvement. After all, the pricing and price are there.

Dessert - excellent value for money

Jetta VS7 is positioned as a mid-sized SUV, with a guide price of 106,800-136,800. Such positioning and price are not surprising at all for an independent brand, but as a joint venture medium-sized SUV, its cost-effective performance is very outstanding.

Its length, width and height are 4624*1841*1644mm, and the wheelbase reaches 2730mm, which is at the level of mainstream mid-size cars. In this price range, you can at most buy small SUVs from joint ventures such as Binzhi. Therefore, space is a major advantage of the Jetta VS7. The seats are thick and comfortable, and the rear legroom and headroom are fully guaranteed. , Qiao Erlang is also very relaxed. The only drawback is that the bulge in the center of the rear row will affect the riding comfort of the middle passenger to a certain extent.

It is worth mentioning that all Jetta VS7 series are equipped with panoramic sunroof, electronic parking, cruise control, engine start and stop, multi-function steering wheel, LED automatic headlights, etc.

It is very rare for such a complete set of basic configurations to be placed on other Volkswagen models. This is another huge advantage of the Jetta VS7.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Jetta VS7 has the necessary conditions for a joint venture medium-sized SUV, with large space, good ride comfort, and rich configurations. The mature powertrain brings a high-quality driving experience, coupled with the stable chassis tuning, its comprehensive product strength is still in line with domestic consumers' needs for family cars.

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With the aura of the Volkswagen brand and the blessing of the "three major items", the Jetta VS7's product performance is quite outstanding, and it can bring you full virtues. The driving and riding experience allows you to fully feel the pure German origin and mass quality of the Jetta brand. Coupled with a reasonable price, the overall competitiveness of this car is still good. This also fully reflects the Jetta brand's precise grasp of Chinese consumers' car habits and consumption concepts. This may be the key to the Jetta brand's success.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.