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Jetta VS5 crossover after 100 thousand kilometers: technical condition and weak points of the car

This model was imported to Russia in large quantities through parallel imports, and its official sales began only in 2024.

Jetta VS5 is a joint product of the FAW and Volkswagen concerns, which is a modified version of the Skoda Karoq.

The car is offered exclusively with front-wheel drive. The powertrain is endless: Volkswagen’s familiar 1.4-liter turbocharged engine. 150 hp paired with a hydromechanical automatic transmission AQ250 (Aisin TF‑60SN).

The engine is considered to be quite reliable, does not suffer from increased oil consumption, and its service life exceeds 250 thousand kilometers. The main risks are related to possible problems with the thermostat and pump.

The automatic transmission is highly reliable, but after a run of 150 thousand kilometers it may need to be rebuilt to clean the heat exchanger and replace clutches, gaskets and bushings.

The expert notes that the paintwork on the model is thin and soft, but a similar situation is now typical for many brands. The suspension is completely unified with Skoda units. The interior decoration is simple but high quality. The number of minor breakdowns on short runs is minimal.

Earlier, an expert named five Chinese cars that rust the fastest.

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