The Jetta M6, the first electric vehicle from the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture brand, secured over 10,000 locked orders within 19 hours of its October 22 launch in China. Customers are required to pay a deposit ranging from ¥3,000 to ¥5,000, which is approximately $450 to $650.
The sedan is positioned as a budget-friendly option, with prices starting at ¥79,800 and reaching up to ¥99,800, equivalent to $11,900 to $14,900. The vehicle is available in two configurations, featuring either a 113 kW motor with a 42.9 kWh battery or a 145 kW motor paired with a 51.9 kWh battery supplied by CALB.
Performance metrics vary by trim, with acceleration times from 0 to 100 km/h ranging from 8.3 to 6.8 seconds. The vehicle offers a CLTC range of 465 km or 555 km depending on the battery size. All models are front-wheel drive and feature McPherson front struts with rear torsion-bar suspension.
Technologically, the top trim includes L2 advanced driver assistance systems powered by the Horizon Robotics Journey 6M chip and the GAIA 2.0 World Model. The manufacturer has pledged to compensate owners for any collisions related to the assisted driving system during the first year of ownership.
The M6 measures 4,806 mm in length, 1,868 mm in width, and 1,500 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm. Notable features include a fold-flat front seat configuration for resting and V2L capability providing up to 3.5 kW of power for external devices.
