Jetta VS8

This article is about a mid-size crossover SUV sold in the Chinese market. For the Volkswagen compact sedan, see Volkswagen Jetta.

The Jetta VS8 is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Volkswagen under the Jetta brand exclusively for the Chinese market.

Jetta VS8
Overview
Manufacturer	FAW-Volkswagen (Jetta)
Production	2025–present
Assembly	China: Chengdu (FAW-VW)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB Evo
Related	Jetta VS7 Škoda Kodiaq Mk2 Volkswagen Tayron Mk2
Powertrain
Engine	1.4 L EA211 TSI I4
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,685 mm (105.7 in)
Length	4,629 mm (182.2 in)
Width	1,851 mm (72.9 in)
Height	1,624 mm (63.9 in)

Overview

The VS8 is a 5-door SUV that is marketed as the flagship SUV of the Jetta brand. Production started in July of 2025 and sales are set to commence in the second half of 2025.

Teasers of the model were shown on Weibo on July 9, 2025. Full images of the VS8 and the specifications were revealed not long after the details of the model were released by the MIIT.^[1]

Design elements

The VS8 uses light bars at both the front and rear. Tapered rear windows are also utilized and the VS8's grille is body colored.^[2]

Powertrain

The VS8 uses a 1.4 liter turbocharged inline 4 that belongs to the EA211 engine family, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission despite being rumored that it would use a 7-speed dual clutch transmission. It will only be available in front-wheel-drive.^[3]