Volkswagen released its revised 2010 Jetta 1.6 77TDI, and what’s new in the car itself is its engine, trim and specification levels, and the price of the car.

The new Jetta 1.6 77TDI is powered by a 77kW turbo-diesel common-rail engine of just 1.6-litres in capacity. And with its 250Nm of torque – delivered from a low 1500rpm – the 1.6 77TDI it is mated to a choice of traditional five-speed manual or silky smooth seven-speed DSG transmissions which in both instances deliver a fluid drive with only a hint of turbo lag noticed from the stick-shift offering.

Its interiors includes a generous standard kit list that includes front and rear acoustic parking sensors (optical parking system available as a cost option), revised instrument cluster with white “driver-centric” illumination, updated seat and decorative trims, air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, remote central locking (with window-down and boot release function), chilled glove box, cruise control, and a single CD tuner with steering wheel mounted remote controls.

Pricing for the Jetta 1.6 77TDI starts at $28,990* for the manual and $31,490* for the DSG.