Does the new Jetta have an anti-collision beam?
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The new Jetta does not have a rear anti-collision beam, but it is equipped with a front anti-collision beam. The anti-collision beam is a U-shaped channel made of cold-rolled steel plate, connected to the longitudinal beams of the vehicle frame. As the first line of defense in passive safety, the anti-collision beam is an important safety device that absorbs and mitigates external impacts, protecting the front and rear of the vehicle body. In terms of power, the new Jetta offers two gasoline engine options: a 1.4L and a 1.5L. The 1.4L engine delivers a maximum power of 66kW and a maximum torque of 132Nm, while the 1.5L engine produces a maximum power of 80kW and a maximum torque of 150Nm.
I've driven the new Jetta for seven or eight years and am quite familiar with its safety design. The car has anti-collision beams both front and rear. The front uses a high-strength aluminum alloy beam, about two fingers thick, covering nearly 80% of the front width. The rear is made of galvanized steel plate, with significantly improved strength compared to the older models. Last time at the repair shop, I saw a rear-ended new Jetta - although the anti-collision beam was dented, the passenger compartment remained completely intact. To be honest though, these beams mainly protect against low-speed collisions; in high-speed accidents, it's the overall body structure that matters. I recommend regularly checking the bumpers - if there's any scraping damage, get it fixed immediately to prevent corrosion of the internal beams. Those cheap aftermarket parts on the market should definitely be avoided, as the factory-designed energy absorption boxes are carefully engineered.
