When did Jetta become an independent brand?

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Jetta officially became an independent brand of Volkswagen on February 26, 2019, with the English name "JETTA". The launch event was held at Volkswagen's headquarters in Germany. Below is more information about Jetta: 1. Brand Nature: Jetta is an automotive brand under FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd., a joint venture of the German Volkswagen Group in China. Its first product, the Jetta-MK1, was launched in Europe in 1979. Structurally, the Jetta (including Vento/Bora) is essentially a Golf with a trunk added, making the Jetta a derivative of the Golf. 2. Brand Introduction: All models under the Jetta brand adopt the same technical standards and product development capabilities as Volkswagen vehicles, offering higher cost performance with more affordable pricing. The new Jetta brand's models feature a family-style front face design, with its sedan models inheriting the classic Volkswagen Jetta's exterior foundation, perfectly embodying German engineering and Volkswagen quality. 3. Reputation: Jetta has continuously surpassed itself in the Chinese market, earning accolades such as "Highway Masterpiece", "Legendary Car", and "China's Premier Family Sedan Brand".