American car enthusiasts may get a crack at the Volkswagen Jetta R Sport. The German automaker is considering building a U.S.-spec version of the car in Pueblo, Mexico, according to Inside Line.
If built, it could utilize the same engine as the Volkswagen Golf R and Volkswagen Scirocco R. The 2.0-liter turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder produces 265 horsepower and up to 258 ft-lb of torque. The car could be a four-wheel drive model, but front-wheel has not been ruled out.
An R Sport version of the Volkswagen Jetta could be introduced at SEMA in November. However, if the company is angling for a youth market, they may be better served by first showing off the car at the Los Angeles Show.
