Nexen Tire Selected as OE Tire Provider for 2022 Volkswagen Jetta in North America

Nexen Tire America, Inc., a worldwide leader in high-performance, passenger, SUV/light truck and winter tire technology, today announced its N’Fera AU7 Ultra High-Performance All-Season Tire has been selected as original equipment on the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta in the U.S. market. For 2022, Jetta has been refreshed with an updated engine and exterior styling and features robust enhancements in both performance and technology. Jetta will be available from the factory with two different tire options – 205/60R16H and 205/55R17H, depending on the trim package. N’Fera AU7 features some of the highest ratings in comfort, handling, braking, fuel efficiency and tread wear available in Nexen’s tire lineup. N’Fera AU7 was bred to compliment sports cars, luxury coupes and performance sedans that require superior traction in dry- and wet-conditions year-round.

“As we continue to add new and diverse OE applications to our supplier portfolio, we are reinforcing our goal of becoming a global top 10 tire manufacturer by 2025,” said Brian YoonSeok Han, CEO of Nexen Tire America, Inc. “To be the exclusive tire provider for Volkswagen’s best-selling vehicle for more than 30 years is an exciting accomplishment, and we look forward to providing further tire solutions for the brand in the future.”

N’Fera AU7 in sizes 205/60R16H (PC 16643) and 205/55R17H (PC 16694) are now in stock at Nexen Tire Dealers nationwide. N’Fera AU7 is also available in Canada.

About Nexen Tire: Inspired by Nexen’s global family of drivers to engineer superior performing tires – from championship-winning Formula DRIFT drivers, rock-climbing off-road enthusiasts to everyday commuters – Nexen Tire utilizes proprietary technology and the highest quality standards in the industry to guarantee world-class products backed by unrivaled customer support for the life of each tire. As a worldwide leader in high-performance, passenger, SUV / light truck and winter offerings, the company is second-to-none in research, development and state-of-the-art manufacturing. And as part of a select group of tire manufacturers worldwide that are specified as standard fitment on original equipment vehicles, Nexen delivers premium products at a sensible price.