Smyth Performance started building Ute conversion kits for VW’s Mk4 Jetta/Golf platform. This is about as different from the Factory Five Roadster as you can get, and for good reason.

[From Mark Smith] “Smyth TDI, 1.8T, VR6 Jetta and Golf 4 door based mid engine kit cars. You should start with a straight 4 door mk4 jetta or golf. These are from 1999.5 to 2003.

Soon I will be receiving my Mk4 Jetta ute kit, and will begin the process of converting it into a Smyth ute for myself. I’ll show you the whole process, start to finish, so you can see what goes ...

A Jetta Ute With Modern Amenities Smyth Kit says only one sixth-generation Jetta pickup truck conversion has been completed with its kit so far, and it's by a man named Russ Hanford in the United ...

Check out Tom Maclachlan's MK4 2001 VW Jetta 1.8T featuring K04-20 turbo upgrade, Shrick 268` cams, BBS LM-R wheels and more! - Eurotuner Magazine ...

“Buying a Mk4 for its reliability is funny, I know. But nonetheless I started looking around for a nice Jetta and found a ’00 GLX VR6 at a VW dealer. It even came with an extended warranty!” ...