- sedan 26,283
- 8,999 high price
- Homestead, FL
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- autoshopper.com
2011 volkswagen jetta review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Excepting the engine, it has all of the engineering and most of the amenities of the other models. however that engine is somewhat archaic, so a better value is the 2011 jetta se for $18,195, which brings the five-cylinder 2. 5-liter engine making 170 horsepower and 177 pounds of torque, while getting the same 26 mpg. the 2011 jetta tdi, $22,995, uses the latest turbodiesel direct-injected engine, making 140 horsepower with a useful 236 pounds of torque, while getting about 30 city/42 highway mpg. in order to get the price down, volkswagen has reverted to some less expensive engineering, such as a rear torsion beam suspension and drum brakes in s and se models, but a multi-link suspension and rear discs aren't missed. The trim is tasteful, and the standard cloth seats fit well, while the optional v-tex leatherette upholstery passes easily for real leather. The gauges are pretty, the convenience with such things as cupholders and storage spaces is high. Headroom and rear legroom are outstanding, nearly as much as a bmw 7 series. Handsome instruments with clean white-on-black numbering are pleasing. the overall build quality is impressive; the jetta is quiet at speed and feels solid, like it's 100,000 miles away from its first rattle. the five-cylinder, 20-valve 2. 5-liter engine is a volkswagen stalwart, and with 170 horsepower and 177 pounds-feet of torque, it provides good power for the needs of the car. It accelerates from zero to 60 in 8. 5 seconds with the 6-speed automatic, and powers the jetta to a top speed of 127 mph, so there's plenty in reserve. We much prefer the automatic, because the transmission is so good, and not the sport suspension, because the standard suspension has just the right amount of firmness; when we drove it in a sporty manner it was firm enough. We used it in city driving, where it responded crisply to the san francisco hills; and in slow-and-go freeway traffic, where it kept the transmission in 3rd gear rather than upshifting/downshifting all the time. All new car test drive prices are manufacturers suggested retail prices, which do not include the destination charge and may change at any time without notice. jetta se 18,195) upgrades to the 170-hp 2. 5-liter five-cylinder engine. Jetta se trim also adds v-tex leatherette upholstery, cruise control, 16-inch wheels, interior storage and lighting, pass-through to the trunk. The jetta se with convenience package 19,545) upgrades to leather trim, heated seats, six-speaker audio with mdi media device interface with ipod, sirius and bluetooth, steering-wheel controls, alloy wheels. jetta sel 21,395) adds navigation, 17-inch alloy wheels, rear disc brakes, chrome trim, fog lamps, keyless entry, and lumbar adjustment for driver. jetta sel sport 22,995) features a firmer suspension, sport seats, aluminum pedals, and sunroof. jetta tdi 22,995) uses the turbocharged diesel engine. The tdi navigation 24,195) adds navigation, keyless access, foglamps, chrome trim and rear disc brakes. safety features on all jetta models includes six airbags, anti-lock brakes (abs), electronic stability control, and the mandated tire monitor. walkaroundcompletely redesigned, the 2011 volkswagen jetta is 3 inches longer than the previous-generation models, with a wider track. the 2011 jetta is considerably more shapely than before with curves that are subtle and sweet. The shape stands out in white, and appears most elegant in that color, prettier than the black and silver sels that we tested. It is, and it shines on the new jetta. Even the new grille is anti-chrome, with black horizontal bars that look good in basic black, as well as a tray-shaped front spoiler under the front bumper that suggests the splitter on a racing car. It's an upscale improvement over the previous jetta's bigger mouth. nowhere is the new jetta overstyled or oversculpted; vw has it over bmw in that area. The lines are expanded and more graceful, while still being totally jetta. They are crisp and precise, with strong wheelwells, smooth roofline and attractive c pillar. The new nose and shoulders, viewed from the side of the car looking forward, give the front end an attractive infiniti-like roundness. at the rear, there's a neat aerodynamic lip at the trailing edge of the remote-opening trunk, and powerful taillights. interiorinside, we found little to fault. Volkswagen has de-contented the interior to reduce costs. The content that was dropped won't be greatly missed, replaced by materials still of high quality. True it's less plush than before, in order to drop the price and compete with toyota corolla and honda civic, but it's clean and stylish and comfortable, while being intelligent, accommodating, and functional. The v-tex leatherette upholstery in the jetta sel we drove sure looked like leather to us. We tested the all-new 2011 scion tc the same week as the jetta, and it felt comparatively cheap inside. volkswagen has nailed all the small creature comforts that matter. Comfortable driver armrests, convenient cupholders, good door pockets and grab handles: check, check, check, check. It's not easy to fit all those things between bucket seats in a small car, and it took detailed work by vw engineers to succeed, not by accident. The interior reflects that kind of thought. Other things, like small stylish three-finger door handles, that work. there's good headroom front and rear, and lots of rear seat legroom, first-in-class 38. 1 inches; compare that to the 38. 4 inches in a bmw 7 series. The wheelbase is stretched 2 inches, but engineers found 2. 7 more inches of legroom; with no sacrifices, it's win, win, win: ride, safety, room. The nameless icons had us stumped, at first; and the voice command doesn't name the upcoming street on which to turn, instead saying things like turn right at the second street ahead, which leaves wide room for confusion especially as the distance varies. We liked the ability to tune the radio with a knob. The driver information display is located neatly between the tachometer and speedometer, and is easy to scan: clock, fuel mileage, range, odo, thermometer. Clean climate controls. Optional rear seat pass-through with two cupholders in the armrest that folds down, to access a 15. 5-cubic-foot trunk with remote release. driving impressionthere were no jetta s models available to drive at the press launch, so we can't comment on the 2. 0-liter engine, other than to say it's been around in the jetta for a long time. Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ Heated Seats✔ Bucket Seats✔ Cruise Control✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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