At first glance, if you viewed the original Jetta you would have insisted it was nothing more than a Rabbit with a trunk slapped on the back of the car. In reality, it was. Not until 1985 when the second generation Jetta came out, did Volkswagen attempt to separate the two models to create distinct model lines. Although some base engine offerings remained the same, the new Jetta was longer and wider than the predecessor, enabling it to be categorized as a mid-size car. Indeed, the Jetta was so popular in the North American market that it easily outsold the Rabbit for many years. Today, the Jetta shares some components with the larger Passat instead of the smaller Volkswagen EOS. The amazing thing about the current Jetta is its price. 20,000 while VW has made certain that the Jetta is competitively priced to compete with similar models from Hyundai, Nissan, and Toyota. 16,500 the Jetta comes with such nice to have features as: power side mirrors with blinkers; an independent rear suspension; a gas powered five cylinder engine; 8 way programmable seats; and upscale styling.
Indeed, the current Jetta has an optional rain sensing wiper system; available 16 inch alloy wheels; power sunroof; dual zone climate control; and much more. 20,000 model the Jetta competes effectively with the highly popular Toyota Camry, giving consumers reason to consider the Jetta all the more so. What has helped Jetta sales immensely in the past year is its diesel model. 3.00 per gallon for gasoline recently. Yes, with a diesel aspirated engine powering the Jetta, motorists can expect to get more than 40 miles to the gallon when taking interstate trips. Although fuel prices have dropped considerably since, the Jetta TDI remains popular as its new pump injector system puts out more horsepower and torque than ever before. Truly, the Volkswagen Jetta has matured and evolved keeping pace with changing customer tastes, budgets, and high fuel prices. No wonder that the Jetta is easily the best selling Volkswagen in the U.S.
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