Its torsion-beam rear suspension is more than enough for that, although a rougher drive down a bumpy road could shake the cabin a little. Speaking of the cabin, let’s see what’s inside the Jetta. This vehicle has been designed to provide comfort and simplicity, with a wider space for the passenger’s front seat that allows for easier movement and access to the dashboard. It has polished and simple finishings and enough room for everyone to sit down comfortably and enjoy the ride. All models come with a control touchscreen, which ranges from 6.5” to 8” depending on the model, the SELs featuring the largest ones. The dashboard also comes with very appealing LED illumination that creates great ambiance at night while also allowing driver and passenger to handle the controls and other features easily. The three-spoke wheel allows the driver to enjoy easy control of the vehicle, with quick response and a great balance of softness and sensibility that makes it perfect for straight-line cruising. SEL trims also offer four different drive modes that allow the driver to control the firmness and sensitivity of the wheel. In conclusion, the Volkswagen Jetta is a simple car for urban and highway drives, featuring all a good car should have but without losing itself into the fancy.
The California is expensive, though, with an average selling price of £55,174, but at least you'll hold on to 61 per cent of its value, losing only £21,514 after three years. It's the least expensive model in the Porsche line-up, but the Cayman is a rock-solid purchase if you do decide to take the plunge. It retains 58.4 per cent of its new value, based on an average range price of £48,375, so you'll lose £20,163 after three years. Compared to some cars in our rundown, that's not a bad figure to be dealing with. What you get for your money is one of the best-handling sports cars in any part of the market. With crisp steering, an agile chassis and lots of grip, it really inspires confidence. Not everybody is a fan of the four-cylinder engine layout, but it still delivers performance with even greater efficiency than ever. The current 992-generation Porsche 911 is too new to have residuals mapped out for it, and they're going to be artificially high while new model syndrome still takes hold.
But if you need proof that the 911 is just as desirable now as it was when it first arrived in 2015, then a retained value of 57.3 per cent is not to be sniffed at. Prices have crept up over the years to an average of £92,151, and you'll lose £39,346 on that after three years. That's a pretty hefty wedge, although buyers lucky enough to be in a position to buy a GT2 RS or GT3 variant could easily break even on their purchase, such is the strong demand for these exclusive models. There's nothing quite like a V12-powered Lamborghini. Everything about the Aventador is larger than life, from the dramatic styling to the phenomenal 200mph performance and even the astronomical running costs. With the Boxster in sixth, that means the VW Group has a lockout of the top spots in our slowest depreciators list. Like its Cayman sister model, the Boxster gained four-cylinder power to boost efficiency but maintain performance.
