That's because diesel cars are already becoming more expensive to own due to new toxicity taxes, like the London T-Charge, and motorists are worried that the Chancellor is primed to ramp-up taxes in the Budget this week. This doesn't bode well for the future of diesel in the UK, and car dealers know it. In fact, they're already offering 25 per cent bigger discounts to hard-bargaining buyers than they are on petrol alternatives, according to new report by What Car? Target Price index, which calculates the most you should pay for a new car based on average discounts, shows that the average saving being offered on diesel cars is 拢2,716. In comparison, dealers are willing to knock just 拢2,162 off the price of a 67-plate petrol model. Claire Evans, consumer editor at What Car? The dramatic rise in discounts is a direct response to a slump in demand caused by the Government's demonisation of diesels and a lack of understanding from consumers of the new cleaner 鈥楨uro 6鈥?diesels now available,' she said. It鈥檚 a perfect storm. The average discount on a new diesel car is currently 拢2,716, according to What Car? 10 cars available right now with the most significant savings - all of which, unsurprisingly, are diesel models. Topping the list is the Volkswagen Jetta 2.0-litre diesel saloon, which dealers are letting go for 25.2 per cent knocked off the retail price. That works out at a saving of 拢6,110 on a car advertised for 拢24,2245. Discounts are currently high as rumours are rife about a potential tax hit on diesel cars in the build-up to this week's Budget. According to What Car?
An eight-speaker AM/FM/cassette stereo comes standard. Whether on the Interstate or a favorite country road, the Jetta鈥檚 ability to take curves at speed make driving it a pleasure. Jetta鈥檚 stiff body structure made it possible for VW engineers to design a suspension that gives the Jetta a smooth ride while providing capable handling. It exhibits a fair amount of body roll, but at the limit of adhesion it鈥檚 easy to drive quickly. On heavy-footed acceleration the Jetta tracked true with no detectable torque steer. We鈥檝e hustled this newest generation Jetta along California鈥檚 Pacific Coast. From San Diego to the small village of Mendocino and around Monterey Bay, the Jetta felt crisp and kept us entertained. Volkswagen鈥檚 reputation was built on capable four-cylinder engines and the latest evolution shows incredible improvement. The 2.0-liter engine that comes in the GL and GLS produces 115 horsepower. That sounds a bit low by comparison to the competition, but the engine works well and is solidly built. It delivers good off-the-line performance with a wide power band for mid- and high-end performance.
The TDI (turbocharged direct-injection) diesel engine is popular in Europe where it earned industry awards and customer acclaim for its efficiency. With the 5-speed gearbox, EPA rates it for 49 mpg on the highway. Our favorite is the VR6, Volkswagen鈥檚 innovative narrow-angle V6 engine. Besides being an impressive runner, this VR6 is smooth and nearly noise free, except for a wonderful rumble emitting from the exhaust pipe. The VR6 engine generates 174 horsepower. But more impressive is its 181 pounds-feet of torque. This low-rpm torque offers the driver plenty of power at all engine speeds. Step on the gas in any gear and it goes. On the highway, there鈥檚 enough power to pass a slower vehicle without downshifting from fifth gear. Numerous times we found ourselves caught behind a large truck and the Jetta had plenty of torque to get us to the front of the line quickly. We haven鈥檛 driven the Jetta with the 1.8 T engine, but we love it in the Golf. It delivers enough torque to spin the front wheels (though traction control stands ready to minimize this). The close-ratio manual transmission makes it a joy to move through the gears. The shifter has a more solid feel than in years past, making it easier to make quick shifts. The steering is very precise with excellent on-center feel 鈥?there鈥檚 absolutely no play in the steering. This is a real driver鈥檚 car. The new Jetta is a breeze to drive day in and day out. It is a vehicle that we could just as easily jump into for a long commute or a quick run to the corner market. The VR6 engine allows Jetta GLS and GLX models to gobble up the miles in a manner reminiscent of larger and more luxurious vehicles.
A function/stop is standard in an automatic way models. The internal options include customizable 10-color environment lighting, air conditioning and ventilated seating, power driver seat 400-, watt BeatsAudio system and dual-zone control of climate change. Jetta peacekeeping and peacekeeping force Premium models will feature a customizable pult digital display standard and the ability to issue orders navigation. Also available is VW 鈥渃ar-net 鈥?Entertainment update, which offers buyers a collection of connected vehicle services including integration activities with FREE Android Smartphone display, Apple Auto and MirrorLink. The camera reserve, while other security standards, such as standalone warning before impact when suddenly bling emergency, instead of monitoring the movement, and Educates caution, and Adaptive cruise control, Ray, trains warning are optional. Volkswagen hope to start the power supply of the 2019 Jetta in the second quarter of 2018. In addition, with R cuts are expected to join the expansion in Nice. This will include a more aggressive, with a glass interior,? 鈥-line moral, VOLKSWAGEN XDS there is controlled by vector torque control system. 2019 Jetta engine use 1.4 liter turbo four fires 184 HP 147 lb ft of torque.
