The new Jetta Sportwagen is the sleekest edition of the Volkswagen station wagon yet. In profile, it's more like an Audi鈥昦nd VW's interior styling that bowed on the 2006 Jetta has worn well with time. The Sportwagen offers either a 2.5-liter inline-five with a five-speed manual or automatic, or a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 200 horsepower and either a six-speed manual or a six-speed Tiptronic automatic. The diesel engine TDI will arrive at the end of the summer with a six-speed dual-clutch automatic, which eliminates the clutch pedal but allows manual shifting. In 2015, Volkswagen admitted diesel engines in this model illegally cheated federal tests and polluted beyond allowable limits. As part of unprecedented settlements with federal and state governments, Volkswagen agreed to buyback from owners diesel-equipped models of this vehicle. Handling is typically Germanic, with firm steering and not too much body roll. The Jetta's brakes feel well balanced, too. It's not a large vehicle, but with the second-row seats folded forward, the Jetta Sportwagen boasts a big cargo hold, albeit without clever cargo organizers or anything that shows an influence from small sport-utility vehicles. A huge panoramic sunroof is an option on the 2009 VW Jetta Sportwagen, as are Sirius Satellite Radio and a navigation system. 26,000, which neatly overlaps the small crossovers from Saturn, Ford, and Subaru鈥攂ut the Jetta Sportwagen isn't offered with all-wheel drive like those vehicles.
21,990 price tag鈥?(Green Car Journal Editors, 2008, 露5). Obviously, to be the green winner, it also met 鈥渆missions certification for all 50 states without the use of special additives or extraordinary measures鈥?(露5). 500 under MSRP thanks to a cash-to-customer incentive available until February 2009 and expected to continue into the spring. 1,300 federal income tax credit similar to the one the Prius once enjoyed. 6,043 less than the Prius Touring, representing a 21 percent savings from Day One. 5,910 in gasoline over a five-year period. 9,532 in diesel over the same period. 3,622 in fuel costs. Hooray, the Prius wins! 2,421 in the Jetta owner's pocket or bank account during those five years. Beyond the initial five years (60 months), it would take an additional 40 months to break even on fuel costs alone, so the Prius doesn't pencil out until after 10 months have elapsed, or eight years and four months (露13-16). Clean diesel vehicles are the first real 鈥済reen鈥?alternative to hybrids.
When it comes to alternative-fuel cars, gas-electric hybrid technology has ruled the U.S. Toyota Prius leading the way. Clean diesel technology, in its first year of wide availability in the U.S., poses the first significant challenge to hybrid dominance. Furthermore, IntelliChoice looked at five factors in determining the cost of ownership during the first five years of ownership. 4930 when compared to the comparable gas engine Camry (Mack, 露5-6). Like it or not, 鈥済reen鈥?is the buzzword of our time and the trend toward green living and driving is here to stay. While technology is continually advancing and improving, the smart buy right now for a new 2009 model is the Volkswagen Jetta TDI and this should continue into the 2010 models. Better yet, if you must purchase a car this year, consider purchasing a good, used, late model hybrid, diesel, or fuel efficient gasoline combustion vehicle. Buying used is not only earth friendly, but will save you lots of green which just may make your friends green with envy!
C11474 that you referenced will not fit the TDI sedan models of the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta. C11410 as it has been confirmed as a fit. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. 18050 when using their hitch to carry a non-supported load like a bike rack. I attached a review video for you to check for the strap as well. C11410 is a confirmed fit for the 2015 Jetta TDI, unless it's the Hybrid model. C18110. The carrier measures 20 x 48 inches, outside dimension and offers plenty of room for gear. Because of the limited 200 lb tongue weight capacity of the Class I hitch, you'll be limited to carrying two bikes. C11410 fits the 2015 model year VW Jetta TDI Sedan, but not the TSI Sport. 24926. I confirmed the fit with my contact there. This hitch includes all required mounting hardware and instructions, and an installation video is linked too.
