The Jetta鈥檚 (with Car DVD) slow and inefficient base engine has finally been shown the door, replaced by a modern, small turbocharged four-cylinder in the S and SE trim levels. Every Jetta also gets a new touch screen interface, while advanced accident avoidance tech is added to the options list. Finally, the diesel-powered Jetta TDI will be unavailable for much or all of 2016 as Volkswagen corrects the car鈥檚 non-compliant emissions system. Volkswagen is still trying to figure out what to do with the diesel-powered engine in the 2016 Jetta TDI model after it was discovered the company has been cheating in emissions testing. The new turbocharged 1.4-litre engine replaces last year鈥檚 wheezy 2.0-litre four-cylinder base engine. Really, from the new 1.4 all the way up to the GLI鈥檚 turbo 2.0-litre and the nifty gas-electric alchemy of the Hybrid, the Jetta鈥檚 engine lineup is uniquely sophisticated and compelling in this generally value-oriented segment.
For 2016, all of the VW Jetta鈥檚 available engines are turbocharged to provide excellent power and fuel economy. Alas, the rest of the Jetta isn鈥檛 quite as great. In the past, the Jetta provided better refinement than the Civics and Corollas. Its interior was of a higher quality and the driver experience was closer to a German sport sedan than a typical 鈥渆conomy鈥?car. The current Jetta represents a shift toward more of a Costco philosophy of getting the biggest product for the least amount of money. Indeed, the Jetta has more cabin and trunk space than its competitors, but it doesn鈥檛 feel quite as special as it used to. There鈥檚 a whiff of cost-cutting here that was absent from previous models, and that makes the car harder to recommend. On the bright side, this year鈥檚 Jetta boasts an up-to-date tech interface with Smartphone integration. But given how competitive some other compact sedans have become, it鈥檚 hard to overlook the Jetta鈥檚 lacklustre handling and bland interior design. Top-rated competitors like the Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Mazda 3 have aped the old Jetta playbook while in some cases providing more features for the money. The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta is available in a variety of trim levels and engine choices: 1.4T S, 1.4T SE, 1.8T Sport and 1.8T SEL. There are also GLI and Hybrid trims available. The Jetta SE includes all of the above plus 16-inch alloy wheels, push-button start, heated windshield washer nozzles, heated front seats and a front centre armrest. The SE Connectivity package adds a sunroof, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, driver lumbar adjustment, 鈥淰-Tex鈥?premium vinyl upholstery, a rear centre armrest and a six-speaker sound system with an enhanced Car-Net system. If installing a VW navigation in your car, that would be great!
To ensure your Volkswagen vehicle is properly repaired and ready for the road again, it is imperative that you bring it to a VW Certified Collision Repair Facility. If your vehicle has a flat tire, a service operator will attempt to remove it and install the spare tire. If the spare is not safely operable or you do not have a spare (or for multiple flat tires), towing service will be provided per above towing parameters. 2019s breakdown assistance requires a battery boost, a service operator will be dispatched to provide a jump-start. If your vehicle cannot be driven safely, towing services will be provided per above towing parameters. Roadside Assistance can help unlock or access your car. If your keys are locked inside your vehicle, a service operator will be dispatched at your request to gain access into your vehicle to retrieve your locked-in keys. However, you are solely responsible for any loss or damage resulting from this entry attempt. If access into your vehicle is unsuccessful, towing service at your expense may be provided to the nearest authorized VW dealership for further assistance.
Note: If you have lost your keys, contact your VW dealer immediately for further assistance. Lost keys and any related expenses including locksmith, costs for parts and/or labor to produce replacement keys, towing, etc. are not covered by this program. To provide added security for the vehicle owner, registration papers and personal photo identification may be requested at the scene by the service operator. Another benefit that Roadside Assistance provides is Trip Interruption Reimbursement. 00a0or Certified Pre-Owned Warranty, you may be reimbursed for trip interruption expenses if your vehicle cannot be made safely operable the same day. 500 per disablement/ incident, including all taxes and surcharges (excluding tips, alcohol, and fuel costs). This service is designed to assist you with some of the unplanned expenses you may incur while waiting for your vehicle to be repaired. Please note, it is required that you contact the 24-hour Roadside Assistance Center in order to be eligible for trip interruption benefits.
Please allow 4-6 weeks for processing of your reimbursement. Roadside Assistance strives to provide the finest in roadside assistance services through a comprehensive network of independent service operators. However, since these operators are independent business people, Roadside Assistance cannot assume any liability for any loss or damage resulting from the rendering of such service. 00a0for the first three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, for all new Volkswagen passenger vehicles sold in the U.S. 00a0Roadside Assistance coverage is provided by a third party and cannot be cancelled by the vehicle owner. Volkswagen or Volkswagen 24-Hour Roadside Assistance may cancel coverage on any Volkswagen vehicle at any time by written notice. There is no refund available to you in the event of cancellation. All new Volkswagen passenger vehicles sold in the United States and Puerto Rico are eligible for Roadside Assistance coverage for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Certified Pre-Owned vehicles are provided with an additional two years of coverage beginning with the expiration of the original coverage or sale date of the Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, whichever is greater.
