Tips To Help You Choose A Volkswagen Jetta
If you want a trusty vehicle that offers you a lot of power, style and class, one vehicle you cannot go wrong with is the Volkswagen Jetta. It is one of the more affordable and reliable vehicles on the market. If you have been admiring the Volkswagen vehicles and have finally decided to purchase one, you may want a little help selecting the right vehicle for your needs. Since shopping for cars can be challenging and in some cases overwhelming, you may want to take a few things into consideration before you purchase your new car. One of the most popular vehicles of the Volkswagen line is the Jetta. The Jetta is a European vehicle that comes in a sports sedan style. It was first manufactured back in 1979. As soon as the vehicle was made available to the public for purchase, it was an instant hit. It was and continues to be one of the most affordable vehicles on the market.
The Jetta has been around for several generations and appeals to many different people no matter what their age is. Now there is also more variety available since the make now comes in a two door, four door and even a five door, which is the sports wagon. When choosing which type of Jetta you want to purchase, you need to keep in mind a few things. The newer versions of the Jetta look a bit different than the newer models. The older models have more of a box shape and even thought they are very reliable vehicles, parts are becoming harder to locate and can make getting repairs a bit of a challenge. If you are looking for a reliable vehicle that is more stylish and curvier than the past models, you may want to get a newer model. The engine on this type of vehicle originally came as a standard 4 cylinder motor. That doesn't mean that these vehicles can't handle well on the road or under severe weather conditions. As a bonus, Volkswagen began making their vehicles began building their vehicles with a 6 cylinder motor and added the turbo-charge motor and the VR5 engine as well to keep their vehicles powerful and competitive. With the additional power the newer engines have, the vehicles get increased mileage and power to improve their reliability when they are driven on the road. This has also increased their popularity and longevity among car enthusiasts. Keep in mind that there are so many different versions of Volkswagen vehicles available, that no matter how discriminating your tastes are, you can still find something that meets your needs. Take a trip to your local dealer and take a look at all of the selections that are available. Take a few vehicles for a test drive and decide which one is the perfect car for you to drive away in.
Our test drive of the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI confirmed the car is exactly what it looks like - a quick and nimble sports performance vehicle that delivers all kinds of bang for your buck. But it doesn鈥檛 end there because you also get a sporty exterior and interior styling along with the fit and finish of a vehicle with a much greater price tag. DriveSoCal鈥檚 Professor, Clinton Quan, picked one up from Ontario Volkswagen for a recent test drive. Press play below for his review. Tom Smith: Welcome to iDriveSoCal, the podcast all about mobility from the automotive capital of the United States, Southern California. Tom Smith here with my good buddy, our good buddy, the Professor. Mr. Clinton Quan, say hello Clinton. Clinton Quan: Hi Tom. Tom Smith: Hello, my friend. Today鈥檚 podcast, we鈥檙e going to be talking about the good Professor鈥檚 test drive of a 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI.
He picked that up from our good friends out at Ontario Volkswagen, in the Los Angeles suburb of Ontario, California. Professor, I drove one of these cars recently and I loved it. It was a fun car to drive. I was thinking, if I could just get this on a track, that鈥檇 be a fun day. Clinton Quan: Oh yes, this is definitely a car you would want to take out to the track, especially on an autocross. Tom Smith: And we were just talking off mic, there鈥檚 plenty of space in the car, but the performance and the drive makes it feel like it鈥檚 a little go-cart. Clinton Quan: That鈥檚 a good way to describe it, yes. Tom Smith: I took it easy, friends at Ontario Volkswagen, I took it easy as I鈥檓 sure the Professor did as well. Candidly, Professor always drives a little bit more aggressively than I, but I tell you what man, little bit of passing, little bit in and out of traffic, that is exhilarating.
Clinton Quan: Yes. It鈥檚 certainly exhilarating. Tom Smith: So, tell us about the old Golf GTI 鈥?not the old, the new 2018 Golf GTI. Clinton Quan: Yes. I test drove the 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI SE, that is the mid-level trim. Tom Smith: -the base to the Autobahn. Tom Smith: But yet all of these vehicles, the S, the SE, and the Autobahn, they all share the same engine? Clinton Quan: Yes, it is a 2.0-liter in line for turbo charge that produces 220 horsepower and 258-feet of torque. So it鈥檚 got plenty of torque and plenty of horsepower especially for a car that size. It鈥檚 essentially the size of really a subcompact. Tom Smith: Therein lies the fun, right? Tom Smith: So, all three trims have the same motor, all three trims have the same trans and suspension as well, correct? Clinton Quan: The standard equipment on Autobahn trim, for example, the one I drove, I notice it didn鈥檛 have a navigation system, and I know the Autobahn, it comes with a navigation system.
