Unveiling Repackaged Volkswagen Jetta
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. 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!
That can cost you up to twice as much as most other cars. Unless you have a great feel for the road and drive accordingly, they are not safe on winter roads and curves. I've owned 2 VW buses and loved them. This one looks a little rough, and will need the canvas replaced, and a good paint job. 2000 for quality work. It does look like a good deal for a project car, but I wouldn't use it as a daily driver until it has been gone through and everything checked. The buses are very unique to drive, you sit on top of the front wheels, so it feels weird when you turn. Also being that they are very tail heavy, any cross wind will cause the front to move, A LOT. They also do not have a lot of power for climbing hills or accelerating very fast. I do believe this one is worth the asking price, if you are willing to put more into it.
There are pros and cons with any older vehicle that you might be considering and VW vans are no exception. A 71 is certainly getting up there age wise so if you are seriously considering it? I would definitely get it checked out very thoroughly before you you buy it. They can be a lot of fun to drive and they certainly are becoming rare. It's an old vehicle, it WILL need work PERIOD. Did I mention that it's grossly underpowered? Earlier models weren't as safe as the later ones (82 on) They don't do so well in a crash. Most all camper versions are pretty much "fair weather" campers, they can be either really really hot or really really cold unless they're extensively modified for climate extremes. O.K. so now you have a lot more info. Try not to make an emotional decision, try and find a good shop or mechanic that might be willing to teach you how to care for your VW, get as much information as you possibly can.
