Volkswagen Jetta Parts

The Jetta is Volkswagen's compact sedan. It is one of the most significant in VW's long history of selling cars in America. Certainly, it's the most momentous since the turn of the century, because its success is crucial to reviving Volkswagen's dwindling fortunes. The Jetta has, in fact, been the constant best-selling European nameplate on this side of the Atlantic, and its continued success is essential to Volkswagen's fortunes in this, its most critical market outside of Europe.

Initially the Jetta is only available with an all-new 2.5-liter five-cylinder gas engine and a six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. The engine is unique to the U.S. market and has been developed to appeal to American driving characteristics where plenty of low-end torque from a big engine is preferred over a high-revving smaller engine. Because of that appeal, the Jetta could be the vehicle to help lift VW's corporate spirits once more. The Jetta sedan is essentially a Volkswagen Golf hatchback with a regular trunk. Europeans like the Golf's more practical hatchback design, but Americans prefer the "formal" appearance of a sedan with a regular trunk. The Jetta thus easily outsells the Golf in this country. One attraction of the front-drive Jetta is its variety of trim levels and engine choices. As for safety, all Jettas have anti-lock brakes, front side air bags and curtain side air bags for head protection of outboard occupants.

 

Jettas are fun to drive, as are most cars developed in Germany with its no-speed-limit highways. Jettas are agile, with precise steering, a supple suspension and excellent brakes. Doors close with a reassuring 'thunk' and have outside handles that can be easily grabbed to help provide quick, easy entry. The Jetta looks and feels more expensive than it is. It's among the best small cars, and its resale value will benefit if Volkswagen's upscale strategy works. No less than four engines are offered, including a turbocharged 180-horsepower 4-cylinder and a 200-horsepower V6, which provide strong acceleration. You can also just get the base 115-horsepower 4-cylinder or turbocharged 90-horsepower diesel, which delivers an impressive, estimated 42-mpg in the city and 49-mpg on the highway. They provide acceptable performance, although the diesel works best with a manual gearbox.

 

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