- sedan 129,606
- 6,491 high price
- Springfield, IL
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- autoshopper.com
2008 volkswagen jetta review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. More power, wagon available. introductionwe haven't heard much lately about fahrvergnugen, that difficult-to-define germanic character that supposedly separated volkswagens from other moderately priced cars. The sportwagen adds flexibility without a larger footprint or any compromise in fahrvergnugen or efficiency. Later in 2008, the 2009 jetta tdi will appear, with the fuel economy of a hybrid and the flexibility of a wagon. the jetta is more potent for 2008, with 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque (compared to 150 hp and 170 lb-ft in 2007). Its 2. 5-liter five-cylinder engine is pleasantly robust, with a broad power curve and a raspy sound, and delivers an epa-estimated 21/29 mpg city/highway. The jetta is responsive around town and comfortable on long trips. Here's where volkswagen's attention to detail is particularly convincing. The driver enjoys excellent visibility and ease of operation, with logical controls and instruments. All models come with a full array of safety features. Finish quality is good, inside and out; and the trunk is larger than in many sedans costing much more. So at just under $17,000, the jetta is a compelling buy. the jetta was redesigned and re-engineered from the ground up midway through 2005, and it still seems fresh. We find its styling more pleasant than exciting. A 2. 5-liter inline five-cylinder engine generates 170 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission and a six-speed automatic with tiptronic sport mode are available. jetta s 16,990) comes with cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power windows, power locks with remote, cruise control, asr traction control, cd player, eight-way manually adjustable front seats with lumbar support and new power recliners, split folding rear seat, manual tilt-and-telescope steering wheel, and 205/55hr all-season tires on 16-inch steel wheels. The se comes with the manual or automatic 20,925). jetta sel 22,900) adds a multi-function steering wheel, premium instrument display, premium audio, a 115-volt power outlet in the rear of the console, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The six-speed automatic is the only transmission available. the jetta gli 24,300) is motivated by a 2. 0-liter turbocharged and intercooled inline-4 packing 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard; there's also a six-speed dsg (direct shift gear) transmission that operates in manual or automatic mode 25,375). Suspension and brakes are beefed up appropriately. Inside are eight-way adjustable sport bucket seats, a flat-bottom padded steering wheel, and lots of aluminum and bright-metal trim. Auto-leveling, high-intensity xenon headlights are also standard, as are esp/edl, and 225/45 all-season or summer-performance tires (no charge either way) on 17-inch alloy rims. The autobahn package 3,020) adds a power sunroof, leather seats (with heat and power lumbar support in front), heated washer nozzles, and a premium audio system. Eighteen-inch wheels with 225/40r18 all-season 750) or summer-performance 890) tires are available. the wolfsburg edition 2. 0t is powered by the same engine as the gli and the same six-speed manual 20,875) or six-speed dsg transmission 21,950). Seats are leatherette, and wheels are 17-inch alloys. Sportwagen options include a panoramic sunroof and a fold-flat right front seat for long loads. safety features that come standard include front airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags for torso protection, and curtain-style airbags for head protection front and rear. All jettas have anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (ebd), brake assist, and traction control (asr). Roadside assistance is included in the jetta warranty package. walkaroundthe volkswagen jetta is a mid-size sedan. It was completely redesigned for the 2005 model year, the gli was added for 2006, and the sportwagen joined the lineup for 2008. compared to the pre-2005 jetta, the current generation has a longer wheelbase and wider track and is the biggest jetta ever. It's also the heaviest, tipping the scales at 3,200 pounds. That extra mass was put to good use, however, with greatly improved structural rigidity, a larger trunk and more interior room, particularly for rear seat passengers. when looking at the jetta, the eye is immediately drawn to its big, chrome-framed front grille. Chrome is also used in the eyebrows atop the air inlets in the front bumper and, on the se and sel, for the side-window surrounds. the next most striking design element is the aggressive thrust and slope of the hood and snout. Compared to other recent nose-forward designs, the jetta's composite headlights and various inlets and grilles are well integrated into the raked rearward flow of its form. A striking vee, created by the slant of the headlamps and sloping hood lines, is carried strongly toward the rear by the steeply raked windshield and character lines running along the flanks. the tail is a major departure from previous jetta styling. Larger tail light clusters, now divided between the trunk and rear fender, help widen the proportion of the car's hindquarters in relation to its height, giving it a more substantial, less boxy-looking stern. The round tail lights and brake lights have been singled out as the new jetta's most derivative design statement. Tail lamps wrap well into the rear side panels but no lights are in the hatch so rear visibility is not compromised loading in the dark. in addition to their 17-inch wheels, sel models are distinguished by body-colored valences front and rear. More distinctive is the gli, with a blacked-out honeycomb grille underlined by a red-pinstripe smile, and foglights integrated into matching honeycomb panels in the lower fascia. Lower body trim is blacked out all around, and red brake calipers show through visually massive five-spoke alloy wheels. interiorvolkswagen and audi interiors are often the benchmark for other manufacturers because their designers accomplish more with less, combining expensive-looking materials with simple, attractive styling and excellent ergonomics. The result tends to be inviting cabins that are pleasant places to spend time. The seats are easy to adjust with manual controls, and the adjustable steering column and height-adjustable safety belt help drivers of all sizes get comfortable. The thick-rimmed, three-spoke steering wheel frames a gauge cluster dominated by separate, large dials for the tachometer and speedometer, well shaded from ambient light by a curved cowl. In daylight the graphics read white on black, at night changing to white on soothing swimming-pool blue with lighted red pointers. In either case, the data are easy to comprehend at a glance. Within the tachometer and speedometer are warning lights and advisories about secondary functions, including one thoughtful warning that the fuel filler door was left opened after refueling. a large electronic message pad sits dead center, just over the water temperature and fuel gauges. In addition to more warning and diagnostic symbols, on sel and gli this display includes trip comp.
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