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Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
About Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be aware that this vehicle's diesel engine is involved in a Notice of Violation of the Clean Air Act issued by the EPA to Volkswagen for producing and selling 4-cylinder diesel cars that include a software device that circumvents EPA emissions standards for certain air pollutants. The EPA and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) determined that these diesel cars emit up to 40 times more pollution than emission standards allow. Recalls, investigations and litigation are currently ongoing.
The Jetta is Volkswagen's best-selling vehicle, and it's easy to see why. Available with a variety of powertrains that include gasoline, diesel and
hybrid, a
wagon body style in addition to the popular
sedan, and prices that range from under $18,000 to over $32,000, there is a Jetta for just about everybody. The best news for the 2014 Jetta is a heart transplant that replaces the aging 5-cylinder engine with a peppy and more fuel-efficient turbocharged 4-cylinder, a swap that gives the VW a new lease on life. The mainstream compact-sedan segment teems with popular rivals that include the
Honda Civic,
Nissan Sentra,
Ford Focus, Mazda3,
Toyota Corolla,
Chevrolet Cruze and
Hyundai Elantra, but the VW Jetta stands out with its Euro sophistication, and the sedan earned itself a spot on our list of the 10 Best Sedans Under $25,000 for 2014.
In addition to swapping the 5-cylinder engine for a turbocharged-4 in most sedan models, Volkswagen has installed multilink rear suspension in all 2014 Jettas and introduced its smartphone-enabled Car-Net communications service. Jetta SportWagen models again carry over unchanged except for new LED license-place lighting, and diesel (TDI) models gain a rearview camera as standard.
This year marks the debut of the Jetta Hybrid, Volkswagen's second hybrid (after the Touareg) and its first in the compact sedan segment. Other changes to the Jetta lineup include new leather trim in SE and higher versions, and launch control in the GLI models with automatic transmission.
A new SE with Sunroof package is offered on both the gasoline and diesel models, while a Sunroof and Navigation package is available only on diesel-powered Jetta SportWagens.
Consumer Reviews
Love the car - concerned about reliability
By Charlie D on Saturday, January 7, 2017
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 300
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "Handling, acceleration, rear seat and trunk room"
Cons: "Electronic problem right out of the gate"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"We needed a second car and found the Jetta SE very similar to our Audi A4 for about half the price. Great handling, better acceleration and transmission shifting than the A4, more rear seat room, same huge trunk. On the downside, Hazard Warning system failed at 200 miles and dealer advises there is a long process to go through before VW will authorize repair. Service manager said there have been quite a few problems with the system. If it hadn't come with the Hazard Warning system, so that it couldn't have failed, I would count this as my best new car purchase in over 40 years."
14 people out of 14 found this review helpful
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Awesome to drive very comfortable
By rjwalte on Monday, October 8, 2012
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 10,000
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "great off the line great in stop and go traffic"
Cons: "to much cabin noise"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"My last two cars were Civic's and I thought they were great until I purchased this car. I am very happy with this investment. I look for reasons to take long drives. I would rather have this car than a Silver Cloud."
9 people out of 9 found this review helpful
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Fantastic vehicle, mileage above expectations...
By Mr. Whistle on Saturday, October 29, 2016
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 49,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "Economical to drive, handles nice"
Cons: "Needs a rear window wiper as stock item"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"I really like this car. Exceeded my expectations, especially in performance and high altitude driving. Handles well. 2 issues. 1.) Low beam burned out at 48K, RH side. 2.) The CARB/EPA issue VW is dealing with. I am NOT turning my car in, and opted for the repair/fix IF it gets approved. IF VW comes up with fix and does NOT destroy the mileage and performance, I will be happy. If it runs like an 83 Rabbit Diesel after fix, I will unload it............. For now, drives excellent and I enjoy it. I drove from Sacramento Ca. to Los Angeles on 8 gallons of fuel. I wish I had bought one with Fog Lamps for night driving. Fold the rear seats down, and you can sleep in the trunk!"
6 people out of 6 found this review helpful
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