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2007 volkswagen jetta review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Same solid sedan, new value price. introductionit's easy to understand the appeal of the volkswagen jetta. In addition to minor updates such as a new tire pressure monitoring system and an auxiliary audio input jack for ipods and the like, volkswagen has dropped the price of its most popular car by $1,400. The new jetta sedan starts at $16,490, without a significant reduction in standard equipment. at that price, the jetta is a compelling buy. Even the base model is well equipped, fun to drive and economical to operate. Its 2. 5-liter five-cylinder engine is pleasantly robust, with a broad power curve and a raspy sound, and delivers an epa-estimated 22/30 miles per gallon city/highway. Inside, the jetta is roomy and nicely finished, and its trunk is larger than many sedans costing $25,000 or more. Going up the model line, the jetta only gets better. the jetta 2. 0t starts about $4,500 higher, but its high-tech turbocharged engine is a blast to drive, with either the standard six-speed manual transmission or the trick direct shift gearbox automatic. The 2. 0t can be loaded with almost as many features as a luxury sedan, and the line-topping gli is a sports sedan true to the german tradition. It snicks through corners and carves through curves precisely, but rides quite comfortably. the jetta was redesigned and re-engineered from the ground up midway through the 2005 model year, and it still seems fresh. This one is larger than previous-generation models, and volkswagen's attention to detail, particularly inside, is convincing. Finish quality is good, inside and out. A tire pressure monitoring system is now standard on all models. Jetta's price nearly doubles from base model to a loaded gli. the base jetta 16,490) and jetta 2. 5 17,990) are powered by a 2. 5-liter inline five-cylinder engine generating 150 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque, with a five-speed manual transmission. Both the jetta and jetta 2. 5 are available with vw's six-speed automatic transmission 1,075), which includes a tiptronic manual shift feature. standard equipment includes cloth upholstery, air conditioning, power windows, cruise control, a cd player, eight-way manually adjustable front seats, a manual tilt-and-telescope steering wheel, and power locks with remote. The jetta 2. 5 adds 16-inch steel wheels (compared to 15-inch), wider tires and standard electronic stability program anti-skid electronics. And it can be equipped with a host of options. option package one 2,000) includes higher-power audio with an in-dash six-cd changer, leatherette (vinyl) upholstery, a fold-flat rear seat and alloy wheels. Package two 4,400) adds leather upholstery, front-seat position memory and dual-zone automatic climate control to the contents of package one. This high-tech engine produces 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. These models offer vw's direct shift gearbox 1075) as an option. This six-speed works like a manual transmission with an automatic clutch pedal, and can be shifted manually or left in full automatic mode. the 2. 0t adds the folding rear seat, a leather-wrapped steering-wheel with audio controls, remote trunk release, 17-inch alloy wheels, and other features beyond those included on the jetta 2. 5. The gli adds sport seats, high-intensity bi-xenon headlights and sporty touches such as alloy pedals and a leather shift knob. option package one 1,900) for the turbocharged models includes the sunroof, heated seats and the premium audio. Package two 4,000) adds leather upholstery and dual-zone automatic climate control. 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. Rear passenger side-impact airbags are optional 350). All jettas have anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (ebd) and traction control (asr). It has also put on a little weight, tipping the scales at over 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. the eye is drawn at once to the jetta's big, chrome-framed front grille. Chrome is also used in eyebrows atop the air inlets in the front bumper and, on the 2. 5 model, for the side-window surrounds. Gli models are clearly differentiated by a black honeycomb mesh grille with a red surround strip, and foglamps integrated into the front bumper. 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 composite headlights and various inlets and grilles are well integrated into the jetta's raked rearward flow. 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 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. Critics claim they give this jetta a blander, more japanese look than previous models. interiorwhat's new for 2007: all jettas are equipped with an auxiliary audio input jack that allows mp3 players and other devices to be plugged into the stereo. As for the stereo itself, the buttons for 2007 are finished in silver rather than black. volkswagen and audi interiors are often the benchmark for 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 tamo ash wood trim is indeed trim, and not the great expanses of fake lumber sometimes used in a vain attempt to class up an interior. the gli interior is a bit dressier than the standard cabin thanks to touches of bright trim and a handsome, three-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel. The durable-feeling leather is really the way to go for a full upmarket experience. the base 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 upgrade seats have power adjustment, including power lumbar support, with three memory buttons (which also adjusts the outside mirrors) and a key fob that can be programmed for each position. 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. Optional steering wheel buttons can be used to operate a phone, mute the radio, or toggle between the various modes of the sound system. a large electronic message pad sits dead center, just over the water temperature and fuel gauges. In addition to more warning an.
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