2017 Volkswagen Jetta

The Jetta to date has remained one of the VW’s best selling models. It is a front wheel drive compact sedan, which is strategically placed below the midsize Passat.

The new Jetta is offered with a turbo charged, 1.4 liter gasoline engine, churning out 150 BHP and 184 lb-ft of torque. The Jetta is offered in other engine sizes for added power and response such as 1.8 and 2.0 liter engines offered elsewhere in the world, however in Trinidad and Tobago only the 1.4 is available. This engine is mated with 6 speed automatic transmission.

In terms of fuel economy, the Jetta with its 1.4 liter engine it estimated to achieve 28 mpg for typical city driving and a very high 40 mpg on the highway. This engine by far offers the best fuel efficiency of all the other engines in the Jetta lineup.

In the technology and features department the Jetta comes well equipped. In Trinidad and Tobago the Jetta is offered in 2 trim levels which are the Jetta Comfortline and Jetta Comfortline with Sunroof. A five inch touch screen is standard on the Comfortline along with a rear-view camera.

On the Higher trim levels such as the Comfortline with Sunroof the interface is upgraded to a 6.3 inch touch screen with Volkswagen Discover media installed. Also equipped on this trim level is Apple Car Play and Android Auto. A big boot (trunk) is available in the 2017 Jetta, 15.7 cubic feet to be exact, this can be increased by the split folding rear seats.

In the sphere of safety the 2017 Jetta received the 5 star safety score from the NHTSA. The Jetta is also received Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS for crash tests and an advanced rating in the front crash prevention and mitigation test. The Driver Assistance package, is available on lower trim levels which includes the following:

· Automatic emergency braking

· Forward collision warning

· Adaptive cruise control

· Blind spot warning

· Rear cross traffic alert & Park assist

The Volkswagen has plenty to offer at a reasonable price. The base price of the VW Jetta Comfortline is$232,000.00 TTD and the Jetta Comfortline with Sunroof is $242,000.00 TTD. The 2017 Jetta is sold at the Volkswagen Division of Massy Motors and can be located at both North and South Dealerships, if you are interesting in viewing or test driving.

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