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| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Wagon |
Introduction
We moaned a bit when the Jetta vehicle was redesigned a several years ago. In Volkswagens desire for enhanced company, it developed the new Jetta vehicle from a new base (as as opposed to old Golf underpinnings) and decreased the Jettas inner to meet up with particular costs. Fortunately the base for the 2013 Nova Jetta Sportwagen still comes from the Golf, so it has avoided the pernicious effect of the veggie areas.
The Jetta Sportwagen preserves the last-generation Jettas best functions, along with a more stylish inner with better elements and little aspects like height-adjustable arm sets and rear-seat air slots. And with its extremely scaly shipping box -- larger than those found in some little cross-over SUVs like the Chevy Equinox or even Volkswagens Tiguan -- the Jetta Sportwagen makes a authentic alternative to high-riding, car-based crossovers.
Not that theres anything wrong with crossovers, of course. But a big difference with the Sportwagen is the producing experience. The Sportwagen controls more securely, has a enhanced amazing of generate and is reasonably quick thanks to a choice of either a 2.5-liter petrol or turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel fuel petrol engine. Our choice is the TDI diesel fuel petrol, as its hybrid-like EPA gas usage of up to 42 mpg on the road makes it your best choice for drivers with long producing periods or those who take frequent producing.
Small, amazing wagons are a lack these days. Youll pay thousands and thousands more just to get a larger top amazing trolley from Acura, Ferrari or BMW. The Subaru Outback might be value a look; its similarly price, roomier, more powerful and has all-wheel produce, but its gas usage isnt nearly as amazing as the TDIs. For that youd have to look to the Chevy Prius V or Ford C-Max Several to get the same kind of gas usage as the Sportwagen TDI. Even then, the Prius isnt as enjoyable to produce and the C-Max comes up brief on shipping position. With enough, the TDIs awesome gas usage and the last vestiges of the old Jettas attraction, the Nova Jetta Sportwagen really is in a classification by itself.
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| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Wagon |
Body Styles, Cut Stages, and Options
The 2013 Nova Jetta Sportwagen is a five-passenger cart offered in S, SE and TDI trim levels. The Jetta automobile and related Golf hatchback are analyzed independently.
The entry-level S model comes conventional with 16-inch metal tires, roof tracks, keyless access, warmed showcases, warmed windshield-washer misting nozzles, full energy accessories, cruise control, air-conditioning, fabric furniture, warmed front side seat with a power-adjustable back-rest, a tilt-and-telescoping leather-wrapped rim, an flexible front side armrest, a 60/40-split-folding back seat with center pass-through, a trip computer, Wireless hands-free phone and sound loading, and an eight-speaker sound program with a CD player and an reliable sound port.
The SE and TDI add 16-inch metal tires (optional on the S), effective "leatherette" soft furniture, improved indicators and a 10-speaker speakers with a touchscreen display screen program, satellite tv stations, HD stations and an iPod program. Both the SE and TDI offer an optionally available spectacular sunroof and 17-inch metal rim program, while the TDI can also add a routing program and keyless ignition/entry to that program.
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| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Wagon |
Powertrains and Performance
The front-wheel-drive VW Jetta Sportwagen S and SE are operated by a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine which makes 170 power and 177 pound-feet of twisting. A six-speed stick shift is conventional on the S, while a six-speed computerized is optionally available on the S and conventional on the SE. EPA-estimated gas mileage is 24 mpg city/33 mpg road and 26 mpg along with the stick shift and 24/31/26 with the computerized.
The Sportwagen TDI is operated by a turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel fuel good for 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of twisting. A six-speed stick shift is conventional and a six-speed computerized stick shift known as DSG is available as an option. The latter features a sport method that accelerates changes as well as. Petrol economic system is an amazing 30 mpg city/42 mpg road and 34 mpg along with the stick shift and 29/39/33 with the computerized. In Edmunds performance examining, a Sportwagen TDI with the DSG computerized guide went from zero to 60 mph in 8.9 seconds.
Safety
The 2013 Nova Jetta Sportwagen comes conventional with antilock cd braking system, balance and grip control, front side seat side-impact protection bags and full-length part layer protection bags. In Edmunds braking mechanism examining, a Sportwagen TDI with 16-inch tires came to a quit from 60 mph in 129 legs, about 5 legs longer than regular for this type of automobile.
In Insurance Institution for Road Safety accident assessments, the Sportwagen obtained the top ranking of "Good" in the frontal-offset, side-impact and roof-strength assessments.
Interior Style and Unique Features
Unlike the Jetta automobile, the Sportwagen still provides top-quality internal components, soft-touch areas and the little information like an flexible middle system with back air ports that make the car experience a cut above the common small cart. Even the premium-vinyl "leatherette" furniture in SE and TDI designs looks and seems better than its name indicates.
But aside from a more top quality experience, the Sportwagen strikes its pace with large traveler and freight room, especially for front side seat travelers. Rear-seat travelers have a stronger press, but not objectionably so. The trade-off outcomes in nearly 33 cubic legs of space with the back seat up and a useful 67 pieces with the back seat collapsed.
The cottage also gets kudos for user-friendliness. Managing sound and environment manages is a uncomplicated issue, and we especially like the fresh, organized optionally available touchscreen display display sound customer interface. The optionally available routing system is also fairly easy, but does absence some performance due to its small display.
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| Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Wagon |
Driving Impressions
You wont error the 2013 Nova Jetta Sportwagen for an activity automobile. Although the guiding seems accurate and foreseen, the Sportwagens revocation displays too much body move to allow any truly energetic corner-to-corner generating. But thats OK; you dont buy the Sportwagen to go fast. All things being equivalent, well take the wagons reduced middle of severity and enhanced managing over a higher cross-over any day.
For daily generating, the Jetta Sportwagen provides a relaxed drive and a relatively silent internal. TDI diesel petrol designs provide amazing gas mileage and variety -- 500 distance on a single reservoir isnt unusual -- but the diesel petrol powertrain does produce a little more disturbance and shake than the fuel alternatives. We still think the TDI is the best choice thanks to snappier speeding, useful twisting (for moving on the freeway or easily climbing a hill pass) and excellent gas mileage.