Volkswagen Jetta (06-10) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 02 October 2009
Volkswagen has returned to the original Jetta name for its smaller family saloon, relegating the previous Vento and Bora names to history. While the Golf influence is obvious from the front and from behind the wheel, the rear has much in common with the upmarket Passat and it's a good alternative to the larger four-door. The Jetta is good to drive in all its engine variations, and can squeeze three passengers into the rear quite comfortably. It has a huge boot and is quite handsome, but still won't hold its value as well as an equivalent Golf. However, this makes it a good used buy.
3.5 out of 5

Equipment

The Jetta is available in S, SE and Sport trims along with the Bluemotion low emissions model. The S comes with semi-automatic air conditioning, a multifunction computer, ABS, ESP stability control, 16-inch alloy wheels, remote central locking, alarm and immobiliser, rain sensitive wipers, automatic lights, electric windows, electrically adjustable and heated mirrors, driver's seat height adjustment and a CD stereo. The SE adds chrome window trim, front comfort seats with height and lumbar support, leather steering wheel and gear lever and a front centre armrest with a storage compartment underneath. The Sport gets 17-inch alloys, front sport seats, front fog lights and lowered sports suspension.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
S BlueMotion SE Sport
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