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Sunday, January 22, 2012

A New 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Could Be The Car For You But It Has Mixed Reviews

By Samson Smythe


The assorted reviews obtained by the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta reflect in its ranking of 27th out of 34 in the Affordable Small Cars category. This kind of rank is based on test drives of the Jetta as well as analysis of safety and reliability data from 32 published reviews. In order to avoid feeling just like you are driving a budget car, you have to get a package upgrade, although the basic 2012 Jetta has lots of room for passengers and a very large steakhouse outback trunk.

Operation that barely made the grade, an interior that looked cheap and a lackluster exterior were the main reasons that the 2011 redesign of the Jetta received only mild praise in press reviews, you will understand a lot more at used caravans for sale. The auto press expect a certain standard from Volkswagen, and the base model of the 2012 Jetta falls short on both power and interior quality. The nice factors to present themselves from test drive reports were the base price being more affordable, the roomy back seating and a capacious trunk. To have the nicer interior and more powerful engine, you'll have to upgrade to the Jetta GLI. Since the engine is the same as on the Volkswagen GTI, you'll enjoy the car's performance, but it comes with a far heftier price tag. If you can easily afford it, reviewers think you should be very pleased with the power available on the base model.

You could check out other cars, like the Hyundai Elantra, which will provide you with more interior features but somewhat less power. Bluetooth along with a USB port are standard fitments on a model you could get for quite a bit less than the Jetta. It also features lots of trunk space, a large back seat, and something you don't get with the Jetta, an upgrade option of heated leather seats. Smaller autos usually provide a more fun driving experience, so you may choose to look at the Volkswagen Golf. There's a four-door style and a more sporty-looking two-door hatchback, which will both reward you with great fuel economy. You will definitely get more user satisfaction by opting for an upgrade to the Golf's performance variant, the GTI, according to the reviewers.

The 2012 Jetta has five different versions, the S, SE, SEl, GLI and TDI. The only one that exhibits significant changes from the previous year is the GLI. A TDI provides the best fuel economy due to its turbo diesel motor. The GLI plays to exactly what the common Jetta owner would like, and its performance is more aligned with expectations. The suspension system combines suppleness with sportiness, while the car's looks embody mass appeal. You will find an abundance of space for luggage and passengers, but, when it comes to coping with balance and interior finish, the Jetta does not measure up to what we expect of Volkswagen. The GLI counterbalances for these conditions, but to get them, a healthy charge will need to be paid.

Mixed reviews have greeted the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, but quite possibly one of the variants could be the car for you. Take your time to test drive all the models and do thorough research before you buy your new car.




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