Discover the Upgraded All-New Volkswagen Jetta

The new Volkswagen Jetta is a refined compact car with impressive ride quality, a roomy cabin and ample trunk space. It offers excellent fuel economy and user-friendly infotainment controls. Drivers near Parkersburg are excited for the new 1.5-liter turbocharged engine standard in the base trim and the additional standard active-safety features. The new Jetta also receives a revised trim lineup and the refreshed exterior and interior styling. Here are more highlights of the new Volkswagen Jetta.

Performance

The Volkswagen Jetta employs a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces up to 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission, but drivers across Marietta, OH can opt for an optional eight-speed automatic. The engine achieves a good fuel economy of 31 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway with the automatic transmission and 29 mpg in the city and 43 mpg on the highway with manual transmission.

The Jetta's sister sports car, the Jetta GLI, offers a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It comes with a standard six-speed manual transmission, but a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with paddle shifters is available.

Exterior and Interior Design

The exterior of the new Volkswagen has been revised to include a new grille with two chrome bars flanking the VW logo. The front features LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, while the rear comes with a new rear bumper and LED headlights. The base trim has 16-inch alloy wheels, while the GLI has 18-inch alloy wheels.

The interior of the Jetta offers generous passenger space and a seating capacity of five people. The base trim offers cloth upholstery and folding back seats, but higher trims get premium features such as leatherette seating surfaces, heated front seats and a power-adjustable driver's seat. The cargo space is 14.1 cubic feet, which can be expanded by folding down the rear seats.

Infotainment and Driver-Assistance Features

Drivers across Ripley, WV can enjoy plenty of standard and available tech features offered by the new Jetta. The base model comes with a 6.5-inch touchscreen that is easy to use, but the available 8-inch touchscreen is more responsive and offers more features.

Standard infotainment features include Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® integration, a four-speaker stereo, two USB ports, Bluetooth® and a Wi-Fi hot spot. Available features include dual-zone automatic climate control, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, push-button start, keyless entry, a panoramic roof and proximity keyless entry.

The Volkswagen Jetta has a suite of driver assistance features and upgraded equipment. The IQ.Drive safety suite consists of a host of safety features, including blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking and rear cross-traffic alert. Higher trim levels receive a lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist.

Trim Levels

The Volkswagen Jetta has four trim levels: S, Sport, SE and SEL.

The S trim is the base trim and comes with the standard features. The first four trims come with the 158-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. The Sport trim features black accents on the grille, window and headliner. It comes with a rear-seat center armrest and 17-inch alloy wheels.

The SE trim has V-Tex synthetic leather upholstery, a standard eight-speed automatic transmission and a six-way power-adjustable driver's seat. The SEL trim comes with leather upholstery, automatic high beams and a nine-speaker BeatsAudio® stereo.

If you're interested in sportier performance, the Jetta GLI sports car has a single trim, called the Autobahn. It comes with the 228-horsepower 2.0-liter engine, a limited-slip differential, adaptive damping suspension and a sport steering wheel.

At Pioneer Volkswagen of Parkersburg, we have an extensive lineup of new Volkswagen Jetta vehicles, and our team is always ready to help you find the right model. We invite drivers from across the Parkersburg area to drop by for a test drive!