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The 2012 model of the Volkswagen Jetta has been met with with mixed reviews, which is the reason it is ranked a poor 27 in a group of 34 Affordable Small Cars. The test drive results and details concerning safety and reliability as published in 32 reviews of the Jetta form the cause for the ranking. Impressive passenger area and a spacious trunk are features of the 2012 Jetta, but unless you go for an upgraded package it can feel like a budget car.

The redesign of the Volkswager Jetta in 2011 got a lukewarm reception from the automobile press, chief amongst the complaints being a dreary exterior, a cheap interior and merely decent performance. The power of the 2012 Jetta base model, and the caliber of the interior, do not meet the standards that the automotive press expect from a high profile manufacturer like Volkswagen. A very affordable selling price for the starting model, a back seat with lots of leg room and a roomy trunk were positive aspects that test drivers remarked on. When you desire a more elegant interior and an engine with more punch, the upgraded Jetta GLI is what you need. It includes the identical engine as the VW GTI, and thus guarantees an exiting drive, but it does cost quite a lot more. The reviewers propose that you settle for the reduced power of the base version, unless money is no problem.

You could check out other cars, like the Hyundai Elantra, which will give you more interior features but somewhat less power. Bluetooth and a USB port are actually standard fitments on a model you can get for quite a bit less than the Jetta. You get a spacious backside seat and a large trunk, and you can upgrade to leather seats that are heated, something you can't do with the Jetta. For those who enjoy the greater driving enjoyment offered by smaller cars, the Volkswagen Golf is something you should consider. You'll be able to get a 4-door variant, as well as a 2-door hatchback, the two rated highly for fuel economy. The impression of the reviewers is that the better option stands out as the upgraded performance version, the Volkswagen Golf GTI.

The 2012 Jetta boasts five variants, the S, SE, SEl, GLI and TDI. The GLI is the single 2012 version that includes notable changes. The top fuel economy belongs to the TDI given it features a turbo diesel engine. The GLI comes with the features nearly all Jetta users have desired, along with most of the traditional performance. Its svelte, sporty suspension and style will probably appeal to the masses. The Jetta delivers room enough for cargo and passengers, but falls way short of the standards expected of Volkswagen in handling balance and interior quality. Should you be willing to pay a lot more, the GLI does not have those problems.

Mixed reviews have greeted the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, but quite possibly one of the variants could be the car for you. Prior to buying your new car, you should take all the models for a test drive and spend some time doing research.

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