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2006 volkswagen jetta review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Sporty new gli is icing on a fresh cake. introductionthe new volkswagen jetta lineup features a complete line of models for 2006. A sporty turbocharged gli model joins the line along with a fuel-efficient tdi turbo diesel. That's in addition to the most popular models, which are powered by a 2. 5-liter five-cylinder engine. the jetta was redesigned and re-engineered from the ground up midway through the 2005 model year. a 2. 5-liter five-cylinder engine powers the standard models and it's pleasantly robust, with a broad power curve and a raspy sound. The 2. 5-liter engine gets an epa-rated 22 miles per gallon city, 30 mpg highway, whether equipped with the five-speed manual gearbox or the new six-speed tiptronic automatic. Clean-running partial zero emissions, or pzev, versions of this engine, are available in some states. Fuel-efficient tdi models are available in 45 states. Featuring volkswagen's renowned turbo diesel engine, the tdi models get an epa-rated 36/41 city highway with the five-speed manual gearbox, 35/42 with the slick dsg automatic. The new jetta gli features a turbocharged 2. 0-liter engine with a broad power curve boasting 0-60 in 6. 7 seconds. The gli gets an epa rated 24/32 with its six-speed manual or 25/31 with the dsg. regardless of engine, we found the new jetta responsive around town and comfortable on long trips. Volkswagens are known for handling, and the new jetta carves through corners with precision. Indeed, the gli reminds us why germany is renowned for building excellent sports sedans. the new jetta is larger than previous models, and it features a more spacious interior stuffed with convenience and lavished with volkswagen's legendary attention to detail. Its driver enjoys excellent visibility and ease of use with logical controls and instruments. Build quality is superb inside and out. All in all, the new jetta is a solid car. lineupthe 2006 volkswagen jetta is available with a choice of three engines. The jetta comes standard with a 2. 5-liter five-cylinder engine rated at 150 horsepower. The base model is also available as a partial zero emissions vehicle (no charge) that uses a version of the 2. 5-liter five-cylinder that emits almost no pollution. The gli comes with a new 2. 0-liter turbocharged engine boasting an output of 200 horsepower. the base jetta, called the value edition, comes with a choice of five-speed manual transmission 17,900) or a new six-speed automatic 18,975) featuring a sport mode and tiptronic gear selection. Standard equipment on these base models includes air conditioning; cruise control; tinted windows; power windows with one-touch open and close; am/fm/cd/mp3 with 10 speakers; external temperature display; eight-way front-seat adjustments; heated power outside mirrors; split/folding rear seats; remote central power locking; two power outlets in the center console and one in the trunk; remote trunk and fuel-filler flap releases; and an anti-theft alarm. Standard running gear on value editions is 6x15-inch steel wheels with 195/65r15 all-season radials and a full-size spare wheel and tire. the standard jetta 2. 5 20,290) upgrades this with dual-zone automatic climate control, premium audio with a 6cd changer, an integrated antenna, automatic headlamps, a trip computer, auto-dimming mirrors, heated power seats, fold-flat rear seats, a front spoiler, chrome trim, and 205/55r16 all-season tires. It's also available with the automatic 21,365). Options include xm and sirius satellite radio 375); dvd satellite navigation 1,800); and 17-inch alloy wheels and tires 1,350). tdi models with their turbo diesel engines are equipped the same way and are available with the five-speed manual gearbox 21,290) or volkswagen's dsg twin-clutch semi-automatic 22,365). the turbocharged gli comes with a choice of six-speed manual 23,790) or the dsg semi-automatic 24,665). Glis ride on 17-inch summer performance tires on 7x17-inch alloy wheels. Optional fitments for the gli are 17-inch all-season performance tires or 18-inch summer performance radials on 7. 5x18-inch alloys 750). options for the gli include dvd navigation with a 6cd changer in the front armrest 1,800) and xm or sirius satellite radio 375). Package 1 1,460) includes a power sunroof, the satellite radio, and a 115-volt power outlet. Package 2 3,200) adds leather seating surfaces, heated front sports seats, a leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, heated washer nozzles, and all the stuff in package 1. safety features that come standard on all models include front airbags, side-impact airbags for torso protection, and curtain airbags for head protection come standard along with crash-active front headrests and safety belts with emergency locking retractors for all five seating positions. Rear side airbags are optional 350). Active safety features include anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (ebd), traction control (asr), and an electronic differential lock (edl). Electronic stability control (esp) is standard on all but the value edition 280) and comes with hydraulic brake assist. walkaroundthe volkswagen jetta was completely redesigned and launched as three major model lines through the 2005-2006 model years. It's larger, dimensionally as well as visually, in every direction. Compared to the previous jetta, it has a longer wheelbase and wider track. It has also put on a little weight, tipping the scales at a little over 3,200 pounds. However, that extra mass was put to good use, as the greatly improved structural rigidity now puts the jetta at the top of its class, and there's a larger trunk and more interior room, particularly for rear seat passengers. the eye is drawn at once to the chrome-framed front grille. Like it or not, get used to it. This is the new face of volkswagen. Chrome is also used in eyebrows atop the large engine air inlets in the front bumper and, on 2. 5 and tdi models, for the side-window surrounds. Gli models are clearly differentiated by a black honeycomb mesh grille with a red surround strip and foglamps integrated into the front bumper. the most striking design element is the aggressive thrust and slope of the car's snout. Compared to some other recent nose-forward designs, however, the composite headlamps and various inlets and grilles are well integrated into the jetta's raked rearward flow. A striking vee, created by the slant of the headlamps and sloping hood lines, is carried strongly toward the rear by the steeply raked windshield and character lines running along the flanks. The rear window is carried deeply into the well-defined c-pillar, accentuating the designers' quest for a coupe-like sweep to the rear quarters. The whole structure appears longer, but the larger taillight clusters, now divided between the trunk and rear fender, help widen the proportion of the car's hindquarters in relation to its height, giving the car a more substantial, less boxy-looking stern. Also helping to integrate the increased bulk of the trunk into the fenders is the coupe-like sweep of the c-pillar and the extensive rear window, which slants deeply into the trunkline. the round tail lights and brake lights will likely be singled out as the new jetta's most derivative statement, giving the car a blander, more asian look to it than previous models. in short, we find the new jetta's look more pleasant than exciting. how well this new design is accepted by the beholder is, however, an entirely different matter from the execution. And the execution is where volkswagen excels. The body panels fit tightly and the paint finish is exquisite. Volkswagen designers accomplish more with less, combining expensive-looking materials with simple but attractive styling and excellent ergonomics. The tamo ash wood trim is indeed trim and not the great expanses of lumber that are sometimes used in a lame attempt to class up an interior. To the contrary, the jetta's wood is tastefully applied to complement the interior's sweeps and angles. Helping to relieve the eye of any monochromatic monotony are such touches as metallic trim around the shift lever, metallic instrument cluster rings; chrome door handles, glovebox lock cylinder and trunk release switch, and the button for the parking brake lever. finding a comfortable driving position is aided by an eight-way power adjustable seat with a power lumbar adjustment, an adjustable steering column and a height-adjustable safety belt. The driver's seat can be positioned using controls on the side of the seat cushion or by. AM/FM✔ Power Seats✔ Power Windows✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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