Volkswagen's seventh-generation Jetta will retail for at least $19,395, including delivery fees, when it arrives at dealer lots by July 1. The price is $100 lower than the outgoing model, Volkswagen has announced.
The new model year features an exterior redesign, enhanced interior capacity, and a lower starting price than the outgoing model year, according to Volkswagen.
Volkswagen is adding its new turbo-charged, direct-injected turbo four into the 2016 Jetta to improve fuel economy with a smaller package, the automaker has announced.
The affected vehicles are 2014 model-year Jettas, Beetles, Beetle Convertibles and Passats.
The 2015 Jetta gets the 2.0L four-cylinder TDI EA288 engine announced in March that offers improved fuel economy and slight bump in performance. The engine is expected to give 45 miles per gallon highway.
Called the new EA288 engine, the automaker said it will replace all of VW’s 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel engines in Audi and VW TDI Clean Diesel models.
The Jetta Hybrid can be driven in pure electric mode at speeds of up to 44 mph and for a distance of up to 1.2 miles, depending on operating conditions. The car achieves a manufacturer estimated combined fuel economy of 45 mpg.
The Nissan Versa sedan, four-door, took the top of the list with a total cost of ownership at $25,818.
The 2009 Honda Civic, Volkswagen Jetta and Lincoln MKS were among the top safety picks.
The Ford Focus averaged 37.5 mpg in highway driving, beating the EPA figures of 35 mpg.
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