Car of the Month: VW Jetta - Sponsored by Volkswagen

You need a compact saloon with high levels of space, comfort and safety but you want a car you’ll love to drive as well. Then get yourself behind the wheel of the 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, available from £14,952 RRP and you’ll discover a car which has been brought well and truly up to date.

Totally new. Inside and out

The first Jetta was popular in the 80s. Along with Walkmans and the New Romantics. Of course, popular music has moved on since then. The 2007 Jetta, however, has been taken to a different level. With its sleek bodyshape, superior driving dynamics and impressive comfort and safety, the elegant 2007 Jetta has been completely redesigned since the 80’s. Inside and out. Its streamlined yet sporty silhouette promises the driving fun to come. The attention to details such as body-coloured bumpers, wing mirrors and door handles to the chrome-plated gear knob surround, mark its high quality build. From the value-for-money S, to the luxury of the SE and the thrill of the Sport, the 2007 Jetta is truly designed with the driver in mind.

Range of great features

The 2007 Jetta is packed full of extras and new features. The generous specification includes:

Stylish alloy wheels as standard
Semi-automatic air conditioning
Rain and dusk sensors with automatic driving lights
Speed sensitive power assisted steering and multifunction computer
Electric windows, front and rear
Heat insulating tinted glass.

Desirable options, depending on model chosen, range from heated leather front sports seats and electric glass sunroof to DVD navigation/radio system with iPod preparation or 6 CD autochanger.

The boot is really HUGE

The 80s was a big decade. Big mobile phones. And even bigger hair. Most things have got smaller since then. But not the Jetta’s boot. It offers you an enormous 527 litres of space. That’s larger than almost every other executive sports saloon in its class, including the 7 series BMW. So there’s plenty of room for two sets of golf clubs. A big supermarket shop to last the month. Or all the luggage you need for a two-week touring holiday!

Safety is a priority

The Jetta benefits from a range of the latest safety features. Six airbags – front, side and curtain, plus whiplash-optimised front head restraints, are fitted as standard. While the fast-reacting Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) and Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) add to the car’s great road handling. So you can relax when driving the Jetta, knowing your safety is fundamental to the design of this superb executive saloon.

High performance engines

The Jetta is offered with a range of six powerful and efficient engines, including Volkswagen’s award-winning TSI which was voted Best New Engine 2006 in the International Engine of the Year Awards. TSI results in excellent drivability and performance with no turbo lag, continuous power and high maximum torque.

TSI incorporates FSI technology, with fuel being injected directly into the combustion chamber under high pressure. The benefit being that it only burns the exact amount of fuel required reducing fuel consumption and boosting performance.

The 2007 Jetta has it all

With prices starting from just £14,952 RRP, the 2007 Jetta represents outstanding value for money. Its sleek, sporty design makes this elegant executive saloon a statement of class, from the distinctive front grille to the striking LED rear lights.

Packed full of extras and new features, the 2007 Jetta offers high levels of comfort and safety. Refinements such as semi-automatic air conditioning and heat insulating tinted glass - plus new generation safety features like the whiplash-optimised front head rests - ensure a relaxed and enjoyable journey. While the massive boot will happily take all the luggage your busy life demands.

Best of all, the 2007 Jetta is a joy to drive. Its powerful engine range - including Volkswagen’s award-winning TSI - allied with a dynamic chassis, guarantee superb performance and a smooth ride.

The Verdict

In the 80s you had to make some hard choices. Indulge in a car you’d enjoy driving or settle for the sensible option. In 2007 you can have it all. With its superior dynamics and agile road holding the 2007 Jetta is a real driver’s car, promising driving fun at the highest level. But there’s no compromise on comfort or space. This Jetta will take you wherever you want to go in stylish ease. But please, ditch the fluffy dice.

Take the Jetta for a test drive

If you want to find out more about the New Jetta you can order or download a digital brochure. Or to really appreciate this outstanding car yourself, book a book a test drive online now.

Servicing Offer

The Jetta, Volkswagen's medium saloon car, has always represented good value for money and now with the introduction of even lower running costs thanks to a new servicing package it offers a little bit extra for less.

Volkswagen Finance is pleased to announce a new servicing offer on all new Jetta purchases made from 1st October until 31st December 2007. This innovative new package will cover the cost of servicing for up to four years or 40,000 miles*.

The package, which costs £250, is available from all Volkswagen retailers and applies to the entire Jetta range - including the new 1.4-litre TSI model from £16,502 RRP.

Free Servicing Comprises:

Lubrication service

at 10,000 miles or 12 months

Inspection service

at 20,000 miles or 24 months

Lubrication service

at 30,000 miles or 36 months

Inspection service

at 40,000 miles or 48 months

First brake fluid change

at 24 months

Second brake fluid change

at 48 months (where applicable)

Jetta Servicing Offer Details

Model shown is a Jetta Sport 2.0 litre TDI valued at £21,302 RRP.

* Whichever is first. The new servicing offer is available on any privately purchased Jetta bought and registered between 1st October 2007 and 31st December 2007. This offer is open to retail customers only. Subject to vehicle availability.