2016 Volkswagen Jetta - Excellent vehicle for mid-grade consumer
I had purchased this vehicles about three months ago, as I was seeking a car that had a European look and feel. What I like most about VW trim inside and outside of their vehicles is the sense of simplicity inherent to the style of their vehicles. Cars that have too many buttons are hard to understand sometimes, as there is too much stimuli to remember when using the vehicle. The manufacturer keeps interior experience fairly simple and easy to use. Also, the overall sleek design makes it feel comfortable and appealing when traveling with others. Often, I get comments from friends saying how luxurious the vehicle is. It makes the driving experience more pleasurable. However, in all reality, because the interior features are simple, it really is not all that luxurious. The manufacturer h... (more)
I had purchased this vehicles about three months ago, as I was seeking a car that had a European look and feel. What I like most about VW trim inside and outside of their vehicles is the sense of simplicity inherent to the style of their vehicles. Cars that have too many buttons are hard to understand sometimes, as there is too much stimuli to remember when using the vehicle. The manufacturer keeps interior experience fairly simple and easy to use. Also, the overall sleek design makes it feel comfortable and appealing when traveling with others. Often, I get comments from friends saying how luxurious the vehicle is. It makes the driving experience more pleasurable. However, in all reality, because the interior features are simple, it really is not all that luxurious. The manufacturer has, indeed, perfected the art of deception in appealing to the consumer's love for beauty in a budgeted fashion. Inside the vehicle there is no wood paneling or anything like it. Most everything is plastic or, at least, a derivative of plastic in some way. There are just little features like the air vents that have a long, sleek design with chrome polished edges that are appealing to the eye.
A few friends and I had been driving around back in July around the Chequamegon Bay Area of Lake Superior with the windows down and listening to some beautiful music. The sound system is wonderful and can connect to even the undertones in the music. It was great!
A few friends and I had been driving around back in July around the Chequamegon Bay Area of Lake Superior with the windows down and listening to some beautiful music. The sound system is wonderful and can connect to even the undertones in the music. It was great!
The most positive aspects of this vehicle are its design features, TSI engine and overall efficient fuel consumption. Like I had mentioned earlier, the design appeals to the consumer's sense of beauty and simplicity. This contributes to a more pleasurable experience while driving not to mention the quiet cabin as you drive. While this trim model of the 2016 VW Jetta only has a four-cylinder engine, the TSI (turbo stratified injection) system essentially gives the vehicle more power for less. If you know how modern computer processors work, often each processor will have a little feature ca... (more)
The most positive aspects of this vehicle are its design features, TSI engine and overall efficient fuel consumption. Like I had mentioned earlier, the design appeals to the consumer's sense of beauty and simplicity. This contributes to a more pleasurable experience while driving not to mention the quiet cabin as you drive. While this trim model of the 2016 VW Jetta only has a four-cylinder engine, the TSI (turbo stratified injection) system essentially gives the vehicle more power for less. If you know how modern computer processors work, often each processor will have a little feature called turbo-boost. The processor works optimally at a lower speed for every-day general use. Now and again, there are times where the computer needs to process a little bit more information at a time because of additional programs running simultaneously while working. The processor kicks in turbo-boost to give the computer more speed and power to work just as quickly as it did while running last tasks at one time. This is similar to how the TSI engine works. The engine size is relatively smaller compared to historical engine sizes and the TSI maximizes this size by using essentially more power in less. Smaller engine sizes, in parallel, means less fuel consumption. That is another particular quality I love about this vehicle. I pay nearly a fraction of the fuel costs I was paying previously averaging now about 35-38mpg. On the highway, during long trips, I average 45-50mpg well above the average highway fuel economy the company currently markets.
Although this vehicle does have a lot of power, I did notice that there may be a governor linked to the throttle to stop the engine from going over 4,000 RPM. I was suspicious of this after a few months of driving this vehicle, and so I put the car in the neutral (I drive a stick shift) and put the pedal to the floor. The throttle would only engage until it topped out at exactly 4,000 RPM. This can be difficult sometimes when I would like to get power to the vehicle quickly. Perhaps, they do this so to protect the consumer from possible engine failure, as this, done in repetition, could da... (more)
Although this vehicle does have a lot of power, I did notice that there may be a governor linked to the throttle to stop the engine from going over 4,000 RPM. I was suspicious of this after a few months of driving this vehicle, and so I put the car in the neutral (I drive a stick shift) and put the pedal to the floor. The throttle would only engage until it topped out at exactly 4,000 RPM. This can be difficult sometimes when I would like to get power to the vehicle quickly. Perhaps, they do this so to protect the consumer from possible engine failure, as this, done in repetition, could damage the engine over time. Another feature that I do not particularly enjoy is a subtle rattling sound when going into higher RPM. It is not very loud at all but audible enough that I can pick up on it. It gives me the impression that the car is cheap. That may not be the case at all, but when I hear high-pitch rattling sounds, I think of nuts and bolts falling out of place. Again, I do not think that is the case but the sound has definitely been a slight irritation. However, that could also be the TSI engaging, which is a sound that I may not be used to.
2016 Volkswagen Jetta - Amazing features and great value for the price!
I did not consider the Jetta as a vehicle I would purchase. But after driving one as a rental I was immediately enamored with it. The car was so comfortable and responsive. The sound system was crystal clear. The touchscreen is easy to navigate and has features like Android Auto and Apple. After a week of renting I purchased my very own 2016 Jetta. My Jetta had quite a few more features than the rental. The moon roof is multi-featured. Not only can you retract it completely, if you just want a little air all you have to do is press up on the control and the moon roof opens to allow a bit of air in. I initially thought after looking at different colors and interiors that I wouldn't like the tan color, but I actually love it! The interior is all leather, including the steering w... (more)
I did not consider the Jetta as a vehicle I would purchase. But after driving one as a rental I was immediately enamored with it. The car was so comfortable and responsive. The sound system was crystal clear. The touchscreen is easy to navigate and has features like Android Auto and Apple. After a week of renting I purchased my very own 2016 Jetta. My Jetta had quite a few more features than the rental. The moon roof is multi-featured. Not only can you retract it completely, if you just want a little air all you have to do is press up on the control and the moon roof opens to allow a bit of air in. I initially thought after looking at different colors and interiors that I wouldn't like the tan color, but I actually love it! The interior is all leather, including the steering wheel which is black. It is so comfortable to sit in the seats. I recently took a 20 hour road trip and I'm ready to do it again... that's how comfortable this car is. As a bonus, it has heated seats!
Did I mention this car has a TON of trunk space! If for some reason the incredibly roomy trunk is not big enough you can fold the seats down for more room.
I was driving around Oklahoma City with my cousin. We were going back to his house after eating dinner. I thought I would have a little fun and told him "watch this!". I then floored it and he was plastered to the seat as we flew up the on ramp. I looked over at him and his mouth was open but no words were coming out. My cousin is never speechless!
I was driving around Oklahoma City with my cousin. We were going back to his house after eating dinner. I thought I would have a little fun and told him "watch this!". I then floored it and he was plastered to the seat as we flew up the on ramp. I looked over at him and his mouth was open but no words were coming out. My cousin is never speechless!
I love the responsiveness of the Jetta; when you put your foot down there is no hesitation - it takes off. I have to admit I do it more than I should because it's so fun. The seats are comfortable for long rides. The steering wheel controls are fantastic. They include your standard radio controls as well as voice controls at the push of a button. The dashboard has quite a few display options including current mpg, overall mpg, miles until empty, outside temperature and time.
There is also VW Assistant at the push of a button. You can press a button to schedule the car for service, an... (more)
I love the responsiveness of the Jetta; when you put your foot down there is no hesitation - it takes off. I have to admit I do it more than I should because it's so fun. The seats are comfortable for long rides. The steering wheel controls are fantastic. They include your standard radio controls as well as voice controls at the push of a button. The dashboard has quite a few display options including current mpg, overall mpg, miles until empty, outside temperature and time.
There is also VW Assistant at the push of a button. You can press a button to schedule the car for service, another information button will connect you to a VW representative who will assist you and answer questions. The final button will call 911. That button alone to me is invaluable. In the event of a crash the car also has a feature that automatically calls for help if you are unable to.
The only thing I really don't like about the car is the lack of GPS integration.
The only thing I really don't like about the car is the lack of GPS integration.
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