When automakers launch a one-make race series, they typically select the sportiest car in their range. Porsche races the 911 ...

VW added a mild refresh to the Jetta to update its looks a bit, but has otherwise not messed with the car’s basic formula of getting you there on the cheap. Sadly, though, the manual transmission is ...

In the US, VW dealers will be more than happy to sell you one of the new Rabbits, GTIs, or Jettas. Ask for one of the last-generation cars, however, and you’ll likely be directed to a pre-owned area, ...

The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta drops its manual transmission in most trims, makes the automatic standard equipment, and makes it relatively more affordable. Volkswagen will keep the manual transmission ...

While some automakers have been quick to turn away from the small car market, favoring higher-margin trucks and SUVs, Volkswagen has stood by its market entrants, the Golf and Jetta. It’s a good thing ...

You want a compact car—great! But you don’t want to go with the typical Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. Offering up turbo torque and oodles of space in the compact car scene, the Volkswagen Jetta and ...

The Volkswagen Jetta still holds a distinct place in the compact sedan market, offering a more European feel compared to mainstream rivals like the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla. While many ...

HIGHS Roomy cabin, nice blend of ride quality and handling, exceptional fuel economy. LOWS Bye-bye manual transmission, touch-control overload, latest updates barely mask its aging platform. VERDICT ...

Astute readers will note this is not the same long-term Jetta 1.8T we introduced in the February 2001 issue of European Car. Unfortunately, that shiny-red Jetta didn't stay in our long-term fleet for ...

In the summer of 2024, Volkswagen introduced a second refresh for the seventh generation of the Jetta in the U.S., and besides the base model, these changes also affected the top-spec version, the GLI ...