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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen Review

STYLING | 8 out of 10

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Sleek, nicely sized package
Motor Trend

Great interiors
Autoblog

Embodies the best of the current trend toward aerodynamic styling
The Washington Times

The 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen makes its U.S. debut to mixed reviews, though the positive impressions outnumber the negative ones. Starting with a standard 2009 Volkswagen Jetta sedan, the Volkswagen designers extend the roofline to allow a lot more cargo space in back.

The styling is similar to that of the Volkswagen Jetta sedan, but reviews read by TheCarConnection.com love the exterior differences that distinguish the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. The Washington Times reports that “the lines of the Jetta Sportwagen are curvy, and the high beltline gives the car a low-slung appearance,” and they go on to declare that the Sportwagen Jetta “embodies the best of the current trend toward aerodynamic styling that all VWs enjoy.” Edmunds says that the “new Sportwagen features a more tapered roof line” than its predecessor, which helps liven up the profile, and “from an all-purpose standpoint, there’s little to complain about.” In terms of overall dimensions, Autoblog notes that “the new Sportwagen has grown since the previous model was retired and is now nearly as big as the last-gen Passat wagon.” Motor Trend reviewers are particularly taken, calling the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen a “sleek, nicely sized package.”

One of the more prominent criticisms of the exterior on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen comes from Cars.com, which feels that “it looks like every other car on the road, not something unique,” though most other reviews read by TheCarConnection.com disagree with that opinion.

Few reviewers find fault with the interior of the Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen, however. Interior styling on the Jetta Sportwagen comes across as deliberate and is thoroughly well conceived. The Washington Times approves, noting that "all knobs, switches and gauges are where they should be, and very easy to use." Edmunds expresses their love of “the cool blue lights used for the instruments and radio display.”

Conclusion

Distinctly European exterior styling opens up to a class-leading interior on the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.


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Other Choices:

The new Dodge Journey is a crossover with an available third-row seat and more storage options than you can count, and it's priced almost exactly in the same range as the VW Jetta wagon. The Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Corolla Matrix are essentially twins underneath the skin, and though they're smaller than the Jetta, they have decent carrying capacity and an enviable reputation for reliability. The Chrysler PT Cruiser's been around for a long time, which means it can be had cheaply―and it's probably the cutest vehicle in this bunch.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. What about the Diesel?

    By Garry | Posted: Dec 30th 2008, 08:53:10 AM

    You guys didn't say a word about the diesel option that will offer great performance and amazing economy!

  2. By Phil Pugliese Phil Pugliese | Posted: Jun 18th 2009, 06:30:01 AM

    Where is the diesel review? With 50% of Jetta Sportwagon sales being TDI, where the TCC rarely misses the boat, you missed it here.

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