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2019 Volkswagen Jetta Featured Test Drive Reviews Volkswagen 

Redesigned and Better Than Ever: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Test Drive

Omar Rana , ,

Sometimes, you just “Betta Getta Jetta” — which is not a corny joke we made up, but Volkswagen’s tagline for the 2019 Jetta. So is the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta something you “betta” check out? For starters, it’s completely redesigned and it looks better than ever. It also has a 10-color customizable interior ambient lighting system, Volkswagen’s version of Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, an 8-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay, and much more. While some may be saying that the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is underwhelming in terms of power, and are eagerly…

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2018 Volkswagen Passat Featured Test Drive Reviews Volkswagen 

Space to Spare: 2018 Volkswagen Passat Test Drive

Jeffrey N. Ross , , , , ,

The market for cars in the U.S. might be on the decline, but the mid-size sedan segment is as hot as ever. In May, Volkswagen celebrated a huge milestone with the production of the 700,000th Passat in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and although the current model has been around since 2011, the 2018 Volkswagen Passat brings some key upgrades. Looking to stay competitive against new rivals like the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and Nissan Altima, Volkswagen has brought a handful of changes to the 2018 Passat, including a longer bumper-to-bumper…

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Featured Test Drive Reviews Volkswagen 

Fun Factor: Volkswagen Golf GTI 4-Door Test Drive Review

Omar Rana , ,

Yes, the hot-hatch market is getting more and more exciting with 300+ horsepower models like the Honda Civic Type-R and the Ford Focus RS. However, there is something about the Volkswagen Golf GTI that keeps grasping our attention. While there is the 292-horsepower Volkswagen Golf R, we are just continuously drawn to the price tag, practicality, and the exciting fun factor of the Volkswagen Golf GTI. The Volkswagen Golf GTI offers the perfect balance of utility and performance in a good-looking package at an affordable price tag – and if…

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Featured Test Drive Reviews Volkswagen 

2017 Volkswagen Jetta Test Drive Review

Jeffrey N. Ross , , , , , ,

If you want a manual gearbox in a compact car these days, it seems you either have to get a stripped-down base model or an optioned-up sport-tuned model. That isn’t the case with the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta SE. Like the base Jetta S, the SE trim level comes standard with a manual transmission and efficient engine, but it also adds in a long list of standard features. Bottom line, it’s the perfect middle ground for buyers looking to balance cost and amenities, and we got to spend a week in…

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New #PinkBeetle Hits Volkswagen Stores This Year

Deanna Isaacs , , , , , ,

There’s a new Beetle in town and Pink! Volkswagen of America announced their newest special edition, the #PinkBeetle, the only Beetle whose name is its own hashtag. The 2017 Volkswagen #PinkBeetle comes with a 1.8L turbocharged direct-injection TSI engine creating 170 horsepower and 184 lb.ft. of torque. Connected to the peppy engine is a 6-speed automatic transmission. Volkswagen has given the hardtop #PinkBeetle gloss-black accents and 17-inch multi-spoke Linas aluminum-alloy wheels while the convertible #PinkBeetle gets 18-inch five-spoke Twister wheels. On the inside of the #PinkBeetle, you’ll find Pink Club…

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