Although the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4T SE falls into the compact sedan segment, it leads the class in interior space and performance. When the Jetta first appeared on the market more than 30 years ago, it was quite compact, but since then, it has become one of the top contenders for those looking for an affordable and reliable car.
Stylish Exterior
The sleek styling and curves of the 2017 Jetta will certainly garner some attention when you’re on the road. Standard equipment on the SE trim includes LED daytime running lights, a sunroof, 16-inch cast aluminum wheels, and heated windshield washer nozzles, which make it easier to clear ice and snow from the windshield during the winter.
Roomy Interior
When you climb into the cabin of the Jetta SE, you’ll be surprised at how comfortably roomy it feels, both in the front and back. The back seat is especially large, dominating the other compact sedans and hatchbacks in the segment. Even if you’re transporting taller adults or teenagers, or fitting a rear-facing child car seat in the back, you’ll have no problem in the Jetta. The trunk also competes with sedans in the midsize segment, offering 15.5 cubic feet of space. If you plan to take road trips in your new vehicle, you’ll be able to fit suitcases and other gear with ease.
Impressive Fuel Economy
The Jetta SE is also a great option for first-time drivers or students since it offers great fuel efficiency. Volkswagen eliminated the hybrid version, but the powerful little car still returns impressive numbers. The 1.4T SE has a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine that produces an EPA mileage estimate of 32 miles per gallon combined, which breaks down to 28 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. Considering that the average commute for an American driver is 15 miles each way, most drivers will be able to go to and from work on a single gallon of fuel.
Premium Features
The SE trim also comes packed with standard features like synthetic leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel, keyless entry and ignition, heated front seats, and a rear seat pass-through. Tech features include a 6.3-inch touchscreen display with an intuitive interface and HD and satellite radio. The sedan also comes with the Car-Net App-Connect services from Volkswagen, which allows you to access navigation, music, and other apps on your smartphone, set boundary and speed alerts, check the status of the vehicle remotely, and call for help if there is an emergency.
Leading Safety
Safety is also a major priority for many car buyers, and this is another area in which the Jetta SE shines. It comes with typical safety features such as anti-lock brakes, active front head restraints, stability and traction control, and six airbags around the cabin. But VW takes safety a step further by including high-end features like blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, roadside assistance, automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle tracking, and geo-fencing.
Take the 2017 Jetta SE for a test drive today to see these cool features firsthand.
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