The Jetta is one of the most popular VWs out there since its inception nearly 3 decades ago. It has received several facelifts and upgrades since then and is now in its seventh generation of production. The 2019 Jetta comes with a turbocharged engine for supercharged performance and this can be enhanced still further with the available Cross Differential System XDS on the R-Line trim and available Drive Mode Select and an 8-speed automatic transmission that has sport mode for some exhilarating performance. We checked out Bakersfield car dealerships to get a detailed perspective and learn why the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta is so popular.
Completely Redesigned Exterior
The 2019 Jetta is completely redesigned just at the right places with new sleek lines, a ready to go aerodynamic stance that leans forward and some new edges on the sides that accentuate the styling using only the body material. The rear is kept minimalistic with a spoiler rising slightly from trunk lid again sculpted out of the body and LED taillights. The Jetta comes in 5 exciting trims or configurations such as the S, SE, R-Line, SEL and SEL Premium. LED Headlights on front add style and you have available projector LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights for adding more substance. For the sporty look, there’s the R-Line trim which adds changes to the front grille, rear bumper, black outside mirrors and gives you 17-inch R-Line Alloy Wheels.
Re-imagined Interiors
The interiors of the 2019 Jetta, just like the exterior are fully re-designed and re-imagined with more focus on driver comfort and convenience and not to miss styling. The base S trim comes with cloth seating, 6-way manual adjust driver seat and 60/40 split folding rear seat for increasing luggage space in the rear. The SE onwards you get V-Tex leatherette seating and heated front seats. The SEL Premium is appointed with leather seating surfaces, sports bolstered seats, 6-way power adjustable driver’s seat with memory and adjustable lumbar support for the front seats. Replete with a wide range of convenience features amongst vehicles in its category is one of the reasons why the 2019 Jetta is so popular. Even the most basic Jetta trim, the S, comes with advanced features such as cruise control, electronic parking brake, multi-function steering wheel and a Premium color Multi-function Display. In addition to this, you get a Rear-View Camera System and available Blind Sport Monitoring and available Forward Collision Avoidance Warning with autonomous braking by adding the Driver Assistance Package.
Audio & Connectivity
A 6.5-inch Composition Color Touchscreen sound system with AM/FM radio and Bluetooth compatibility and Volkswagen Car-Net App Connect takes care of basic audio and connectivity. The SEL Premium for contrast, gets a Composition Media 8-inch Color Touchscreen Audio and 8-inch Discover Media Touchscreen Navigation, both with proximity sensor, voice control features and AM/FM radio and CD Player.
Improved Performance
Car dealer near Bakersfieldwho we consulted for the 2019 Jetta shared that it now comes with a 147-hp 1.4-Liter Turbo engine that gives an awesome EPA estimated fuel economy of 30mpg in the city and a groundbreaking 40 mpg on highways.