Car & Driver: 2016 Volkswagen Jetta Review: Not a Golf with a Trunk, but Solid Nonetheless

Overview: While the Golf hatchback may be more important to Volkswagen’s global fortunes, America’s love for sedans means that the Jetta is the best-selling VW in the U.S. Previous Jettas were essentially Golfs with trunks, but the current Jetta introduced in 2011 was engineered specifically for America, meaning it doesn’t share its platform with the current Golf. (That will change for the next generation.) Although this sixth-generation Jetta was criticized upon its debut for a cheap interior and lackluster dynamics, several updates since then to its powertrains, interior materials, and chassis, all make for a much-improved car that’s among the more competitive sedans in its segment. READ MORE ››

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