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Pic Tease: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

Pic Tease: 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty PadgettMarty Padgett April 2nd, 2008

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Had enough of the stream of pics of Volkswagen's pert little Jetta Sportwagen? Too bad -- TheCarConnection.com is in Washington, D.C., to drive the new Jetta and as if by coincidence, Volkswagen released these new shots of the wagon.

With the hotness of the wagon market growing, VW convinced itself last year to offer the wagon version of the Jetta once more. It had been dropped from the company's U.S. lineup in the 2004 model year. The big improvement this time around? A much sleeker wagon back, compared with the boxy version last seen in the States.

The new Sportwagen will offer all the safety equipment found in the Jetta sedan, including anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control, and six airbags.

Under the hood, U.S. Sportwagens will get a 2.5-liter in-line five with 170 horsepower, or a 200-hp, turbocharged and direct-injected 2.0-liter four. Manual and automatic transmissions are offered.

Coming next year is the option that many VW fans are waiting for -- the new Jetta diesel wagon. The 2.0-liter TDI version will meet the tough new U.S. diesel emissions requirements and will be offered in all 50 states, without having to use a urea aftertreatment like the Bluetec Benzes.

The Sportwagen's expected to come in at about $18,000 base, but the gyrating dollar could change that. Stay tuned as we drive the new Jetta wagon and bring you more details tomorrow.

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Enlarge Photo Had enough of the stream of pics of Volkswagen's pert little Jetta Sportwagen? Too bad -- TheCarConnection.com is in Washington, D.C., to drive the new Jetta and as if by coincidence, Volkswagen released these new shots of the wagon. With the hotness of the wagon market growing, VW convinced itself last year to offer the wagon version of the Jetta once more. It had been dropped from the company's U.S. lineup in the 2004 model year. The big improvement this time around? A much sleeker wagon back, compared with the boxy version last seen in the States. The new Sportwagen will offer all the safety equipment found in the Jetta sedan, including anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control, and six airbags. Under the hood, U.S. Sportwagens will get a 2.5-liter in-line five with 170 horsepower, or a 200-hp, turbocharged and direct-injected 2.0-liter four. Manual and automatic transmissions are offered. Coming next year is the option that many VW fans are waiting for -- the new Jetta diesel wagon. The 2.0-liter TDI version will meet the tough new U.S. diesel emissions requirements and will be offered in all 50 states, without having to use a urea aftertreatment like the Bluetec Benzes. The Sportwagen's expected to come in at about $18,000 base, but the gyrating dollar could change that. Stay tuned as we drive the new Jetta wagon and bring you more details tomorrow. Enlarge Photo Enlarge Photo Enlarge Photo Enlarge Photo Enlarge Photo Enlarge Photo Enlarge Photo Enlarge Photo

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Posted in: 2009, Volkswagen, Wagons, Jetta Sportwagen



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  1. By CDunc76 #1, Posted: 4/2/2008

    Looks like a miniature Touareg...I'll take a red one with the TDI, thanks.

  2. By mckratzer #2, Posted: 4/3/2008

    I too will take a red one with the tdi!

  3. By Mendelsohn Shay #3, Posted: 4/3/2008

    That car is for the US president!

  4. By  Larry #4, Posted: 4/3/2008

    Nice, can't wait to see the reports on it, what kind of mileage can one expect?

  5. By Jim #5, Posted: 4/3/2008

    Looks Great and you gotta love the TDI Version!!!

  6. By perry #6, Posted: 4/3/2008

    love our 05 Jetta TDI. we'll wait for the TDI wagon

  7. By Ed #7, Posted: 4/3/2008

    "Coming next year is the option that many VW fans are waiting for — the new Jetta diesel wagon. The 2.0-liter TDI version will meet the tough new U.S. diesel emissions requirements and will be offered in all 50 states, without having to use a urea aftertreatment like the Bluetec Benzes."

    It should be able to get actual Highway 45-50 MPG with the TDi and 45 MPG overall.

    CR tested a smaller, and smaller engined, Golf TDI a few years ago and got actual 55 Highway

  8. By Tom #8, Posted: 4/3/2008

    VW's website states the Jetta TDI's will be released this Fall, who told you the Sportwagen TDI won't be out till next year?

  9. By Matthew #9, Posted: 4/3/2008

    Mileage estimates from VW are 57 highway 42 city... I feel sorry for all the suckers that bought a Prius

  10. By Ed #10, Posted: 4/3/2008

    "Matthew Says:
    April 3rd, 2008 at 3:16 pm

    Mileage estimates from VW are 57 highway 42 city…"

    Are these in US gallons or Imperial Gallons (20% bigger)?

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