The drive will be sun-splashed and airy in the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI w/Sunroof. It’ll also be quicker more economical with the standard direct-injected 2.0-liter turbodiesel inline 4-cylinder (I4) powerplant and standard 6-speed manual transmission pounding out 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque at an estimated 30 mpg city/42 highway. A DSG 6-speed shiftable auto-manual transmission is additionally available for the TDI w/Sunroof, though mileage drops to an estimated 29/39.
Complementing the standard power glass sunroof in VW’s 2012 Jetta Sportwagen TDI w/Sunroof are 17-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack and heated, power-adjustable outside mirrors. On the inside, this sporty wagon boasts 66.9 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seatbacks folded, a sub-floor storage bin in the rear, heated, power-adjustable front seats with the traditional fold-flat front passenger seatback, leatherette upholstery, rear pass-through folding center armrest, a leather steering wheel and leather-trimmed shifter for a sniff of luxury. Such further standard goodies as telescoping tilt-wheel steering, power windows, remote power door locks, cruise control and air conditioning also grace this little turbocharged wagon. Entertainment comes via an MP3-compatible 6-CD changer with 10 speakers, satellite radio, a memory card slot and a USB connection, while phone pre-wiring and Bluetooth hands-free technology handle communications on the road. Options, meantime, consist of carpeted floor mats, upgraded 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler and splash guards.
The list of standard safety features in the 2012 Jetta Sportwagen TDI w/Sunroof begins with 4-wheel antilock braking (ABS) and traction and stability control. It continues with front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and a front head-restraint whiplash protection system. This impressive list also includes daytime running lights, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, a remote antitheft alarm and a post-collision safety system.
