2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE PZEV SportWagen

Designed for sale in such "clean car" states as California, Oregon, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont, the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE PZEV SportWagen comes equipped with a low-emissions 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder (I5) engine, which meets PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) rating requirements. The engine generates 170 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque, which drives the Jetta SE PZEV SportWagen from 0 to 60 when equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, or 8.7 seconds when equipped with the optional six-speed automatic transmission with the Tiptronic manual-shift feature. The SE PZEV SportWagen posts fuel economy numbers of 21/29 mpg with either transmission. Other standard features include traction control, an electronic stability program, and four-wheel antilock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution. The Jetta SE PZEV SportWagen rides on 16-inch Mugello alloy wheels with all-season tires.

Standard interior features for the SE PZEV SportWagen include V-Tex leatherette seating surfaces, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, a power sunroof, and a 10-speaker AM/FM audio system with an in-dash 6-CD changer, Sirius satellite radio, and an MP3 input jack. A split-folding rear seat with pass-through center armrest also comes standard. With the rear seat in place, the SE PZEV SportWagen offers 32.8 cubic feet of cargo space, which expands to 66.9 cubic feet with the rear seat folded down. Standard safety features include dual front, front side, and side-curtain airbags.

By R. Feeman