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Volkswagen Jetta 125TDI Highline (2010)
by John Ewing,reviewed April 2010
The Jetta, deservedly popular with Australia’s Best Cars judges, has recently been updated including revised equipment, engines and drivelines.
The premier turbo-diesel model in the range, the 125TDI Highline, gets a 125 kW, 350 Nm engine mated to a standard six-speed DSG.
It feels keen from the outset and musters extra verve through the mid range. The gearbox’s swift shifts and well-chosen ratios ensure the 2.0-litre diesel gets along willingly. Official combined consumption is respectable at 5.9 litres/100 km.
Highline’s standard sports suspension, combined with optional 18”, 40-series rubber on our test car, delivered a typically taut ride and nimble road manners.
Key features
Climate control, 17”alloys, 6 CD (MP3 and SD card compatible), front and rear park sensors, power mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, sports suspension
Safety
Electronic stability and traction control, electronic differential lock, anti-lock brakes, electronic brake distribution, brake assist, front seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters, tyre pressure monitoring and dual front, front side, front and rear curtain airbags
Car Details
| Vehicle make |
Volkswagen |
| Vehicle model |
Jetta 125 TDI Highline |
| Vehicle type |
Medium Under $50,000 |
| Year |
2010 |
| Price when new |
$38,990 MLP |
| Current price range |
$ - $
|
| Insurance |
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| Technical advice |
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| Engine |
2.0-litre, 4 cyl. common rail turbo-diesel |
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