CD Article: 2009 Volkswagen City Jetta

[CD_Editor]

         
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Now in its final year, the 2009 City Jetta does “exactly what it’s supposed to do,” says Assistant Editor Jil McIntosh; its 2.0-litre engine isn’t the smoothest, but it has excellent handling, available six-speed automatic, and a reasonable price.
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[Mitlov]

What genuinely impresses about the City Jetta is the ride and handling.

If its suspension is set up the same as my MkIV, I couldn't agree more.

As for it going away, I assume that's linked to the heavily-rumored arrival of the VW Polo in North America?  Should appease those who want a smaller and cheaper design than the Golf but don't want an older design.

As for difficulties opening the trunk, I like that it doesn't spring open.  That way, if it's raining, rain doesn't get in while you're walking around to the trunk.  As for where to lift it, I use the ledge above the license plate, not the crack at the bottom of the trunklid.  However, I have noticed that the effort to lift and lower the trunk is extremely high.  Was this the same in your tester, or are the struts that hold up my trunk lid just knackered?

[JSCC]

What genuinely impresses about the City Jetta is the ride and handling.

If its suspension is set up the same as my MkIV, I couldn't agree more.

As for it going away, I assume that's linked to the heavily-rumored arrival of the VW Polo in North America?  Should appease those who want a smaller and cheaper design than the Golf but don't want an older design.

As for difficulties opening the trunk, I like that it doesn't spring open.  That way, if it's raining, rain doesn't get in while you're walking around to the trunk.  As for where to lift it, I use the ledge above the license plate, not the crack at the bottom of the trunklid.  However, I have noticed that the effort to lift and lower the trunk is extremely high.  Was this the same in your tester, or are the struts that hold up my trunk lid just knackered?

The struts were also stiff on my 2002 Jetta.