I really enjoy this car. One reason would be fuel economy. I commute to work a long distance, and I can see savings every time I drive my Jetta. It cost me little over $18k So it’s not bad for price, considering built quality (especially interior) is more in good taste, and better than competitors. This was my first VW switching from BMW, and was pleasantly surprised how good built they are! Car has plenty of cabin space, and a good sixe trunk. No problem with tall 3 people in the back, same goes for me I am 6”1”, was kinda crammed in my Z4. Engine is peppy, (Not a GTI), but turbo makes it more fun. There were some disappointments, with that amount of money spent there was no option for LED lights, which almost all competing manufacturers include in every model! Also was hoping it would have climate control, Kia has them standard, does it really cost much more to put in climate control compared with manual? I also had some problem with the door seal, rain would drip into the door well, of course VW fixed that, hope the other side won’t have the same fate.. Now mainly my wife drives the car, we have 2 kids and there is plenty of space to fit half a dozen little leaguers in the back, with all the equipment in the trunk. I'm in the fence though recommending this car to my friends. It’s a practical car, but kind of dated. Did some improvements, installed a HID light system for the headlights, and bought some new 17 inch wheels from Tire rack. It looks much better with the new rims. We are thinking of selling it next year, and get something little more exciting. Overall it functions for our family.

The car has a sturdy build and I feel safe driving it. The design is sleek yet simple. There is plenty of interior room for 4 people to sit comfortably. The dashboard and controls set up is nice, but I do wish that it had a Bluetooth option. You can use AUX to hook to your phone or MP3 player, but it can be inconvenient. The center console does not have an armrest which I did not like at first, but over time I have gotten used to it. I like that the gear shift is in the center console area, but there is an option for "slap shifting" and when in drive I have accidentally bumped the gear shift and it throws me into a different gear while going down the road. I think that needs to be manufactured a little better. The car does seem to run a bit louder than some vehicles. Not loud like something is wrong with it, just a little bit more pronounced and I don't know why that is. This car is a smooth ride, but you need to be gentle when accelerating or you will definitely rev the engine (quite loudly I might add). I work at a lumber yard and I haul firewood home often and the trunk is big enough to hold firewood for a whole weekend and it is an easy clean-up once all the wood comes out! Overall, the car runs great and I have yet to have any issues with it.