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2009 Volkswagen Jetta |
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Starting Price $24,590 |
suitable for:
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21 to 22 |
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5 Seats |
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Safety
The Jetta comes with front and seat-mounted side-impact airbags, as well as side curtain airbags for the first and second rows. Rear side-impact airbags are an option, which bothers me because I want as many standard safety features as possible. The Jetta earned a Good score in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s side-impact crash test, and it wasn’t equipped with the optional airbags. That score eases my mind, but I’d still shell out the 350 bones to add them to the car.
The Latch connectors are almost too accessible; they bare their soul to the world without a slip of fabric over the top of them. I’d expect them to fill up with all kinds of crumbs in no time. Don’t get me wrong, though; I’d much rather have easy-to-use, crumb-filled Latch connectors than something that’s nearly impossible to use.
Other standard safety features include antilock brakes, traction control, stability control and brake assist, which senses panic braking and electronically applies additional stopping power.
FAMILY LIFESTAGE
In Diapers: There’s lots of trunk space for your baby stroller and more.
In School: The Latch connectors are easily accessible, and the V-Tex seat upholstery is easy to clean.
Teens: They’ll love riding around in this stylish sedan.
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safety: Ratings
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