2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen 2.5L S FWD Automatic

• Black roof rails
• Body-color bumpers w/black lower section
• Body-color door handles
• Body-color heated pwr mirrors
• Halogen headlamps w/chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses -inc: headlamp-on warning tone
• Plastic loading edge protector
• Rear intermittent wiper w/washer
• Tinted glass
• Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles

• Anti-theft vehicle alarm system
• Assist handles -inc: (2) front, (2) rear
• Bluetooth
• Cargo area tie-down hooks
• Chrome interior accents
• Climatic manual single-zone air conditioning -inc: pollen filter
• Compass
• Cruise control
• Driver & front passenger sunvisors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors
• Electric rear window defroster
• Front center adjustable folding armrest w/storage compartment -inc: (2) cupholders
• Front door storage pockets
• Front seatback storage pockets
• Front/rear door armrests
• Front/rear floor mats
• Fully carpeted & lined luggage compartment
• Heated front bucket seats -inc: lumbar support, rear-impact optimized adjustable lockable head restraints
• Illuminated instrumentation w/metallic trim -inc: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, coolant temp, fuel, outside temp, brake pad wear indicator, safety belt reminder, fuel cap seal warning, digital clock
• Immobilizer theft-deterrent system
• Interior rear hatch grip
• Lighting -inc: front center dome light, luggage compartment light, front footwell lighting
• Lockable soft-opening glove box
• Multi-function trip computer
• Pwr door locks
• Pwr windows -inc: auto up/down, pinch protection
• Remote keyless entry -inc: (2) folding key fobs
• Roof console w/sunglass holder
• Split-folding rear bench seat -inc: center armrest w/pass-through & (2) cupholders, head restraints for all seating positions

• 2.5L DOHC 20-valve SMPI I5 PZEV engine
• 4-link independent rear suspension -inc: coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
• 6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic
• Dual exhaust tips
• Front electronic differential lock (EDL)
• Front wheel drive
• Hard-shell battery box
• Independent MacPherson strut front suspension -inc: coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
• Pwr vented front/solid rear disc brakes
• Speed-sensitive pwr steering

• 3-point safety belts in all seating positions -inc: front pretensioners w/load limiters, front height adjustment
• Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
• Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
• Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
• Collapsible steering column
• Crash-optimized front end
• Daytime running lights
• Driver & front passenger side thorax airbags
• Dual front airbags w/passenger occupant detection -inc: intelligent crash response system (ICRS)
• Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD)
• Electronic stabilization program (ESP)
• Front & rear side curtain airbags
• Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
• Rear center safety belt interlock
• Rear child door locks
• Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Model Highlights

Base S and SE versions of the 2012 Jetta Sportwagen come with a 170-horsepower, 2.5L in-line 5-cylinder engine, while the TDI model comes with a 140-horsepower, 2.0L turbo-diesel 4-cylinder. The TDI engine is actually the quicker of the two engines, as it produces much more torque--236 pound-feet, as low as 1,750 rpm. This reduces the need for downshifts and brings a relaxed, yet strong driving experience. Gas mileage is also very good in the TDI--up to an EPA-rated 30 mpg city, 42 mpg highway. Both engines can be had with a 6-speed manual gearbox, while a conventional 6-speed automatic is available on the gasoline engine and Volkswagen's DSG dual-clutch automatic is offered on the TDI. While either of the automatic options include Tiptronic manual control, the DSG is somewhat quicker-shifting and sportier in feel. Across the Sportwagen lineup, this model lives up to its name, with an eager, nimble driving experience, including a responsive yet light electromechanical steering system and a fully independent front strut, rear multi-link suspension that's tuned on the firm side, yet with just enough ride comfort to keep passengers content. Four-wheel disc brakes provide solid stopping power, while electronic stability control, an electronic differential lock, and engine braking assist are included, as are front side airbags and side-curtain bags that cover front and rear occupants. The 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen is based on the previous, pre-2011 version of the Volkswagen Jetta Sedan, and actually has a nicer, more lavishly trimmed interior than the newer, somewhat cost-cut Jetta Sedan. Most will prefer the interior of the Sportwagen, which has nice cloth upholstery on the base S or leatherette on the SE and TDI models, plus plenty of nice detailing and soft-touch surfaces. In addition to seating that's supremely comfortable, there's impressive versatility and flexible cargo space in the Sportwagen. Adults will find enough space in front or in back, and the rear seatbacks are split 60/40 and fold forward flat for more space--in addition to the 32.8 cubic feet with the seats up in place. The cargo area also includes a cargo tray just below the main cargo floor, large enough for a laptop or several small items, and the rear hatch opens wide with a very low cargo floor. Jetta Sportwagen S models come with quite an impressive lot of standard equipment, including Bluetooth hands-free calling, heated front seats, power windows and locks, cruise control, a trip computer and an 8-speaker sound system with auxiliary input. SE models step up to 15-inch alloy wheels, leatherette upholstery, an upgraded multi-function steering wheel and some upgraded trims. TDI models are equipped virtually the same as SE models. Optional on both the SE and TDI models is a large panoramic sunroof and when packaged with navigation it's paired with 17-inch Porto alloy wheels and keyless start. The navigation system itself has a 5-inch touch screen with 2D and 3D views.