Volkswagen Jetta

The available multifunction trip computer. It's a compass, a stereo system display, a fuel-consumption monitor, and it can even give a warning when you drive too fast (only if you want it to, it's not a nag). Oh, and it's all controlled from buttons on the steering wheel. Of course, all this probably doesn't impress most Jetta owners. But we can't all be 37% more likely to keep up with developments in technology.

VW Owners are 25% more likely to view music as an important part of their lives. Well look at that, the Jetta has an available 10-speaker sound system, 6-disc CD changer, and satellite radio for those of you 84% more likely to prefer alternative music. In hindsight, it seems like common sense that Jetta owners claim music is an important part of their lives.

VW Owners are 40% less likely to be divorced or separated. Relationships can be tricky, especially when temperatures rise, and neither partner can agree on the right amount of A/C to cool them off. That's why the Jetta has an available Dual Zone Climatronic™ cooling and heating system, which helps ensure that both the Jetta owner and his or her significant other are comfortable.

Inside a Jetta there seems to be something for everyone. For the sun worshipers and amateur astronomers there's the optional multi-position sunroof. With the available programmable seat, people of all sizes can find their own favourite position behind the wheel (and if you can't pick only one perfect position that's ok, your seat can remember your 3 favourite settings). And for those who feel 0.5 cubic meters of trunk capacity is limiting, the split-rear folding seat provides the extra cargo space you need. Fold down 40, 60, or 100% of the backseat to fit the occasional drum kit, hockey stick, stack of lumber, mannequin, or surfboard. And if an adaptive rear seat doesn't convince you the Jetta has something for everyone, maybe the abundance of cup holders will. That's right, cup holders for everybody, even those sitting in the foldable backseat.

200 Turbo charged horses to satisfy that keen sense of adventure you're 25% more likely to have. Compact, powerful, and all that more aggressive because of it. Call it the Napoleon complex, but this lightweight engine can't resist proving itself at every opportunity. With 200 horsepower at its disposal, the 2.0Tdoes just that, but with significantly reduced turbo lag. Leveraging its direct fuel injection, this bundle of power gives you all the pull you need, at both ends of the power band. Oh, and it does all of this as a 4-cylinder, so you get the power of a larger displacement engine in an engine that knows how to suck every last sip of acceleration out of a litre of fuel. Fuel efficient and powerful? It's like they can read your mind.

A balance of power and performance. There's nothing tame hidden inside the 20-valve heart of the standard Jetta engine. Every cubic centimeter of this 2.5L powerhouse exudes performance. And if you're a motor enthusiast interested in innovative design, take a close look at the cylinders' heads, because they trace their design heritage directly to those found on the Lamborghini Gallardo V10. Not too shabby a place to pick up some inspiration.

200 Turbo charged horses to satisfy that keen sense of adventure you're 25% more likely to have. Compact, powerful, and all that more aggressive because of it. Call it the Napoleon complex, but this lightweight engine can't resist proving itself at every opportunity. With 200 horsepower at its disposal, the 2.0Tdoes just that, but with significantly reduced turbo lag. Leveraging its direct fuel injection, this bundle of power gives you all the pull you need, at both ends of the power band. Oh, and it does all of this as a 4-cylinder, so you get the power of a larger displacement engine in an engine that knows how to suck every last sip of acceleration out of a litre of fuel. Fuel efficient and powerful? It's like they can read your mind.

A balance of power and performance. There's nothing tame hidden inside the 20-valve heart of the standard Jetta engine. Every cubic centimeter of this 2.5L powerhouse exudes performance. And if you're a motor enthusiast interested in innovative design, take a close look at the cylinders' heads, because they trace their design heritage directly to those found on the Lamborghini Gallardo V10. Not too shabby a place to pick up some inspiration.

The available DSG® gearbox is a feat of engineering that marries the ease of an automatic with the thrill and control of a manual transmission…well, a manual transmission that allows you to shift between gears in a matter of hundredths of a second. You see, with the DSG gearbox, when you shift up or down through the gears there's never a pause in power. That's because the next gear is already applied but not yet “active” until you shift; making a trip up and down the gears fluid and virtually instantaneous. We don't have exact numbers on this, but it's a safe bet that DSG can make anyone who enjoys driving a lot more likely to smile.

Race cars have them, exotic sports cars have them, and according to recent studies, so do many Jetta owners. They're little paddles mounted to the sides of the steering wheel, and they give the driver the option of tapping through the gears without removing his hands form the wheel.

Every Jetta with an automatic transmission comes with Tiptronic®. With Tiptronic, you can fully take advantage of the 6-speed automatic. And Tiptronic offers a very appealing optional feature. You can either drive in “regular” mode, sport mode or you can opt to select your own gears and drive it like a manual. Although the effects of Tiptronic on Jetta owners have not been thoroughly studied, we've got a hunch that Tiptronic increases not only driving performance, but pinball scores as well.

Just like the wide variety of views and perceptions found deep inside the interior of the mind of a Jetta owner, the Jetta itself can be found in an assortment of interior trims.

Of the many insights discovered while probing the mind of the Jetta owner was the fact that VW Owners are 37% more likely to keep up with developments in technology. Like ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stabilization Programme) with EDL (Electronic Differential Lock), EBA (Engine Braking Assist), ASR(Anti-Slip Regulation Traction Control), HBA(Hydraulic Brake Assist), and EBD (Electronic Brake Pressure Distribution).

Unlike most other sedans, the Jetta has an electro-mechanical power assisted steering system, which besides improving handling, helps the environment by eliminating the need for hydraulic fluid. That should impress those of you 30% more likely to recycle.

Available High Intensity Gas-discharge Xenon headlamps. State-of-the-art headlamps with scratch and chip resistant polycarbonate lenses aren't worth much if they're misaligned. That's why these optional headlamps automatically level themselves, adjusting their aim to help keep precise beams of light focused where a Jetta owner needs it, on the road ahead. Or perhaps they added that nifty auto-leveling feature because VW Owners are 31% more likely to love buying new gadgets. But that might be a stretch.

Side-view mirrors. Although the Jetta Report has done much to analyze the mind of the Jetta owner, it is still impossible to know exactly what a Jetta owner might do next. That makes these side-view mirrors with integrated turn signals pretty darn handy. Especially for those of us sharing the road with those VW Owners who are 19% more likely to do things on the spur of the moment.

If one thing is universal in our findings about Jetta owners, it's that every one of them expresses themselves a little bit differently. Fortunately, Volkswagen offers a wide array of accessories a Jetta owner can choose from, so their Jetta can become a more perfect reflection of themselves. Go to vwdrivergear.ca to get 100% of the possibilities of how to get your Jetta just right.