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 Volkswagen has been selling wagons in the U.S. for over fifty straight years. Go back far enough to ads for the first Transporter, and before everyone started calling it the Microbus, VW called it "The Volkswagen Station Wagon." That line kept going until the first Type IIIs hit the market, which gave way to the Type IV, which led to the Dasher, then the Quantum and Fox wagons, and finally the Passat, which has kept the flame alive since 1990. VW brought over a handful of Jetta IV wagons from Germany, all of which sold quickly, and most of which have... Full Story...
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (Wes@VMG) » | « » 5:47 AM 4-4-2008 | |
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what a great looking machine. the extra 50lbs in the rear doenst sound like much but i'd bet it makes a sizable differance. 
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (Wes@VMG) » | « » 5:54 AM 4-4-2008 | |
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soo, if I read the article correctly, the 2.0T SEL can be had with a manual...is this correct? Granted, it will start at a "hefty" $26K, but I'm sre it can still be had for under $30 as long as options are kept in check. the SE = 2.5
the SEL = 2.0T what trim will the TDI be available in - SE or SEL - or will it just be called TDI? I'm glad to see manual and DSG transmissions available in with all engines.
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The new Jetta Sports Wagon is a stunner...very classy looking,while still being sporty.
They should sell like hot cakes for Volkswagen.
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Funny looking at the picture there is no jetta wagen from the MK4 platform 
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| Re: (kda33) » | « » 8:24 AM 4-4-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by kda33 » | | Funny looking at the picture there is no jetta wagen from the MK4 platform |
X2 I was like WTF? seeing how that is what i drive, i kinda wanted to see them side by side...oh well. i'm also guessing that these will go like hotcakes. i know i want one!
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (Wes@VMG) » | « » 8:25 AM 4-4-2008 | |
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Good job VW! 
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (Wes@VMG) » | « » 8:46 AM 4-4-2008 | |
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man I want the TDI! 6-speed manual 4Motion TDI would be a dream come true (but probably way too expensive).
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (mister_g60) » | « » 9:13 AM 4-4-2008 | |
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id like to see it a coupe
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (-skidmarks-) » | « » 9:38 AM 4-4-2008 | |
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Just like a woman:I don't like the rear, so it's a no go for me!
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (mnman) » | « » 10:10 AM 4-4-2008 | |
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Ditto, the rear end is kinda awkward looking. Like VW took the Mk5 styling way out there from the Mk4, and everyone was like woah. And now getting use to it, they did it again with this thing. Hmmmm....
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (SAVwKO) » | « » 10:31 AM 4-4-2008 | |
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 This is the opel wagon...they have the same look when it comes to the tail lights..kind of awkward but hey its still a nice car
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (colabrese) » | « » 10:41 AM 4-4-2008 | |
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I want one of these with a TDI, DSG, and 4motion. and I hope that it comes with a little lower stance with a "sport" package, because as much as I like it it looks a little 4x4-ish.
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (colabrese) » | « » 11:12 AM 4-4-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by colabrese » | | This is the opel wagon...they have the same look when it comes to the tail lights..kind of awkward but hey its still a nice car |
I like the way the tail light is seperated from the rear window on the Jetta instead of right up against it on the Opel. I think it looks really sharp, and certainly "looks" more expensive than ~$25k.
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| Re: (anthonymindel) » | « » 11:51 AM 4-4-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by anthonymindel » | The new Jetta Sports Wagon is a stunner...very classy looking,while still being sporty.
They should sell like hot cakes for Volkswagen. |
I guess I must be weird, because I think that the MkV Jetta wagon is now the blandest looking car VW makes. I thought the sedan was bad, but whatever character it did have was lost when making it a wagon. Oh well, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (Wes@VMG) » | « » 12:24 PM 4-4-2008 | |
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| Quote » | | Popping open the rear hatch presents you with 32.8 cubic feet of carpeted cargo storage behind the seats — actually less room than the last-generation Jetta wagon thanks to the rake of the SportWagen's rear window. |
I found this interesting and rather love how much my MkIV hauls. Also, I'm not too keen on the pricing, I'd want the 2.0T but I'm not interested in paying $26k+ at this time for a vehicle of this size. But my feelings could change. 
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (vwsr2cool) » | « » 12:26 PM 4-4-2008 | |
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And one more thing, that new chrome grille STILL hasn't grown on me, give me the GLI/GTI grille and I'd be happier.
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (vwsr2cool) » | « » 12:32 PM 4-4-2008 | |
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any chance we could get a photoshop of one of these dumped out (air ride low) w/ some nice wheels on it?........please
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Surprised the back seats do not fold down flat.Alright... I looked at the picture in more detail and realized that they might be able to. 
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (NH_Bora+) » | « » 1:14 PM 4-4-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by NH_Bora+ » | | I want one of these with a TDI, DSG, and 4motion. |
agreed. If I start saving my pennies now I might have enough for a nice used one by the time I'm 40  No pricing listed for the TDI version though. Anyone know what they'll be coming in at?
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (Wes@VMG) » | « » 1:15 PM 4-4-2008 | |
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and sorry, but this line just made me cringe, and then giggle a little bit:| Quote » | | ...That makes the SportWagen able to swallow larger loads than small SUVs... |
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (elicitvr6) » | « » 1:17 PM 4-4-2008 | |
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^ I guarantee that was on purpose. How could you even reread that in your editting session and not stop like eeerr...wtf? Laugh, and then say leave it, it's a good sexual joke.
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (gti dreamn) » | « » 1:31 PM 4-4-2008 | |
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@ ^ - I can neither confirm nor deny that was intentional.  | Quote, originally posted by gti dreamn » | | soo, if I read the article correctly, the 2.0T SEL can be had with a manual... is this correct? what trim will the TDI be available in - SE or SEL - or will it just be called TDI? |
You nailed it. S and SE models use the 2.5, and SELs will be the 2.0T. The 2.5 can be had with a five-speed manual or six-speed Tiptronic. The 2.0T and TDI can be mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed DSG. TDI is a trim level unto itself, and includes the cold weather package (heated front seats and washer nozzles), premium sound package, and a 115-volt power outlet. I wish I had pricing on the TDI, but VW hasn't finalized it yet.
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| Re: (doubleokeim) » | « » 1:37 PM 4-4-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by doubleokeim » | | Surprised the back seats do not fold down flat. |
That was an auto show picture. Someone didn't flip the lower cushions forward before folding the seatback. With everything out of the way, the wagon's cargo hold looks like this:
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Trying to decide between the SportWagen, Tiguan and Passat Wagon for my next VW in the next few months.The new TDI sounds excellent. Is it gonna be even more fuel efficient than existing TDI's?
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| Re: (Wes@VMG) » | « » 2:10 PM 4-4-2008 | |
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| Quote, originally posted by Wes@VMG » | That was an auto show picture. Someone didn't flip the lower cushions forward before folding the seatback. With everything out of the way, the wagon's cargo hold looks like this: |
Good to hear. Although in that picture I do not see the lower cushions at all. Appears that they have been removed. Probably just the angle of the picture.
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| Re: (spongebob_squarepants) » | « » 2:10 PM 4-4-2008 | |
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TDI 4Motion w/6M Please.
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I doubt anyone is going to pay for a TDI 4Motion with 6M much less DSG in a SEL for the size of this car......Well except those who fork over the $30K+ for those R32s......
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (Wes@VMG) » | « » 4:20 PM 4-4-2008 | |
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Here it is rockin the Sportec's!
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (movement) » | « » 4:25 PM 4-4-2008 | |
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^mmmm....I do need to get myself a Mk5 this summer for a company test car. A dumped wagon with a BT would be ill eh? Even use it as the utility vehicle on our way to shows with all that storage space for tools!!!
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looks good in black
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the 2nd best looking VW in its current line up IMO. the CC is 1st Passat.The red show pics look to be from last years NYIAS.
There are a few snaps of it in this gallery from NYIAS 08'
http://web.mac.com/thedubnutz/....html The Tiguan is pictured as well. The models displayed were kinda boring IMO.
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| Re: (gtimagic) » | « » 6:06 PM 4-4-2008 | |
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 great example of cargo space.
more room for Junk in the trunk FTW
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (Wes@VMG) » | « » 6:15 PM 4-4-2008 | |
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Will a fill up at any diesel station be alright for the new, advanced TDI? Any type of fuel restrictions?I really hope that they recognize the demand for a 4motion wagon. Bring it.
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| Re: VWvortex First Drive: 2009 Jetta SportWagen 2.5 (Wes@VMG) » | « » 7:16 PM 4-4-2008 | |
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Can we have a serious discussion about the sale of the TDI variation of this vehicle in CARB states (e.g. Massachusetts)? Is it REALLY going to happen?
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