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Byline: JONATHAN WONG
After a short hiatus, a wagon returns to Volkswagen's Jetta model line with the SportWagen. Rising gasoline prices have VW believing that old-fashioned wagon flexibility will lure customers and serve as a loyalty builder for the brand.
The SportWagen's utility comes from 32.8 cubic feet of trunk space, which doubles the sedan's 16-cubic-foot trunk. With the rear seats folded, capacity grows to 66.9 cubic feet in an interior that features VW's typical high-quality materials and build.
Two engines will be available at launch: a 2.5-liter, 170-hp inline-five-cylinder and a 2.0-liter, 200-hp turbocharged four-cylinder. Five-cylinder models get a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission, while turbo SportWagens get a six-speed manual or a direct-shift gearbox.
In late August, a 50-state diesel with 236 lb-ft of torque will be available across the entire Jetta range, equipped with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions. VW has high ...