It always fun to drive, something you'll always look forward to. It's just right, like the engine. This despite a beam axle rear suspension. Like more expensive German cars, the Jetta makes it easy to go about the business of driving. The wheel tilts and telescopes, and with firm, supportive seats, it's easy for even long-legged drivers to find a good driving position.
Room is plentiful up front, but being a subcompact, space in the rear is at a premium.
The audio system is easy to use and set just above the rotary gauges for the climate control. They're lit in purple, lending the cabin an upscale, post-modern feel. Ditto the quality of the materials used, which are the standard against which all cars should be judged. Trim materials feel expensive for the class. Switchgear has an excellent tactile feel, and small touches like the dial-operated sunroof that allows the sunroof to be opened a precise amount, make this car so wonderful to live with on a daily basis.