2009 Volkswagen Jetta

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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

The VW Jetta's exterior styling has long elicited appreciative stares. In critics' eyes, the 2009's slight modifications generate a similar reaction.

• "This new model marks the largest Jetta to date, touting seven additional inches over the previous generation. Whether you find the less-playful styling more appealing may depend on whether you think of the Jetta as a fun beach cruiser or a high-value German sedan." -- Kelley Blue Book
• "The Jetta has taken a more mature turn with the redesign fifth-general iteration." -- Automobile Magazine
• "Look at the Jetta TDI. With its broad, chrome-lipped grille, the car seems to smile. It conveys warmth. Note the workmanship. The Jetta TDI's laser-welded seams are tight, flawless. The car's body is rigid, substantial. There is nothing heavy and cumbersome about it." -- Washington Post
• "This is going to seem downright silly, but the Jetta's front looked like a smiling face, with the VW medallion in the grille for a cute nose. It made me smile each time I approached the car. It's those little things, like an awesome paint color or a well-placed chrome accent, that fuel my obsession with cars." -- Mother Proof