And if the word of Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for KBB.com, is any indication, the accolade's well-deserved. The expert dubbed 2017 Jetta not only prima facie affordable, but evincing "uniquely satisfying driving manners and rich interior sensibilities," defining the compact sedan a world apart and in distinction from similar luxury models gracing the class.
And to boot, the award of one of 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 is one of Kelley Blue Book's longest running, hearkening to 2003, and surely saying something. Its criteria may, at first, seem simple: a car earning the moniker must be fun to drive and rewarding to own, and both are critical among the decisive criteria of KBB's "cool factor."
But in tandem with laudable drive dynamics and the interior to compete, the research and vehicle valuation pro's exclusive Fair Purchase Price tool, part of a larger Price Advisor tool, was used as objective measure. It shows what sales tag Volkswagen aficionados can reasonably expect at a certain time, in a specified area, and when signing on the dotted line at a dealer. And these, in consideration alongside factors like market conditions, Jetta models available, local demand for the eponymous four-door, and seasonal trends in purchasing. As yardsticks go, these come out among the top.
And for us here at Volkswagen of Fort Myers, it's no wonder 2017 Jetta earned its keep. Standard Electronic Stability Control makes handling a breeze, Jetta S's 36.4-foot curb-to-curb turning circle making for precision maneuvering in tight spaces.
And on the inside, the sedan's a model of capaciousness and comfort, offering up to 94.1 cubic feet of passenger volume accompanied by up to 15.7 cubic feet of cargo area and complete with a 60/40-split folding rear seat to expand Jetta S's trunk space.
And to supplement the drive time, 2017 Jetta even earns a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and when equipped with Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist), as on Jetta's SEL trim, the compact sedan puts under its belt a TOP SAFETY PICK for 2017 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Stop by Volkswagen of Fort Myers today and treat yourself to some time behind the wheel of a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta to see what the critics mean. Not only do we offer Jetta trims in the 1.4T S variety, but also 1.4T SE, 1.8T SEL, and step-up Jetta GLI. We're just a straight shot down S. Tamiami Trl. Here in Fort Myers, FL!