The '09 Jetta is available with VW's new 'Clean Diesel' TDI engine.
I traded in my '04 TDI for an '09 model. What a step up in power and comfort!
50 MPG at 55 MPH, 40 MPG at 80 Mph. And - there's more than 200 ft/lbs of torque at your disposal, so you get a sporty car when you want to accelerate, an economy car when you're ready to just cruise.
Hybrid cars seem like a great deal, until you factor in the anemic acceleration and then the inevitable battery replacement costs. Diesel technology is where the future lies, as Bio-Diesel make more energy-sense than ethanol.
The auto industry may be in a tizzy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a great deal on a new vehicle. And who doesn’t love a little holiday cheer in the form of a four-wheel gift? Here are 2008’s best cars, trucks, minivans, SUVs and hybrids.
Best Green Car: Toyota Prius
The hybrid Prius is still the best such car out there, despite the introduction of several new hybrid models this year. Why? It’s all about the numbers: the Prius’ 44 mpg overall is still the best of any five-passenger car. Add reliability, versatility and a $24,000 price tag, and we’d go green, too.
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