The end of the school year brings many rewards. Field trips are one such luxury.
Volkswagen has scheduled their rewarding field trips via JETTAHAUS. Hosting this weekend are Chicago and Miami. Next week New York and Los Angeles get the nod. No matter the venue, taking the All-New 2019 Jetta for a spin scores high on any test.
I had the honor of motoring in the Jetta during its Chicago event. Holding an innovative release at the Zhou B Art Center was genius. Art and automobiles, what a combo!
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Arriving, I was greeted by Mark Gilles, representative for Volkswagen. Salutations were exchanged as we waltzed toward the lineup of 2019 Jettas on hand. It’s always important to know who’s the boss on a field trip.
Standing in a straight line, like any good field trip attendee, the Jettas came in a rainbow of colors and trim packages. Mark and I agreed that the “classic line” of this re-design hit it out-of-the-ballpark in the crowded compact car segment.
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The S model starts at a conservative $18,545 so I chose a beautiful Tornado Red to make my debut through the Chicago field trip route. 30 city/40 hwy mpg never looked so good.
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Options are added to round-out the SE, SEL, SEL Premium and R-Line trim levels. Larger tires, panoramic sunroof, leather, blind-spot monitor, Beats Audio® and the VW Digital Cockpit are just a few of the available luxuries that customize the Jetta to each customer’s vibe. Click here for a full list of trims and options.
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The “People First” limited warranty draws consumers with a 6 Year/72,000 mile security blanket that is Bumper-to-Bumper and Transferable.
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Driving down Lake Shore Drive amidst the museums and sporting venues was a dream with the support of the 1.4 -liter turbocharged direct injection TSI™ four-cylinder engine. It is designed to allow higher torque at lower RPMs that adds up to more power and leaner fuel consumption.
The ride was smooth amidst the pot-holes left over from the recently shed Chicago winter. 148 hp was more than enough in the 8-speed automatic transmission of the Jetta in tow, also available in a 6-speed manual.
The “driver focused” interior boasts 10 settings in the ambient light package for just the right mood. Settings for up to 4 drivers can be stored. 8 and 10-inch navigation screens, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto make each Jetta like home for its owner.
My first car was a Volkswagen. Memories were recalled as I put the Jetta through its paces around the Shedd Aquarium, Benton Harbor, Adler Planetarium and the Field Museum.
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Like any good student, the Jetta was a winner and behaved beautifully under my tutelage. It was responsive to demands and efficient in its handling and quickness in and out of parking areas.
A wonderful treat was where the JETTAHAUS event was held. The Zhou B Art Center went all out with not only Jetta displays, but pinball machines, vintage video games, music, food and fun. Sure to be a success, cars mingled with admirers young and old.
I’d like to say I’m somewhere in the middle…boy was it fun coloring on a car!
Go drive a Jetta for yourself this weekend in Chicago and Miami. Next weekend jet to New York or Los Angeles for your fix. Details can be found at www.jettahaus.com
Sign me up for a trip with the all new 2019 Jetta anytime, it was pure joy, even in the rain…unlike some end-of-the-year field trips.
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