Volkswagen Jetta

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A competent, well-constructed, value-priced compact sedan is an increasingly rare sight, but the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta fits that bill for those who still want such things.

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Entering its seventh model year, the current-gen Jetta is hitting the age where most cars get a full redesign, but VW is doubling down on the sedan largely as is with a light refresh for 2025.