A handsome German sedan for less
Don’t count sedans out just yet because the Jetta is still a hot contender in the space. Long gone are the larger Passat and Arteon sedans, but the Jetta soldiers on. The 7th generation has been nicely updated this year with a new grille, new headlights, and a new full-width taillight that’s consistent with the brand’s SUVs. The look is more cohesive and upscale, resulting in a better-looking Jetta than in past years. The interior received subtle but important changes with a new dashboard and a standard 8-inch color touchscreen. It also has a new touch panel climate control system found in the Tiguan and Taos, giving the Jetta a more modern look.
The Jetta competes with other compact sedans such as the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Corolla, and the Hyundai Elantra. While the Jetta doesn’t offer a hybrid trim like some of the others, its turbocharged inline-four engine, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, delivers surprisingly good mileage. It’s also refreshing to see a family sedan that doesn’t use a CVT. The result is an EPA rating of 29 mpg city and 40 mpg highway for some trim levels, remarkably impressive for a gas-only sedan. Unfortunately, the six-speed manual transmission that was available in 2024 is no longer an option for the regular Jetta, meaning you’d have to opt for the more powerful and more expensive Jetta GLI to get that option.
2025 Volkswagen Jetta lease deal for September
Volkswagen is offering an attractive lease deal this month. The base 2025 Jetta S lease is $269 per month for 36 months with $0 security deposit and $3,499 due at signing. The mileage limit is 10,000 miles per year, with a total of 30,000 miles for the lease term. The amount due does not include tax, title, license, options, and dealer fees, and a $395 disposition fee is due at lease end. The offer is good through November 3, 2025, and seems to be available in various regions across the nation. Learn more here.
2025 Volkswagen Jetta S feature highlights
The affordable Jetta S has an excellent set of standard features that make it a compelling lease choice. It comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, heated/folding exterior mirrors, LED headlights/DRLs/taillights, rain-sensing wipers, an 8-inch VW digital cockpit, an 8-inch infotainment screen, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Safety tech is also reassuring with standard adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision warning with autonomous emergency braking, pedestrian monitoring, and lane keeping assist.
Interior space is excellent for a family of four or five. The Jetta’s total passenger volume is 94.7 cubic feet, which is more than the Toyota Corolla and the Nissan Sentra. The Jetta’s second row legroom is 37.4 inches, matching the Honda Civic and even beating the larger Nissan Altima. The trunk provides 14.1 cubic feet of space, which is enough to fit up to five standard rolling suitcases. The 60/40 split rear seats even fold down to provide additional space for longer items. Overall, it’s clear that the Jetta doesn’t scrimp on practicality.
Final thoughts
The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta is a sedan that’s worth considering for its looks, driving manners, and standard feature set. The updates made are important to keep the model competitive in a tough field, and the low monthly lease payment makes it even more attractive. Read the full lease agreement before signing, and understand the costs involved, including taxes, registration fees, etc.
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Amos Kwon
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