I’ll readily admit I went into the show not expecting to like the
Jetta in person. And what do you know I was right. I
don’t think the rear-end is as Corolla-esque as in photographs, I can see now how it carries over from the past
generation Passat. But I have two major problems with the Jetta.
The first is the front-end. I don?t mind the face they?ve put on the cars I just think the hood is too short and
ends too abruptly. Perhaps this is for pedestrian safety but I can?t believe there isn?t a better way. The second major
problem with the Jetta is the huge body panel gaps. Between the front and rear door the gap is huge. I could almost fit
my pinky in there. Not that I tried with all the people around. But I bet it would?ve fit.
The Ragster concept was kinda neat but I?m not a Beetle person. Anyway to refreshen the dying design is a good
idea.
David Thomas filing via e-mail.