2000 Volkswagen Jetta Owners Manual – Although the Jetta isn’t quite the discount it used to become, its sleek appears, spirited attitude and high quality interior supplies make it a single of the most popular small sedans.
A new engine choice was between the improvements created to the Volkswagen Jetta for the 2000 model year. The 1.8T, that was available as an include-onto the four-doorway Jetta GLS trim package, was a turbocharged 1.8-liter, 4-tube powerplant that produced 150 hp. It became a member of three other engine options provided for the Jetta in 2000 — a base 115-horsepower, 2.0-liter 4-tube fuel engine; a 90-hp 1.9-liter diesel engine with the TDI (turbo direct shot) feature; and a 174-horse power, 2.8-liter V6 for motorists who needed a little more power below the pedal.
In addition to the GLS with the 1.8T engine, trim deals provided the 4-door GL (gasoline engine) and GL TDI (diesel engine), the four-doorway GLS with the base 2.0-liter fuel engine, the GLS TDI (diesel engine), and two offers with the V6, the GLS and the GLX. All Jetta trim deals for 2000 was included with a five-speed manual transmission as normal equipment. A 4-speed auto was readily available as an choice.
Standard equipment for the GL and GL TDI included air conditioning, anti-secure braking system, power front door locks, dual airbags, lean steering, and an AM/FM/cassette audio system. The GLS deals added luxury cruise manage (also standard on the GL TDI) and power house windows, while the GLX V6 added leather-based seats and a sunroof.
Motorists offered good represents to the Jetta’s dealing with, acceleration, worth, safety functions, braking, and dependability, however some noted that the car’s fuel economy wasn’t as great as its competitors’. Some drivers mentioned issues with the car’s “fit and finish,” such as its exterior trim and interior plastic-type elements. Mug cases had been mentioned by several drivers as getting lower than tough.