2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Test Drive & Car Video Review

What we have here is the first ever turbocharged hybrid. The power plant consists of a 1.4 liter turbocharged engine combined with an electric motor to produce 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft. of torque. The Jetta Hybrid has the ability to operate in pure EV mode for up to a mile at speeds under 44 MPH. Volkswagen has incorporated advanced lithium ion technology into their battery packs which are located in the trunk. Some storage space has to be sacrificed but you will no doubt love the resulting fuel economy which should be about 45 MPG. Volkswagen has made some improvements to the exterior of the Jetta Hybrid in the name of aerodynamics that brings the drag coefficient down from 0.3 to 0.28. When you look at other hybrids, their transmission is most often a CVT which takes the fun out of driving. But the 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid gets a 7-speed twin-clutch automatic transmission that is simply amazing. The Jetta Hybrid is the car for the enthusiast out there who wants something other than the bland Prius. From a driving dynamics stand point, Volkswagen aimed to make this car the best driving hybrid on the market and they have succeeded. Volkswagen has moved the bar higher on compact sedans with the 2013 Jetta Hybrid. See More Car Videos Join Our Facebook Page