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It was supposed to compete with the Camry but it's still 6" shorter! Jetta is a compact. VW called the 2011 the NCS or New Compact Sedan prior to it's press conference to introduce the Jetta on the 15th. NMS or New Midsize Sedan is the competitor to Malibu, Fusion, Camry, Accord, Sonata. NMS will be built in Chattanooga, TN beginning in 2011. It will likely have Passat nameplate in North America. No need to be mad longo2. VW just can't get it right. Well, VW could not be more clear, NCS = Compact, NMS = Midsize

"stripped down version of it's former self"; "don't think they really gave a hoot" - These are the comments that got my attention and disapproval. While the dimensions of the Versa and others are similar (excepting cargo of the JSW), I could not see considering any of those cars as comparable to the JSW TDI. Did I mention heated front seats and mirrors; roof racks; or virtually zero depreciation of the TDI? As for getting out of that crowd, I think that's a mistake. VW needs a vehicle that leads the pack of these similarly sized cars (Polo is not a substitute here). The later posts and comments about the NMS are good comments - this is a new opportunity for VW to compete with the Accords, etc (between the Jetta and CC - and replacing Passat which failed in that mission). See some NMS photos at this link: http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/09q1/2011_2012_vw_passat_replacement_new_mi- d-size_sedan_nms_-car_news/gallery

You might be right, I found this quote among other VW Car-Gossip on the net.. "The so-called NMS or New Midsize Sedan will replace the Passat in the US" Could be they will just put the Passat out to pasture and see how the new..."NMS" works out. I don't think there would be much consumer backlash on that one...since thery stopped making the Passat TDI, especially in the beautiful Wagon model, who really cares? A lot of speculation, but one things for sure, the Jetta as we know it is due for an update, one that some diehard Jetta fans won't like, but I think VW is looking for a new mass market that couldn't care less about the old VW Jetta's track record. Get ready for BIGGER CUPHOLDERS!

Over here in NM, we are about the same as RUG. If that stays the same, I’ll be very happy as the performance and mileage are huge improvements over any gas engine. Even if D2 goes over the cost of premium it would still be worth it in my opinion. Its so nice to get on the freeway with 4 people with the A/C on full and have no worries! I test drove a few other gas cars and they could not even come close to this performance. Now it is not sport car performance I’m talking about, but everyday driving.

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