I promised myself this year to see what all the hype around EVs is all about. One thing I didn’t expect to do, however, is to drive an all-gas powered car again — but I did. And after driving a Volkswagen Jetta for a week, it certainly piqued my interest in more ways than I had anticipated.
What’s worth pointing out is that it’s the cheapest vehicle I’ve tested this year, which says a lot about EVs and how pricing continues to be the biggest challenge to overcome. The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobhan starts at $32,715, so it exposes the disparity between ICE (internal combustible engine) and EV cars. Beyond the cost, I’m surprised by how it handles because I’ve become spoiled by the instant acceleration of EVs.
