2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport: The cheap car isn't completely extinct yet

At $25,305, you won't find many new cars for less.

The short version

• At $25,305, you won’t find many new cars for less.
• As so many career counselors and lifestyle coaches have explained, first impressions matter.
• A bad one can set the tone for an entire relationship, whether that’s with a person, a novel, a restaurant, or a car.

What happened

And the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport and I did not get off to the best of starts. Picture the scene: You’ve been at home for a total of one night out of the previous eight, and you’ve just landed at the airport after an eight-hour flight.

Why it matters

Sure, 80 minutes isn’t quick, but all you have to do is sit there, then walk home a block.

Summary by Nerd News Network. Read the full article at Ars Technica via the links above and below.