This is my second Jetta, and I am a bit disappointed with the 5th generation. The fourth generation had more character, the new one looks like a Toyota Corolla if you ask me. My older one was also a lot easier and fun to drive. The new one, while it still has more features for the price than other similar cars, is just too cookie cutter.
Sadly, Volkswagen did modify the steering as well as the suspension calibration for the North American market.