The popular Jetta shows its makeover in the Empire State, en route to the rest of America.

The Jetta SportWagen debuts in the U.S. at the New York International Auto Show this week, and the diesel version is coming to stateside dealerships in early 2008. The Jetta is VW's best-selling model, and will be available with one of three engines: a 2.5-liter, five cylinder producing 170 (available in August) a 2.0T, four cylinder with 200 hp (after that) and the 2.0L clean diesel engine in 2008. Of course, you've got your list of options, which are included in the Volkswagen of America press release after the jump. I know Jettas aren't perfect, but doesn't this seem to be one of the easiest ways for American buyers to re-introduce themselves to diesel engines? All right, perhaps not re-introducing because this engine is nothing like the diesels from 20+ years ago. More like an introductory clean slate, 2008.

[Source: Volkswagen of America, Inc.]