Volkswagen Jetta GLI

The true essence of Jetta GLI lies inside, it now comes with a number of refinements on both comfort and infotainment front. But, the abundance of hard plastic somehow steals the essence of this sedan. In terms of connectivity, you’ll get standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and USB ports. On the infotainment front, Jetta GLI 35th edition variant comes with a 6.5-inch color display, whereas the top grade GLI AUTOBAHN comes with an 8-inch color display and premium Beats audio system. However, the standard 10 color ambient lighting features make the interiors eye-soothing and more relaxing. 

When it comes to the exteriors, Jetta GLI is clean and classic. Unlike when most of the sedans have set captured the market with gaudy designs, the exterior style statement of Jetta GLI is expressed with ingenious lines. That sets it apart from its rivals. The front face of this sedan looks expressive with the elegantly designed black honeycomb grille that appears with red accents. And, coordinates strongly with standard LED projector headlights and Daytime Running Lights. To elongate the exterior character of the Jetta GLI further, Volkswagen has kept the 18-inch twin 5-spoke alloy wheels as standard on every grade. 

Volkswagen Jetta GLI is equipped with the electromechanical progressive power steering system, which eventually makes it easier for you to take control of the wheels. While the standard Cross Differential System with VAQ mechanical differential monitors the data from sensors of each wheel and helps in reducing the understeer. Furthermore, the DCC adaptive chassis control that’s only available in the GLI 35th edition improves the ride quality by altering the vehicle response as per the road conditions. 

Volkswagen Jetta GLI is available in GLI S, GLI 35TH EDITION, and GLI AUTOBAHN. Under the hood, all the grades are powered by the same 2.0L 4-cylinder TSI turbocharged engine. This engine can produce a maximum power of 228 hp at 5,000 rpm and torque of 258 lb-ft at 1700 rpm. And, comes mated with the standard 6-speed manual transmission. Although, you can also choose to get hands-on the optional 7-speed DSG automatic transmission system that comes with Tiptronic and Sport mode. Jetta GLI can sprint from 0–60 mph in just 5.6 seconds and tops the chart when it comes to the fastest sedan in its class. Also, despite being powerful, the fuel-efficiency of this sedan is impressive and it delivers combined mileage of 28 mpg. 

With power comes great braking capacity holds true with the new Jetta GLI. Along with the enhancements in the power output, Volkswagen has also improved the braking capability of this sedan. The front tires come equipped with the 13.4-inch ventilated disc brakes while in the rear you’ll get 11.8-inch solid disc brakes. And, you can firmly bring the vehicle from 70 to 0 mph in precisely 160 ft. On the safety front, all the trims of Jetta GLI come standard with Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic High Beam Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Forwards Collision Warning, and Autonomous Emergency Braking. 

The all-new Jetta GLI is a practical sedan that is refined while capping the prices. It now offers class-leading performance, cabin space, and above-average trunk capacity of 14 cu ft. Apart from this, to win the trust of the buyers, Volkswagen is offering a warranty of 6 year/72,000 miles with this sedan.