Car and driver magazine announced today that the 2020 volkswagen golf gti and jetta gli have been named to the magazines prestigious 10best list for 2020. Price excludes destination, taxes, title, other options, and dealer charges. Theres been a gli version of the jetta since 1984, and. Front passengers might feel a little neglected by the screens cant toward the driver, but no one is likely to complain about how intuitive the system is to use. Should you buy a 2019 volkswagen jetta gli or golf gti. Safety and driverassistance features the 2020 jetta gli earned a fivestar crashtest rating from the national highway traffic safety administration nhtsa, but only the regular vw jetta has been.
Additionally, find 2020 volkswagen jetta gli warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumperto. The table below shows all 2020 volkswagen jetta gli specs by style, including mpg fuel economy, transmission details, and interior and exterior dimensions. The jetta gli can store up to four driver profiles, remembering your personalization preferences for a wide variety of different settings and systems. Apr 02, 2019 volkswagens latest iteration of the jetta is a wellrounded commuter car, but a tad boring.
The jetta gli earns an epaestimated 25 miles per gallon city, 33 mpg highway, and 28 combined withe manual, or 253228 mpg cityhighwaycombined with the automatic. Vw had an easy fix for that in mind just implant the heart of the gti hot hatch along with some golf r bits. Unlike the competitors who only offer a manual transmission, vw offers the gli with either a 6speed manual or a fastshifting 7speed dual clutch automatic, which vw calls the dsg, or direct shift gearbox. The 2019 vw jetta is a sensible sedan that offers outstanding fuel economy and upscale features. Also, whereas the gli is the performance version of the jetta, the gti is the performance version of the volkswagen golf. However, the feature that stood out most prominently to car and driver was the powerful engine that two models sharethe 2.
Here are the five things you need to know about the 2016 volkswagen jetta gli. It undercuts the gti by thousands of dollars, but is it. Volkswagen chose the chicago auto show to reveal the 2019 volkswagen jetta gli. The volkswagen jetta gli returns for the 2019 model year with a more aggressive design and hot hatchlike power under the hood. It is the 14 th consecutive year that a volkswagen golf family model has been awarded the honor. With the gtis 228hp engine, an independent rear suspension, and volkswagens vaq limitedslip differential, the new.
May 08, 2019 these cars, such as the volkswagen jetta gli, are often targeted towards car enthusiasts but vw has now started to promote the glis shifter as a security device. Why were the 2020 vw golf gti and jetta gli named 10best. While the jetta is often overshadowed by its esteemed hatchback equivalentthe 10bestwinning golfin our realworld tests, it actually held more luggage and sipped less gas. Make yourself comfortable and keep your volkswagen jetta gli protected from the rigors of daily use with these genuine volkswagen jetta gli comfort and protection products.
The volkswagen jetta a6 is a compact car, the sixth generation of the volkswagen jetta and the successor to the volkswagen jetta a5. The car and driver 10best list for the golf gti and jetta gli recognizes the automotive magazines most favored new vehicles. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. Find 2006 volkswagen jetta sedan listings near you. Car and drivers 10best an emerging body of research suggests that social media is driving people to have an unhealthy obsession with attaining perfection.
Can the volkswagen jetta gli butt its way past the gti. Volkswagen jetta gli at lightning lap 2019 youtube. Car and driver 10best list features 2020 vw golf gti and jetta gli. The 2019 jetta, made in puebla, mexico, continues the year of the sedan for vw with the new jetta gli, the upcoming arteon in april, and the 2020 passat coming this fall. The new model was larger and less expensive to manufacture than the previous generation making the. Did you know that the 2020 volkswagen golf gti and the 2020 volkswagen jetta gli were both recently named 10best by car and driver. There are a number of key features associated with the 2020 volkswagen golf gti and 2020 volkswagen jetta gli that contributed to the vehicles being named to the 10best list.
Car and driver is basically the only worthwhile magazine out there anymore. Boring is simply something that doesnt belong in a sentence when describing how a volkswagen drives. Every car after owning that jetta and a6 felt numb and lifeless compared to my two. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 346 jetta models in richardson. Aug 01, 2016 here are the five things you need to know about the 2016 volkswagen jetta gli. Finally, the jetta gli rides on slightly taller tires, 2254518 in place of the gtis 2254018s. Jun 25, 2019 the car is spacious with a comfortable seating for four adults, or five less comfortably. Of the passat, the jettas midsize sibling, the drive chief auto critic lawrence ulrich. Additionally, find 2020 volkswagen jetta gli warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumpertobumper coverage and major components. The jetta gli sedan often lives in the shadow of volkswagens lovely golf gti hatchback. The jetta gli might not be a trackready car, but it rides on a modern, independent suspension setup that brings together a struttype layout in the front and a multilink arrangement at the rear.
Rear discs are also larger than a standard jetta at 11. Key features of the 2020 vw golf gti and 2020 vw jetta gli. I got the jetta gli 35th anniversary edition in august 2019 as my wife and i were expecting our first child in jan 2020. It is the 14th consecutive year that a volkswagen golf family model has been awarded the honor. The golf gti and jetta gli will be featured in car and driver s january 2020 10best issue. Vehicles are judged on value, performance, and the ability to satisfy the comprehensive driving needs of the consumer. Car and driver magazine has unveiled its prestigious 2020 10best list and two of the most fun to drive 2020 volkswagen lineups here at herman cook vw in encinitas, ca, have earned spots on the list. Will 2021 volkswagen jetta and jetta gli get more geist. The specs say the trunk is 14 cubic feet, but it looks much larger and still larger when the split rear seat backs are folded. The technology is the best in its class, safety features are excellent w the drivers.
The 21 jetta will again share its underskin architecture with vws golf compact hatchback, although the jettas iteration is slightly longer and only the gli model fully matches the sophisticated suspension found on every golf. Browse volkswagen jetta gli accessories by category car care keep your volkswagen in the same pristine shape as it was the day you drove it off the lot with genuine volkswagen car care products. Dec 10, 2019 2020 vw golf gti and jetta gli named 10best by car and driver. These cars, such as the volkswagen jetta gli, are often targeted towards car enthusiasts but vw has now started to promote the glis shifter as a security device. Volkswagen has yet to release photos of the updated interior, but it did say the 2016 gli comes with the new mib 2 infotainment system with usb and car. Car and driver 10best list features 2020 vw golf gti and.
Apr 10, 2019 every car after owning that jetta and a6 felt numb and lifeless compared to my two. The cost is estimated based on data from multiple insurance industry sources. Volkswagen jetta gli features and specs car and driver. Michael simari car and driver theres more car to love here than in the gti, and for those who buy by the inch, the jetta gli will be an easy choice. This is the 14th year in a row that a volkswagen golf model has been named to this prestigious group of vehicles. Vw promotes the jetta glis manual transmission as an anti. And that makes this 2019 volkswagen jetta gli exactly the type of affordable sport sedan we like around here. The rest of the gli is either standard jetta or cosmetic.
With its crisp styling and attractive comfortable interior, we think the jetta gli is a car owners will look forward to driving. Available through the vw parts and accessories online stores official dealer network. Volkswagens latest iteration of the jetta is a wellrounded commuter car, but a tad boring. For 2019, the standard sixspeed is the same stick from the regular jetta but with the gear ratio of the golf gti. It gains an eightway poweradjustable driver s seat, front sport seats, leather upholstery, navigation, and most of the sel trims features. We needed a car to replace a mini cooper that could easily take a rear.
Search over 1,400 listings to find the best local deals. Why were the 2020 vw golf gti and jetta gli named 10best by. For 2020, volkswagen makes a few changes to the jetta gli. The exterior changes add an element of sportiness to a car that is otherwise rather vanilla. But in fact, there are plenty of reasons to love this. The sixthgeneration volkswagen jetta, known as the ncs new compact sedan during its development, was announced in the north american market on 16 june 2010. Shop volkswagen jetta vehicles for sale in richardson, tx at. Boasting tons of turntwisting torque and a powerful 4cylinder 228hp engine, the jetta gli comes ready to fire on all cylinders. Car and driver magazine tested a manual transmission 20 jetta gli when the engine was rated at 200 horsepower and achieved a 0 to 60 time of 6. Passenger and cargo capacity the vw jetta gli has room for five passengers and a trunk that offers 14. The car is spacious with a comfortable seating for four adults, or five less comfortably. The jetta gli is sporty, exhilarating and a rush to drive whether youre taking it for a spin down the road or accelerating toward adventure.
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