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2019 VW Jetta (Mk7)
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Doug DeMuro review of the 2020 Jetta
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Dear Volkswagen, please bring back the Jetta! Love, SA readers
• Wheels24 readers react to the losing the Jetta in SA
• Rated as one of the best compact sedans
• Fans asking VWSA to reconsider the model
We might not all support the same rugby or soccer teams, and we might not all enjoy some 'snoek and patats', but if there's one thing I am sure of is that we'll all agree that the Jetta was to Volkswagen, what the Corolla is to Toyota - and that it should have stayed here in South Africa.
Earlier this week, Wheels24 contributor Robin Classen, wrote that the local automaker should have never discontinued the Passat and Jetta models and replaced it with the Arteon. It just didn't work.
The Jetta has been a long-standing model, and has had much success since the 1980s when it was launched and arrived here. Sadly, the automaker announced the Jetta and Passat would no longer be available locally when the Arteon was brought in locally in its place.
South African fans were a lot more heartbroken by this news than the company might have realised, and our article sparked a monumental response from Wheels24 readers that we just had to share some of them.
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• Wheels24 readers react to the losing the Jetta in SA
• Rated as one of the best compact sedans
• Fans asking VWSA to reconsider the model
We might not all support the same rugby or soccer teams, and we might not all enjoy some 'snoek and patats', but if there's one thing I am sure of is that we'll all agree that the Jetta was to Volkswagen, what the Corolla is to Toyota - and that it should have stayed here in South Africa.
Earlier this week, Wheels24 contributor Robin Classen, wrote that the local automaker should have never discontinued the Passat and Jetta models and replaced it with the Arteon. It just didn't work.
The Jetta has been a long-standing model, and has had much success since the 1980s when it was launched and arrived here. Sadly, the automaker announced the Jetta and Passat would no longer be available locally when the Arteon was brought in locally in its place.
South African fans were a lot more heartbroken by this news than the company might have realised, and our article sparked a monumental response from Wheels24 readers that we just had to share some of them.
Dear Volkswagen, please bring back the Jetta! Love, SA readers | Life
'The Jetta was affordable and an icon', 'It's the best car I've ever had'... Wheels24 readers wishes Volkswagen would bring back the Jetta to South Africa. Here's what they say.
www.wheels24.co.za
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Volkswagen Jetta GLI: The car South Africa needs but definitely won't get
Would it work in SA?
In a perfect world, this car would have made perfect sense in South Africa, but the fact that the Polo Sedan is the sole sedan in VWSA's line-up should speak volumes.
Yes, the Arteon has been discontinued, too. In Volkswagen's local passenger car portfolio, SUVs and crossovers make up the vast majority of vehicles.
Sedans, sadly, have fallen by the wayside - no matter how good they are.
A factor contributing to this is the price, and it is something that VWSA is always keeping in mind.
Before the various taxes are brought into the equation, the Jetta S ($26 245) and Jetta Autobahn ($29 945) will retail for around R435 931 and R497 388.
The Jetta S, on that sum, would cost R154 000 less than the Golf GTI, but there is a significant factor that will be difficult to overcome: Are you comfortable paying R500 000 for a Jetta?
No matter how good the marketing plans are, no matter if people can afford it, the Jetta name is associated with affordability.
While many of us would welcome the Jetta GLI's arrival, the case study for this vehicle does not make sense.
Ironic, because it would surely be a contender for Car of the Year.
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Would it work in SA?
In a perfect world, this car would have made perfect sense in South Africa, but the fact that the Polo Sedan is the sole sedan in VWSA's line-up should speak volumes.
Yes, the Arteon has been discontinued, too. In Volkswagen's local passenger car portfolio, SUVs and crossovers make up the vast majority of vehicles.
Sedans, sadly, have fallen by the wayside - no matter how good they are.
A factor contributing to this is the price, and it is something that VWSA is always keeping in mind.
Before the various taxes are brought into the equation, the Jetta S ($26 245) and Jetta Autobahn ($29 945) will retail for around R435 931 and R497 388.
The Jetta S, on that sum, would cost R154 000 less than the Golf GTI, but there is a significant factor that will be difficult to overcome: Are you comfortable paying R500 000 for a Jetta?
No matter how good the marketing plans are, no matter if people can afford it, the Jetta name is associated with affordability.
While many of us would welcome the Jetta GLI's arrival, the case study for this vehicle does not make sense.
Ironic, because it would surely be a contender for Car of the Year.
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Ford Mustang EcoBoost vs Subaru WRX vs VW Jetta GLI vs Honda Accord // Drag & Roll Race - Throttle House
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Volkswagen Jetta GLI
When it first debuted in 1984, the Volkswagen GLI was dubbed a "GTI with a trunk" and its mission was simple: to deliver an accessible German performance sedan. The car had to be undeniably fun to drive without sacrificing any of the usability and efficiency that drivers expected from the brand. While technology, efficiency, safety, and-of course-performance have come leaps and bounds in 35 years, the mission of the Volkswagen sixth-generation hot sedan remains exactly the same.
New for 2021
The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is offered in two trim levels: S and Autobahn. In a modest value realignment, Autobahn models introduce new infotainment and driver-assistance systems. Autobahn models have standard Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Assist, and Light Assist. Additionally, the new MIB3 Infotainment system will be standard on Autobahn models.
Pricing for the Jetta GLI with 6-speed manual transmission starts at $26,345. The 7-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission starts at $27,145. Destination charges for all Jetta GLI models is $995.
When it first debuted in 1984, the Volkswagen GLI was dubbed a "GTI with a trunk" and its mission was simple: to deliver an accessible German performance sedan. The car had to be undeniably fun to drive without sacrificing any of the usability and efficiency that drivers expected from the brand. While technology, efficiency, safety, and-of course-performance have come leaps and bounds in 35 years, the mission of the Volkswagen sixth-generation hot sedan remains exactly the same.
New for 2021
The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is offered in two trim levels: S and Autobahn. In a modest value realignment, Autobahn models introduce new infotainment and driver-assistance systems. Autobahn models have standard Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Assist, and Light Assist. Additionally, the new MIB3 Infotainment system will be standard on Autobahn models.
Pricing for the Jetta GLI with 6-speed manual transmission starts at $26,345. The 7-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission starts at $27,145. Destination charges for all Jetta GLI models is $995.
Volkswagen Jetta GLI (2021)
While the 2021 GLI features the MQB architecture, coupe-like profile of the Jetta, it adds sporty styling cues that hint at its beefed-up powertrain.
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Volkswagen unwraps Jetta GLI 'Blue Lagoon' to honour special Mk4
Volkswagen in North America has unveiled a Jetta GLI Blue Lagoon concept that “revives the spirit” of a special Mk4 model.
Described as the “first of several enthusiast concept vehicles” for 2021, the Jetta GLI Blue Lagoon effectively pays tribute to the Mk4 Jetta released in the United States back in 2004.
That model was positioned as the “sedan version of the GTI”, adopting a similar body kit, wheels and seats to those of the hot hatch. The vehicle was released in a “Blue Lagoon” exterior colour, though the hue was quickly replaced with a darker shade called “Jazz Blue”.
So, to tip its hat to that rare colour, VW’s North American division started with a manual 2021 Jetta GLI Autobahn finished in Deep Black Pearl. Rather than repainting the vehicle, though, the firm switched to the desired metallic blue shade by using a painstakingly selected vinyl wrap.
www.carmag.co.za
Volkswagen in North America has unveiled a Jetta GLI Blue Lagoon concept that “revives the spirit” of a special Mk4 model.
Described as the “first of several enthusiast concept vehicles” for 2021, the Jetta GLI Blue Lagoon effectively pays tribute to the Mk4 Jetta released in the United States back in 2004.
That model was positioned as the “sedan version of the GTI”, adopting a similar body kit, wheels and seats to those of the hot hatch. The vehicle was released in a “Blue Lagoon” exterior colour, though the hue was quickly replaced with a darker shade called “Jazz Blue”.
So, to tip its hat to that rare colour, VW’s North American division started with a manual 2021 Jetta GLI Autobahn finished in Deep Black Pearl. Rather than repainting the vehicle, though, the firm switched to the desired metallic blue shade by using a painstakingly selected vinyl wrap.
Volkswagen unwraps Jetta GLI 'Blue Lagoon' to honour special Mk4...
Volkswagen in North America has unveiled a Jetta GLI Blue Lagoon concept that “revives the spirit” of a special Mk4 model.
www.carmag.co.za
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Alex on Autos review of the 2021 Jetta GLI
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Sharper look for Volkswagen Lamanda AKA Jetta
The Volkswagen Lamanda AKA Jetta gets some curves – but it’s not quite an Arteon.
Volkswagen is huge in China. When most German car companies laughed at the idea of Chinese vehicle ownership in the 1980s, VW was investing.
That has paid huge dividends and the German company enjoys a strong market presence, in what is arguably the world’s most important market. And strangely, the Chinese remain very committed to sedans.
This means that although South Africans might pine for the Jetta, amidst a sea of crossover and SUV vehicle options, the Chinese get some rather unique variants.
An updated Lamando is the latest of these. This is essentially a Jetta with some Chinese influence styling. The result could best be classed as ‘interesting’, with the gaping lower section grille, and sweeping headlamps.
VW is offering the 2021 Lamando with no less than five different alloy wheel options, for those discerning Chinese customers. Sizes are in the 16- to 18-inch range, with the smaller wheels obviously yielding superior ride quality, thanks to their larger casing tyres, with greater air volume.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring-news/sharper-look-for-volkswagen-lamanda-aka-jetta/96647/
The Volkswagen Lamanda AKA Jetta gets some curves – but it’s not quite an Arteon.
Volkswagen is huge in China. When most German car companies laughed at the idea of Chinese vehicle ownership in the 1980s, VW was investing.
That has paid huge dividends and the German company enjoys a strong market presence, in what is arguably the world’s most important market. And strangely, the Chinese remain very committed to sedans.
This means that although South Africans might pine for the Jetta, amidst a sea of crossover and SUV vehicle options, the Chinese get some rather unique variants.
An updated Lamando is the latest of these. This is essentially a Jetta with some Chinese influence styling. The result could best be classed as ‘interesting’, with the gaping lower section grille, and sweeping headlamps.
VW is offering the 2021 Lamando with no less than five different alloy wheel options, for those discerning Chinese customers. Sizes are in the 16- to 18-inch range, with the smaller wheels obviously yielding superior ride quality, thanks to their larger casing tyres, with greater air volume.
https://www.cars.co.za/motoring-news/sharper-look-for-volkswagen-lamanda-aka-jetta/96647/
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The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta Is Still Here
It is a mid-cycle refresh for VW's compact. I'm grateful it's still around, because it doesn't have to be.
Compact cars are an endangered species in the American market. There is no more Fit; no more regular Golf; and maybe no more standard Veloster, while cars like the Cruze, Fiesta, and Focus are long gone. And yet the Volkswagen Jetta is still here.
Ask yourself: If you were in the market today for a new car that starts at less than $20,000, what would you buy? The most obvious answer is something Japanese or Korean, something like a Mitsubishi Mirage, a Hyundai Elantra, or, most obviously, a Toyota Corolla.
And then there is the Volkswagen Jetta, now in its seventh-generation, a German car built in Mexico and part of a VW sedan line that VW says still accounts for 29 percent of its volume. Jetta sales were down 18 percent last year in the U.S., but up 5 percent globally; demand for the Jetta is still strong, if not here.
Yet, the Jetta is still here, with long-term plans to be decided, a non-electrified car with a non-electrified performance variant in the GLI, both of which feel like the best kinds of dinosaurs. The 2022 Jetta has a new rear bumper, different styling on the front, a new font for the badge, LED headlights standard, updated interiors, and three new colors, which are blue, red, and white, but no green. On the GLI there is a dual-outlet sport exhaust. Optional on the regular Jetta and standard on the GLI for 2022 are heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and a 10-inch screen, two inches bigger than before.
The regular Jetta is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder which makes 158 horsepower, which you can get either with a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic, which is an improvement over the 1.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 147 horsepower in the 2021 model. The 2022 GLI has the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 228-horsepower as the 2021 version, also with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic; VW said that about half of GLI buyers go manual.
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It is a mid-cycle refresh for VW's compact. I'm grateful it's still around, because it doesn't have to be.
Compact cars are an endangered species in the American market. There is no more Fit; no more regular Golf; and maybe no more standard Veloster, while cars like the Cruze, Fiesta, and Focus are long gone. And yet the Volkswagen Jetta is still here.
Ask yourself: If you were in the market today for a new car that starts at less than $20,000, what would you buy? The most obvious answer is something Japanese or Korean, something like a Mitsubishi Mirage, a Hyundai Elantra, or, most obviously, a Toyota Corolla.
And then there is the Volkswagen Jetta, now in its seventh-generation, a German car built in Mexico and part of a VW sedan line that VW says still accounts for 29 percent of its volume. Jetta sales were down 18 percent last year in the U.S., but up 5 percent globally; demand for the Jetta is still strong, if not here.
Yet, the Jetta is still here, with long-term plans to be decided, a non-electrified car with a non-electrified performance variant in the GLI, both of which feel like the best kinds of dinosaurs. The 2022 Jetta has a new rear bumper, different styling on the front, a new font for the badge, LED headlights standard, updated interiors, and three new colors, which are blue, red, and white, but no green. On the GLI there is a dual-outlet sport exhaust. Optional on the regular Jetta and standard on the GLI for 2022 are heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and a 10-inch screen, two inches bigger than before.
The regular Jetta is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder which makes 158 horsepower, which you can get either with a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic, which is an improvement over the 1.4-liter four-cylinder that makes 147 horsepower in the 2021 model. The 2022 GLI has the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 228-horsepower as the 2021 version, also with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic; VW said that about half of GLI buyers go manual.
The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta Is Still Here - Jalopnik
Compact cars are an endangered species in the American market. There is no more Fit; no more regular Golf; and maybe no more standard Veloster, while cars like the Cruze, Fiesta, and Focus are long gone. And yet the Volkswagen Jetta is still here.
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Volkswagen Jetta
For more than four decades, the Jetta has been a torchbearer for the Volkswagen brand, defining affordable German engineering. For the 2022 model year, Volkswagen of America launches a refreshed Jetta family with new technology and styling to elevate both the value-oriented Jetta and the sporty Jetta GLI.
Volkswagen Jetta GLI
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI is powered by the 2.0-liter EA888 engine, producing 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a seven-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission is optional.
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Volkswagen Jetta GLI gets updated visual design for US-market
The North American-spec Volkswagen Jetta GLI has been given a number of conclusive visual upgrades and standard equipment for 2022, to retain its competitive spirit as a compact performance sedan. Mechanically, it remains unchanged from the offering it replaces.
New to the exterior of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI is a honeycomb grille and bumper which employs revised signature GLI red accent trims on either side. The design is rounded off with a new set of 18-inch alloy wheels and badges. At the rear, the honeycomb design has been used again on a diffuser that houses a pair of chrome dual exhaust tailpipes. This isn’t just for show; Volkswagen USA says that the new system gives the engine a more amplified sound thanks to enhanced mechanical parts.
Within the cabin of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, new red crust seating accents and perforation, design clips on the gear shifter and steering wheel and dash décor inserts have been applied to further accentuate its sporty persona.
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI will only be sold in Autobahn trim which means it ships standard with key features such as the haptic-touch multifunction steering wheel, IQ.Drive assistance, wireless Apple Car Play and charging, light assist, digital instrument cluster, the Beats premium audio system and active damping for the chassis.
The EA888 turbopetrol 2,0-litre four-cylinder engine found under the bonnet remains unchanged with a power output of 170 kW and 350 N.m of torque which can be had with a six-speed manual or the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-models/volkswagen-jetta-gli-updated/
The North American-spec Volkswagen Jetta GLI has been given a number of conclusive visual upgrades and standard equipment for 2022, to retain its competitive spirit as a compact performance sedan. Mechanically, it remains unchanged from the offering it replaces.
New to the exterior of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI is a honeycomb grille and bumper which employs revised signature GLI red accent trims on either side. The design is rounded off with a new set of 18-inch alloy wheels and badges. At the rear, the honeycomb design has been used again on a diffuser that houses a pair of chrome dual exhaust tailpipes. This isn’t just for show; Volkswagen USA says that the new system gives the engine a more amplified sound thanks to enhanced mechanical parts.
Within the cabin of the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, new red crust seating accents and perforation, design clips on the gear shifter and steering wheel and dash décor inserts have been applied to further accentuate its sporty persona.
The Volkswagen Jetta GLI will only be sold in Autobahn trim which means it ships standard with key features such as the haptic-touch multifunction steering wheel, IQ.Drive assistance, wireless Apple Car Play and charging, light assist, digital instrument cluster, the Beats premium audio system and active damping for the chassis.
The EA888 turbopetrol 2,0-litre four-cylinder engine found under the bonnet remains unchanged with a power output of 170 kW and 350 N.m of torque which can be had with a six-speed manual or the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-models/volkswagen-jetta-gli-updated/
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Forbidden Fruit: Updated Volkswagen Jetta GLI unveiled abroad as a booted GTI
Back in the 1980s Volkswagen sold a sportier version of the Jetta in South Africa. Wearing a CLI badge and featuring other racy touches, it was essentially a booted version of the Golf GTI for those who were seeking something a little more ‘grown up’, but not too grown up.
The Volkswagen Jetta was discontinued in South Africa in early 2019 after the company decided that the volumes no longer justified the development of a right-hand drive version. However, a newer-generation Jetta was launched in other markets, such as the US, which also continued to receive a sportier GLI version. In many ways this is a spiritual successor to the CLI that we once knew.
The US-market Volkswagen Jetta has just been given a round of updates for the 2022 model year, including new front and rear styling details, fresh colours, redesigned wheels and a more digitised cabin.
Furthermore, the base Volkswagen Jetta receives a new 1.5-litre turbopetrol engine, which uses a variation of the Miller Cycle to enhance economy. Producing 118kW, the 1.5 TSI EA211 engine can be paired with either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission.
www.iol.co.za
Back in the 1980s Volkswagen sold a sportier version of the Jetta in South Africa. Wearing a CLI badge and featuring other racy touches, it was essentially a booted version of the Golf GTI for those who were seeking something a little more ‘grown up’, but not too grown up.
The Volkswagen Jetta was discontinued in South Africa in early 2019 after the company decided that the volumes no longer justified the development of a right-hand drive version. However, a newer-generation Jetta was launched in other markets, such as the US, which also continued to receive a sportier GLI version. In many ways this is a spiritual successor to the CLI that we once knew.
The US-market Volkswagen Jetta has just been given a round of updates for the 2022 model year, including new front and rear styling details, fresh colours, redesigned wheels and a more digitised cabin.
Furthermore, the base Volkswagen Jetta receives a new 1.5-litre turbopetrol engine, which uses a variation of the Miller Cycle to enhance economy. Producing 118kW, the 1.5 TSI EA211 engine can be paired with either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission.
Forbidden Fruit: Updated Volkswagen Jetta GLI unveiled abroad as a booted GTI
We don’t get the latest Volkswagen Jetta in South Africa as it’s not produced in right-hand drive format. But would you like to see this sedan return?
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We Welcome our Long Term 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI S - MotorWeek
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The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: What Do You Want To Know?
The Jetta's fast version is, like the Jetta itself, thankfully still around.
You may have heard of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, which is a gateway drug for so many car enthusiasts, relatively affordable and classic as it is. Less fanfare is afforded the Jetta GLI, which is a living testament to why sport sedans shouldn’t die. I’m driving a 2021 GLI this week. What do you want to know?
The GLI has been with us for over 35 years now, since its 1984 arrival in the U.S., with the first one getting all of 90 horsepower from its 1.8-liter engine. The 2021 version of that car makes up to 228 horsepower from a 2-liter, but the 2021 GLI is also over 1,000 pounds heavier than the 1984 GLI, which came in at a tidy 2,128.
More power, more weight, modern safety features, modern tech: The GLI has grown up like every other car over the past three decades, but in many ways it is also the same exact proposition now as it was in the ‘80s. It is a compact four-door sedan which can move quick, powered by a non-electrified gas engine and manual as standard. It is a Golf GTI, but for those who prefer the shape of a sedan instead. It is an “affordable” (starts at $26,345) sporty car that has power numbers that are manageable, as 228 horsepower is enough to get your heart pumping but not really enough to get you in too much trouble.
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The Jetta's fast version is, like the Jetta itself, thankfully still around.
You may have heard of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, which is a gateway drug for so many car enthusiasts, relatively affordable and classic as it is. Less fanfare is afforded the Jetta GLI, which is a living testament to why sport sedans shouldn’t die. I’m driving a 2021 GLI this week. What do you want to know?
The GLI has been with us for over 35 years now, since its 1984 arrival in the U.S., with the first one getting all of 90 horsepower from its 1.8-liter engine. The 2021 version of that car makes up to 228 horsepower from a 2-liter, but the 2021 GLI is also over 1,000 pounds heavier than the 1984 GLI, which came in at a tidy 2,128.
More power, more weight, modern safety features, modern tech: The GLI has grown up like every other car over the past three decades, but in many ways it is also the same exact proposition now as it was in the ‘80s. It is a compact four-door sedan which can move quick, powered by a non-electrified gas engine and manual as standard. It is a Golf GTI, but for those who prefer the shape of a sedan instead. It is an “affordable” (starts at $26,345) sporty car that has power numbers that are manageable, as 228 horsepower is enough to get your heart pumping but not really enough to get you in too much trouble.
The 2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI: What Do You Want To Know? - Jalopnik
You may have heard of the Volkswagen Golf GTI, which is a gateway drug for so many car enthusiasts, relatively affordable and classic as it is. Less fanfare is afforded the Jetta GLI, which is a living testament to why sport sedans shouldn’t die. I’m driving a 2021 GLI this week. What do you...
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WATCH | VW's new 170kW Jetta GLI performance sedan gives locals a taste of what could've been
• The VW Jetta is no longer sold brand-new locally.
• It is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre TSI engine with outputs of 170kW and 350Nm.
• Locally, VW only has the Polo as its solitary sedan option.
If you look at Volkswagen's local line-up, they don't seem to be missing a beat with so many options available for the prospective buyer to choose from.
The Jetta sedan once used to form part of the fray until it was 'cruelly' given its marching orders - along with the Passat and CC - to make way for the Arteon, which unfortunately flopped massively and is no longer sold as brand-new in South Africa.
Locally, VW only has the Polo as its solitary sedan option.
In truth, the local sedan market is declining with SUVs, passenger cars and hot hatches the preferred choices for many - T-Cross, T-Roc, Tiguan, Touareg, Polo, Golf GTI - the list for the Wolfsburg-based brand is pretty extensive.
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• The VW Jetta is no longer sold brand-new locally.
• It is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre TSI engine with outputs of 170kW and 350Nm.
• Locally, VW only has the Polo as its solitary sedan option.
If you look at Volkswagen's local line-up, they don't seem to be missing a beat with so many options available for the prospective buyer to choose from.
The Jetta sedan once used to form part of the fray until it was 'cruelly' given its marching orders - along with the Passat and CC - to make way for the Arteon, which unfortunately flopped massively and is no longer sold as brand-new in South Africa.
Locally, VW only has the Polo as its solitary sedan option.
In truth, the local sedan market is declining with SUVs, passenger cars and hot hatches the preferred choices for many - T-Cross, T-Roc, Tiguan, Touareg, Polo, Golf GTI - the list for the Wolfsburg-based brand is pretty extensive.
WATCH | VW's new 170kW Jetta GLI performance sedan gives locals a taste of what could've been | Life
The Volkswagen Jetta is no longer sold in SA but the new performance-orientated GLI gives locals a taste of exactly what we're missing.
www.news24.com
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Volkswagen USA celebrates 37 years of the Jetta GLI
The current-generation Volkswagen Jetta GLI was recently given a facelift for the North American market which signified the brand’s commitment to its performance sedan. While discontinued in South Africa due to lack of demand, the American arm noted that this product was still massively popular.
This update is just part of a 37-year long heritage that that starts with the second-generation model. The first Volkswagen Jetta GLI was introduced to the market in 1984 as a sedan alternative to the Golf GTI for consumers wanting a bit more space.
This model was fitted with a fuel injected 1,8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that delivered 67 kW to the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. Dynamics were improved via a specially tuned sports suspension. By 1990, this model was provided with a 16-valve 2,0-litre four-cylinder unit to maintain its edge in the segment.
Things started to get serious for the Volkswagen Jetta GLI when the Mk4 model was fitted with the now famous naturally aspirated 2,8-litre VR6 unit. Two years later, a more efficient turbocharged 1,8-litre engine was made optionally available.
www.carmag.co.za
The current-generation Volkswagen Jetta GLI was recently given a facelift for the North American market which signified the brand’s commitment to its performance sedan. While discontinued in South Africa due to lack of demand, the American arm noted that this product was still massively popular.
This update is just part of a 37-year long heritage that that starts with the second-generation model. The first Volkswagen Jetta GLI was introduced to the market in 1984 as a sedan alternative to the Golf GTI for consumers wanting a bit more space.
This model was fitted with a fuel injected 1,8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that delivered 67 kW to the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox. Dynamics were improved via a specially tuned sports suspension. By 1990, this model was provided with a 16-valve 2,0-litre four-cylinder unit to maintain its edge in the segment.
Things started to get serious for the Volkswagen Jetta GLI when the Mk4 model was fitted with the now famous naturally aspirated 2,8-litre VR6 unit. Two years later, a more efficient turbocharged 1,8-litre engine was made optionally available.
Volkswagen USA celebrates 37 years of the Jetta GLI
The current-generation Volkswagen Jetta GLI was recently given a facelift for the North American market which signified the brand’s commitment to its performance sedan. While discontinued in South Africa due to lack of demand, the American arm noted that this product was still massively popular.
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The Fast Lane Car review of the 2022 Jetta GLI
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Alex on Autos first drive of the 2022 Jetta GLI
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Raiti's Rides review of the 2022 Jetta GLI