- Volkswagen has updated the 2025 Jetta GLI
- Jetta GLIs will have better materials
- Jetta GLIs are still powered by a turbo-4 mated to a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
A high performance sedan common manual transmission It may seem as rare as a unicorn these days, but some are still available, even at the more affordable end of the new car spectrum.
One of them is the Volkswagen Jetta GLI, which was updated for the 2025 model year along with the rest of the Jetta lineup. The update is the second for the current generation Jetta, which first arrived as a 2019 model In the USA
The latest round of changes includes new exterior styling, new colors and wheel patterns, a revised dashboard and better quality trim materials.
The grille design is new for all versions and there are also new LED headlights, as well as a light bar at the rear. Standard wheels measure 17 inches in diameter, but SEL and GLI grades get 18-inch wheels as standard. Buyers can also opt for a black wheel finish.
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Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2025
Inside, the old infotainment screen integrated at the top of the center console has been replaced by a floating screen measuring 8.0 inches. It’s joined by the old 10.3-inch digital gauge cluster.
Controls for climate settings located below the infotainment screen are also new. Premium touches for the GLI include perforated leather trim with contrasting seat stitching, heated and ventilated power-adjustable front seats, matte-finish dashboard accents, black headliner and illuminated door sills.
No changes were made to the mechanical package. Power for the GLI comes from a 2.0-liter turbo-4 that delivers 228 peak horsepower to the front wheels, either through a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Regular Jettas get a 158-hp 1.5-liter turbo-4 and an 8-speed automatic.
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2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
The GLI also comes with a more sophisticated multi-link rear suspension rather than the torsion beam setup used on other versions. It also has adaptive dampers and a limited-slip differential and differential lock.
All 2025 Jettas come standard with a suite of electronic driver assistance features. This includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, active lane control, and blind-spot and rear cross-traffic alert.
The 2025 Jetta line should reach dealerships in the third quarter of the year. The base Jetta will start at $21,995, before destination. Prices for other classes will be announced later. The related Golf range has also been updated for 2025, with the US once again set to receive the spicy Golf GTI It is Golf Grades R.