September 27th, 2024

If you’re looking for a reliable sedan with all the power and handling of a sports vehicle, look no further. The Volkswagen Jetta GLI was built to perform and has all the power it needs to deliver a superior performance. Designed with dynamic exterior lines and taut surfaces that produce an elegant and athletic coupe-like profile, the Jetta GLI is like no other sports sedan around. Sporting 18-inch gloss black alloy wheels in a 10-spoke design as standard, the GLI also offers 18-inch machined alloy wheels on higher trims. The LED projector headlights with daytime running lights and LED tail lights are standard fare, ensuring safety while navigating the road during day or night. For a more open-air feel, there is an acoustically-optimized panoramic glass tilt/slide sunroof that is available on select models. While cruising along, you’ll be able to enjoy excursions with friends and family thanks to the roomy 94.7 cu ft of passenger space, providing ample leg- and headroom to go around. Slide into the spacious comfort of the standard cloth seats, or consider the leather seating surfaces available on higher trim levels. Relish in the stylish interior design with padded leatherette door inserts combined with sporty contrast stitching in a bold red for visual impact–all of which is standard for the Jetta GLI. The steering wheel and shift knob come standard in leather-wrapped covering, with upgrades for heated steering on select models. Also available on higher trim levels are heated and ventilated seats, with lumbar support and memory features.

Not only does the GLI offer extravagance in high-quality interior materials and features, but it also boasts some high-end technological sophistication. With heated side mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and rain-sensing windshield wipers as standard across all Jetta GLI models, we’re just getting warmed up. The GLI comes standard with an MIB3 infotainment system that has an 8-in glass-covered display. Integrated into its Bluetooth^® technology are both Apply Carplay^® and Android Auto^™ for easy connectivity for all your audio entertainment needs. Then there’s the advanced Volkswagen Digital Cockpit system, which is another standard component of all Jetta models, and the GLI models receive the 10.25-inch display that is fully configurable with options for full-screen navigation, car status, driving data, phone information, and more. Safety is also of paramount importance to Volkswagen, and the Jetta GLI demonstrates this with the included driver-assist technologies–standard features across all models. These features include Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring, and Rear Cross-Traffic Alerts.

Now to the part we’ve all been waiting for–the Jetta GLI’s turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder EA888 engine. This powerful specimen of machinery packs 228 horsepower with 258 lb-ft of torque. The GLI comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as an available option. In one test, the 6-speed manual GLI hit 60 MPH in 6.1 seconds, proving the power of this sport-driven sedan. If you want to feel the power and handling capabilities of a 2024 Jetta GLI for yourself, call or schedule an appointment online today for a test drive at Byers Volkswagen in Columbus, Ohio.