Should You Buy the New Volkswagen Jetta GLI?

An Overview of the Jetta GLI and How it’s Different from the Volkswagen Jetta

A new year means new cars, and Volkswagen is certainly kicking things off in style with the release of the 2023 VW Jetta GLI. It’s ultra-slick, packed with power under the hood, and absolutely menacing out on the road. The Jetta GLI is a paradigm of sophistication with a healthy dose of unrelenting speed and performance. It’s a sedan with the spirit of a sports car.

However, when discussing the merits of the new Volkswagen Jetta GLI and how it’s shaking up the sedan world, drivers typically want to know what the difference is between this vehicle and the standard VW Jetta. Similar to the VW Atlas and VW Atlas Cross Sport, there are some core distinguishing factors that set them apart.

Once we clearly define how the new Volkswagen Jetta GLI is different from the standard Jetta, we’ll tell you where you can find a Jetta GLI near you to test drive.

The 2023 Volkswagen Jetta vs. the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

When you think of the new Jetta GLI, think of it as a Jetta that’s reached its peak form. It retains the practicality and reliability of a Jetta, but the GLI is souped-up and ready to sprint at a moment’s notice. The Jetta GLI also has plenty of creative flourishes worked into its interior and exterior design. Drivers will notice the signature red trim that VW uses exclusively on its certified speed demons.

From a performance standpoint, the VW Jetta S trim comes outfitted with a 1.5L turbo 6-speed manual transmission that yields 158 horsepower. By comparison, the VW Jetta GLI Autobahn trim comes with a 2.0L turbo 6-speed manual transmission that delivers 228 horsepower. The Jetta GLI is definitely the quicker of the two, but the trade-off is the standard Jetta gets slightly better gas mileage. Drivers will get 26 mpg city and 37 mpg highway with the GLI compared to the standard Jetta which gets 29 mpg city and 43 mpg highway.

It’s also worth noting that the new Volkswagen Jetta GLI comes with several features and aesthetic details above and beyond the standard offering. They include:

• LED projector headlights with LED daytime running lights
• Power tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof
• Rain-sensing, variable intermittent front wipers
• Air Care Climatronic® 2 zone automatic climate control with enhanced air filter with activated carbon
• Ambient interior lighting
• Heated front seats with leather seating surfaces and ventilation
• Leather-wrapped multifunction sports steering wheel
• Power driver seat with memory
• Multimode DCC® and adaptive chassis control
• Variable ratio electromechanical power steering
• BeatsAudio®
• Composition Media touchscreen sound system with 8″ color display, proximity sensor, AM/FM/HD radio and voice control
• Keyless access with push-button start
• Volkswagen Digital Cockpit Pro: 10.25″ configurable digital instrument display

Even with its superior performance specs and fully loaded feature package, the 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI still manages to arrive at a reasonable price point of $31,585 (starting MSRP). It also includes one of the auto industry’s leading warranties – Carefree Coverage. The warranty breaks down as follows:

• 2 yrs. Service – Scheduled Carefree Maintenance (2 years or 20,000 miles)
• 3 yrs. Help – Roadside Assistance (3 years or 36,000 miles)
• 4 yrs. Coverage – New Vehicle Limited Warranty (4 years or 50,000 miles)
• 5 yrs. Access – myVW Remote Access

The next time you need service or maintenance on your new Jetta, Carefree Coverage will appear in your records, which makes the process simple and easy.

Ready to Get Behind the Wheel of the New Volkswagen Jetta GLI? Visit VW Lee’s Summit!

Now that you know what the 2023 VW Jetta GLI brings to the table, the next step is to see if it lives up to the hype by taking it for a test drive. You can arrange that by contacting the team at the Volkswagen dealership in Lee’s Summit. With a new Volkswagen car for sale like the GLI, it’s best to confirm it’s available first so our team can set it aside for test driving.

If you’re not currently in the market for the VW Jetta GLI, our dealership has plenty of other new cars, used cars, and certified pre-owned vehicles that have undergone 100+ point inspection. Additionally, we’re always running great deals on VW products and services in our specials section.

Visit VW Lee’s Summit today at 2225 NE Independence Ave. You can also reach out to us with questions or to set an appointment by calling (816) 841-7253 or via email using our contact form.

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