2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI First Drive: The GTI in Adult Form
• Auto123 gets in a first drive of the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI.
Ann Arbour, MI - The Volkswagen Jetta GLI - a GTI with a trunk, if you will - returns with subtle upgrades for the 2025 model-year. True to its DNA as a high-ish-performance compact sedan, it retains its dynamic character while benefiting from minor cosmetic and technological tweaks that keep it up to date.
In short, it's a model that's often aimed at former GTI owners who want to move to something more “mature” in the VW range without losing that behind-the-wheel joie-de-vivre.
2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI - What's new?
The GLI gets a discreet facelift for 2025, but while the exterior changes are subtle, they help to assert its sporty character. Inside, as in the regular Jetta, we note the arrival of a new, more modern 10.25-inch “Digital Cockpit pro” dashboard and a configurable 8-inch touchscreen, both benefiting from improved ergonomics and connectivity.
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