Chicago 2019: The 6th-Generation 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Debuts

Volkswagen has given the sportier version of its Jetta sedan the big-splash premiere at the Chicago Auto Show.

The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI includes some unique styling elements to set it apart from the regular model, such as 18-inch alloy wheels, punchier front and rear bumpers, a black honeycomb grille, a rear spoiler and dual chrome exhaust tips.

While the GLI sits on the same MQB architecture as the redesigned new Jetta, VW promises increased power and sportier handling for its model, and the company has incorporated certain elements from the GTI and Golf R models to ensure that happens. The GLI sits a little lower to the ground compared to its “normal” sibling and is fitted with a spoiler and a multi-link independent rear suspension.

A special 35th Anniversary model features unique black wheels with a red stripe, a black roof, black mirror caps, black tail spoiler, and 35th-anniversary badging inside and out.

Among the standard features included on the GLI for 2019 are LED lighting both front and back, 10-colour ambient lighting and dual-zone climate control. Systems include front assist, blind spot monitor and rear traffic alert.

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