2016 VW Jetta GLI Revealed With More Aggressive Style, 210 HP
Volkswagen just revealed its updated 2016 Jetta GLI, the sedan counterpart to their Golf GTI hatchback. This sporty four-door has been refined, gaining new looks and advanced features.
For starters this car is dressed up with a new, more aggressive front fascia, which includes a honeycomb grille. At the opposite end of the vehicle, its rear bumper has been redesigned and incorporates a diffuser. The dual exhaust tips are slathered in chrome.
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Under the hood GLIs feature a frighteningly familiar 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It provides a stable of 210 Germanic horses, though that figure is likely underrated … by A LOT. Today’s GLI features either a six-speed manual transmission or a dual-clutch automatic with just as many gears; the 2016 model should stand pat in this area.
Inside the driver and passengers are treated to features like a new infotainment system, push-button start, dual-zone climate control and a premium Fender audio system. Higher trim versions of the Volkswagen GLI can even be outfitted with safety features like blind-spot detection and rear-traffic alert.
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Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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