2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Revealed With 200-hp and a Proper Suspension

[AutoGuide.com]

After crafting a larger, lower-dollar, more basic and less impressive Jetta for the U.S. market, Volkswagen has just revealed a car that clearly states the company’s simultaneous mission to maintain a focus on performance. Yup, Vee-Dub fan boys, your car has arrived.

The 2012 Jetta GLI comes with the sort of equipment you’d expect from VW, including a proper independent rear suspension and a 200-hp 2.0T 4-cylinder. Torque is an impressive 207 lb-ft at 1700 rpm. Plus, to help improve handling and make the GLI more driveable, it gains the XDS electronic limited slip differential that debuted on the 2010 GTI.

Paired with either a 6-speed manual or DSG dual-clutch automatic, the GLI will also get an impressive 31-mpg highway (manual) or 32-mpg (automatic).

Considering all the content upgrades, it’s no surprise that the GLI does not follow VW’s new bargain pricing strategy. Instead, this car is stickered more traditionally, starting at $23,495 and jumping to $25,545 for the Autobahn model with 18-inch wheels, a sunroof, faux leather seats, dual-zone climate control and a high-end audio system. An Autobahn Navigation model adds Nav, plus keyless access and a push-button ignition and starts at $26,445.

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[Raab_Himself]

beautiful

[SkipTT]

It.... Needs....Coilovers..... Looks like we could go off-roading in that beauty! Faux leather? How about real leather

[BUGSTUFF]

In Red......

[Mister]

Now I know what this end of the year I'll have next for my Jetta 2007.

[SMG]

Originally Posted by Mister

Now I know what this end of the year I'll have next for my Jetta 2007.

This sentence makes less sense every time I try to understand it.

[ssgsplat310]

Originally Posted by SMG

This sentence makes less sense every time I try to understand it.

x2

[Pushing Fifty]

Not the best use of sentence structure, but I would guess another person who dislikes the styling of the Jetta VI.

I think the latest Jetta looks much better than the outgoing model, GLI or not. However, I can't say that about the 2012 Passat to be built in Tennessee. It looks like a Chevy Malibu.....

[Raab_Himself]

this new jetta looks much better in GLI form but i still prefer the outgoing model it looks more expensive/classy...

and overall i like the mk4 GLI jettas the best!

[Mister]

Originally Posted by Mister

Now I know what this end of the year I'll have next for my Jetta 2007.

Excusez-moi for my bad english

What I was trying to say is that I know with what car I will trade my Jetta 2007 at the end of the year.

(Does it make more sense...)

[Cadenza]

Originally Posted by Mister

Excusez-moi for my bad english

What I was trying to say is that I know with what car I will trade my Jetta 2007 at the end of the year.

(Does it make more sense...)

Your English has Quebecois in it.

[Mister]

Originally Posted by Cadenza

Your English has Quebecois in it.

Yep it does...

[armandjones82]

This vehicle seems to be a good one in terms of every thing that you can see. A new model that can be a very powerful thing to have if you would purchase it. I think that a good Volkswagen Jetta repair can compensate it in the future. I hope that all will be well in the long run with this vehicle. Nice thing to read to say the least!