This 2003 VW Jetta GLI sports the raucous VR6 and the five-speed. It also has a bunch of aftermarket add-ons and wear-related replacements to make it even more over the top.

Now, that's a decent uptick from the 158 horses that the 1.5-liter turbo-four in the non-GLI Jetta will get you, and more than Honda's 2025 Civic Si (which brings 200 hp and 192 lb-ft to the party ...

VW says 30% of Jetta GLI buyers opt for the stick shift, while globally, manual-transmission Golf GTI buyers were a mere fraction of that. So congrats, America, you actually did save the manuals ...

According to data compiled by Motor1, the Volkswagen Golf GTI manual transmission take rate was around 50 percent in 2023, while the Jetta GLI number was slightly lower at 40 percent.

The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is expected to reach U.S. dealers in Q3. Pricing info isn’t yet available, but VW boasts that base-model Jettas will actually go down in price.

Fortunately, the limited changes to the Jetta also translate to little change in pricing, which VW noted has been a contributing factor to Jetta sales, particularly in the face of more expensive ...

GLI models are still powered by VW’s 2.0-liter EA888 engine with 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch auto or the aforementioned six-speed manual.

The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 40th Anniversary Edition starts from $28,085 if you opt for the manual gearbox and $28,885 for the DSG transmission model. You'll also need to tack on $1,150 more for ...

The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 40th Anniversary Edition starts from $28,085 if you opt for the manual gearbox and $28,885 for the DSG transmission model. You'll also need to tack on $1,150 more for ...