Volkswagen Jetta GLI (2025)

Volkswagen of America Inc. has unveiled the refreshed 2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI, offering a blend of refined style, enhanced technology, and improved value.Since its introduction in 1980, the Jetta has remained Volkswagen's top-selling model in North America, thanks to its winning combination of style, quality, safety, and value. The 2025 Jetta and the sport-tuned Jetta GLI are now available with updated exterior designs, new interior features, and a lower starting MSRP of $21,995 compared to the outgoing 2024 automatic-transmission model.The exterior of the 2025 Jetta has been modernized with refreshed front and rear styling, new wheel options, and additional color choices, giving it a more distinctive look. Highlights include a redesigned front fascia with new upper and lower grilles, LED headlights, and an available light bar (standard on Sport models). The rear now features a new trunk lid with a standard light bar connecting the taillights. Wheel options include new 17-inch aluminum alloys for SE models and 18-inch alloys for SEL and GLI trims, with new black-wheel packages available for SE and GLI. Two new exterior colors—Monterey Blue Pearl and Monument Gray—further enhance the Jetta's upscale appeal.Inside, the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta boasts a redesigned dashboard with new colors and décor throughout the range. A sleek, three-bar design across the upper dash draws attention to the new centerpiece of the cabin—the floating 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, now standard across all models. The Climatronic® Touch automatic climate control is also standard, adding a sophisticated touch to the center console. SE models now include features previously exclusive to SEL trims, such as SiriusXM® satellite radio, voice control, wireless charging, and wireless App-Connect. A sunroof is available as an option.

The Jetta S comes with Rhombus cloth seats in Titan Black or Storm Grey, while Sport models feature embossed molekular cloth seats in Titan Black, first seen on the GLI 40th Edition. SE models are equipped with new perforated, two-tone Microcloud leatherette seating surfaces in Grey/Titan Black or Seawall Blue/Storm Grey, paired with String Figure décor. SEL models offer perforated Vienna leather seating in Grey/Titan Black or a new Brown/Titan Black combination, with Horizon Black décor. The GLI model stands out with perforated Vienna leather seating in Grey/Red Crust/Titan Black, accented with red contrast stitching and Magnum matte décor.Under the hood, the 2025 Jetta continues to feature a 1.5-liter, 158-hp turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission for a balance of sporty performance and fuel efficiency. The Jetta GLI, powered by a 2.0-liter EA888 engine, delivers 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, available with either a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox.The sport-tuned Jetta GLI, often dubbed the "GTI with a trunk," comes with larger brakes, a VAQ electronically-controlled torque-sensing limited-slip differential, XDS® electronic differential lock, DCC® adaptive damping system, and a unique sport exhaust system.All 2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI models come standard with the IQ.DRIVE system, which includes advanced driver assistance features like Travel Assist (semi-automated driving), Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Monitoring), Active Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Stop and Go, Lane Assist, and Emergency Assist.The updated VW Jetta lineup is expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships by the end of Q3 2024.