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Going on sale for the 2020 model year, the new Jetta GLI will be Volkswagen’s headliner for the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. As opposed to the standard specification, the go-faster sedan levels up to the 2.0 TSI shared with the Golf GTI hot hatchback.
Another difference is the multi-link suspension for the rear axle, representing an upgrade from the torsion-beam setup of the Jetta with the 1.4 TSI that retails from $18,545 in the United States. According to a Volkswagen spokesperson, Autoblog found out the unveiling is set for one of "the press days before the show goes live” at the McCormick Place.
The Wolfsburg-based automaker teased the Jetta GLI to a certain extent with the 210-mph Bonneville Salt Flats prototype, boasting 600 horsepower at 8,500 rpm from 2.0 liters displacement. The sportier looks will be rounded off by larger wheels wrapped in low-profile tires, and based on the competition in the segment, we’re expecting Volkswagen to offer the seven-speed DSG alongside the six-speed manual for those who prefer the more engaging driving experience of the three-pedal setup.
It’s possible the Jetta GLI will mirror the output of the Golf GTI, translating to 220 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque on premium fuel. The 1.6 T-GDI-engined Elantra Sport from Hyundai doesn’t cut it by comparison as it develops 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet. As for the Honda Civic Si, make that 205 horsepower and 195 pound-feet from the 1.5 VTEC-Turbo.
The front-wheel-drive sedan with the sportier handling chops should be priced closer to the Honda rather than the Hyundai, which retail from $24,300 and $19,050, respectively. Considering that standard equipment will be plentiful at this price point, the Jetta GLI has the makings of a commercial success in a segment that’s dwindling with each passing year.
The 2019 Chicago Auto Show kicks off on February 9th, and the admission fee for adults is $13. Seniors aged 62 or older, as well as children from 7 to 12 years of age, are charged $7.
The Wolfsburg-based automaker teased the Jetta GLI to a certain extent with the 210-mph Bonneville Salt Flats prototype, boasting 600 horsepower at 8,500 rpm from 2.0 liters displacement. The sportier looks will be rounded off by larger wheels wrapped in low-profile tires, and based on the competition in the segment, we’re expecting Volkswagen to offer the seven-speed DSG alongside the six-speed manual for those who prefer the more engaging driving experience of the three-pedal setup.
It’s possible the Jetta GLI will mirror the output of the Golf GTI, translating to 220 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque on premium fuel. The 1.6 T-GDI-engined Elantra Sport from Hyundai doesn’t cut it by comparison as it develops 201 horsepower and 195 pound-feet. As for the Honda Civic Si, make that 205 horsepower and 195 pound-feet from the 1.5 VTEC-Turbo.
The front-wheel-drive sedan with the sportier handling chops should be priced closer to the Honda rather than the Hyundai, which retail from $24,300 and $19,050, respectively. Considering that standard equipment will be plentiful at this price point, the Jetta GLI has the makings of a commercial success in a segment that’s dwindling with each passing year.
The 2019 Chicago Auto Show kicks off on February 9th, and the admission fee for adults is $13. Seniors aged 62 or older, as well as children from 7 to 12 years of age, are charged $7.
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