The new Jetta, quite frankly, has failed to resonate as much as the old one, mainly as a result of its bland styling. Volkswagen must be hoping that the sporty GLI model hits the mark with young, hip buyers and injects some life into the rest of the range.
The GLI at least looks the part, thanks to a deeper front spoiler, front foglights, a blacked-out grille surround, and some truly wicked eighteen-inch aluminum wheels shod with 225/45 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A rubber. The beautifully crafted interior has aluminum pedals, a leather-wrapped shift lever, a squared-off sport steering wheel, and decent bucket seats.
The new GLI may look like a hotted-up Toyota Corolla, but it certainly drives a lot better. Unlike most modern VWs, this one doesn't go all mushy on you during hard cornering and cock its rear wheel into the air.... Read full article