Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2.0T

Sgcarmart’s Amery Reuben takes the GLI for a spin and sees how it compares to the GTI
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If you recall, Volkswagen started the Jetta lineup here last year with the 2.0 TFSI. Great, if you like the engine of a Golf GTI in a four-door saloon with a gigantic boot. However, it never really looked the part. Simply put, its design was plain boring.

Now though, they’ve brought in the venerable Jetta TSI, and that essentially takes care of the “economical but more-than-adequate powered,” entry level lineup of the Jetta range. That leaves the identical-looking Jetta 2.0 TFSI with not much room to breathe, so instead of continuing with it, they’ve decided to up the ante with the GLI instead.

Keeping in line with German tradition, there are no GT-wings, vortex stabilizers, outlandish body kits or fake carbon fiber. Expectedly, this sleeper of a Jetta has understated touches to designate its high performance lineage. If you look closely, you’ll realize that the car is completely unlabelled of the word “Jetta,” having the two GLI badges replace it completely both front and rear.

Read more on this car review.