2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Volkswagen of America Inc. announced today that Jetta and Jetta GLI will offer refined style and better value for 2025. Since its debut in 1980, the Jetta's winning combination of style, quality, safety, and value have continued to make it Volkswagen's best-selling car in North America. Refreshed for 2025, the Jetta and the sport-tuned Jetta GLI benefit from updated exterior styling, new interior décor and technology, and a lower starting price than the outgoing 2024 automatic-transmission model with a starting MSRP of $21,995.

On the outside, modernized front and rear end treatments, alongside new wheel choices and colors, give the Jetta a more distinctive appearance. The revised front fascia features new upper and lower grille designs and new LED headlights, as well as an available light bar (starting on Sport models). A new trunk lid with a standard light bar connecting the taillights brings a touch of elegance to the rear. Wheel offerings include new 17-inch aluminum alloys for SE models and 18-inch alloys for SEL and GLI, along with new optional black-wheel packages for SE and GLI. Two new exterior color options-Monterey Blue Pearl and Monument Gray-further bolster the upscale vibe.

Inside, the Volkswagen Jetta features a new dash design as well as new colors and decor across the range. A three-bar design across the upper dash flows through the air vents and directs the eye to the new focal point for the cabin-the floating touchscreen infotainment system, which now boasts an 8-inch display as standard across all models. Climatronic® Touch automatic climate control is now standard as well, adding to the sleek look in the center stack. SE models bring comfort and convenience features previously found in SEL models down in the trim walk, including SiriusXM® satellite radio, voice control, as well as wireless charging and wireless App-Connect. A sunroof is an available option.

Rhombus cloth seats in either Titan Black or Storm Grey are standard on Jetta S, while Sport models bring in the embossed molekular cloth seats first seen on the GLI 40th Edition in Titan Black. Both S and Sport models feature Brushed Silver decor. SE models are outfitted with new perforated, two-tone Microcloud leatherette seating surfaces, in either Grey/Titan Black or Seawall Blue/Storm Grey combinations, alongside String Figure decor. SEL models feature perforated Vienna leather seating surfaces in either Grey/Titan Black or a new Brown/Titan Black color combination, with Horizon Black decor. GLI models are uniquely equipped with new perforated Vienna leather seating surfaces in Grey/Red Crust/Titan Black with red contrast stitching, alongside Magnum matte decor.

Under the hood, the Jetta retains its 1.5-liter, 158-hp turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine. Matched with the standard eight-speed automatic transmission, it blends sporty performance with excellent highway fuel economy. Meanwhile, the Volkswagen Jetta GLI is powered by a 2.0-liter EA888 engine that offers up 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, which can still be paired with either a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox.

Colloquially known as the "GTI with a trunk," the sport-tuned Jetta GLI also features larger brakes, VAQ electronically-controlled torque-sensing limited-slip differential and XDS® electronic differential lock, the DCC® adaptive damping system, and a unique sport exhaust system.

The IQ.DRIVE system is standard on all 2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI models. The system utilizes front and rear radar, a front camera and several ultrasound sensors to collect data from the surrounding area, enabling Travel Assist (semi-automated driving assistance); 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 (Lane Keeping System); and Emergency Assist (semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency).

The revamped VW Jetta lineup is expected to reach U.S. dealers by the end of Q3 2024.