For the current generation's third model year on sale, the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta and its high-output GLI version are getting a makeover. It brings updated styling, more safety features and power for the regular sedan, as well as reshuffled trims. And provided pricing doesn't change too much, they should be better values.

All Jettas feature new grilles and bumpers. The lower grille openings have a more flowing shape consistent with the new Golf and GTI. The regular ones get nifty LED running lights on each end of those grille openings, whereas the GLI gets red-trimmed air intakes. The regular Jetta's rear bumper gets some chrome accents whereas the GLI gets a large mesh trim around enlarged dual exhaust tips. LED headlights and taillights are standard on all models, and new colors and wheel designs are available, too.








Inside, the 2022 Jetta looks very similar to the previous ones, but little tweaks have been made throughout. All models now get the Digital Cockpit instrument screen as standard. Contrast stitching has also been added to the dash panels and in the doors for a little more detail as well as for a slightly more premium feel. New steering wheels have been fitted, with the GLI's getting haptic touch buttons along with a bright red accent. The GLI gets new red and black dash accents as well as perforated leather seats with red coloring in the perforations.

Digging deeper, the regular Jetta gets a nice powertrain upgrade. It now uses the turbocharged 1.5-liter engine from the Taos, which brings output up to 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. It can be paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or eight-speed automatic. The manual is only available on the base S and the Sport trim, the latter of which replaces the R-Line and includes stiffer suspension, the brake-based XDS limited-slip differential and black trim. As before, the chassis is a version of the MQB platform with torsion-beam rear suspension. Regular Jettas also now come with more standard safety features including automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic warning. Buyers have a simpler selection of trims, too, including S, Sport, SE and SEL.













The GLI still gets the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual is standard and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is optional. It still gets independent, multi-link suspension and a mechanical limited-slip differential. The base trim has been dropped for 2022, leaving just the Autobahn trim. It comes with a bunch of convenience items such as the larger 10-inch instrument display, automatic climate control, sunroof, and heated and ventilated leather seats among others.

Pricing hasn't been announced for the 2022 Jetta models, but they will go on sale late this year.

Volkswagen of America Inc. announced the start of production of the limited 40th Anniversary Edition of the 2024 Jetta GLI, which will be available exclusively in North America. Since the GLI debuted in 1984, dubbed a "GTI with a trunk," its mission has been simple: to deliver an accessible German performance sedan. To celebrate 40 years of delivering a fun to drive vehicle without sacrificing any of the usability and efficiency that drivers expect from the brand, a limited run of 1,984 units will be produced for the U.S.

The vehicle will be offered in three exterior colors-Pure Gray, Pure White, and Rising Blue-with blackout detailing from front to back contrasting with the GLI's trademark red trim. Sleek 18-inch wheels in a black, ten-spoke design are met with a black grille, mirror caps, door handles, and spoiler for a razor-sharp design.

Inside, 40th anniversary details abound. Embossed molecular cloth seats, uniquely fabricated for this limited-edition trim, will vary in each of the 1,984 vehicles produced, like a one-of-a-kind fingerprint. Engraved cupholders feature the GLI logo in one and 1984 in the other, while seat tags and front door sills read "GLI 40" and the steering wheel bears a "40" clip at the six o'clock position.

Like the current GLI Autobahn, the 40th Anniversary Edition is powered by a turbocharged EA888 2.0-liter engine delivering 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It also features key performance content enthusiasts have come to love on the sporty Jetta: larger brakes, a Sport HMI performance monitor, VAQ electronically-controlled torque-sensing limited-slip differential and XDS® electronic differential lock, the DCC® adaptive damping system, and a sport exhaust.

The 2024 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 40th Anniversary Edition starts at a MSRP of $ $28,085, and will begin arriving in dealerships in late summer 2023.

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.