The large seats are more comfortable than the mk5 vw jetta tdi i once owned and loved. Apr 17, 2015 the gli certainly makes a good first impression. A sixspeed manual is standard, while a sixspeed dualclutch automatic is available. Aug 29, 2014 gli and hybrid models will be added early next year as late 2015 models. However, the reason for the manual transmission became clear when i noticed the cars rline badges, the trim level promising ampedup performance. In most cases, the manual is the clear winner when it comes to having fun in performance vehicles but the long gears in this manual box dont seem to make the best use of the available power and torque. For 2011, volkswagen replaced the jetta sedan it had sold since 2006 with a new sixthgeneration.
Frontwheel drive and a six or sevenspeed dualclutch automated manual transmission are also standard. The new jetta gli is different in many ways from the past model. Well, the unsuspecting volkswagen borrows its 228horsepower 2. May, 2015 we already tested the 2015 gti with its standard sixspeed manual when the car launched last yearand liked it so much that we ordered our sassy white longtermer so equipped. Volkswagen jetta vi sedan gli fluid royal purple maxgear gear oil 75w90 1 quart maxgear is recommended for use in front or rear open differentials, manual transmissions, and lower gear units of marine engines that specify use of an api gl5 or gl4 fluid. The sporty jetta gli is powered by the turbocharged 2. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard, and a sevenspeed. Rowing through the gears of a 2015 volkswagen jetta s tdis sixspeed manual transmission as we roll along the scenic twolaners of. The only problems are 1 no manual transmission 2 no turbo. Used volkswagen jetta gli with manual transmission for sale. The 2021 volkswagen jetta has great fuel economy, a soso base engine, and slightly underwhelming handling. Used volkswagen golf with manual transmission for sale cargurus.
During edmunds testing, a fourdoor 2015 vw golf gti with the dsg transmission and performance package. The gli does gain access to vw s cool virtual cockpit technology on the autobahn trim, which is unavailable on the 2020 gti, though it is a bit unnecessary without the ability to display a built. Jun 30, 2020 the jetta gli autobahn with the 6speed manual transmission hits 60 mph in about 6 seconds flat, while the dsg transmission times improve to around 5. Get reliability information for the 2017 volkswagen jetta from consumer reports, which combines extensive survey data and expert technical knowledge. In edmunds performance testing, last years 200hp gli with the manual gearbox sprinted. Volkswagen and audi have typically used dsg and s tronic dct transmissions in their more sporty models, such as gti, gli, cc, and select r models from vw, most s and rs models from audi, and nearly all tdipowered vehicles from 2006 on. The base model 2015 jetta, which only can be specialordered from the dealer, is fitted with a 2. My husband loves this car and takes excellent care of all of our cars, my 1998 toyota has 250,000 miles with no problems. Used volkswagen jetta gli with manual transmission for. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard and a sixspeed automated manual is optional.
Its transmissions included a 6speed manual and vw s superb 6speed automated manual transmission. Like its lesser siblings, the jetta gli is frontwheel drive, but when configured with a manual transmission it uses a satisfying 6speed vs. Vw designed the jetta for americans, but it has a european feel and sophistication. This engine is paired with a sixspeed manual or a sixspeed dualclutch transmission. There are some models that gained or lost a dct option depending on the year and model options, so be sure to.
Cars direct reports that the 2018 volkswagen jetta gli will only be available with. The sixspeed manual is robust and the clutch might take a while to get used to for. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2017 volkswagen jetta sedan 4d gli i4 turbo. Hp output for this engine increases slightly with the 2019 redesign at 228 hp versus the previous 210 hp.
The 2015 vw golf tdi has vw s latest ea288 diesel engine which produces 150 horsepower and 236 lbft of torque. Splitspoke wheels with just the rightsized tires, too much sidewall, a hint of red from the front grilletheres a nice touch, volkswagen, how the red line continues into the headlight housings. The 2015 volkswagen jetta is a compact sedan sold in six trims and five engine choices. Volkswagen eliminated the jetta hybrid prior to the 2017 model year.
For 2019, the standard sixspeed is the same stick from the regular jetta but with the. Get the motor trend take on the 2015 jetta with specs and details right here. The manual is back vw execs admit there were many complaints when it was dropped for the last generation. Volkswagen gti transmission problems car forums at. Vw s latest jetta gli gives compelling performance at an affordable price.
Feb 08, 2021 2021 volkswagen jetta gli autobahn for the impecunious, vw even offers a less expensive version of the gli than the one we drove. Manual transmission 2,500 miles added as historical reference bought brand new in jul 2015, car wouldnt move on morning of 85 and had to be towed to vw dealership. Dec 12, 2017 the sporty jetta gli is powered by a 2. I picked up a 6speed manual, and couldnt be more thrilled with the car, especially with the announcement of no manual transmission option for 2018 vw gli s. This model is rated at 2333 mpg cityhighway with the manual transmission and 2433 mpg with the automatic. A sixspeed manual is standard and a sixspeed automated manual transmission vw s dsg is optional. Niello volkswagen volkswagen dealership in sacramento ca. The jetta gli is superior to its rivals in many areas, but fuel economy isnt one of them. The real coup for the jetta remains a couple of years away when it is scheduled to jump onto vw s excellent mqb platform. I got my hands on a 2017 volkswagen jetta gli, but not just any gli, as this one had a manual transmission.
One glance at this new 2019 vw gli tells much the same story. The base engine and manual transmission generate sufficient power for. Ill go over the changes compared to the previous year as well as the exterior, interior. Oct, 2017 the vw jetta gli has lost a key ingredient for butting its way past the hatchback gtia manual transmission. We are a full service volkswagen dealership, ready to meet you and earn your business. The quintessential hot hatch is back riding on an allnew mqb architecture which highlights this mark 7 platform. The new jetta has gotten bigger, so has that hurt the sporty. Had an old 2000 jetta manual which was decent, made it to around 144k miles before the head gasket blew. With a punchy turbo engine and available manual transmission, the jetta gli might look a little dull, but driving it is anything but. Mar 24, 2021 roadshow with a punchy turbo engine and available manual transmission, the jetta gli might look a little dull, but driving it is anything but. Used volkswagen jetta with manual transmission for sale. Full test with performance data of volkswagen s cc sedan with a manual transmission.
Aug 12, 2020 attached to that perky engine is a sixspeed manual transmission that feels surprisingly smooth and easy to drive. A 6speed manual transmission is standard, and the twin. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard, while a sixspeed automated manual, known as dsg, is optional. Is the volkswagen jetta gli better than the golf gti.
The gli s employs a 6speed manual transmission as standard. With the optional sixspeed manual transmission mated to the glis turbocharged 2. Transmission has failed mechanic said a part in the transmission failed and 2 of wheels were bent inside. It is available with diesel and hybrid powertrains, as well as a performanceoriented gli variant. While all the jetta models have good driving manners, the sporty gli has excellent power and driver. May 06, 2015 full test with performance data of volkswagen s cc sedan with a manual transmission. The small footprint is completely contrary to the roomy cabin. First, it is now built of the same mqb platform that is also used in the gti but the jetta w. May 06, 2015 like its lesser siblings, the jetta gli is frontwheel drive, but when configured with a manual transmission it uses a satisfying 6speed vs. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 volkswagen jetta 4dr man 2. The real cause of the jetta gli s solo transmission act for 2018 the sixspeed dsg persists is the tidying up of jetta variants in the sixthgenerations likely final model year.
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