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So, let's say you thoroughly enjoy the new Volkswagen Golf GTI. It's a peppy product and, frankly, it's amazing how the all-new Mark VII drives. It doesn't feel like a front-wheel drive car in the least and torque steer isn't a problem as it were in the past.

But you don't like hatchbacks. Now what do you do?

That's why Volkswagen has typically provided the same packaging in a different form factor. Dubbed the GLI, this is the GTI's kit in a Jetta. Because most of the styling tweaks and changes are beneath the skin, owners of GLIs tend to enjoy the "sleeper" quality of this VW.

For 2016, the Jetta GLI receives the GTI's 2.0-liter four-cylinder motor good for 210 horsepower. In addition there's some visual tweaks to differentiate the GLI over the standard Jetta variants. You'll note the new front/rear clips, larger wheels/tires and LED taillights.

**For the FULL details, scope out the VW-issued press release below!







Volkswagen's press release follows:


VOLKSWAGEN REVEALS THE 2016 JETTA GLI


The performance version of Volkswagen's best-selling car offers new features and a sporty new look for the 2016 model year

Herndon, VA — Today, Volkswagen of America unveiled the 2016 Jetta GLI, the sedan equivalent of the Golf GTI. Equipped with a specially tuned sport suspension and the same 210-horsepower, 2.0-literTSI® turbocharged and direct-injection EA888 four-cylinder engine as the Golf GTI, the GLI offers a compelling blend of value, performance and practicality.

For 2016, the GLI gets a bold new look highlighted by an aggressive front fascia that incorporates a honeycomb grille and foglights, along with a new rear bumper design that has a diffuser and a pair of chrome-tipped exhausts. All 2016 Jetta GLI models have 18-inch Mallory design aluminum-alloy wheels, shod with standard all-season tires or optional summer performance tires.

Inside, 2016 GLI models benefit from the new MIB 2 infotainment system that incorporates the full suite of USB and Car-Net connectivity. The well-equipped SE model sports LED tail-lights, Keyless access with push-button start, Climatronic® automatic dual-zone climate control, a sunroof, 6-way power driver seat, a rearview camera, front and rear Park Distance Control, the award-winning Fender® Premium Audio System, rain sensing wipers, auto headlights, and heated seats.

The GLI SEL adds a number of upscale features, including Blind Spot Detection with rear traffic alert, a navigation system, Bi-Xenon headlights with the Adaptive Front-lighting System, and Homelink®. The AFS system swivels the main headlight beams by up to 15 percent as the steering wheel is turned to help illuminate bends in the road more effectively at speeds of more than 6 mph.

A new standard feature on the 2016 Jetta GLI is Volkswagen's Automatic Post-Collision Braking system. This builds on the premise that a collision is rarely a single, instantaneous action, but rather a series of events that follow the initial impact—the most significant of which can cause additional collisions. The Automatic Post-Collision Braking system addresses this by applying the brakes when a primary collision is detected by the airbag sensors, thus helping reduce residual kinetic energy and, in turn, the chance of additional damage.




OFFICIAL: Meet The 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI — FULL Information HERE!

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