Volkswagen鈥檚 high-performance 2019 Jetta GLI, reintroduced at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, is an attractive proposition 鈥?the new Jetta鈥檚 stylish and well-thought-out interior, now with the Golf GTI鈥檚 engine and transmission? Sign me up. But the more I think about it, the more I鈥檓 just sort of 鈥渕eh鈥?about the whole prospect. There are other sedan options out there, but my main issue is that the Golf GTI is right there. The Jetta GLI looks better than its vanilla counterparts, at least to my eyes. The subtle rear spoiler helps, as does the slightly lower stance thanks to its sport suspension. The black roof, spoiler and unique wheels on the 35th Anniversary edition are also handsome even if black wheels are derivative at this point. The front styling looks appropriately aggressive with its black honeycomb grille and red accents, but the rest of the car is something of a sleeper and a little too subtle for my 鈥淔ast and Furious鈥?tastes.
The important stuff is under the hood, and it鈥檚 exciting. The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder from the GTI is a significant upgrade with 228 horsepower, a boost over the 147-hp, 1.4-liter turbo four that powers all the other Jetta models. Some 80 more horsepower and 74 more pounds-feet of torque will definitely provide a performance boost. In other Jettas, putting the car into Sport mode was necessary for a satisfying driving experience; in the GLI, hopefully Sport takes things from good to great. Other things 鈥渂orrowed鈥?from the GTI include its seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and electronic limited-slip differential. The GLI also has the same brakes as the Golf R and GTI. Most important, the standard transmission is a six-speed manual. Inside, the same positives and complaints from other Jettas remain. The front sport seats are the place to be 鈥?they鈥檙e comfortable and not over-bolstered, even for my larger frame. The GLI has a driver-friendly cockpit and is available with Volkswagen Digital Cockpit, the brand鈥檚 customizable digital gauge cluster. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. In back, though, materials quality still drops off, and amenities for passengers like air-conditioning vents or extra USB ports are lacking.
2019 Volkswagen Jetta: A Base Model Worth Buying? What Does It Cost to Fill Up the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta? How Do Car Seats Fit in a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta? The downside of all this borrowing from the GTI, of course, is 鈥?why not just get a GTI? Especially given that the GTI could be less expensive 鈥?though we won鈥檛 know pricing for the GLI until closer to its on-sale date in the spring. If you want a sedan, maybe the Civic Si sedan will satisfy your sportiness needs, but it doesn鈥檛 come with an automatic transmission. The Subaru WRX is another option worth considering. But if you simply must have a Jetta, the GLI looks like it will be the one to get 鈥?and we鈥檒l know more once we drive it. Cars.com鈥檚 Editorial department is your source for automotive news and reviews. In line with Cars.com鈥檚 long-standing ethics policy, editors and reviewers don鈥檛 accept gifts or free trips from automakers. The Editorial department is independent of Cars.com鈥檚 advertising, sales and sponsored content departments.
119179KIT because we have found this brand to be the most reliable with wiring products. 24866 which is among those shown on the linked page. These hitches have a 2-bike capacity at most. To transport 4 bikes on your vehicle you will have to put one or two on roof-rack-mount bike racks and put the other two or three on a 2- or 3-bike trunk-mount rack. From a cost standpoint avoiding the hitch is the less costly way to go. 24866 down to the ground will be 11 inches. 3593. This ball mount is recommended to only be used in the rise position. Using any other ball mount or even this ball mount in the drop position will void the warranty of the hitch. SR7018, will work with the Thule WingBars on your 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. TH711220. I've linked some videos for you to check out on the rack. It's on a different vehicle but it installs the same as on your VW. When it is all said and done with the hitch installed and using the appropriate ball mount, the top of the ball will be between 15 and 20 inches from the ground. I know this is a wide range but because every vehicle is slightly different and the tongue weight of every trailer is different this is the best guesstimate I can come up with. TH830 does fit on your 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen but you need to add crossbars first. TH710401 along with the 47 inch WingBars. TH711220. The feet attach to the factory roof rails and provide an attachment point for the crossbars. To view an install video, click on the provided link.
Once you have identified a used vehicle you're interested in, check the Carfax and Autocheck vehicle history reports, read dealer reviews, and find out what other owners paid for the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta. 1,466 on a used or CPO 2019 Jetta available from a dealership near you. Can't find a new 2019 Volkswagen Jettas you want in your area? Consider a broader search. Should I lease or buy a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta? Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
