So the GLI is back. 228 hp, six-speed manual standard, GolfR's brakes, fully independent suspension, and LSD

"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt)
02/07/2019 at 11:29 • Filed to: jetta gli, 2020 gli, vw gli, volkswagen jetta, volkswagen gli

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That’s a nice interior

A relatively a ffordable new sporty manual sedan in 2019. So everybody who’s decrying the loss of manuals stop complaining and buy one.

DISCUSSION (21)

Arrivederci > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/07/2019 at 11:32

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If they’d fix the nose on that thing, it could be a good looking car.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/07/2019 at 11:41

Kinja'd!!!

Party-vi > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/07/2019 at 11:42

Well, shit.

*looks at 184hp Mazda*

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Arrivederci
02/07/2019 at 11:42

In general, e nthusiast cars should look like enthusiast cars. On the balance, the driving experience is more important than appearance to me, but I still care about what my car looks like.

This sleeper is making me sleepy.

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adamftw > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
02/07/2019 at 11:48

GLIs (and GTIs) have always been pretty understated

412GTI > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/07/2019 at 11:49

It’s just about what you’d expect. I never really care for the hot Jetta, obviously that’s why I have a GTI, but hey more choices is a good thing.

I would’ve put money on them going DSG only, so yay for more manuals!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > adamftw
02/07/2019 at 11:56

Yeah. Just saying, they could make it a little more appealing, maybe?

Guess there’s only so much they can do on the base they’re working with.

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Svend > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/07/2019 at 12:03

It looks great, looks a little muscular in the front without being offensive corporate face, understated round the rest of the body. Very practical daily driver with a little driving excitement for the driver when not commuting back and forth to work, can open the taps and stretch it’s legs.

Shame it’s not a liftback like it’s Skoda s ister, the Octavia.

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VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/07/2019 at 12:06

So, is the GLI typically a GTI in sedan form? That interior is quite nice, and I like how the touchscreen isn’t jutting out from the middle of the center console like a periscope.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely
02/07/2019 at 12:06

Yes. GTI sedan basically .

Arrivederci > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
02/07/2019 at 12:07

I think the performance-oriented design of it is just fine with the nicer wheels, red badging and trim, but that nose on the new Jetta just doesn’t sit well with me for some reason, when the rest of the car looks good. 100% opinion, of course.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Svend
02/07/2019 at 12:14

I have a soft spot for Sk oda and the Octavia, especially the RS wagon.

nermal > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/07/2019 at 12:17

I still think they’d sell more if they added the AWD system that they already have available.

Saracen > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/07/2019 at 12:27

Why get this when I could just have a proper GTI?

Tristan > Saracen
02/07/2019 at 13:33

I can only tell you the reason I bought a GLI... The GTI is a better quality product assembled in the motherland, whereas the GLI is assembled in Mexico. Therefore build quality is lower. The GLI also is softer sprung and heavier. These factors combine to make the GLI less desirable, and very appealing to people like me who thrive on depreciation!

I bought my GLI for $6,500. If it were a GTI it would have been $10,000-$ 12,000.

New? I have no idea why you'd choose an L over a T.

Tristan > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/07/2019 at 13:35

I can overlook the hideous schnoz, but I can't forgive the non-plaidness of the seats. Give me plaid or give me death.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Saracen
02/07/2019 at 14:27

There is no reason given the hatch is more practical. But in this age of the sedanapocalypse it’s nice to get an alternative option, that too with a manual for those who want it.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > nermal
02/07/2019 at 14:29

It would be nice to have given the closest configuration you can get is the liftback/sportback Areton that will be $ 10K more expensive, or the Go lfR

Saracen > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/07/2019 at 15:01

I will not mourn the passing of the sedan in favor of superior form factors.

OmerCarrothers333 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/07/2019 at 16:55

If I was in the market for a new car, and it was cheaper than a new-ish GTI or Elantra GT turbo, then sure.

It probably looks better in person.

I agree, the interior is nice.

dogisbadob > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
02/07/2019 at 22:33

Just too bad VW wasn’t better in reliability :(