VW Jetta GLI shown in Pure Gray, on the roof of a parking structure with two people in the background. Color adds an additional $395 to price of car.

2022 VW Jetta GLI: 5 ingredients for one spicy sedan

_{May 17, 2022}_{5 minute read}

The Volkswagen Jetta has been cooking up a unique blend of practicality and driving enjoyment for more than four decades. One Jetta model in particular has always thrown in an extra dash of style and performance: the Jetta GLI.

Now, for 2022, the entire Jetta line gets fresh new design elements and an enhanced driving experience, to go along with the interior roominess, cargo space, and competitive fuel economy Jetta owners have come to expect. The seventh-generation Jetta GLI puts its own twist on this proven recipe, with a variety of aesthetic and performance-oriented upgrades.

The 2022 Jetta GLI is available in one fully loaded Autobahn trim, which includes goodies like DCC^® adaptive chassis control for improved vehicle dynamics; larger front-and-rear vented disc brakes; touch-sensitive steering wheel controls; a premium Beats Audio^® system; 18-inch split 5-spoke alloy wheels; IQ.DRIVE driver assistance technology;^⁠ and wireless App-Connect^⁠ and wireless charging for compatible devices. But that’s just a taste.

Here’s a peek at the five main ingredients that go into this appetizing sport sedan.