Volkswagen Introduces The Jetta GLI Performance Concept At The SEMA Show
At the 2022 SEMA show, Volkswagen introduced a brand new concept car, the Volkswagen Jetta GLI Performance Concept. The Jetta GLI Performance Concept was made in the 2022 Jetta GLI Autobahn, and it comes with six-speed manual transmission. The Jetta GLI first appeared in 1984; its nickname is “GTI with a trunk,” which has been referenced for many years. Volkswagen’s Design Center California used a few features from the GLI’s deep history, revamping the rework of the Jetta GLI Performance Concept’s exterior look and the groundwork.
“The Jetta GLI concept was an opportunity for our team to draw from our passion for motorsports and create a vision that is even more expressive and exciting than the production vehicle already is. The wide body design gives this GLI concept the stance that every enthusiast dreams of, and the graphic treatment underlines its more aggressive nature while incorporating classic GLI elements.” -Reto Brun, Senior Director Volkswagen Design Center California.
The GLI Performance Concept includes front and rear fenders that are 0.8 inches wider, and they all come with backside vents, a custom front bumper that shows upsized grille intakes, a custom shade of kings Red Metallic paint, and much more. For the engine under the hood, there is a stock 2.0-liter engine that received a new package from RacingLine. This includes a carbon fiber cold-air intake, an intercooler, an oil management kit, and more hardware upgrades.
From all these features, the vehicle has 350 horsepower (261 kilowatts) and 372 pound-feet of torque. The power soars through the front wheels through the car’s stock six-speed manual gearbox. To stop the power of the Jetta GLI Concept is by a six-piston forged caliper brake kit. Having shared many exterior designs and performance hardware with the Golf GTI, the Jetta GLI has been a popular driver’s car over time.
Volkswagen 2023 Golf GTI 40th Anniversary Edition
To celebrate Volkswagen GTI turning 40 this year (the US version), there will be a 2023 special 40th Anniversary Edition GTI model. The 2023 special edition vehicle comes with 40th anniversary badging and exclusive colors of Tornado Red, Urano Gray, Opal White Pearl, and Pomelo Yellow Metallic. The platform for the 40th Anniversary Edition is of the entry-level S trim, with added items saved for the top-sec Autobahn. This includes adaptive dampers, 19-inch wheels with 235-35 summer tires, and speed-sensitive steering. This special edition vehicle has the same 241-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 as all the other U.S. GTI models.
Once the 2023 Golf GTI 40th Anniversary Edition goes on sale, it will cost $33,055 (plus destination fee) with the manual transmission, and the automatic will be $33,855 (plus destination fee). More features that come with the extra $3,000 cost are 19-inch alloy wheels, a lit-up grille, the number “40” appearing on the door sills, the bottom of the steering wheel, and a manual shift knob.
How To Learn More
The release of the new Volkswagen Jetta GLI Performance Concept has customers at the edge of their seats trying to get ahold of one of these fantastic cars. For more updates on the Jetta GLI Concept, you can follow along via Volkswagen of Rome social media. In the meantime, come on down to Nye Automotive Group today!