VW Launches Jetta GLI 2.0 Turbo Engine

For those not content with the 115 bhp and 17.2 lb.-ft. of torque from the 2.0 8V engine sucked the new Jetta in the United States, Volkswagen now has a solution. The brand has just launched in the Hall of the Chicago version of the GLI sedan, which is driven by the same driver 2.0, but this time with the aid of turbocharging to generate 200 bhp and 21.1 lb.-ft. Car sales, which depart from US$ 23,495, starting in March, however, for now U.S. only.

Associated with the turbo engine goes to semi-automatic transmission 6-speed DSG dual clutch or so and also with 6-speed manual. Since the differential of the car is kind of XDS, the same used in sports hatchback Golf GTI , which sends more torque to the front wheel with less traction, providing more grip and safety. Visually, the Jetta GLI is honeycomb-shaped grid, rather than filleted. The interior carries the same sport steering wheel of the Passat CC R-Line.

For now, VW publishes data only medium gasoline consumption of the Jetta GLI. With manual transmission is the number at 13.1 mpg, while the DSG model runs 13.6 km/l. The level of items varies depending on the version, three in total – GLI, GLI and GLI Autobahn Autobahn Navigation. The wheel rim may be 17″ or 18″ panel and can take a touch screen LCD screen for navigation and air conditioning dual-zone.