Road & Track: Why the VW Jetta GLI Keeps the Manual Transmission and the GTI Doesn't
With the announcement of the 2025 Jetta GLI and its continuation of the manual transmission on Tuesday, Volkswagen continues to pull some serious weight in the enthusiast circle. But, while the ...
Why the VW Jetta GLI Keeps the Manual Transmission and the GTI Doesn't
The Drive: Volkswagen Hints the 2025 Jetta GLI Will Keep the Manual
Car and Driver: 2025 Volkswagen Jetta Gets Refreshed and the GLI Saves the Manual
The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta has received a light facelift with sleek looks and a new standard 8.0-inch touchscreen. The powertrains remain the same, and the GLI retains its optional six-speed manual ...
VW added a mild refresh to the Jetta to update its looks a bit, but has otherwise not messed with the car’s basic formula of getting you there on the cheap. Sadly, though, the manual transmission is ...
The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta drops its manual transmission in most trims, makes the automatic standard equipment, and makes it relatively more affordable. Volkswagen will keep the manual transmission ...
Rowing your own is a thing of the past for many automakers, with manuals being replaced by fast-shifting DCTs and torque-converter autos. Over at Volkswagen, the German automaker offers two models ...
The Volkswagen GLI is celebrating its 40th anniversary. More importantly though, it is tasked with carrying the enthusiast torch as the final VW to have a manual transmission. With the Golf GTI and ...