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Used 2023 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Auto Bahn says it all!

Cyn W, 04/05/2022
2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

The Auto Bahn package on the new Jetta GLI is all one needs to make a driving statement. This car has pickup, handles well on the interstate and the infotainment system keeps everything in check and on schedule.

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5 out of 5 stars

Wow

George, 09/27/2020
2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I’m 50 years old and I’m in love like the first time... Beautiful car. A pleasure to drive. A lot more comfortable than the GTI.

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5 out of 5 stars

nicely disguised rocket ship

Peter from Ojai, 06/13/2021
2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

It looks like a Jetta, but it drive like a GTI. This is my 2nd (the first was a 2013), and I couldn't be happier with its power, handling, transmission and basic creature comforts.I got the low-end S model because the Autobahn trim with nav, leather, etc was not available within 500 miles. One unexpected upside: more ceiling room, which gives the cabin an airier feel and allows for a higher seat adjustment.

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5 out of 5 stars

Snappy

Terry, 04/19/2021
2021 Volkswagen Jetta GLI S 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Drove 130 miles to pick it up without test driving my car and took about 15 minutes to fill out the paper work. Great car for the money not the most luxurious interior but I like them that way and in sport mode the car will get up and go. Manual transmission is easy to get use to and is pretty snappy.

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4 out of 5 stars

Best thing for the money

SC, 11/12/2020
2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Glad it has 3 pedals still. Overall, there’s not much to dislike at this price, so I will only list my gripes. It’s a pretty good car. - I’m a bit mad I paid all the extra money for the autobahn solely for the better stereo and nothing else and it sounds pretty terrible. -The headlights are rather poor and there’s no fog lights you can add either oe or aftermarket -The driver seat bottom doesn’t seem to quite align with the seat back just right. It’s not that uncomfortable, but I find myself having to throw my left leg over the bolster once I reach cruising speed for best comfort which I’ve never had to do in any car. I drive probably five cars a day on average. -Clutch travel is unnecessarily long and can make smooth driving take a little effort -Second gear rolling stops don’t go over well. Anything under 10mph in second it doesn’t like

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