Limited to 1,984 units to celebrate the year it first came out.
- Limited to 1,984 units
- Three exterior colors: Pure Gray, Pure White, and Rising Blue
- Unique interior trim and upholstery
- Priced at $28,085
Volkswagen is releasing a special edition of the 2024 Jetta GLI for the performance sedan's 40th anniversary. Unsurprisingly called the 'Jetta GLI 40th Anniversary Edition', it will be limited to just 1,984 units for the US market to commemorate the GLI's debut in 1984. The package will feature exterior and interior design upgrades based on the GLI Autobahn trim to ensure the “GTI with a trunk” looks great just in time for its 40th birthday.
Throughout the Jetta's seven distinct generations, it has consistently proven to be a competent bargain in the sedan segment. Comfortable, stylish, and sporty, VW believes there's still a place for it here in the US, even if the Passat has been given the boot. To celebrate the GLI's heritage, VW hasn't given us more power, but rather a slew of stylistic updates to commemorate nearly half a century of existence.
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The new edition will be offered in three different colors: Pure Gray, Pure White, and Rising Blue. From there, a blackout package darkens all the usual chrome elements like the grille and window surrounds, making the traditional GLI red trim stand out even more. Black, 18-inch ten-spoke wheels complement the black grille, door handles, mirror caps, and spoiler.
On the inside, you receive “embossed molecular cloth” seats unique to each vehicle produced; a pretty cool touch if you ask us. There are also engraved cupholders with “GLI” in one and “1984” in the other, seat tags and front door sills that say “GLI 40”, and a steering wheel with “40” at the six o'clock position.
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Because it's a GLI, you're working with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that produces 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. This can be sent through either a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic on its way to the front wheels. Other performance bits include larger brakes, Sport HMI performance monitor, VAQ limited-slip differential with XDS diff lock, an adaptive dampening system, and a sport exhaust.
How much will you pay for the privilege to own one of 1,984 special editions? The price of the Jetta GLI 40th Anniversary Edition is set at $28,085 for the manual and $28,885 for the automatic, though it doesn't include a $1,150 destination fee.
The 2023 Jetta GLI currently starts at $31,585 before destination, more than $3,000 over the price of the 40th Anniversary Edition. The special edition's price potentially foreshadows price cuts for the 2024 Jetta.
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