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The 2022 Volkswagen GLI is still a sporty option

With more tech and enhanced styling, the updated Jetta GLI should be better than ever, even if it's not radically new.

Craig Cole
Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team. A lifelong resident of Michigan, he's as happy with a wrench or welding gun in hand as he is in front of the camera or behind a keyboard. When not hosting videos or cranking out features and reviews, he's probably out in the garage working on one of his project cars. He's fully restored a 1936 Ford V8 sedan and then turned to resurrecting another flathead-powered relic, a '51 Ford Crestliner. Craig has been a proud member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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The sporty Jetta GLI is modestly refined for 2022.

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New features and amenities are offered inside. 

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The grille features thin chrome trim with vibrant red accents. 

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As before, a 2.0-liter turbo-four is standard. It delivers 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. 

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Projector-beam LED headlights are standard equipment. 

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A 10-inch digital instrument cluster is also standard equipment. 

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A few subtle differences separate the GLI from less sporty mainline Jettas. 

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The GLI comes with stylish 18-inch wheels. 

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A new rear diffuser and unique exhaust tips separate the 2022 GLI from last year's model.

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For more photos of the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, keep scrolling through this gallery.

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