• Volkswagen has revealed the 2024 Jetta GLI fortieth Anniversary Version .
• It comes with particular anniversary badging, and every mannequin will get distinctive graphics on the fabric seats.
• The special-edition GLI begins at $29,235, and VW is limiting manufacturing to 1984 examples within the U.S. as a nod to the unique mannequin 12 months.

The Volkswagen Jetta GLI is not fairly sufficiently old to earn a pension, nevertheless it’s not that far off both. Initially debuting in 1984, VW is celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the GLI with a particular version for the 2024 mannequin 12 months.

The anniversary mannequin comes with three paint choices: Pure Grey, Pure White, and Rising Blue—every of which have blackout detailing to distinction the traditional GLI crimson. Black, ten-spoke, 18-inch wheels, together with black mirror caps, door handles, and a black grille spherical out the outside styling.

Distinctive Particulars

The within of the particular Jetta places an even bigger emphasis on the anniversary facet of the automotive. One cupholder options the GLI brand, whereas the opposite reads 1984. The seat tags and door sills proudly show GLI 40, and the bottom of the steering wheel characteristic a 40 in lieu of the conventional GLI badge. Our favourite particular contact for the anniversary automotive comes within the type of the molecular fabric seats, which VW says are distinctive for every of the 1984 autos being produced—like a snowflake or fingerprint.

The fortieth Anniversary Version can be powered by the identical turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder as the present GLI Autobahn, which makes 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Volkswagen is limiting manufacturing to 1984 examples of the anniversary automotive, as an homage to the unique mannequin 12 months.

The particular Jetta can be unique to the North American market and begins at $29,235. Volkswagen expects fashions will start arriving at dealerships later this summer time.

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