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The Jetta GLI's engine will pair with a six-speed manual transmission as standard, while a seven-speed dual clutch will be optional. The dual clutch also comes with engine stop-start tech to save fuel. The sedan sits 0.6 inch lower than a regular Jetta and rolls on 18-inch wheels. Perhaps even more significantly, the GLI gets multilink rear suspension where the quotidian model relies on a torsion-beam setup.

Visual differentiation includes red-painted brake calipers, unique front and rear fascias, that familiar red stripe on the grille, dual chrome exhaust tips, a trunklid spoiler and standard LED head- and taillights. Within the cabin, the Jetta GLI comes standard with push-button start, red accent stitching, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, 10-color ambient lighting and touchscreen infotainment with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. Precollision braking and blind-spot monitoring are standard, too. Options include leather seats, a full-digital instrument cluster, remote start, a cooled driver's seat and a 400-watt BeatsAudio system.