The Volkswagen Jetta has been a popular sedan for decades thanks to its perfect combination of style, quality, performance, and value.
The Jetta is a four-door sedan with a spacious, two-row cabin that comfortably seats up to five people. Refreshed for 2025, the Jetta and the sport-tuned Jetta GLI received refined exterior styling, new interior décor, and more technology. Perhaps most impressively is the lower starting price than the outgoing 2024 model. The new Jetta comes with a starting MSRP of just $21,995.
The 2025 Volkswagen Jetta is available in five trims:
- VW Jetta S
- VW Jetta Sport
- VW Jetta SE
- VW Jetta SEL
- VW Jetta GLI
In addition to updated styling, the IQ.DRIVE safety system comes standard on all 2025 Jetta and Jetta GLI models. This system uses front and rear radar, a front camera, and several ultrasound sensors to collect data from the surrounding area, giving you more confidence and comfort behind the wheel.
Let the team at Mike Reichenbach Volkswagen of Florence tell you about everything Volkswagen has in store for its most popular compact sedan!
2025 Volkswagen Jetta Updates
Sharper Exterior Styling
For 2025, the Jetta boasts a more streamlined exterior than before, with a new front fascia featuring slimmer LED headlights and an available light bar. The rear of the new Jetta sports a new trunk lid and a standard light bar that connects the tail lights. New wheel choices include 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels for SE models and 18-inch alloy wheels for SEL models.
There are also two new exterior color options to choose from, including Monterey Blue Pearl and Monument Gray.
Interior Upgrades and Tech
The revamped interior features new materials and a reimagined dashboard design with a floating 8-inch infotainment display which comes standard across all models in the lineup.
Climatronic® Touch automatic climate control is also standard, adding to the cabin’s comfort and the sleek look of the center stack. More comfort and convenience features found in SE models include:
- SiriusXM® satellite radio
- Voice control
- Wireless charging
- Wireless App-Connect
- Available sunroof
Sport models will have the black Molekular cloth seats that were first seen on the GLI 40th Edition. SE models get new perforated, two-tone Microcloud leatherette seating surfaces in either Grey/Titan Black or Seawall Blue/Storm Grey, along with String Figure decor. SEL models will come with perforated Vienna leather seating surfaces in either Grey/Titan Black or a new Brown/Titan Black color combination with Horizon Black decor. Both S and Sport models will be outfitted with classic Brushed Silver decor.
Performance Specs
The VW Jetta will keep its 1.5-liter, 158 horsepower turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine and standard eight-speed automatic transmission. Manual transmission is only available on GLI models.
Like previous model years, it blends sporty performance with excellent fuel economy. The Jetta is expected to get a combined 35 MPG, while the Jetta GLI will get around 30 MPG combined for manual and automatic transmissions.
2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI UpdatesÂ
The GLI is the more powerful and performance-focused sedan in the Jetta family. In 2025, it will only be offered in one fully loaded trim: the Autobahn. The 2025 VW Jetta GLI received the same exterior styling enhancements as the rest of the Jetta lineup. You’ll have the option to upgrade to 18-inch alloy wheels and the new black-wheel package.
Interior Upgrades and Tech
The GLI received the same tech upgrades as the rest of the Jetta lineup. This performance-focused sedan is outfitted with new perforated Vienna leather seating surfaces in Grey/Red Crust/Titan Black with red contrast stitching and Magnum matte decor.
Performance Specs
Under the hood of the Jetta GLI, you’ll find a 2.0-liter EA888 engine that provides up to 228 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine can be paired with either a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission or a six-speed manual gearbox. The GLI is expected to get around 30 MPG combined.
Other performance features on the GLI include larger brakes, VAQ electronically-controlled torque-sensing limited-slip differential and XDS® electronic differential lock, the DCC® adaptive damping system, and a unique sport exhaust system.
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