July 06, 2005
Sneak Peek - 2007 VW Jetta
Volkswagen's 2006 Jetta is already on sale, but performance enthusiasts are waiting for late this summer, when VW will introduce its sporty version, the Jetta GLI. These spy photos, taken just recently, capture a prototype Jetta GLI parked between a 2006 Beetle and a standard 2006 Jetta.
The Jetta GLI continues VW's tradition of sporty models with more power, better handling, and special trim. Naturally the most important part of the GLI is its more powerful engine. Instead of the Jetta's 2.5 liter five-cylinder making 148 horsepower, the GLI will have a 2.0-liter turbo four cranking out 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while a DSG transmission is optional. Putting this power to the road is a firmed-up suspension, plus 17-inch-diameter alloy wheels wearing high-performance tires.
Hattip: The Car Connection
Posted by Quality Weenie at July 6, 2005 08:05 AM | TrackBackI like the look of this. It's silver, and it seems to have quite a big hood. The way I "drive" at the moment, the more space between me and the car I will inevitably collide head on with, the better.
Posted by: Sally at July 6, 2005 03:00 PMSally - That sounds like a pick-up line "My what a big hood you have"
LOL
Posted by: Machelle at July 6, 2005 04:40 PM