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TO THE POINT What’s New? The performance-oriented 2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI gets a powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a choice between two excellent transmissions, beefed-up suspension bits, 17-inch wheels, xenon headlights, and several important interior tweaks over the standard Jetta 2.5.
Selling Points: Excellent drivetrain and sport-tuned suspension, and attractive, well laid-out interior, a roomier back seat and perfectly sculpted race car-style steering wheel.
Deal Breakers: The driving position may not suit everyone, and the ride may be too firm for some.
Our Advice: If you’re looking for an affordable sports sedan, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta GLI deserves your strong consideration.

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Since the new Jetta GLI is an inch wider and taller and is six-inches longer, the result is more usable interior room. Volkswagen allotted the majority of the new space for rear seat passengers, showing a huge improvement over the previous model. Once again Volkswagen scores high marks for its use of high quality interior materials. The biggest fault we found during a brief drive was related to the ergonomics of the driver’s seat. Odd steering wheel positioning and the lack of a tilt adjustment for the bottom cushion made finding a comfortable driving position difficult.


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