Chicago 2011: Volkswagen debuts turbocharged 2012 Jetta GLI, priced from $23,495

For the first time, Volkswagen debuted the new-for-2011 Jetta sedan, we were told that a total of four engines would be available. The standard Jetta uses the naturally aspirated 2.0-and 2.5-liter mill, and the ever-popular 2.0-liter TDI engine. The last engine in this series - Volkswagen turbocharged 2.0-liter four - now debuting under the hood of the 2012 Jetta GLI, which reveal its official this week at the Chicago Auto Show gets.
Think of the Jetta GLI as a larger, fatter GTI. In small gasoline engine as the 2.0-liter turbo-four producing 200 hp and 207 pound-feet of torque, paired either with a six-speed manual or automatic DSG from VW. The Jetta GLI is using the same XDS differential cross that in the GTI, which debuted helps control the wheels and understeer during cornering.
The Jetta GLI is available in three trim levels - GLI, GLI and GLI Autobahn highway navigation - from $ 23,495, $ 25,545 and $ 26,445 or prices. The base GLI comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, rear lights and revised front end to mention a standard, not to improved suspension geometry for better access to the road. The GLI Autobahn ups the ante with a series of 18-inch alloys, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated leather seats and a new Fender premium audio system. The top trim GLI Autobahn navigation adds, well, navigation, and to start push button.
Looking to meet the 2012 Jetta GLI with dealers in the coming months. For full details, follow the jump for Volkswagen in the press release, and shows for live impressions directly from the Chicago Stock stay tuned.