2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Album created by Drew Dowdell · Updated August 16, 201213 yr

Review photos of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI in Deep Black Pearl, shot in Pittsburgh by Drew Dowdell. The Jetta GLI pairs a 200-horsepower turbocharged 2.0T engine with a 6-speed manual transmission, sport-tuned suspension, GLI-specific honeycomb grille, red brake calipers, and a black leather interior with red contrast stitching. Read the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI badge and honeycomb grille close-up in Deep Black Pearl

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI RNS-510 navigation versus smartphone map comparison

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI rear three-quarter view in Deep Black Pearl on parking deck

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI straight rear view showing GLI badge and dual exhausts

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI rear three-quarter view with urban Pittsburgh backdrop

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI front interior with black leather seats and GLI sill plate

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI rear seat black leather interior with red contrast stitching

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI sport steering wheel with multifunction controls

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI center console with 6-speed manual shifter and RNS-510 navigation

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI full dashboard view with sport steering wheel and manual transmission

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI multi-spoke alloy wheel with red brake caliper

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI front three-quarter view in Deep Black Pearl on parking deck

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI straight front view showing GLI grille and front fascia

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI front three-quarter view on elevated Pittsburgh roadway

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