Coming this spring is the feistiest version of the all-new Jetta; the small, sporty GLI. Marking its 6th generation, the 2019 GLI swaps the Jetta’s 1.4-liter engine for the GTI’s 2.0-liter turbo, producing 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque – increasing its power over the previous generation. And yes – a 6-speed manual is still available while a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic is optional. Its brakes are shared with VW’s …
Move over Touareg; VW’s got a more modern SUV now. It seats up to 7 adults, is priced from under $35,000 and offers 4- and 6-cylinder power. They may be late to the game but Volkswagen is taking this American-made family hauler very seriously, setting its crosshairs on the Pilot, Explorer and Highlander. It’s the biggest VW ever to be sold in the U.S. boasting cavernous passenger volume. A folding …
Just as the SUV rebirth is hitting its stride, VW has brought 2 excellent examples to market - the not so compact all-new Tiguan and this; the most decidedly American vehicle they've ever made, the 3-row, 2018 Atlas. After waiting what seemed like forever for VW to join the modern crossover SUV game, they’re coming out punching hard this year. As impressive as the Tiguan is, this Atlas is perhaps …