Save the Manuals: Driving the New 2026 VW Jetta GLI

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Jul 29, 202644:51Games & Hobbies

Is the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI the last great affordable sports sedan? On this week's episode, we debate whether Volkswagen's final manual-transmission sedan is destined to become a future classic—or if the DSG automat...

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