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In Argentina, it is known as Wind; in United States, Jetta. Whatever your name is, Volkswagen presented the 2025 restyling one of the best-selling models in the North American market (almost 4 million units from 1980 to date), but in our lands it is marketed in the premium segment and only the GLI version, also renewed, is sold.
At first glance, modifications can be seen on the exterior, with a new grille design and LED headlights, a light bar available for sport modes and 18″ aluminum alloy wheels, customizable in black. In addition, the trunk lid was changed, to which a light bar that connects with the rear lights was added.
Inside, the new Vento shows off a brand new instrument panel with different color options and customizable lighting settings, eight-inch multimedia touch screen and connection with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. On the steering wheel, the touch commands are maintained, although the traditional buttons would appear in the next launches for the GLI version, according to the brand.
The new Volkswagen Vento starts the range with a 1.5 turbocharged engine which offers 158 HP of power and 250 Nm of torque, associated with a seven-speed automatic transmission. However, these entry-level versions are only available in the United States and Mexico markets.
In Argentina, only the GLI is sold, which with this restyling maintains the 2.0 TSi G3 engine with 230 HP of power and 350 Nm of torque. It will be manufactured with both six-speed manual transmission as well as a seven-speed automatic transmission.
“The combination of style, quality, sportiness, safety and affordability make this the perfect first car, “whether new or used,” said Pablo Di Si, former president of Volkswagen Latin America and current CEO of VW Group North America, at the launch. In addition, confirmed that deliveries in the North American market will begin in the next two months.
The GLI version will also include larger brakes and the adaptive suspension will be redesigned. On the other hand, also confirmed by Di Si, The Jetta is incorporated into the IQ.Drive safety system, which provides forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, among other elements.
Its launch price in Mexico and the United States is US$21,995. As for the Argentine market, there is still no official confirmation as to whether this restyling will reach our country. For now, The GLI DSG version of the Vento is sold for a value of $56,171,250 (price reported in June by the automaker).
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