Despite Volkswagen’s heavy embrace of electric vehicles, it’s still working to save the stick. How? For 2022, the Golf GTI, Golf R and Jetta GLI will all be available with a traditional six-speed manual box.
In fact, only the U.S. and Canadian markets will get the Golf R with the stick. Now do you feel the love?
2022 Golf GTI
The big news about the all-new Golf GTI? It comes with a six-speed manual–but you already know that because you read the introduction of this piece.
Volkswagen will also offer a seven-speed DSG, with both transmissions hooked up to an updated EA888, in this case a 2.0-liter turbo variant making 241 horsepower and 273lb.-ft. of torque.
This engine feels so flexible that it really doesn’t need the six speeds. Torque is available everywhere. Like,…
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