The 2026 Jetta lineup offers various configurations to suit your specific priorities. Value & Essentials: S: Features the core Jetta strengths with essential tech and comfort. Sport: Adds a sportier aesthetic with a blacked-out grille and unique cloth seats. Comfort & Technology: SE: Enhances convenience with KESSY® keyless access and a standard sunroof. SEL: The top-tier Jetta trim with leather seating, navigation, and ventilated front seats. High Performance: GLI Autobahn: The "hot-rod" of the family, featuring a more powerful engine and performance-tuned suspension.

The 2026 Jetta is engineered to handle the varied elevations and open roads of the Cowboy State. 1.5L Turbocharged Engine: Standard on Jetta models, this engine delivers 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. 2.0L Turbocharged Engine: The Jetta GLI steps up the performance with 228 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque for a more dynamic driving experience. Transmission Options: Most models feature a smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission, while the GLI offers a choice between a six-speed manual or a seven-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic. Efficiency: The Jetta S achieves an EPA-estimated 29 mpg city, 40 mpg highway, and 34 mpg combined. The Jetta GLI is rated at an EPA-estimated 26 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, and 29 mpg combined when equipped with the manual transmission.

The 2026 Jetta features a refined, coupe-like profile that looks great whether parked downtown near the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center or driving through the scenic routes of Natrona County. Standard LED Lighting: Full LED headlights and a connected rear light bar are standard, ensuring high visibility during early morning commutes. Distinctive Accents: Sport and GLI models feature blacked-out grille details and window surrounds for a more aggressive look. Wheel Options: Sizes range from 16-inch two-tone machined alloys on the S trim to 18-inch alloys on the SEL and GLI. Sunroof: A standard panoramic glass tilt-and-slide sunroof on SE, SEL, and GLI models lets you enjoy the wide Wyoming skies.

Inside, the Jetta focuses on a driver-centric layout with high-quality materials designed for comfort during long drives across the plains. Climate Control: Two-zone Climatronic® automatic climate control is standard, helping everyone stay comfortable regardless of the shifting Wyoming weather. Premium Seating: Options include durable Rhombus cloth, CloudTex® leatherette, or perforated Vienna leather on higher trims. Heated Features: Heated front seats are standard on most trims, and the SEL adds heated outboard rear seats for cold winter mornings. Cargo Space: The trunk offers 14.1 cubic feet of space, with 60/40 split-folding rear seats to accommodate larger gear.

Modern technology is seamlessly integrated into the Jetta cabin to keep you connected while on the road. VW Digital Cockpit: An 8-inch digital instrument cluster is standard, while the SEL and GLI feature the 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro with full-screen navigation. Infotainment: A floating 8-inch touchscreen is standard across all models. Smartphone Integration: Wireless App-Connect for compatible devices allows for easy use of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Audio: SEL and GLI models feature a premium VW audio system with eight speakers for an enhanced listening experience.

Confidence on the road is supported by a comprehensive suite of safety technologies. IQ.DRIVE®: This standard suite includes Travel Assist, Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning), and Active Blind Spot Monitor. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): Helps maintain a set distance from the vehicle in front during highway travel. Emergency Assist: Can bring the vehicle to a stop if it detects the driver is incapacitated (available on automatic models). Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS): Automatically performs safety actions like unlocking doors and shutting off the fuel pump in certain collisions.