by Gabrielle DeSantis

The 2021 Ford Bronco has been one of the most anticipated cars in recent history. Although its launch has been littered with pandemics, production delays, and supply chain issues, customers are still frantically searching for their chance at actually getting one in the driveway. All that being said, the relaunched Bronco didn’t come in any exciting colors. Thankfully, the 2022 Ford Bronco is getting a new color, Eruption Green Metallic, and it is glorious. 

The 2022 Ford Bronco is wearing a great new color

As MotorTrend points out, true car nuts have always had a weird obsession with green cars. From British Racing Green to Lizard Green, green has always gotten out goats. Wisely, Ford has taken its standard reds, oranges, and various blue/silvers and added a warm splash of cool green. 

Somehow, green shades are equally perfect for SUVs and sports cars. In SUVs, the dark green hue conjures images of matte Willys Jeeps bouncing through Europe in the mid-’40s. These forestry shades equate to tough and wild motoring for many of us. Ford has branded the Bronco this way from day one, and now it has a paint color to match. 

Green has always been a Bronco staple

Maybe Broncos in green isn’t quite as iconic as a red Ferrari or a silver Aston Martin, but shades of green have been a part of Bronco history since day one. 

Eruption Green Metallic is a throwback of sorts to the first-generation Bronco color Mallard Green. If we fast forward a few decades, Ford originally had green in the line for the 2021 Bronco and inexplicably pulled it. Now it seems Ford is trying to right that wrong with this brilliant shade. 

Green isn’t the only new Bronco shade 

Although the addition of Eruption Green makes all the delays all the more appealing for those who have waited to pull the trigger, there is also another new color coming to the 2022 Ford Bronco. Ford will also allow customers to dress the next Broncos in Hot Pepper Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat is a new option.

How many colors does the 2022 Ford Bronco come in?

Ford isn’t just adding new colors to the Bronco line; it’s also taking a few shades away. Antimatter Blue, Lightning Blue Metallic, and Rapid Red Metallic will not be available after the 2021 order books close. Cyber Orange will now be offered on lower-trim Broncos (previously reserved for Black Diamond-trimmed cars and above). 

After the additions and subtractions, the 2022 Ford Bronco colors total 10. The new green and new red will be available on every Bronco in the range, a treat for the base and Big Bend Bronco customers who don’t have access to the entire palette for 2021 models. The new colors join Area 51, Cactus Gray, Carbonized Gray, Cyber Orange, Iconic Silver, Oxford White, Race Red, Shadow Black, and Velocity Blue.

This should hit all prospective Bronco buyers as good news, whether you like the new colors or not. This, along with moving the bull bar to not cover the Bronco logo shows that Ford is genuinely trying to give its customers what they want with this one. The Bronco will likely continue to morph and shift over time to make a cooler off-roader.  

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by Gabrielle DeSantis

The Volkswagen Jetta has earned a cult following that is comparable to the iconic Beetle. The simple, economical sedan has struck a chord with enthusiasts and consumers looking for a commuter car that is nicer than something they may find from Honda or Ford. The Jetta has proven to be a winning formula. Volkswagen needs to take care not to mess up what makes the Jetta special, but at the same time, they need to keep things fresh. That seems to be what the brand has in mind as it was announced that a refresh is coming for the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta.

“As the best-selling VW for more than 30 years, Jetta has proven to be a compelling value,” said Hein Schafer, Senior Vice President for Product Marketing and Strategy. “This refresh takes the strengths of the current generation—a spacious interior, excellent fuel economy, and low maintenance costs—and builds on them with a fresh design, better technology, and more access to the driver assistance features buyers are looking for. With the introduction of a new Sport trim, it is easier than ever for customers to get their hands on a vehicle with a sporty appearance at a value oriented price point.”

2022 Volkswagen Jetta gets a new engine

The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta will get the 1.5 liter turbocharged “EA211” engine found in the Volkswagen Taos SUV. With 158 horsepower and 184 ft-lbs of torque, the engine features Volkswagen’s modified version of the “Miller cycle,” where the intake valves are closed early in the induction stage of the engine. This early closing technique is meant to improve fuel economy. Volkswagen claims that a side-effect of their Miller cycle is more low-speed torque. Customers will have a choice of an eight-speed automatic transmission or a six-speed manual.

The Jetta GLI will come with the more powerful 2.0 liter EA888 engine, which produces 228 horsepower and 258 ft-lbs of torque. The Jetta GLI will come standard with a six-speed manual transmission, but a dual-clutch automatic transmission is an option. These are not shocking engine changes, but they appear to be subtle upgrades that Volkswagen predicts new and old customers will appreciate. 

The Jetta and Jetta GLI receive styling updates

The Jetta and GLI get exterior updates in the form of new front and rear bumpers, new colors, and new wheels. The reworked front bumper has a new grille with chrome pieces on either side of the VW logo. The Jetta GLI has a red strip between the chrome pieces to hint at the high-performance nature, and the lower area of the GLI’s fascia has the obligatory honeycomb pattern. 

Chrome window trim is standard on the new base car. However, the sport trim of the Jetta and GLI comes with black window trim. The Jetta GLI will have a honeycomb pattern rear diffuser meant to add to the sporty vibe. The GLI also comes with a re-tuned exhaust for a more aggressive sound. 

Watch the premiere of the 2022 Volkswagen Jetta and Jetta GLI

A new Jetta is a big enough event for Volkswagen to have live-streamed the reveal. The entire event is only about 8 minutes long, and it is a great way to learn more about some of the details that we could not get to here. 

While we find the new 2022 Volkswagen Jetta interesting, we cannot help but wonder how long it will be before VW transitions to a 100% electric Jetta. Considering Volkswagen’s history with emissions vehicles, we would think they want to get to an all-electric future sooner rather than later.

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