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@@diamond_movado I have a GLI and have driven a Fusion for a couple of days. They don't look the same and the GLI feels sharp and sporty. The Fusion is just a pedestrian nice affordable sedan but not sporty. The GLI makes the driver feel immediately in control.
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can you explain the 'fuel economy' part? I have this too and boy it eats gas! I drive it in sport & normally change gears when the motor asks for it (how I used to drive my 3.0 Accord V6). So now I have to change gears before 3k rpm, and not step on the gas too much. I still have it in sport mode. First VW ever & I live in the US. Thank you for your time :)
@@NabilShehadeh driving it how though? I finally took it out of sport mode. It's in eco. Well only the drive system lol. The a.c. Is in "normal" or "sport"
The Topher is one of the few POV drives that I can get through the entire video. Within the past week, I’ve watch a few GTIs, Civic Si, GLI, and WRX videos all the way through. I absolutely love his videos.
Looks way better with the Autobahn black package. Also really necessary to get all the good options like leather ventilated seats, better screens, better stereo system, etc.
My daughter owns this exact same car, same color, Autobahn with the 6 speed. The car is a blast to drive and is very quick and handles well. The sound system is also excellent. For this price point its tough to find another vehicle this much fun to drive. VW did an excellent job on totally refreshing the GLI.
@@ARentz07 if you start the car (battery not ignition) make sure the door is already open, once you close it and open it again it will do that annoying beep.. Thats my way around it without turning the ignition on.
9:30 The two stage paddel actually serves a few things in a manul too. So first of all it offers a bit of extra power and on the cruisecontrol mode, to limit your max speed you can actually go over that speed by giving it a full kick down.
I got the exact same model - ‘21 Autobahn 6MT in pure grey. I partially based my decision on watching this video like 50 times…lolol. But I love this car thus far - it has every thing you need (ACC, leather, digital cockpit, heated/cooled seats, telescoping steering wheel, plenty of highway passing speed), and nothing you don’t - such as a high gas bill. I basically fill up once a month on 87 octane and it does great! Also - the 6MT is an absolute blast to drive; very light clutch, medium catch point. You can drive this thing hard or easy so it’s your choice how much fuel economy vs performance you want. I recently took it from LA to Mendocino County (500 mile drive) and averaged 38mpg round trip. It’s also a blast to drive in the mountain twisties - the low end torque and LSD really make the car dance on curvy roads, plus having the manual gives you so much control on the downhills in low gear. Love this car!!!
Chameleon Sunday is back!!! On a serious note, I love your content and you deserve more subs. I especially love the VW Jetta GLI. The GTi should be even more fun!
Your production quality and confidence has taken such a leap over these past years. Super impressive to see your older videos compared to your newer videos
Thanks for making a review on this, I've been eyeing the GLI in this specific setup for a while now. I always appreciate your reviews for the smallest details many people miss, like the two stage pedal in a manual car.
Nice review! The two stage kickdown pedal has been a thing in Volkswagens for as long as I can remember. Takes a bit to get used to. I do miss my 02 Jetta. That thing felt so solid for an econobox.
Does the car have "hill hold" with the manual? I had a 2012 Passat with manual, and it had that feature, which was great and prevented roll back on a hill while getting into first gear.
If I get a good price on a Jetta GLI in about 5 years, I´d definitely buy one, used of course. Such a nice looking and functioning, pretty sporty sedan. Additionally, I really like the interieur, even the gauge cluster! Greetings from Germany :)
The two stage accelerator is there because of the adjustable speed limiter. It allows you to accelerate even over your limit when you push the accelerator all the way ;)
In my GTI, I also have a Soundaktor. At first I was fine with it, but I noticed the drone you were talking about. After a few months, I unplugged the Soundaktor. Man, what a change. Even at idle it sounds different. I would recommend it to anyone. These cars don't need it. It still has some sound even without the enhancement.
@@tubbycustard8866 I owned a base model 2014 lancer with a CVT transmission. Everything about it was pretty cheap although it was rly reliable. The DSG transmission in the GLI and the interior qualities is so much better than 2014 mitsubishi its pretty great. Its my first time owning a VW so I hope I didn't make a mistake but so far everything is comfortable and enjoyable.
@@HazenLewis man as long as its not gonna be a major issue with the engine or transmission ill be happy. Iv been lucky with my cars so far being reliable.
Keep in mind when you tune you are almost going to be guaranteed to have to replace the clutch at some point. Unless your technicallly inclined, you are probably looking at $1500+ for a replacement depending on labor and which clutch you go with..
Finally! I'm writing this before I even watch but Here are my guesses. You like the handling and ride for a FWD sedan, decent power but lots of rev-hang and there's more rattles than should be for a brand new car. Or maybe that's just my experiences. I have a stage 1 tune and it makes a good car great (for the price) IMO. On to the video!
@@TheTopher great video, as always. I'll add, for anyone interested, that with decent rubber and a tune this car is a blast. Topher, thanks for all your videos. You are why I got my 1994 NA Miata and why I ALMOST got a Veloster N. I think this is a better daily, but not nearly as charismatic.
I wonder why there is so much rev hang. Doesn’t the GTI lack rev hang like that? I thought they got exactly the same drive trains, but apparently they’re not tuned the same.
I owned a 2019 Jetta SEL and loved it. The features, engineering, user experience, efficiency, and overall value are outstanding. I'm in a 2020 M340i now and if I had to pick a FWD daily driver I'd still pick the mk7 Jetta. My only gripe was the terrible and muddy-sounding Beats audio system. It's just really bad. The base audio system I had in my 2016 GTI was way better. I liked my SEL so much that I planned on getting the mk7 GLI, but VW screwed the US market by not including adaptive cruise control on any trim of the GLI. Huge fail for those of us who sit in highway traffic everyday.
@@omariwest9068 In the US, ACC was added for the 2021 and up MYs. The 2020 MY US GLI had no option for ACC, despite it being available in Canada and Mexico. I would've bought a GLI back then if it wasn't for lack of ACC, so I'm a little salty about it lol
@@josht717 - oh, I didn’t know that and yeah I got the ‘21 Autobahn 6MT. But sounds like you ended up getting a sweet ride anyway - M340i - does that come in manual?
I just bought a white 2021 GLI DSG Autobahn (Canadian) today. I drove both the manual and dsg. Both fun, but the dsg is just so fast at shifting. Not a pdk, but next best. And this car is just nuts. I think it makes more than 250 ftlb torque.... Thanks for your reviews. I really leaned on them to make a decision on my purchase! 👍🏻
Awesome, I love me some VW GLi! I haven't bought the current model (yet?) but I think about it often enough. I almost want to buy one if not just because they offer a manual still. (I've owned many VW GTi and GLi cars over the years along with q bunch of other cars)
I have a 2020 GLI S w/ the 6 speed. I can say that even though it's not as classy on the inside of the autobahn edition (GLI S has manual gages, cloth manual seats, and a worse audio system among other things), the drivetrain and the driving feel are pretty much identical and feel great. The GLI of this generation is a great all arounder and I love the car. Great video I definitely feel like you covered all the good things and some of the not so good things!
We have both the GTI ('21) and a GLI ('19) both have their strengths and weaknesses but the Jetta has all the equipment and safety features of the GTI Autobahn for somewhere around $5,000 less and has more useable room.
I got this car, radio seems fine to me. But, those rims had to goooo. Put some podiums on it. Much better. Also, did intake for those juicy sounds. Tune next.
I purchased a 2019 and it was a lemon. Had an issue where it liked to gently stall when it was either moving in gear (literally at 30mph it turned off), or if my foot was on the clutch while in gear at a stop. Tried getting it fixed and VW had no idea why it was happening (I call BS). Took my money back, bought a WRX and I don’t regret it! Besides that one issue, I loved the car and it definitely hurt giving it back. Hopefully this hasn’t happened to others.
many automatics have it too, its an emissions thing. sharply cutting throttle can cause "burps" of unburned fuel, sounds cool, not good for emissions or fuel economy.
Yeah it’s a short list! Veloster N, Type R, BRZ/86, Miata, probably some Bmw’s, Porsche’s, Challenger. We’ll have a GTI next week, very curious how that compares to this GLI!
@@TheTopher Push it hard in the corners like you did with the Type R, really interested to see how well it grips compared to that. Also was the GLI on summer tires?
Nice To See Another Review While Being Filmed In Early Evening Time To Where You Can See How The Interior Lights Look, Too Many Car Reviews Done During The Daytime To Where Potential Buyers Never Get To See What The Car's Interior Looks Like At Night...
I like that the Jetta hasnt changed much on the exterior since MK6. It's a nice design that doesn't look like all the other brands. I noticed Kia, Hyundai and Ford on the rear all copied off of Ford. While sharp, I'll take the "mature" look of the Jetta. I love my MK6 Jetta S with 200k, it's been good to me over the years. Mine is boring being the base non turbo standard model but honestly thats what has made it so incredibly reliable with decent maintenance.
Had an mk6 GLI. It was a pleasure to own. Quick, handled decently for a FWD and tons of room. Gears are a little long for my liking in the manual. Regardless, would be tempted to get back into a newer one if there was a kid on the way!
I own a Mk7 GTI and was interested to check out this new "Mk7" GLI. While the GLI is now much closer to the GTI, it still isn't equal -- the Mk7 Jetta has a cheaper dash design, less bolstering on the front seats, no rear vents, taller gearing. But none of those are a dealbreaker to me -- the GLI is good value, and I could be plenty happy in the it. The only thing I see that I really don't like is the obnoxiously large upshift indicator readout. Worse than even the incessant up arrow from the Mk2 Golf. Thx Topher for the solid review.
So, I had a Mk7 GTI Autobahn (2016 model year), and traded it for a 2020 GLI S. So, I went from fully-loaded GTI to basic GLI, with a couple options including a frameless Homelink mirror. With the ambient lighting and the contrasting piping and stitching on the seats, the GLI never feels like a bargain-basement car, though I have to say the rear door panels are pretty hard. So, stay in the front, lol. Overall, I enjoy it just as much as my GTI.
ive never really understood why people hate the sound system on this car, i own a 2019 autobahn with the beats system and honestly, its one of the few systems i enjoy blasting at almost full volume. bass is heavy, mids are about as thick as you could get them and treble is pretty great. maybe im inexperienced when it comes to sound and the only complaint i have is the shaking of some plastic parts in the cabin, they do rattle a bit. idk educate me if im totally blind.
You talked about tuning your car when you got it. Doesn't this void your warranty I only ask because I just got a 2020 Volkswagen GLI and I would love to chip it but I think it voids the warranty
Congrats on the car. Tuning will throw a TD1 when your car gets scanned at the dealer. You won't have a strong case for powertrain warranty with this flagging. There are ways around it.. but if you want to be safe with warranty you should look into plug n play solutions like the JB4. These cars are incredibly responsive to tuning and so worth it imo.
I think this GLI (30th Anni) is a better value than a similar GTI. Not a fan of cars with trunks (say me w/a WRX; I have reasons). I'd really love for VW to give the Alltrack/GSW the "GTI/GLI" treatment...or...dare I say, the Golf.:R treatment.
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It looks like a Ford Fusion... yeah.
@@GerardPedrico No it doesn’t
It looks like a Volkswagen/Audi product
@@diamond_movado I have a GLI and have driven a Fusion for a couple of days. They don't look the same and the GLI feels sharp and sporty. The Fusion is just a pedestrian nice affordable sedan but not sporty. The GLI makes the driver feel immediately in control.
Is this car better than a Mazda 3 Turbo?
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This car is underrated. Then again, I didn’t even know it existed until a few months ago.
I was able to get my hands on the '19 35th anniversary. Have been running it 300+WHP for a year now. Fun car
I had a 2013 gli my first car that I bought.. i loved it so much 3 years later I bought a 2016 Passat R-line also a great spacious car ...
I got the 2016 GLI it's fun to drive
For the money, it's a fantastic car.
@@MeltingRubberZ28 still running strong?
I love how almost every other car reviewer says the sound system is completely trash, but you try to be diplomatic and say its acceptable.
The stock Jetta sound system is worse than my dad’s 1991 Volvo 240. This is better!
@@TheTopher What is on your speaker test playlist?
@@JuniorJr... absolute worst idea
@@dnazz9784 😎
@@TheTopher I wonder if it's better than the Fender system that's been available in the GTI recently.
Props to VW for not going for the tablet radio trend, keeping it minimalistic and simple but still has a good amount of tech.
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@@snakester24 HAHAHAHA.
Props to VW , oh wait , never-mind
I own this car, and I just love it. It's so well rounded, fun, fuel economy, space, tech. It's hard to find a better package for the price.
can you explain the 'fuel economy' part? I have this too and boy it eats gas! I drive it in sport & normally change gears when the motor asks for it (how I used to drive my 3.0 Accord V6).
So now I have to change gears before 3k rpm, and not step on the gas too much. I still have it in sport mode.
First VW ever & I live in the US. Thank you for your time :)
@@charlievelez3510 oh no it eats thru gas like crazy
@@jserna_teculutan8139 thank you Sir 🙏🏻
@@charlievelez3510 I own a vw jetta and my fuel economy is insane I once I got up to 46 in 45 zones in the us and 38 in the cities usually
@@NabilShehadeh driving it how though? I finally took it out of sport mode. It's in eco. Well only the drive system lol. The a.c. Is in "normal" or "sport"
The Topher is one of the few POV drives that I can get through the entire video. Within the past week, I’ve watch a few GTIs, Civic Si, GLI, and WRX videos all the way through. I absolutely love his videos.
Front: Passat
Rear: Audi A4
Looks way better with the Autobahn black package. Also really necessary to get all the good options like leather ventilated seats, better screens, better stereo system, etc.
audi is owned by vw anyways
Side: Every other VW/Audi/Skoda/*insert other VW 'compact' sedan here..
Front : virtus
Rear : virtus
My daughter owns this exact same car, same color, Autobahn with the 6 speed. The car is a blast to drive and is very quick and handles well. The sound system is also excellent. For this price point its tough to find another vehicle this much fun to drive. VW did an excellent job on totally refreshing the GLI.
The beeps in that car are annoying when you open the door.
yea I have a Golf MK7 and it does that when I get out with the keys in. Makes it feel like a cheap microwave. But other than that I love the car!
@@Nycholas1998 Same here. It is pretty annoying when I am refilling tires with my compressor plugged into the 12-volt.
There's gotta be a obd tweak for it
@@ARentz07 if you start the car (battery not ignition) make sure the door is already open, once you close it and open it again it will do that annoying beep.. Thats my way around it without turning the ignition on.
Only does it if you leave the ignition on from my experience.
Small detail but doing a review with the sun low is great. You get a feel for the lighting and all the accents on the inside and out. Props.
I like the interior because of it's simplicity and straight lines.
9:30 The two stage paddel actually serves a few things in a manul too. So first of all it offers a bit of extra power and on the cruisecontrol mode, to limit your max speed you can actually go over that speed by giving it a full kick down.
I got the exact same model - ‘21 Autobahn 6MT in pure grey. I partially based my decision on watching this video like 50 times…lolol. But I love this car thus far - it has every thing you need (ACC, leather, digital cockpit, heated/cooled seats, telescoping steering wheel, plenty of highway passing speed), and nothing you don’t - such as a high gas bill. I basically fill up once a month on 87 octane and it does great! Also - the 6MT is an absolute blast to drive; very light clutch, medium catch point. You can drive this thing hard or easy so it’s your choice how much fuel economy vs performance you want. I recently took it from LA to Mendocino County (500 mile drive) and averaged 38mpg round trip. It’s also a blast to drive in the mountain twisties - the low end torque and LSD really make the car dance on curvy roads, plus having the manual gives you so much control on the downhills in low gear. Love this car!!!
Chameleon Sunday is back!!! On a serious note, I love your content and you deserve more subs. I especially love the VW Jetta GLI. The GTi should be even more fun!
I’ll watch this guy’s reviews even if he reviews a piece of log floating in a river.
Your production quality and confidence has taken such a leap over these past years. Super impressive to see your older videos compared to your newer videos
Thanks for making a review on this, I've been eyeing the GLI in this specific setup for a while now. I always appreciate your reviews for the smallest details many people miss, like the two stage pedal in a manual car.
14:02-14:16 was quite smooth 😂 love the watch
Rented a Jetta and drove from Georgia to NYC. Was really impressed with it. Very premium for its segment. Stereo system was amazing to me.
I actually got this car automatic with the Stage 2 from APR and took this car to the canyons where I live and it's the best time I've had with it.
Ahhhh yessss....the twistys...💖
Had mine about 1 year so far... it's so much fun for DD you just cant beat it for the $$.
Nice review! The two stage kickdown pedal has been a thing in Volkswagens for as long as I can remember. Takes a bit to get used to. I do miss my 02 Jetta. That thing felt so solid for an econobox.
I have the base model in a manual and it’s surprisingly great. I can only imagine how good it is with an extra 70 HP!
Does the car have "hill hold" with the manual? I had a 2012 Passat with manual, and it had that feature, which was great and prevented roll back on a hill while getting into first gear.
Yes it does!
If I get a good price on a Jetta GLI in about 5 years, I´d definitely buy one, used of course. Such a nice looking and functioning, pretty sporty sedan. Additionally, I really like the interieur, even the gauge cluster! Greetings from Germany :)
I believe these are for the American market only.
@@zenoemenhemdeslappeslang346 thx for the info!
I just picked up mine white 6 speed with the black package and I LUV it. A well put together VW.
All new manual cars have rev hang - great engineering explained video on it (tl;dr - emissions)
Not the Veloster N!
buildmorefarms100 that’s what I’m thinking about getting before I start college and the 19s will be cheaper
@@frecklesthegamer5437 I have a 2020 Veloster N, its fun!
I like that you're using the 1st person view and when you the car lol. 🙌
2:28 "subcompact midsize sedan" - a little oxymoron there, a subcompact midsize oxymoron to be loosely accurate 😂
Victor Kononenko I commented earlier about that too lol
The two stage accelerator is there because of the adjustable speed limiter. It allows you to accelerate even over your limit when you push the accelerator all the way ;)
In my GTI, I also have a Soundaktor. At first I was fine with it, but I noticed the drone you were talking about. After a few months, I unplugged the Soundaktor. Man, what a change. Even at idle it sounds different. I would recommend it to anyone. These cars don't need it. It still has some sound even without the enhancement.
GTI gang ✊🏾
@@Jiggy609 I ended up trading my GTI for a 2020 GLI. GLI gang I guess! I still get waves from GTI owners. The VW community vibe is strong.
I’d *love* to see you review the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon! Think that could happen?
un disclosed its nothing special other channels have reviewed it. Same 2.0 liter
I upgraded to a 2019 GLI a month ago and everything feels premium to me comparing it to my old car lmfao
Still rocking a 2006 jetta lmfao
@@tubbycustard8866 I owned a base model 2014 lancer with a CVT transmission. Everything about it was pretty cheap although it was rly reliable. The DSG transmission in the GLI and the interior qualities is so much better than 2014 mitsubishi its pretty great. Its my first time owning a VW so I hope I didn't make a mistake but so far everything is comfortable and enjoyable.
@@tubbycustard8866 same here brother 06 GLI
You’ll experience some small minor reliability issues but nothing major! I have a ‘14 gli
@@HazenLewis man as long as its not gonna be a major issue with the engine or transmission ill be happy. Iv been lucky with my cars so far being reliable.
I believe adaptive dampers and wireless charging are new, and a black package is new for 2020 on the Autobahn.
Thanks for making my day better with this review
1:13 fyi you must hold the trunk button for a couple of sec for it to open
The white they gave this car is honestly breathtaking. Harkens back to Championship White that Honda is famous for.
It's droney when accelerating hard, I would turn off the enhancement perhaps ;p
Keep in mind when you tune you are almost going to be guaranteed to have to replace the clutch at some point. Unless your technicallly inclined, you are probably looking at $1500+ for a replacement depending on labor and which clutch you go with..
Can confirm.
So worth it though lol.
I feel like I didn’t love the gti more than the gli but all the people says that the gti is better 😭
Wow, really impressed by VW. This car looks like fun.
It's very fun.
MeltingRubberZ28 I kinda wanna slap a tune on it
@@SM-1010 mine is stage two and it's definitely worth it
MeltingRubberZ28 sweet dude what’s it pushing?
@@SM-1010 I mean I've never had it dyno'd and I'm running it pretty conservative but per my tuner it's over 300whp/350wtq
Finally! I'm writing this before I even watch but Here are my guesses. You like the handling and ride for a FWD sedan, decent power but lots of rev-hang and there's more rattles than should be for a brand new car. Or maybe that's just my experiences. I have a stage 1 tune and it makes a good car great (for the price) IMO. On to the video!
Hahah. Nailed it 😄👍
@@TheTopher great video, as always.
I'll add, for anyone interested, that with decent rubber and a tune this car is a blast.
Topher, thanks for all your videos. You are why I got my 1994 NA Miata and why I ALMOST got a Veloster N. I think this is a better daily, but not nearly as charismatic.
I wonder why there is so much rev hang. Doesn’t the GTI lack rev hang like that? I thought they got exactly the same drive trains, but apparently they’re not tuned the same.
@@DanUtley I think it’s identical.
@@joel-ie2gu if you're really worried, I'd talk to your dealer. Most of the time only if the tune CAUSES the failure.
Bought this car last month and lets just say I love it so much such a quick car
6-spd + autobahn package = unicorn. Can't find one in texas.
Another good job done! I enjoy very much all your reviews. Thanks!
You're driving my car in my hometown!
You're filming right where I grew up at- I went to school off 5 mile and Haggerty
I owned a 2019 Jetta SEL and loved it. The features, engineering, user experience, efficiency, and overall value are outstanding. I'm in a 2020 M340i now and if I had to pick a FWD daily driver I'd still pick the mk7 Jetta. My only gripe was the terrible and muddy-sounding Beats audio system. It's just really bad. The base audio system I had in my 2016 GTI was way better. I liked my SEL so much that I planned on getting the mk7 GLI, but VW screwed the US market by not including adaptive cruise control on any trim of the GLI. Huge fail for those of us who sit in highway traffic everyday.
It has ACC - even the manual. I use it frequently and it works great.
@@omariwest9068 In the US, ACC was added for the 2021 and up MYs. The 2020 MY US GLI had no option for ACC, despite it being available in Canada and Mexico. I would've bought a GLI back then if it wasn't for lack of ACC, so I'm a little salty about it lol
@@josht717 - oh, I didn’t know that and yeah I got the ‘21 Autobahn 6MT. But sounds like you ended up getting a sweet ride anyway - M340i - does that come in manual?
when your in sport mode in the gli, it plays the sound of the engine through the speakers a little bit to make it sound louder
Congrats on the new sponsorship! I’m definitely interested in their watches. They are at a great price point for sure!
They are not the greatest watches. Read the reviews..
For future reference you have to hold the trunk button for the key
Damn, this looks fun.
Dear Lord! that rev hang!! ... it almost looks like the revs do not drop at all ... till you let out the clutch ... that might just get frustrating
Most Americans don’t know manual and the rev hang might help them out a bit.
@@Szcza04
Check your spelling before you dis A'murrica.
J High fixed grammar nazi
@@Szcza04
Fix yourself before critiquing others.
@@Szcza04 Rev hang improves fuel economy in some direct injection engines, automatic and manual.
I just bought a white 2021 GLI DSG Autobahn (Canadian) today. I drove both the manual and dsg. Both fun, but the dsg is just so fast at shifting. Not a pdk, but next best. And this car is just nuts. I think it makes more than 250 ftlb torque....
Thanks for your reviews. I really leaned on them to make a decision on my purchase! 👍🏻
Wow, never been this early!
11:55 my best part
Watched 58sec, paused, thank you for saying pound-feet, back to watching.
Just makes me miss the off ramps from bck east lol
I had a 03 VW Jetta GLI. VR6 Engine. A lot of fun to drive!
Great car, seems like a lot of fun. Beautiful review as always. And thank you for the songs!
in love with my '12 gli autobahn, will get a 2021 one day.
Awesome, I love me some VW GLi! I haven't bought the current model (yet?) but I think about it often enough. I almost want to buy one if not just because they offer a manual still. (I've owned many VW GTi and GLi cars over the years along with q bunch of other cars)
What are you waiting for?!!! Buy it nowwww!!!🤣 It absolutely rocks! I love my 2020 GLI manual!
I love the car too!!
I have a 2020 GLI S w/ the 6 speed. I can say that even though it's not as classy on the inside of the autobahn edition (GLI S has manual gages, cloth manual seats, and a worse audio system among other things), the drivetrain and the driving feel are pretty much identical and feel great. The GLI of this generation is a great all arounder and I love the car. Great video I definitely feel like you covered all the good things and some of the not so good things!
a few raddles? yes i like my car to have personality thank you
I have always noticed the Golfs have a mature characteristic. Unlike the Focus ST/ Subaru STI’s that scream teenager.
This guys has probably sold thousands of cars in the minds of his viewers watching these videos.
My cousin got one like that, and for me to drive it is great trip that u wish to never end
Love my Jetta ❤
This actually looks really good. Used value, it'll be great. For a brand new car, I'd stick with the gti over the jetta.
I picked up a used GTI recently and have no regrets about NOT getting a brand new one. :)
We have both the GTI ('21) and a GLI ('19) both have their strengths and weaknesses but the Jetta has all the equipment and safety features of the GTI Autobahn for somewhere around $5,000 less and has more useable room.
I bought a ‘21 jetta SE with a 6 speed and I love the car
This 2020 Volkswegan GLI is really good all rounder very smoothly drive and daily drive car.
VW solution to creaks and rattles: decent audio sound. That works.
The fit and finish of the GLI ‘a interior felt cheap to me. That’s why I bought a GTI. Plus I love having an actual hand brake.
This is my dream car I’ll get one some day !
Youll be abel to buy one in 2 years if you save 5 euro a day.
Did u get it
The Noise is just Terrific👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I got this car, radio seems fine to me. But, those rims had to goooo. Put some podiums on it. Much better. Also, did intake for those juicy sounds. Tune next.
Man that gearing is so tall, especially the 2nd
Yeah you can get almost 75 out of second
What's the name of the song in 11:46?
Riding while the music was playing almost gave me the chillhop vibes. It felt nice.❤ what’s the 2-step peddle system ??
Was just looking at this car yesterday. What a coincidence :)
I purchased a 2019 and it was a lemon. Had an issue where it liked to gently stall when it was either moving in gear (literally at 30mph it turned off), or if my foot was on the clutch while in gear at a stop. Tried getting it fixed and VW had no idea why it was happening (I call BS). Took my money back, bought a WRX and I don’t regret it! Besides that one issue, I loved the car and it definitely hurt giving it back. Hopefully this hasn’t happened to others.
Recently got a 2016 Jetta 1.8T White for my first car, for my first car, it's not bad.
I love your videos so much!
I feel like there is no manuals left without rev hang :(
many automatics have it too, its an emissions thing. sharply cutting throttle can cause "burps" of unburned fuel, sounds cool, not good for emissions or fuel economy.
Yeah it’s a short list! Veloster N, Type R, BRZ/86, Miata, probably some Bmw’s, Porsche’s, Challenger. We’ll have a GTI next week, very curious how that compares to this GLI!
@@TheTopher Push it hard in the corners like you did with the Type R, really interested to see how well it grips compared to that. Also was the GLI on summer tires?
Mazda has dialed out rev hang.
mklphoto It depends on the model I guess. I had rev hang on my 3rd gen 3 when I pushed it hard
GLI is the best turbo manual 4 doors car available for someone has kids and want to enjoy his daily driving without breaking the bank.
Nice review, haven't considered this car until now, It's goes really fast to.
Nice To See Another Review While Being Filmed In Early Evening Time To Where You Can See How The Interior Lights Look, Too Many Car Reviews Done During The Daytime To Where Potential Buyers Never Get To See What The Car's Interior Looks Like At Night...
I like that the Jetta hasnt changed much on the exterior since MK6. It's a nice design that doesn't look like all the other brands. I noticed Kia, Hyundai and Ford on the rear all copied off of Ford. While sharp, I'll take the "mature" look of the Jetta. I love my MK6 Jetta S with 200k, it's been good to me over the years. Mine is boring being the base non turbo standard model but honestly thats what has made it so incredibly reliable with decent maintenance.
Love the rev matching! Awesome
makes sense to mention car weight when talking about HP and torque, makes a big difference if it's a 3100lb or 3600lb car more than the HP.
They also dyno those numbers at the wheels stock, so they're clearly underrated
Had an mk6 GLI. It was a pleasure to own. Quick, handled decently for a FWD and tons of room. Gears are a little long for my liking in the manual. Regardless, would be tempted to get back into a newer one if there was a kid on the way!
Thank you for sharing!
Awesome video man, can you do a golf next?
I own a Mk7 GTI and was interested to check out this new "Mk7" GLI. While the GLI is now much closer to the GTI, it still isn't equal -- the Mk7 Jetta has a cheaper dash design, less bolstering on the front seats, no rear vents, taller gearing. But none of those are a dealbreaker to me -- the GLI is good value, and I could be plenty happy in the it. The only thing I see that I really don't like is the obnoxiously large upshift indicator readout. Worse than even the incessant up arrow from the Mk2 Golf. Thx Topher for the solid review.
I'm pretty sure the shift indicator can be swapped with something else.
So, I had a Mk7 GTI Autobahn (2016 model year), and traded it for a 2020 GLI S. So, I went from fully-loaded GTI to basic GLI, with a couple options including a frameless Homelink mirror. With the ambient lighting and the contrasting piping and stitching on the seats, the GLI never feels like a bargain-basement car, though I have to say the rear door panels are pretty hard. So, stay in the front, lol. Overall, I enjoy it just as much as my GTI.
Finally a manual :) I have no idea why Americans hate to shift, or whatever is the reason for very few manual options there
ive never really understood why people hate the sound system on this car, i own a 2019 autobahn with the beats system and honestly, its one of the few systems i enjoy blasting at almost full volume. bass is heavy, mids are about as thick as you could get them and treble is pretty great. maybe im inexperienced when it comes to sound and the only complaint i have is the shaking of some plastic parts in the cabin, they do rattle a bit. idk educate me if im totally blind.
Hi thetopher your videos are the best I love them
You talked about tuning your car when you got it. Doesn't this void your warranty I only ask because I just got a 2020 Volkswagen GLI and I would love to chip it but I think it voids the warranty
Congrats on the car. Tuning will throw a TD1 when your car gets scanned at the dealer. You won't have a strong case for powertrain warranty with this flagging. There are ways around it.. but if you want to be safe with warranty you should look into plug n play solutions like the JB4. These cars are incredibly responsive to tuning and so worth it imo.
I think this GLI (30th Anni) is a better value than a similar GTI. Not a fan of cars with trunks (say me w/a WRX; I have reasons). I'd really love for VW to give the Alltrack/GSW the "GTI/GLI" treatment...or...dare I say, the Golf.:R treatment.
Can you drop your speaker test playlist please
That 2nd stage in the paddle is to disangage the speed limiter if it’s activated