Amazing how half the comments are talking about how the styling is boring. Have you never seen a vw/audi before? That's how they style their cars, they're always clean and reserved styling. That's why this car will still look new in 15 years. This is the small sedan for adults who don't want a corolla that looks like a plastic alien space ship with a big mouth
I just bought one of these cars this last weekend. Same exact color, SEL Premium. I like the car alot so far. The 1.4t does a very good job of getting this car along when mated with the 8 speed. I see about 40 mpg daily. Very comfortable car and great build quality.
I just had a 2019 as a rental. Averaged in the mid 40's for our extensive highway driving this weekend. Outstanding to get this kind of mileage and not be crammed into a style-less shoebox! I liked it a lot.
demarc Ford sold over 300,000 Fusions a year for a while. Thing is, sedan sales are declining in the US. Even sales of Honda Accords and Toyota Camrys, cars significantly better than Volkswagen Jettas or Passats, are seeing their sales decline. Meanwhile crossover sales are increasing and sell for more than sedans. I don’t like the idea of Ford ditching sedans, but I can understand their decision.
as you see more platforms like mazda and Nissan offering awd in there sedans, I see no reason why people would need crossovers. barely any more trunk space and no matter in the snow.
Hey guys!! We wanted to clarify one available feature. This trim in the video is missing the late availability “Cold Weather Package” which bundles remote start, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and a heated windshield for $495.
Eh, depends on your priorities. Interior comfort is pretty high on my list and the heated steering wheel in our Chevy Bolt is heavenly, so it's always a little disappointing every morning when I get in the Alltrack and don't have a heated steering wheel. Previously, to get a heated steering wheel in a Golf you'd have to import a part from overseas, which is both expensive and also harder to find the correctly matching parts. If this shape/style of wheel is now in the US with a heated option, it should eventually be much easier to source. Plus, I plan on keeping my car long term, so retrofitting stuff like this can be a big benefit when you're looking at the bigger multi-year picture. Best scenario would be if the MK8 Golf gets heated steering option in US, then that might theoretically be really easy to retrofit! Unless they move to a new steering wheel design...
Boomer Roberts Got it, if you plan on keeping the car long term by all means go for it, me personally I would not go thru the headache that it will cause, in any event if its that important go for it.
The SEL Premium now comes with the Cold Weather Package with no extra charge. Heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, remote start from your key fob, and heated windshield washer nozzles .
Baasil F. I work for toyota at a car dealership. But going off what they are doing for the 2019 Avalon and 2019 Rav4 2020 isn't going to be the year they do digital cockpits and things like that. Design I think they'll nail just not on the tech side. The 2019 Avalon and Rav is only getting apple car play. They didn't even go a step farther and add Android auto. That tells me alot.
Remy Burton lol you're right. The only advanced thing Toyota is doing rn (tech wise) is adding Alexa to their vehicles, but other than that, all Toyota is doing is making mechanical and styling improvements
Best Car I've driven so far, it's pretty good on gas and the road. I rented one, used it for 2 days it was awesome. I usually look for road stability and no road noise this is a good car.
Ahhh, Beautiful Jordan Lake. You drove right by my house on Farrington Rd. Your video on the 2016 Jetta helped me buy it. I love the 1.4 t engine. Never lacked in power merging with highway traffic and passing on rural NC two lane roads, and I always get around 40mpg. I’ve clocked 65,000 miles so far and no problems yet.
Excellent review as always, Sofyan. Love the dash on this Jetta. Reminds me of MB dashes from the 90s. I like the exterior styling too. Some of the lines, esp. the side profile, smack of the current Fusion - the beauty of the midsize class IMO.
At 185.1 inches long and 70.8 inches wide, it's a pretty big "baby" -- it's longer and wider than the Passat of just two generations ago! And yet, it has less front and rear legroom, a smaller trunk (14.1 cu.ft. according to VW's web site), and even a smaller fuel tank than the Mk6 Jetta. Not to mention the lack of a manual transmission in anything other than the base S trim level, and the torsion beam that replaces the fully independent multilink rear suspension. And curiously, 3 less horsepower from the 1.4T engine.
Before these new gen Jetta were released, the only reason to buy one (in my eyes) was because they had the beautiful sounding inline 5 mated to a manual transmission. I wish they still offered that engine option.
defiantly miss the 1.8t, 170 hp, 187 ft lbs torque. however the 1.4t doesnt feel suggish, and the 8 speed transmission makes it still feel very bright and fun to drive. I hope the 2.0 shows up in the GLI!!! Exhaust tips are whatever... luxury car manufacturers are doing the same thing, i prefer this look then being behind on that has the cool cutout but an ugly stock pipe dangling in the middle, not to mention this car tops out price wise around 27k and change... and lets admit, the interior, and fit and finish are outstanding with this price point!!!
Nikela Pollard I drive a 1.8T, it's a phenomenal engine. I've driven the 1.4T also & it's pretty remarkable. Possibly the best small engine made today. I do however feel that they can get more HP out of it then they currently are. Love this new Jetta. Totally outclasses in looks & quality. Can't wait for the new Passat.
Those blank buttons are filled in European models with options we don’t get here, it’s a global car not like they can magically get rid of those button blanks for different markets...
TheHvk The GLI is technically a separate model in VW’s eyes. They told us they are working on it as we speak and we should be seeing it reintroduced soon.
The fake exhaust with no holes is because of the soot from the exhaust staining the tailpipes. VW isn’t the only manufacturer to take this approach. All direct injection cars have this problem. But they could have just left off the chrome trim and made it a hidden exhaust with a regular bumper cover.
What a great comprehensive review! Had all the info I wanted plus more! Your vocal delivery is among the best I've heard. Good job! Happy to subscribe to hear more from you!
I have a 2017 1.8T, it’s no rocket but it does well enough both around town and on the freeway. I had a Jetta 1.4T as a dealer loaner, and it was miserable on the freeway. It can barely hold freeway speed, especially up hills or upwind, and forget about passing anyone that isn’t stopped off the side of the road.
Taking a look at one this week in black. Really hoping I like it in person because I haven't liked anything else I've looked at so far Edit: I bought this car on Wednesday. I am absolutely obsessed with it. I mean ecstatic beyond words. The second I saw it in person I knew it was the one.. I told the dealer that I didn't even want to look at the other two I was interested in. I'm so, so happy right now. Best decision I have ever made in my life. I'm still in love with my Mazda 6 (in 7 years I never once had to take it in for anything and she still runs beautifully) but I didn't realize I was driving around in a flip phone and upgraded to a smart phone. I actually was nervous after watching this video because I wasn't as much of a fan of the exterior as in pictures, but no, it was exactly what I was looking for. I'm just so in love.
Since we are all sharing our experiences, I'll share mine. My dad owned a 2003 VW Jetta 2.0 (non turbo) in silver, back in about oh 2008-2015. I was allowed to use the car to commute to college and my internship back then and I grew to love the budget yet semi-refined presentation of the car (soft touch plastics, materials and overall interior/exterior design INCLUDING the gas strut). My dad's 2003 Jetta was an automatic with transmission overheating issues, so when I eventually went to look for a car of my own I wanted another Jetta. I found a 2015 one at a Carmax like dealership. Same color too. I eyed it up and down, then asked to sit in it, and that is when the desire was killed for me. The newer generations of Jetta feel smaller on the inside, the seats felt smaller, the interior felt crap. The plastics felt harder and seemed to replace many of the soft touch plastics. I raised the hood and it nearly fell on me (this is when I noticed the absence of the gas strut). The iconic orange-red tach needles against the blue gauge cluster, gone. Standard heated seats, gone. There is more I could complain about but I'm ranting enough as it is. The long and short of it is that VW buyers used to be a niche of people that wanted budget luxury, an economy car+ with nice styling if you will, and were willing to pay a little more to get it. VW has, since about 2013 started cheaping out on their cars (at least the Jetta, it's what I was interested in and looking at) in order to attract a broader consumer base, and in turn has alienated the niche it once had. Oh, and for those that are interested.. I now drive a 2016 Special Edition Camry. Not the most exciting car, but it's better than you'd think if you've never driven one. Plus blue seats and blue needles/purple gauges are pretty awesome.
Most of the issues I have with this Jetta are reasonable for it's price (torsion beam rear, underpowered motor, some missing interior features) but I wouldn't put up with them on the higher SEL trims. That said, I'd imagine all of these issues will be rectified on the GLI and that should be the model to get. As far as Jettas have been concerned though, the best choices have been to keep it cheap and reap the benefits of the lower models price saving or get the GLI. I don't see the value proposition in loading up a Jetta to upper SE and SEL trims at that point.
I’d rather them address this awful trend of using fake exhaust tips then the stupid volume knob. It’s an insult to people’s intelligence....well, some of us at least.
You are missing the most major thing. Volkswagon Jetta 2019’s speakers are created by Beats by Dre. They are the absolute best car speaker in the world. Compared to every car I’ve ever been in, in my entire life, they have the best sound quality, making you feel like you are a part of the song. Volkswagon Jetta is the best car. I am going to have this car my entire life.
Really pleasantly surprised with this one. Lots of standard features and the car rides nicely and the engine has a small output but feels much more sprightly. I love the 8-speed auto and the interior is very upscale looking and ergonomic.
Very nice car! As the owner of a 2017 S3 that's maxed out with Full LED lights and their technology package, I am still jealous of several of the features this Jetta has, except for the power and AWD, of course -which is why I bought an S3! Maybe something like this for my son's first car... ;)
This car is a solid value for what it is, and I’d probably recommend a Jetta GLI over an A3, but it’s no A4. That has 252 hp, 273 ft-lb of torque and all wheel drive when typically equipped.
I've owned nothing but American made cars my entire life. Ford, Chevy, Dodge, ect. I now own a Jetta and have to say I LOVE it. Never thought I'd own a German made car but I can't complain thus far.
Why are companies using fake exhaust? It's like fast and the furious all over again . Ricer stuff......I saw it on Audi VW and even a Mercedes. Can someone explain why is this a trend
ForeignBorn Patriot They're definitely full of shit, as the exhaust doesn't touch the bumper in something with real tips. Vibrations are dampened by rubber hangers anyway.
aerodynamic efficiency will be improved due to easier control by not having the traditional cutout. Fuel efficiency and packaging is the name of the game.
We got rid of a car for this reason because we like to have the windows down and we were constantly smelling the exhaust. Unless the wind is blowing it to the rear when you're stopped it's going to come inside the car if the windows are down, it seemed even when the car was moving at certain speeds the smell would still come inside. The good news is now the soot doesn't get all over your bumper.
Good review. I am German living in Texas so I might biased but this is a good neutral review. I currently drive a Honda SUV CRV, which I love, but I might consider the Jetta as a next car.
Saw it at the NY auto show last week and fell in love with it. I had a 2014 Jetta then traded for a 2017 Tiguan but after this lease definitely going back to the Jetta. Very Impressed!
VW GROUP (Including Audi, Porsche, Bentley, etc.) has been KILLING THE GAME with their designs, interior quality, etc. Very good looks on this Jetta. Really giving you an Audi for less money thus providing exceptional value. This in GLI trim is going to be insane.
My 2016 SEL was totaled in an accident! I got the 2020 R line with cold weather package, I preferred R line because it had better looking wheels then the SE, SEL and SEL Premium. I do miss my 1.8 engine from my 2016 but the drive is so much more smoother in my 2020! Great review, will watch more of your videos!!!
I picked up this car new, in February 2020. SEL Premium with Nav and same color. They had it marked down to 24k since it was a 2019. Came with remote start and rear heated seats also. It has decent handling and decent acceleration, and all the other toys mentioned. I love it and plan to drive it 7-10 years.
These cars have a really low retail, especially the S model. Also, the fuel economy is going to draw a lot of attention. Some people are seeing 45 mpg on highway commutes.
Well I drive this Jetta. 45 is what the car tells you and it's never correct. I simply count the miles when I put gas. I get 34 city 40 highway and the car tells I m doing 43-44. Manual calculation is always accurate no matter what
People complaining about reduced HP...180TQ is still good grunt to get you off the line, especially considering the improved fuel economy. However, I would also probably chip it to boost those numbers relatively inexpensively. Easily pushing the HP near or over 200 and the TQ respectively. Still wish VW offered a manual tranny. Overall the new Jetta looks amazing. First time in my life I've EVER been so tempted to by a Jetta...even after my current Audi S5. That's saying something. That said, the grill doesn't float my boat and the fake exhaust tips really, really grind my gears. Everything else is sexy as hell. (I'm not counting the wheels in this video. Wheels can be changed.)
The growl is from the SoundAktor transducer. I removed it from My MK6 GLI. It was very annoying, knowing that it doesn't sound like it should becoming from a force inducted engine. It's only purpose is to enhance the sound coming from the engine compartment.
Surprised by all the back lash on the new Jetta. The interior looks premium okay a few misses and the design language will age very well. The Jetta is a lot of car for the $$$. You get a German engineered auto and feel lots of bang for the buck here. Great review.
If you are thinking to buy a new VW JETTA 2019, think twice. I bought this car in May 2019. The 8 speed automatic transmission, beside making a grinding noise when is driving at a constant speed of 30 to 40 miles per hour (+/_ 1,200 RPM), make an annoying vibration. The service department and the VW representative said that the vibration and noise are normal. I think this is the most ridiculos answer that I ever heard from a car manufacturer. I when to different VW dealers and drove a brand new car and all have the same problem. Be careful when you test it, maybe you will not notice it at the beginning. Just type in Google "Jetta 2019 transmission problems" and you will see. Pd: This happens on roads not very steep as we have in florida. Thanks
I can't get behind this. VW learned nothing after the previous Jetta debacle regarding rear suspension. Why the hell they decided to cheap out and go back to a torsion beam instead of an independent rear suspension, I don't know.
You said it right there... cost is the main reason and VW said owners of the Mk6 didn't notice the switch. After driving this new one, it still rides and handles just fine, is the the sportiest? No. But that's okay with VW since the market cares more about a compliant ride and keeping cost down.
This car is aimed at the automotive appliance market. Check off the Apple Carplay, Push button start, heated/cooled seats, backup camera and a couple other gimmicks and the buyers are happy as the buyer of a new Visio TV from Walmart. They see IRS and think, "Damn, I have to finish up my taxes."
masterwhopper414 you are giving people FAR too much credit. If the rest of the system is designed properly, then 99% of people will not notice it at all. The overwhelming majority of people have zero idea what kind of suspension setup (or anything about geometry at ALL) they have in their car, they only hear phrases like 'independent rear' or 'torsion beam' and whatever someone tells then is bad, then suddenly becomes bad. Don't tell them and let them drive the car, and they'll be just fine with it, most people are not engineers, nor understand mechanical engineering lol.
It would be a waste of money to put in an IRS in all models until the model has had some time to recoup the enormous development costs. You save that stuff for the very few models that people are more likely to want that in (aka GLi), and then later on in the cars production run you can offer an updated model "now with independent rear suspension!!!". Put everything in their from day one and you've not done a great job managing that portfolio at all. It's the same reason they choose very specific models to launch with, you front load the launch so you're in a position to actually make money on the later models. They didn't upgrade to the independent suspension last generation because people complained...you don't move a machine that enormous because of something like that unless it's an ENORMOUS problem (like the 2012 Civic situation), because it costs enormous amounts of money and time to set that up. The IRS was planned to show up exactly when it did, and they did that before the car was ever sold.
Thank you so much for this review. So well done. I'm car shopping right now and salespeople don't do the walkaround because they don't have to. Everything sells. I can't fully get a grip on the trim differences.
Amazing how half the comments are talking about how the styling is boring. Have you never seen a vw/audi before? That's how they style their cars, they're always clean and reserved styling. That's why this car will still look new in 15 years. This is the small sedan for adults who don't want a corolla that looks like a plastic alien space ship with a big mouth
Love this reply !
"Alien ship with a big mouth" - took the words straight from mine
One of the best replies.
Sorry the new Jetta is ugly AF. Would take a Golf or any other car over this hideous grill and yellow headlights.
@@SaraK_69 the inside is nice as fuck though and I love the rear end. But I'd honestly rather get the new s5 tbh
I just bought one of these cars this last weekend. Same exact color, SEL Premium. I like the car alot so far. The 1.4t does a very good job of getting this car along when mated with the 8 speed. I see about 40 mpg daily. Very comfortable car and great build quality.
Brag about the digital cockpit...bro
I just had a 2019 as a rental. Averaged in the mid 40's for our extensive highway driving this weekend. Outstanding to get this kind of mileage and not be crammed into a style-less shoebox! I liked it a lot.
Did it break down yet ?
I bought a '19 Fusion AWD Sport last mo instead! Close call tho.
حياة غنية I’ll pee in yo butt
Wow I'm surprised the touchscreen is ahead of the game and looks so modern. You said it this car will age well.
Good price too
10,000 jettas sold per month.
Ford: Everybody wants crossovers, time to ditch sedans.
demarc Ford sold over 300,000 Fusions a year for a while. Thing is, sedan sales are declining in the US. Even sales of Honda Accords and Toyota Camrys, cars significantly better than Volkswagen Jettas or Passats, are seeing their sales decline. Meanwhile crossover sales are increasing and sell for more than sedans. I don’t like the idea of Ford ditching sedans, but I can understand their decision.
who is EVERYBODY???? its not me!!
as you see more platforms like mazda and Nissan offering awd in there sedans, I see no reason why people would need crossovers. barely any more trunk space and no matter in the snow.
Ford and Volkswagen are partnering
@@kyle223cat out that 300,000 fusions sold... Most of them ended up with transmission problems lmao. Lawsuit was filed... Then Ford quit lol
Hey guys!! We wanted to clarify one available feature. This trim in the video is missing the late availability “Cold Weather Package” which bundles remote start, heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and a heated windshield for $495.
Wonder if that heated steering wheel could be retrofitted into a MK7 Golf.....
Boomer Roberts Probably could but that would be to much to do for a heated steering wheel, wear some gloves call it a day.
Eh, depends on your priorities. Interior comfort is pretty high on my list and the heated steering wheel in our Chevy Bolt is heavenly, so it's always a little disappointing every morning when I get in the Alltrack and don't have a heated steering wheel. Previously, to get a heated steering wheel in a Golf you'd have to import a part from overseas, which is both expensive and also harder to find the correctly matching parts. If this shape/style of wheel is now in the US with a heated option, it should eventually be much easier to source.
Plus, I plan on keeping my car long term, so retrofitting stuff like this can be a big benefit when you're looking at the bigger multi-year picture. Best scenario would be if the MK8 Golf gets heated steering option in US, then that might theoretically be really easy to retrofit! Unless they move to a new steering wheel design...
Boomer Roberts Got it, if you plan on keeping the car long term by all means go for it, me personally I would not go thru the headache that it will cause, in any event if its that important go for it.
And the Cold Weather Package will not be available on the S trim level -- the only one available with manual transmission. Bummer!
The SEL Premium now comes with the Cold Weather Package with no extra charge. Heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, remote start from your key fob, and heated windshield washer nozzles
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I watch a lot of car reviews, and this guy is my favorite. He is so mater of fact and concise. Great job!
This car should not be mentioned with a corolla. A corolla is no where near as good as this.
Just wait til the Corolla redesigns for 2020, it's gonna be better than this
Baasil F. It’s not going to have the tech the Jetta has. It might look nice but the Jetta has a head start.
Remy Burton how do you know what tech the Corolla gonna have? You work for Toyota?
Baasil F. I work for toyota at a car dealership. But going off what they are doing for the 2019 Avalon and 2019 Rav4 2020 isn't going to be the year they do digital cockpits and things like that. Design I think they'll nail just not on the tech side. The 2019 Avalon and Rav is only getting apple car play. They didn't even go a step farther and add Android auto. That tells me alot.
Remy Burton lol you're right. The only advanced thing Toyota is doing rn (tech wise) is adding Alexa to their vehicles, but other than that, all Toyota is doing is making mechanical and styling improvements
Wasn't expecting this review up so fast. Great work. I really like this car. It's very understated.
wow....1st new gen jetta review on CZcams
Y B Fr!! I am soooooo excited 😆
It's good to see Sofyan in good health. God bless.
Michael, I think you forgot to take your meds?
I love how im just a 14 year old watching these types of videos🙃
you’re 17 now, are you ashamed of this comment?
@@honey-gw9fdWhat’s there to be ashamed of?
Best Car I've driven so far, it's pretty good on gas and the road. I rented one, used it for 2 days it was awesome. I usually look for road stability and no road noise this is a good car.
The nicest looking interior in the compact class.
derek webster Mazda says hi
My mom has a 2010 Volkswagen jetta 2.5 and I find it to handle very well and it really picks up speed quick, it can really take a beating.
The 2.5 is a strong motor. It will last forever. I have a 12 Jetta Wagon.
If a Taurus slept with a Sonata
Mick Rob couldn’t put my finger on it but you hit the nail on the head!!!
Give me a new Taurus SHO over any sedan under $50k!!!!!
The rear lights are just like the 2017 sonata
YTDC exposed wtf? How? 😂 I thought they looked almost like the new a4 taillights. But the front looks like a Taurus ):
@stephan D look it up dude. I have the 2016 Sonata Sport and that was the first thing that came to my mind they are almost Identical
You nailed it bro I swear you’re the best
YTDC exposed you nailed it sonata rear
Everybody in here is complaining about *Something* with the car and I'm just here like "That's hot.... that's hot.."
I have a 08 528i and I am frothing at the mouth because I found a 2019 sel for 15k
Ahhh, Beautiful Jordan Lake. You drove right by my house on Farrington Rd. Your video on the 2016 Jetta helped me buy it. I love the 1.4 t engine. Never lacked in power merging with highway traffic and passing on rural NC two lane roads, and I always get around 40mpg. I’ve clocked 65,000 miles so far and no problems yet.
Just upgraded from an MK4 Jetta to a 2013 CC but this new Jetta is beautiful 🔥 Still Team Jetta at heart 😭 Nice review 👍🏽
Fareed The Tailor I bought my first car in June, 2012 Jetta tdi. Never changing cars now
That is why, I always go for German made cars.
This car is made in Mexico
Najila assembeled in mexico
german engineering the best !
oii , you mean assembled?
Excellent review as always, Sofyan.
Love the dash on this Jetta. Reminds me of MB dashes from the 90s.
I like the exterior styling too. Some of the lines, esp. the side profile, smack of the current Fusion - the beauty of the midsize class IMO.
I love how you are so comfortable doing the reviews. As always, great job.
i really like the dash layout,modern tech but a very user friendly tidy setup,it doesn't look overly crowded and complicated,well done vw.
At 185.1 inches long and 70.8 inches wide, it's a pretty big "baby" -- it's longer and wider than the Passat of just two generations ago! And yet, it has less front and rear legroom, a smaller trunk (14.1 cu.ft. according to VW's web site), and even a smaller fuel tank than the Mk6 Jetta. Not to mention the lack of a manual transmission in anything other than the base S trim level, and the torsion beam that replaces the fully independent multilink rear suspension. And curiously, 3 less horsepower from the 1.4T engine.
VWestlife yes. Very good summary of the video lol
Yea, wtf!!
VWestlife "3 less horsepower than a 1.4t engine" haha that's a real deal breaker huh?
ansaree97 the dealbreaker is the lack of significantly more hp
I sat in the back of the previous generation and had ample space at 6 3. This one is pushing mid sized dimensions.
Before these new gen Jetta were released, the only reason to buy one (in my eyes) was because they had the beautiful sounding inline 5 mated to a manual transmission. I wish they still offered that engine option.
It’s now only reserved for Audi
I’ve been waiting a year for the new Jetta and I can’t wait till they become on sale! Very excited
That new 6yr 72k miles warranty though😁😁😁, VW winning me over
It's going away
GuitarGuy Not until next year. I work at a VW dealership, and all of our 2019 cars still have it.
@@AbdonPhirathon I know, but 2020 models won't. So it's going away.
GuitarGuy but the new warranty with still be longer then most the competition. 4yrs/50k miles
@@pbentsonable fine, but with VWs record, the 6 yr was right.
The Volkswagen Taurus
D Tay Fusion *
PitchTrails Headlights, grill, body lines, size
I see the Fusion head on and Taurus from the 1/4 view.
So glad someone else noticed! Lol
PitchTrails bcuz a glance it does
3 biggest mistakes, getting rid of the 1.8t engine, fake exhaust tips, and no rear vents or rear heated seats
Small oversights. This is a great car. Looks better than anything in it's class.
defiantly miss the 1.8t, 170 hp, 187 ft lbs torque. however the 1.4t doesnt feel suggish, and the 8 speed transmission makes it still feel very bright and fun to drive. I hope the 2.0 shows up in the GLI!!! Exhaust tips are whatever... luxury car manufacturers are doing the same thing, i prefer this look then being behind on that has the cool cutout but an ugly stock pipe dangling in the middle, not to mention this car tops out price wise around 27k and change... and lets admit, the interior, and fit and finish are outstanding with this price point!!!
Nikela Pollard I drive a 1.8T, it's a phenomenal engine. I've driven the 1.4T also & it's pretty remarkable. Possibly the best small engine made today. I do however feel that they can get more HP out of it then they currently are. Love this new Jetta. Totally outclasses in looks & quality. Can't wait for the new Passat.
Torsion beam
D'Arcy Sweeney the customizable ambient lighting makes it super fun
This is a really well done, comprehensive review. Good job!
THANK YOU for using a wide angle lens!!!! Much better for actually looking at the interior.
No rear vents, empty blank buttons, fake exhaust tips....yeah I'll pass
You mean Passat? xD
Don't forget no more independent rear suspension and 1.8T option.
On a SEL trim, it's unacceptable....I agree with you.
Those blank buttons are filled in European models with options we don’t get here, it’s a global car not like they can magically get rid of those button blanks for different markets...
Sam Mehta They're not going to sell the new gen Jetta in Europe though. This is just another example of VW cost cutting for our Market
Taking fake exhaust to the next level...
Ty _ like what’s the point of it even? I cringed when I saw the real exhaust hidden underneath the car body.
They stay clean.
VWs are much more classy and mature than other cars in their segments
Definitely good starter car for college grads.
Idtelos This is a good car for just about any age group and definitely for a college grad if you’re lucky enough to afford one right out of college.
@@BabyBugBug lmfao ikr what's this guy on about?
Oh yeah dude, good STARTER CAR for them broke grads out there. Not that Jettas are expensive now or anything.
I was waiting to a review of this Mk7 Jetta for a long time, Thanks !!
He talks about this being the top trim, but the GLI has always been the top trim with the bigger engine and the sportier suspension.
TheHvk The GLI is technically a separate model in VW’s eyes. They told us they are working on it as we speak and we should be seeing it reintroduced soon.
The fake exhaust with no holes is because of the soot from the exhaust staining the tailpipes. VW isn’t the only manufacturer to take this approach. All direct injection cars have this problem. But they could have just left off the chrome trim and made it a hidden exhaust with a regular bumper cover.
What a great comprehensive review! Had all the info I wanted plus more! Your vocal delivery is among the best I've heard. Good job! Happy to subscribe to hear more from you!
I own the 2014 jetta 1.8T SE and I’m upset vw is no longer making a 1.8T
I have a 2017 1.8T, it’s no rocket but it does well enough both around town and on the freeway. I had a Jetta 1.4T as a dealer loaner, and it was miserable on the freeway. It can barely hold freeway speed, especially up hills or upwind, and forget about passing anyone that isn’t stopped off the side of the road.
It looks like my 2017 Audi A7 especially from the rear I think Volkswagen did a great job on this vehicle it looks awesome all-around
Taking a look at one this week in black. Really hoping I like it in person because I haven't liked anything else I've looked at so far
Edit: I bought this car on Wednesday. I am absolutely obsessed with it. I mean ecstatic beyond words. The second I saw it in person I knew it was the one.. I told the dealer that I didn't even want to look at the other two I was interested in. I'm so, so happy right now. Best decision I have ever made in my life. I'm still in love with my Mazda 6 (in 7 years I never once had to take it in for anything and she still runs beautifully) but I didn't realize I was driving around in a flip phone and upgraded to a smart phone. I actually was nervous after watching this video because I wasn't as much of a fan of the exterior as in pictures, but no, it was exactly what I was looking for. I'm just so in love.
Since we are all sharing our experiences, I'll share mine.
My dad owned a 2003 VW Jetta 2.0 (non turbo) in silver, back in about oh 2008-2015. I was allowed to use the car to commute to college and my internship back then and I grew to love the budget yet semi-refined presentation of the car (soft touch plastics, materials and overall interior/exterior design INCLUDING the gas strut).
My dad's 2003 Jetta was an automatic with transmission overheating issues, so when I eventually went to look for a car of my own I wanted another Jetta. I found a 2015 one at a Carmax like dealership. Same color too. I eyed it up and down, then asked to sit in it, and that is when the desire was killed for me.
The newer generations of Jetta feel smaller on the inside, the seats felt smaller, the interior felt crap. The plastics felt harder and seemed to replace many of the soft touch plastics. I raised the hood and it nearly fell on me (this is when I noticed the absence of the gas strut). The iconic orange-red tach needles against the blue gauge cluster, gone. Standard heated seats, gone. There is more I could complain about but I'm ranting enough as it is.
The long and short of it is that VW buyers used to be a niche of people that wanted budget luxury, an economy car+ with nice styling if you will, and were willing to pay a little more to get it. VW has, since about 2013 started cheaping out on their cars (at least the Jetta, it's what I was interested in and looking at) in order to attract a broader consumer base, and in turn has alienated the niche it once had.
Oh, and for those that are interested.. I now drive a 2016 Special Edition Camry. Not the most exciting car, but it's better than you'd think if you've never driven one. Plus blue seats and blue needles/purple gauges are pretty awesome.
Most of the issues I have with this Jetta are reasonable for it's price (torsion beam rear, underpowered motor, some missing interior features) but I wouldn't put up with them on the higher SEL trims.
That said, I'd imagine all of these issues will be rectified on the GLI and that should be the model to get. As far as Jettas have been concerned though, the best choices have been to keep it cheap and reap the benefits of the lower models price saving or get the GLI. I don't see the value proposition in loading up a Jetta to upper SE and SEL trims at that point.
I really like what I'm seeing here, except for the fact that VW STILL will not address the volume knob graphic turning with the knob.
I’d rather them address this awful trend of using fake exhaust tips then the stupid volume knob. It’s an insult to people’s intelligence....well, some of us at least.
Omg that bothers me sooo much!! I had a 2017 BMW X1 rental and the radio knob did the same exact thing so it must be a supplier!
I hear ya! The OCD part of me hated that - I used to own a 2010 Jetta
I only use the volume controls on my steering wheel because of that lol.
Super glue 😭😂😆🤣
You are missing the most major thing. Volkswagon Jetta 2019’s speakers are created by Beats by Dre. They are the absolute best car speaker in the world. Compared to every car I’ve ever been in, in my entire life, they have the best sound quality, making you feel like you are a part of the song. Volkswagon Jetta is the best car. I am going to have this car my entire life.
Really pleasantly surprised with this one. Lots of standard features and the car rides nicely and the engine has a small output but feels much more sprightly. I love the 8-speed auto and the interior is very upscale looking and ergonomic.
I wish these car experts could dig into the reliability and let us know how well built they are and if they will last.
Over a million miles without an oil change.
Bought one and lovin’ it! Thanks for your review.
me too!
Blake Whitfield how do u like it? I’m leasing one tomorrow
you are the best auto reviewer on youtube good work yet again
Loved that color and the new facelift looks like the perfect combination between audi and mercedes
Very nice car! As the owner of a 2017 S3 that's maxed out with Full LED lights and their technology package, I am still jealous of several of the features this Jetta has, except for the power and AWD, of course -which is why I bought an S3! Maybe something like this for my son's first car... ;)
Audi A4 on a budget!
Quality without the badgewhoring!!
Except you can get a 2.0T on an A4
This car is a solid value for what it is, and I’d probably recommend a Jetta GLI over an A3, but it’s no A4. That has 252 hp, 273 ft-lb of torque and all wheel drive when typically equipped.
And a much better interior with better tech and significantly better handling/grip.
If only it had tdi 4motion.
Jettas just get better with every new design. I have a 2015 Jetta SE 1.8 and it’s been s great car.
I've owned nothing but American made cars my entire life. Ford, Chevy, Dodge, ect. I now own a Jetta and have to say I LOVE it. Never thought I'd own a German made car but I can't complain thus far.
I went to the dealer and it's so true, thought it was just like the a3
It’s growing on me, but those rims are hideous.
Agreed. They look like they came off the current generation Honda Civic. SMH.
Agreed
Not digging the front grill, I’m sure it’ll grow on me though
You can actually option 2 different options that look ALOT better. One set is similar if not the same as the r line wheels and look really good.
They look like they’re supposed to be on a hybrid
i can’t believe you came to my city and state that’s amazing i watch everything you post such detailed videos about new released cars !
Way better in person. Front end actually reminded me of the newer mustangs in the front in person. Can’t wait to drive one
Great review...you do a great job with your reviews!
Why are companies using fake exhaust? It's like fast and the furious all over again . Ricer stuff......I saw it on Audi VW and even a Mercedes. Can someone explain why is this a trend
Some shit about less vibrations since its not connected to the bumper. I call BS, they probably don't want to cut out the bumpers for time and cost.
ForeignBorn Patriot They're definitely full of shit, as the exhaust doesn't touch the bumper in something with real tips. Vibrations are dampened by rubber hangers anyway.
aerodynamic efficiency will be improved due to easier control by not having the traditional cutout. Fuel efficiency and packaging is the name of the game.
We got rid of a car for this reason because we like to have the windows down and we were constantly smelling the exhaust. Unless the wind is blowing it to the rear when you're stopped it's going to come inside the car if the windows are down, it seemed even when the car was moving at certain speeds the smell would still come inside. The good news is now the soot doesn't get all over your bumper.
Good review. I am German living in Texas so I might biased but this is a good neutral review. I currently drive a Honda SUV CRV, which I love, but I might consider the Jetta as a next car.
Saw it at the NY auto show last week and fell in love with it. I had a 2014 Jetta then traded for a 2017 Tiguan but after this lease definitely going back to the Jetta. Very Impressed!
Glad I got the 2017 GLI. The new styling isn't doing it for me.
You probably won't be saying that once the new GLI comes out
Good choice man what color
The rear looks exactly like a 16 Hyundai Sonata.
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the whole rear end is based of a sonata even the tail lights
honestly, compared to other compacts this is excellently handling and very sporty
Man is 2018 proving to be a big year for the automotive industry
Looks as if a Ford Fusion and Honda Accord had a baby
Kinda remind me of a Ford Taurus
I put the two pictures side by side and I don't really see what you guys are talking about.
ford fusion? why? does the steering wheel detaches in the jetta also like in the ford? the go into fire mode, and falls apart?
VW GROUP (Including Audi, Porsche, Bentley, etc.) has been KILLING THE GAME with their designs, interior quality, etc. Very good looks on this Jetta. Really giving you an Audi for less money thus providing exceptional value.
This in GLI trim is going to be insane.
TheHvk The cheese stands alone. You are entitled to your own tastes...but this Jetta shall flop just as hard, if not harder than the last.
My 2016 SEL was totaled in an accident! I got the 2020 R line with cold weather package, I preferred R line because it had better looking wheels then the SE, SEL and SEL Premium. I do miss my 1.8 engine from my 2016 but the drive is so much more smoother in my 2020! Great review, will watch more of your videos!!!
Love your reviews, bud. Quick and on point.
One of the best quality and reliable sedan in the world...
VW? Reliable??? Baha!!!
Damn this car looks beautiful
The antithesis of an enthusiast car has been achieved.
these reviews need to be one on base models
Got this as my 1st car :)
How is it?
Your kidding me right. It looks EXACTLY like a Ford Taurus lol
THE NICE ONES I was about to say the same thing!
That’s what I thought. Taurus or fusion lookalike.
a Ford Taurus looks like a bloated walrus. This car looks pretty classy.
and all I see in the back is 2015 hyundai sonata rear end with some led strip
I’m not saying it looks bad but I do notice the similarities.
i’m not gonna lie, the thumbnail is amazing
Im still driving my MK4 jetta wagon... Still runs strong :)
That reminds me of a 2008 Chrysler Sebring with that hood. Still a nice update nonetheless I suppose.
I like the design.. the tech...
But I hate the reliability score..
I picked up this car new, in February 2020. SEL Premium with Nav and same color. They had it marked down to 24k since it was a 2019. Came with remote start and rear heated seats also. It has decent handling and decent acceleration, and all the other toys mentioned. I love it and plan to drive it 7-10 years.
Probably gonna get this car today, what’s your current opinion?
one thing i hate about car review videos. YOU DONT SHOW IT IN THE NIGHT TIME. my god i wanna see the beautiful lights both inside and out.
A Jetta Wagon SEL would be perfect!!.
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These cars have a really low retail, especially the S model. Also, the fuel economy is going to draw a lot of attention. Some people are seeing 45 mpg on highway commutes.
Well I drive this Jetta. 45 is what the car tells you and it's never correct. I simply count the miles when I put gas. I get 34 city 40 highway and the car tells I m doing 43-44. Manual calculation is always accurate no matter what
People complaining about reduced HP...180TQ is still good grunt to get you off the line, especially considering the improved fuel economy. However, I would also probably chip it to boost those numbers relatively inexpensively. Easily pushing the HP near or over 200 and the TQ respectively. Still wish VW offered a manual tranny.
Overall the new Jetta looks amazing. First time in my life I've EVER been so tempted to by a Jetta...even after my current Audi S5. That's saying something. That said, the grill doesn't float my boat and the fake exhaust tips really, really grind my gears. Everything else is sexy as hell. (I'm not counting the wheels in this video. Wheels can be changed.)
The growl is from the SoundAktor transducer. I removed it from My MK6 GLI. It was very annoying, knowing that it doesn't sound like it should becoming from a force inducted engine. It's only purpose is to enhance the sound coming from the engine compartment.
Coming in hot with this review!
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Seriously a twist beam?!
You know a Volvo S90 has a form of leaf springs...... it’s no bad thing.
Surprised by all the back lash on the new Jetta. The interior looks premium okay a few misses and the design language will age very well. The Jetta is a lot of car for the $$$. You get a German engineered auto and feel lots of bang for the buck here. Great review.
If you are thinking to buy a new VW JETTA 2019, think twice.
I bought this car in May 2019. The 8 speed automatic transmission, beside making a grinding noise when is driving at a constant speed of 30 to 40 miles per hour (+/_ 1,200 RPM), make an annoying vibration. The service department and the VW representative said that the vibration and noise are normal. I think this is the most ridiculos answer that I ever heard from a car manufacturer.
I when to different VW dealers and drove a brand new car and all have the same problem. Be careful when you test it, maybe you will not notice it at the beginning.
Just type in Google "Jetta 2019 transmission problems" and you will see.
Pd: This happens on roads not very steep as we have in florida.
Thanks
I'm getting charger vibes with this car. ....mixed with a fusion🤔
I do not know why people complaining about this design. It looks a bit aggressive to me. I love it
I really like your reviews. Beyond a thumbs up, I think your reviews are polished and un-biased, so thought I'd let you know.
Finally a nice looking Jetta
Baby Audi? Bold claim Sofyan. Let's see if it translates to sales sucess.
I can't get behind this. VW learned nothing after the previous Jetta debacle regarding rear suspension.
Why the hell they decided to cheap out and go back to a torsion beam instead of an independent rear suspension, I don't know.
You said it right there... cost is the main reason and VW said owners of the Mk6 didn't notice the switch. After driving this new one, it still rides and handles just fine, is the the sportiest? No. But that's okay with VW since the market cares more about a compliant ride and keeping cost down.
I think VW is lying lol
There's no way people can't notice a difference between torsion and IRS on rough pavement
This car is aimed at the automotive appliance market. Check off the Apple Carplay, Push button start, heated/cooled seats, backup camera and a couple other gimmicks and the buyers are happy as the buyer of a new Visio TV from Walmart. They see IRS and think, "Damn, I have to finish up my taxes."
masterwhopper414 you are giving people FAR too much credit. If the rest of the system is designed properly, then 99% of people will not notice it at all. The overwhelming majority of people have zero idea what kind of suspension setup (or anything about geometry at ALL) they have in their car, they only hear phrases like 'independent rear' or 'torsion beam' and whatever someone tells then is bad, then suddenly becomes bad.
Don't tell them and let them drive the car, and they'll be just fine with it, most people are not engineers, nor understand mechanical engineering lol.
It would be a waste of money to put in an IRS in all models until the model has had some time to recoup the enormous development costs. You save that stuff for the very few models that people are more likely to want that in (aka GLi), and then later on in the cars production run you can offer an updated model "now with independent rear suspension!!!". Put everything in their from day one and you've not done a great job managing that portfolio at all.
It's the same reason they choose very specific models to launch with, you front load the launch so you're in a position to actually make money on the later models.
They didn't upgrade to the independent suspension last generation because people complained...you don't move a machine that enormous because of something like that unless it's an ENORMOUS problem (like the 2012 Civic situation), because it costs enormous amounts of money and time to set that up. The IRS was planned to show up exactly when it did, and they did that before the car was ever sold.
Thank you so much for this review. So well done. I'm car shopping right now and salespeople don't do the walkaround because they don't have to. Everything sells. I can't fully get a grip on the trim differences.
Finally the design changes
I love it