2021 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium - POV Review
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- MSRP: From $28,045
Horsepower: 147 hp
MPG: 29 city / 39 highway
Dimensions: 185″ L x 71″ W x 57″ H
Torque: 184 lb-ft
Engine: 1.4 L 4-cylinder
Curb weight: 2,965 lbs
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I may be in the minority but I’ve always really liked the styling of this generation of Jetta
You are not in the minority you are in the majority many people like the looks
It just reminds me of a Honda with the accents. i prefer the 2016 model
I had a 2020 GLI for a short while, and it was a great-looking car. Seemed like every time I got pandemic curbside pickup I would get a compliment lol.
Me too
I also like the styling of the car....except for those hidiously ugly wheels.
You make reviews of normal cars.
Thank you, I love that.
He reviews both normal and sports cars and that's why I'm subbed to this guy
@@lucidsalt4116 same here and gives honest thoughts and feedback on the car
Crystal clear binaural audio + smooth voice + flawless driving, very satisfying reviews!
The door chime is exactly the same from 20 years ago. Brought back memories of my 2001. RIP.
Its had a few audio tweeks
I don’t like the sound
@@Agent-t9p i do memories
VW Jetta is the best overall small sized sedan for a mid size family. It combines performance, safety, reliability, fuel efficiency, and overall sustainability. Many Thanks for the review.
The new Civic has really taken inspiration from this Jetta
Exactly my thoughts when I saw the new civic.
and the Civic is definitely the better buy
@@NateTrynaMakeMoney can’t disagree with that
@@NateTrynaMakeMoney Did you rice yours out? 😅
@@NateTrynaMakeMoney no
I own the 2019 Jetta SEL Premium, pretty much same thing here I love it for what it is, good teach and great ambient lighting at night it does turn heads at night if ppl see the interior. I have mine in all black 25% window tint and a ceramic coating and it looks gorgeous! Snagged it at $20,736 at 6k miles had 1 owner who added all the addons up to 30k so it was a steal to me
I HAD THE JETTA BEFORE ENGINE NOISE IN SIDEDE THE CABIN AND ROAD NOISE LOW HP NO THANKS AT 8:52 YOU CAN HEAR THE ROAD NOISE THAT CAR DON'T HAVE NO INSULATION BECAUSE THE CAR IS TO NOISY I HATE MY JETTA WHEN I HAVE IT
@@MrAlphacallsign I havnt had this problem mine is very quiet, I have every addon you can get and the top trim and it's been fine "knock on wood" however I'm trading it in for a 2022 Mercedes C Class when it comes out
@@FateofDeath_ The higher model like the SEL premium has more sound deadning.He prolly has a base model
@@MrAlphacallsign We've had a 2014 Jetta SE turbo since new and not sure what cabin or road noise you're speaking of. It may be your tires. The car is exceptionally quiet and rides nice on the highway at 80mph all day long with little noise for what it is. And I am picky about this kind of thing.
I have a 2020 Jetta SEL. This is my second one. I took a road trip from Texas to Ohio the last week of Aug 2020 and I can attest that at 80 mph on the interstate, I was getting over 40 mpg. I have been keeping a log every time I fill up, plus the range I got from the previous tank. My best range during that trip was 575 miles. I showed about 10 miles left on that tank when I stopped to fill up. That was in normal drive mode setting. My day to day work commute is 20 miles round trip. I can go for close to three weeks before I have to fill up. I'm getting over 450 miles from a tank of gas. I loved the mileage I got when gas prices were well below 2 dollars a gallon. Now, even more so due to the higher prices.
Hi iam thinking about this car a lot
I live in germany and this car is rare here
Can you tell me more about this car
What engine do you have ?
How is it to drive it daily?
@@leggitg2316 HI. The car is great. Even more so now that I've paid it off and it gets great mileage for me. It has a 1.4-liter turbocharged inline-four. My daily commute is 20 miles round trip. I can, with my normal driving use, get close to three weeks out of one tank. That's around 450/460 miles. I've been keeping track since I got the car. I've run it in all three modes, normal, sport and econ and haven't seen much difference in my mpg between the three. It's the SEL Premium so it's loaded out. It's quite on the highway and city streets. Not a lot of road or wind noise. The heated seats are great when it's cold. So is the heated steering wheel. Car warms up quick and is a effortless drive. I like the fact that the infortantment screen is angled towards the driver. A small glance and you see it straight on. And so far, it seems to be holding it's resale value. All in all ... a great car to have. Plenty of room inside and in the trunk space. Hope this helps. Be safe. Cheers.
Driving the Jetta is so good and so smooth and overall a really comfortable ride
I leased one...cannot recommend them enough for the price. Better looking and better driving than ANY Asian car in its class. Its like a baby Audi. Materials and build quality is very good considering the price and it drives like a more expensive car. Get the SEL-P, you will enjoy and love all the features without breaking the bank.
Even the Accord? It was praised for doing exactly than, and having excellent handling. Its price range is higher (but overlaps ofc) and has better features like lane centering and ANC.
I’ll second this sentiment. I bought my new ‘21 Jetta S trim and it’s absolutely amazing, especially for the price! I test drove the Civic and Corolla, and I couldn’t ignore the Jetta’s much better overall driving experience. The Civic was to claustrophobic, and the Corolla was boring. I got a bumper-to-bumper 7 year/100k mile warranty, and if I need to use it, no worries - it’ll be totally worth the lack of reliability compared to the Honda or Toyota because of the wonderful driving experience! With diligent maintenance, I can’t imagine it not lasting a good long while. I’m a satisfied VW owner!
@@faeinthebay accord competed with the Passat, the price points of the Jetta exactly match the civic
Just rented one. Agreed. Absolute blast to drive. If I didn't have a Maverick sitting in Mexico I'd buy one of these.
I love my jetta, it got me hooked on volkswagen cars for sure. To be fair, seeing a beautiful civic around town DEFINITELY makes me jealous, but in sports or manual mode she takes off, and drive isn't bad either but a lot of the time I drive in economy mode. And the audio made me sooooo happy, I don't gotta upgrade sound for a little while at least
I fully agree with you that the Golf/GTI tandem are the best cars VW makes. I owned a 2019 Jetta for 2 years and could really see and feel its shortcomings compared to the Golf. As a Canadian living in Québec, where the regular Golf is super popular (proud owner too, full disclosure), I was in shock when I learned that it would be discontinued. While we represent a small market compared to the US of A, we don't have the same tastes and often end up with models that we're not genuinely interested in.
I own a 2016 Golf and thus far it’s left me stranded twice, the interiors rattle like a snake and the clutch is beginning to show signs of wear. Best part? It’s just got 38,000 km! Never buying VW again for me
@@blajablaja1 wow that sucks cause they are generally nice looking cars.
@@blajablaja1 probably just a lemon then, my 2008 gti runs great
I'm glad you mentioned the tires have a bit more sidewall to them on their 17 inch rims. I prefer the rough road absorption that offers.
"That's what diesel Jettas used to do back in the day."
VW: 😬😬😬😬😬
😳
**DieselGate has entered the chat**
Ah come one😂
Love my diesel Jetta. I'm getting 50mpg+ on the highway, high 40s mixed city.
To anyone interested in the car, I’d recommend getting the manual. Not because the manual is great (it isn’t, long gears and rev-hang spoil it), but because this 8-speed has had issues in the Jetta. They added a manual to the R-line, so you’re not stuck with the base trim. Plus, in real world driving, it seems like the manual’s a bit more fuel efficient than the auto!
Damn if the manual is more fuel efficient than the automatic it really must suck lol
@@alexwithanx They're pretty close in terms of fuel efficiency. I'd take the manual just because I like to row my own gears and I wouldn't want to deal with auto trans problems.
Isn't that an aisin unit?
@@blueryxfalls7949 it is indeed. The gearing in drive mode is for fuel efficiency and around 27 mph it can growl a bit. Put it in sport mode and the torque converter stays engaged and the growl goes away. It is an annoyance but I have had zero problems with the transmission and it is very smooth aside from that hitch.
@@BabyBugBug Interesting. Aisin usually
makes good transmissions. Maybe it’s programming related. Like you said, likely for fuel efficiency reasons.
My Jetta’s in the shop right now lol.
How come? 😳
Dam… How many miles?
I’m looking into getting one
I don’t know what’s wrong but it shakes a lot.
@@coolcarreviews0129 bad wheel bearings don't necessarily make your vehicle shakes, it just make a lot of noise at a high or low speed...could be something else
@@webbie1891 Yeah maybe it’s something else.
Great review Topher! I have a Jetta GLI 2020 and I love it, I'd definitely recommend it.
Same here. Go watch Tophers review of the GLI. He makes me proud to own a GLI.
Got a 2017 Jetta and I love it. This one looks stylish and I might trade mine in for this model next year
Something about this dark car interior settings these days for the 2020s vehicles I absolutely love
The 2019 Jetta wouldn’t reset your assist settings when you turn it off, and it also had amber turn signals vs red. Idk why those two things bother me but why would VW change them?
Amber turn signals is a natural development - many accidents caused by the ambiguity of the lack of amber turn signals.
@@TotoTitus Amber indicators are also required in most countries. Glad to see we’re getting more and more, saves the trouble of retrofitting what came standard in EU/Rest of world cars
I own a 2021 Jetta and the driver assistance settings don’t reset when you turn it off
Daily for two years no issues. Driven around the country with ACC and large trunk makes it a great touring car :)
Scotty wouldn't believe that
@@lucidsalt4116 I would! I’ve done the same! New York to Texas and New Orleans then Florida. Excellent car.
Only two years? No duh, literally every new car can survive two years without any problems…
@@BoldBrandFlakes apparently not with these some of these comments lol
Love my SEL from 19'. No complaints but not sold on keeping it.
This is the second VW product I’ve heard getting above EPA MPG numbers. I saw some reviewer who was driving through a few states with the Arteon and was getting high 30’s on the freeway when I think it’s hwy epa is 29mpg
I just drove from Maryland to New York and averaged 48 mpg at 70-75mph on the turnpike. Excellent car. Not perfect, but I am impressed.
i love volkswagen cars
Always love your videos man! keep it up!
Next year I'm coming here to comment " I got it"
I like the styling of these cars, but they are so common where I live I could never get one I'd lose it in the parking lot
I have a 2019 Sel Premium, and I get excited driving it even two years later.
I have a few issues with jettas, I drive a 2019 GLI S trim. The positives out weigh the negatives tho. I REALLY wish the S trim GLI came with some of the luxuries the SEL jetta has haha
@@cheesecurdinator4010 what kind of issue’s do you have?
@@kevo5990 its all minor issues with the GLI there was some rattling going on in the passenger door and I asked the dealer to fix it and they did for free. Really most of my gripes are with the interior, its a little cheap in some places but its still attractive so I can live with it. Driving wise its amazing tho idk about the 1.4L jettas but the 2.0L is really fun its hard to get bored of
@@cheesecurdinator4010 yeah same here. There’s some cheap materials on the interior but the design of the interior and the drive quality makes up for it a whole bunch
Love my 2020 Jetta! Not one problem and great gas mileage!
It’s like a year old dude… you would hope it’s been reliable.
@@_chipchip I bought it on New Year’s Eve 2020. I have owned it 6 months. I love it
@@_chipchip You'd be surprised how many cars have issues within the first year.
@@_chipchip A lot of mechanical issues can arise within the first few years, especially when caused by a manufacturing defect. Take computer hard drives for example. It is proven that most of them die out within the first two years, or past 5 or 6 years once they're well into their life. Obviously, a car is expected to last longer than 5 or 6 years, but the same rule can apply.
I've driven a new jetta a couple times on road trips and also averaged 46 mpg. Imo it's not fast, but never feels like it's wanting for power. Tho I'd probably still buy a Mazda 3.
Same
The reason I choose the Jetta it’s because it gets heated and cooled seats and a lot more standard tech For a similar price
I HAD THE JETTA BEFORE ENGINE NOISE IN SIDEDE THE CABIN AND ROAD NOISE LOW HP NO THANKS AT 8:52 YOU CAN HEAR THE ROAD NOISE THAT CAR DON'T HAVE NO INSULATION BECAUSE THE CAR IS TO NOISY I HATE MY JETTA WHEN I HAVE IT
@@MrAlphacallsign All cars have road noise. Some are just much more insulated than others. This car is much quieter than my Civic EX...
@@hiiiofficial8306 not on S model
I like the Jetta! I personally have a Kia K5 GT Line AWD, but i considered the Jetta if I didn't find the K5 that I wanted.
Why? Give me a good reason
Vw jetta price start is 42.300 $ with VAT included
yes to the OCD about the volume button
you best believe mine is straight up ALWAYS
good man
The new Civic really looks like this holy sh**
I’d rather have the VW
I own 2021 Jetta 1.4T in south korea and i love this car
I miss the days of old VW, where their cars felt more like premium products with quality materials used inside. I drive a MK7 Golf and got it partly for that reason. I know I didn’t pay too much for it, but I didn’t want to feel like I was stepping in some child’s play thing each time I needed to get somewhere. I get it though, VW wanted to be more competitive on a global scale versus Toyota and such, and they ARE selling a boat load as far as I can tell, but sigh…Sadly it looks as though the downgrades are also starting to affect some newer Audi products like the redesigned A3. I guess Dieselgate is partly to blame??
In Europe you can get a Skoda for the old VW experience (or just buy the higher trims you can't get in the US). I wish there was an option for one of those.
I remember when VW's were fun cars to drive
What's fun to drive now?
@@ItzBloodyxGunner Geo Metros lol
@@ItzBloodyxGunner not much that's reasonably priced. I like manuals
I remember that I subscribe to u 4 years ago 🙃 you still doing good keep up the good work 👍
I rented the fleet 1.5 turbo (feels like a small V8, oddly) Jetta recently. It was a decent car, but as someone who had known light, peppy mid-size Jettas 20 years ago, I was surprised to find "sporty" is no longer applicable. Apart from a tight, contemporary-feeling suspension, the current Jetta is a heavy, American-feeling sedan. The throttle response is sluggish and taxi-like, esp. at low speeds, and recalls USA sedans or coupes from c. 1969 like a Chrysler Newport. (However, the 1.5 engine gets great gas mileage). Esp. overweight at the front, it felt bulked up with iron to me. It seems to have taken the place of the Crown Vic, or other "comfy" heavy sedans in the US market. Its utterly unsporting, grabbing, ready-for-grandma, over-powered brakes also recalled US cars from the late 60s. Very odd VW.
It's under 3000lbs though 🤔
VW 1.4 turbo is known to fail. I'd rather buy a Camry for that price
Do you know when do these turbos generally go out? I heard every 80-110k miles you have to change the turbo out and it’s 4800-5500$ every time after Parts/secondary parts they make you change out while your doing that job / labor.
@@xxk4rilsxx it typically go bad around 100k- 150k Miles but with the Jetta small engine plus the turbocharger, it causes the turbocharger to overwork and fail prematurely
Or, you could change your oil every 5-7k miles and let the motor warm up before beating on it. I love when people say a car’s unreliable, but they beat the living s*** out of it. I had a 12’ 328i known for eating its timing chain guides. I changed the oil every 5k miles and would let it warm up, and it ran great. Owned it for 6 years. Drove it hard too! Not saying the engine I had isn’t problematic to others, but the way an owner maintains/drives a car is also important.
I have a friend who's had his Jetta SE since 2019. He hates everything about the drivetrain. At around 2k RPM, you can hear the torque converter struggling to lock up and it causes premature wear on the transmission/torque converter. Volkswagen knows of the issue and doesn't want to acknowledge it. It's a known issue with a class-action lawsuit that was made, look it up. These cars are basically made for leasing and nothing else. Stay away from them.
@@pascutia Torque converter failures/issues/design flaw that VW doesn't wanna acknowledge (other comment in this thread), multiple people stating the engines give out around 80-110k miles, shift lever issues, door issues, and a recall on the trunk hatch springs. All in a matter of 2 years since this generation came out. Idk man. You could have good luck with something, but others are telling a different story.
I drove this yesterday and liked it but CarPlay didn’t work and the visibility wasn’t great
Today I learned that TheTopher and I are the same height
Mee too like the look but little worried about safety features. Any lead?
Good job! The biggest failing I find in the modern Jetta in any trim is the passenger seat. This is a good car and not quite so "buck rodgers" like the competitors. Also, remember, it's not an Audi and costs half as much.
Lots of ppl here saying they're not reliable. I have a 2017 jetta se and have had no real problems. Thinking of upgrading to a 21 gli autobahn. But apparently thats a bad choice?
I own a 2019 GLI and it has been great so far. Look for a 2019 if you can because VW offers a 72k/5yr bumper to bumper and power train warranty on them. The mk7 GLI shares the same EA888 and DSG from the MK7 and MK7.5 GTI so reliability can be attributed those cars too.
Being said, a mk7 GLI or mk7 GTI is the only cars I would ever buy from VW.
@@brickoutside what r ur ups and downs about the car. Any mods?
@@brobob52 I really enjoy the car on a daily commuter standpoint. Mine is a 2019 GLI S with the 7-Speed DSG. The ride is smooth as expected from a German and the cabin is very comfortable and quiet compared to the 2015 Mazda3 I had before.
The power on these are exactly the same as the MK7 GTI so passing/speeding up on ramps is effortlessly and the car pulls the hardest around 2k-3.5k rpm
The only nitpicks I have with this car is the interior being all black since it gets insanely hot in the summer. Other than that I really have no complaints for this car.
Some interior parts are plastic but that's where VW cut the cost to make it cheaper than the GTI but the quality is well built and there are no rattles or creaks I have noticed.
@@brickoutside so as a commuter do u get good mpg for ur specific driving habits
I had a 2020 GLI S with the DSG for about 8 months before trading it. I honestly liked the car a lot. My wife talked me into getting something nicer. Anyway... My only real gripe with the car was the amount of rattles and other noises in the interior. I had a rattle in the dash from day two of my ownership, and a rattle in the B-pillar which I discovered literally on my way to get the dash rattle diagnosed. The dealer could not figure out what was going on with the dash, and replaced the seatbelt height adjustor to no avail. These noises persisted any time I hit a bump regardless of the weather. I could tune them out with some music, but that only goes so far. It seems silly to think that these noises were a serious problem, but they were like nails of a chalkboard to me. Anyway, I must say, outside of that, and the general feeling of cheapness to the interior, the GLI is freaking fantastic. It is fun to drive all the time. I wish it had a little more exhaust sound, but you could fix that aftermarket easily. The limited-slip diff is great at keeping the car in line in turns while on the gas. It gets good fuel economy too. Overall, I would recommend it if you don't mind some cheapness to the interior. I mean, you get what you pay for... it's like a discount, sedan GTI after all.
You need to turn the bass up and the treble down!😁
I have a Passat and looking to possibly get a Jetta. These videos are helpful.👍
I actually think that the cruise control buttons on the steering wheel are relatively easy to use. I know cars that have them placed much more awfully and they are often a lot more difficult to use.
But great review bud, love the car :)
I like how Audi they make an extra stock on the steering column that is easy to use. I personally don’t like steering wheels with so many buttons.
If you finesse the throttle /turbo without beating it, you'll appreciate its performance. No need to stomp on it.
Nice car, drive it right and you'll benefit, stomp on it unnecessarily and your transmission will not appreciate it over the long haul
Can you please explain what you mean by this. I own a 2020 Jetta S and I would love to know how to “finesse” the throttle.
@@butiaintarapper9796 the exact same question i was thinking about lol - please explain what do u mean by finessing the throttle rather than stomping on it? Im a jetta SE ‘21 owner too
@@hadeelm1190 I own a 2020 Jetta S but yeah I think he just means like easing into the throttle and not flooring it all the time basically idk. But it definitely has a good amount of pull even when you’re not driving hard.
That is a nice car and good car to drive
Australian Kym Illman , the F1 photographer , liked the Golf he rented. He'd buy one he said.
Another CZcamsr in New Zealand bought a new Golf for her first car. She was pretty excited.
Just recent positive news I've heard.
VW is still a world car company with fans.
Are these reliable?
Or do they fall apart at 80-150k miles?
VERY unreliable, today’s the second time it goes to the shop in less than 4 moths!
It follows the same mantra that all German-made vehicles follow in the current year+6.
It'll last for the term of the lease (not finance), and after that, it'll have the automotive equivalent of bone-hurty disease. Nothing on these vehicles, especially the VWs, are meant to be serviced. Besides typical consumables like spark plugs, filters, etc.
For example, the transmissions on the Jetta are actually sealed from the factory, with no way to pop it apart to fix anything that goes wrong.
But, VW is really good at financing just about anybody that walks through the door, so if you have no other choice and need a brand new car and don't intend on keeping it for more than 100k miles.... This might be the wave, chief. The interior build quality is top notch, everything's pretty comfortable for a compact car, and honestly I would have picked one up had it not been for the elephant in the room with "LONG TERM RELIABILITY?" written on the side.
Just get one if you want one….
@@a.dudeman7715 Wait so they are unreliable after 100k miles?
@@a.dudeman7715 Sounds like planned obsolescence. Comes as a surprise to me, I always thought German cars had great reliability & repairability.
The rear of the new Civic looks similar to this Jetta
Nice car in my opinion I dont have a car yet but I drive my moms car still a good car though lol 👌
Does jetta have a good noise reduction like american cars ?
Looks gorgeous from the front but it just seems a bit bloated from the side and rear. Fantastic value though.
I have one question, does the trunk lock. I’ve noticed that I’m able to open by trunk manually without even unlocking it. All I do is place my finger there and it opens. Is that normal?
should have had the moving map on the Entertainment screen when you were driving along.........
Great thing is that this one has an automatic transmission not the dsg.
the DSG is a better transmission though.
@@Tman450 reliability wise a normal automatic is much better for every day driving and maintenance costs
@@spadegreen34 maintenance costs yes. Reliability ehh. The standard auto used in the Jetta has had a bunch of issues, meanwhile VW's DSG has been around forever and is fully fleshed out. For an economy car like the base Jetta Though yeah. Just because of maintenance costs.
Would disagree. The DSG has existed for a long time and with the right service schedule they are quite strong.
Dsg transmissions live shorter in general.
We owned this exact model for a year and will have a lot to say about it on our startup channel. We actually liked this car but we did have the infamous 5th gear (sub 2k rpm) torque converter grind which VW refused to even acknowledge or fix despite it being widespread. If this 1.4 holds up it actually is a pretty cool engine with plenty of pep and torque for this application and it returned stellar MPGs. We thought the steering wheel controls are actually quite good. The torsion beam rear was definitely a handicap on rough pavement.
That’s too bad about the 8-speeds, looks like the manual might be the way to go!
It is an annoyance yes, but this sound disappears with sport mode because the torque converter stays engaged and acts like a “normal” automatic. That said, the “grind” does not happen all the time and only happens in my case with light load and is rather brief. I have not had any issues and the car drives like a dream despite this annoyance. I do not believe there is anything wrong with the transmission, just the way it’s geared.
@@BabyBugBug agreed Ryan. Yes, sport mode would hold the 4th to 5th change until speed would keep 5th above 2000 rpm. A few other things. Our only did this when the transmission fluid was nice and warmed up. Putting in manuals mode and keeping in 5th over 1500 to 2000 rpm was the best way to get it to happen for dealer and VW. Also, we found the car to be pretty fun to drive. Peppy with decent engine sounds at higher revs.
I have that noise too I don't mind it but when there's people in the car I don't want them to hear that so I let off the gas quickly just before it makes the noise lol
It’s not under 20k if the car is priced at 29k
facts
Jettas continue their appeal to office workers and the newly self employed.
Lol. Ok
I’m assuming that’s a dig against office workers and self-employed people, as though perhaps they’re second-class citizens not able or deserving of a “quality” car. At least that’s what the remark seems to insinuate. Stupid comment.
@@jptaylor if a person doesn’t work in an office or work for themselves then what other option is there? Social security ?
@@jptaylor . No, its a wish for those workers to again buy VWs in the numbers they did. I hope the quality is there because I like this car's style.
@@chriskelleher349 I own one, and the quality is there. Also for those of us who aren’t office workers. I’m sure office workers will love it as well.
Where can I find the mentioned black switches stickers?
Can probably just look up “2021 Jetta Shifter Stickers” lmao
Those fake exhaust tips must be the new trend, I've seen them in several different cars.
Mmm cant figure out why, but it looks weird
Excellent video, thank you.
How reliable do you think the new 1.5 engine going to ibe?
Where do you find these for under $20k..? Maybe 2yrs ago sure...
I have a 2019 S 6spd with under 11k miles. Hope to possibly get a '22 GLI next spring/summer, because while I love the car I wish it weren't so....base.
I preffer to have the screen flat so the passenger seat can get to it more easily
My favorite cat review guy ..
Gotta be a die hard VW fan to like this thing. I miss my 97. 🤪
I really like the jetta because its cheap and u get all the tech like heated seats and cooled seats That’s the reason I like it
I got a GLI and I like it so idk
In my opinion (and in reality) they're not blank buttons - It's a shift bezel trim that allows the buttons to be designed into the trim piece. If there doesn't exist any button that would otherwise go there, it isn't a blank button, it's just a symmetrical design. Fake exhaust tips? Yeah, that's bad, always has been and always will be.
Nice i was wondering if there's any cars left where you can heated and ventilated same time
That’s the top of the class for the price
mercedes c300 does it too
I heard that Volkswagen no longer sells the Jetta in Europe. I guess people are shifting to SUV's in Europe too.
a subcompact is what it is. small like the corolla and civic. my accord is a lot roomier with a 1.5lter single turbo up to 192 hp.
This (nor corolla/civic) is not a subcompact. A subcompact would be cars like the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Chevy Spark, etc. Plus, it's funny to think that this generation Jetta is larger than 90s Accords, Camrys, etc!
You're wrong about subcompacts, and then you compare it to your midsize class. Is there something else you meant to say?
@@JacobFrey What am I wrong about?
@@JacobFrey Google subcompact cars and see what comes up
@@lukeheffernan Done - 2021 Kia Rio.
2020 Chevrolet Sonic.
2021 Nissan Versa.
2021 Hyundai Accent.
2020 Toyota Yaris.
2021 MINI Cooper.
2021 Mitsubishi Mirage.
2021 Chevrolet Spark.
Can you test the Range Rover Sport? Thank you
For this money, I'd have a hard time avoiding a base ("S" trim) GLI. But, if you prefer to have digital gauges and all the safety doodads over a fun drive, then sure!
I bought the S trim and am thrilled with it. I don’t miss the higher trims for $8-10k more at all - it’s the same car for $20k! Honda Civic has nothing on this car.
Did that exact thing. Went to the dealer to look at a 2020 SEL jetta walked out with a new 2019 GLI S at a small discount. Friend says I made a mistake cuz he likes the interior of the SEL better but id rather actually enjoy driving the car I have I think.
@@cheesecurdinator4010 I would have loved to have gotten the GLI instead of the stock ‘21 S Jetta, but my budget had to stay around $20k. Still love my car, though. It’s been really wonderful!
@@jptaylor yea I wouldnt have gotten the GLI if I hadn't gotten the 0% interest deal the dealers had goin on during 2020 covid. I know vw gets a lot of hate but honestly I like the jettas even tho the interior is a bit cheap in some places they at least try to put modern tech in the base models.
@@jptaylor Did you get the manual or auto out of curiousity?
Id love to upgrade my 2017 rline passat nav to that new one, and the dash would be a cool upgrade if its acutally possible
Thank you!
Beats is just a name, basically an advertisement. VAG uses a lot of the same components on their lower end cars and brands them differently all the time. Pretty sure the actual manufacturer of audio components for VAG is Panasonic. Maybe the higher end VAG products get different designers/manufacturers, like Porsche or Bentley.
Você não pode, esse carro tá usado.
Mazda is the top of its class
Does it have a pop up display
You always drive so close to where I live lol
Topher, how reliable long term is VW now? I think this car looks nice and drives well, just curious what your thoughts were. Thanks! Love your work!
Old school VWs had better reliability. They're built to survive a lease, not a full term finance.
0/10 specially higher trims and automatics, base and the bit after base in manual rather reliable, before 2018, other than that the higher the spec the less reliable
Honestly the EA888 motors are pretty reliable motors now. They aren’t like the gen 2’s where they had timing chain issues and oil consumption problems. What you should be more focused on is the transmission and the electronics. Everyone likes to say VW/Audi are unreliable, but I still daily drive my 333k mile 1995 Audi S6.
@@dogchainsaw3923 I have a 2019 Passat and my sister has a 2012 same gen. Hers has 120k miles and despite being one of the less reliable ones in reputation it’s been flawless. Mine has also had no issues so I don’t really understand the reputation
@@davewilson7602 That's only reputation because of the DSGs failures, you have to consider that there's a lot of people that didn't mantain well the cars.
it seems thats little engine is noisey and pushed to to limits stress out sound
Does this car come with the push button start?
Yes it does
I have a question about the infotainment system.. is it capable of connecting to apple carplay wirelessly? Because I couldn’t find any place where it says it could be done..😓😓 jetta execline (SEL premium) 2019?
No, it doesn’t have wireless CarPlay
Jetta’s are such nice cars and cheap for what you get
I love Jettas but wtf is wrong with the ceilings, I mean, everything is nice in black and then suddenly a contrast in bone color.
I'm convinced I have a lemon. I have a 2020 Jetta SEL and I get 20-22 mpg in the city. I'm constantly putting gas in it and I don't drive fast in it at all. Brought it to t he dealership to get it checked and they said it was fine. Worst car I've had so far.
My 2020 Jetta SEL gets the mileage stated in the video. Something sounds wrong with yours.
No engine cover - interesting
28,000 what? Dollars? Wouldn't pay a dime over 15,500.
Might as well get a GLI for $28k.
Getting 43mpg in my 14 2.0tdi.
Best car ever
Volkswagen jetta 2021 1.4 turbo R line good car?
In your opinion, do you prefer Mercedes or BMW.
Depends, if you’re leasing, both, keeping, Mercedes, even though the direction Mercedes’ has been taking is similar to BMW and they’re getting impossible to repair; or even a taillight dying with LED’s on it sets you back like 1k, for one only.
Really not a fan of the new body. The mk6 looked the best imo.
MK6 was a great looking and driving Jetta!
People rag on Beats mainly because their headphones are priced well above those made by audiophile brands like Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic despite not having the same performance, not because they're total garbage. It would be like if Volkswagen was selling this Jetta for $100k. It's a good car, but you can still get better cars than this for less than 100k. Beats also are bass-enhanced which isn't desirable for accurate sound reproduction.
I kinda wish I got this over the Honda Civic
I agree tech wise but this car uses a timing belt which and cost much more to have worked on .
@@lennym6608 true. But then the 2022 has the 1.5T and I believe it will have a timing chain.
@@terrencebenjamin7241 22 Civic?
I planned on getting the 22 til I drove it, it felt sluggish compared to the 21 imo
@@lennym6608 no the 2022 Jetta now offers a 1.5T. I know what you mean about the 2022 civic. But I would ignore the slower acceleration for the other improvements
The lower trims still has analog gauges.
Yes Armin it does
Yup I drive the S.
The interior design is amazing, its a pity the exterior just looks a little bland, especially the backend. I am also guessing the interior only looks this way with the top tier models?
The interiors are the same across the line-up with the exception of leatherette/leather seats on the SEL and above. SE adds a sunroof. But the dash etc is the same.
Design? Yes. Quality? No. The plastics are not too great. However, I will say in day-to-day use it never really bothered me. (I had a 2020 GLI for a while before trading it recently)
@@FashionExclusivism I got rid of my GLI because I got sick of the rattles and other noises on the inside. Also, I got a much better paying job recently and wanted to reward myself for that. I think it's a great car overall, and hard to beat for the money. It's genuinely fun to drive.