It’s definitely a deal. After 18 months ownership of my ‘21 6MT Autobahn (which comes standard for ‘22) - I have to say, it has everything I need and nothing I don’t. I just got back to LA from taking all the way north to Mendocino County - where there are hundreds of miles of twisty mountain roads. The GLI performs admirably on the twisties- it could have better standard tires, and the body roll is a little pronounced (ie it’s not a 911), but for the price and practicality - avg. 37hwy - fully comfortable 5-seater-massive trunk - I’ll take it all day long! The creature comforts too - heated/cooled front seats, panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control, amazing brakes, leather, Apple:Android (with wireless charging) - I feel completely comfortable and happy. And so do my friends who ride with me. It’s comfy, classy, fast, and nimble. I love it!
Drove this gli when it first was released and thought the same thing Zack and Andrea thought....fun car. At 30k loaded, it was the best vw available. Still is.
I have had a GLI since 2019. It’s a blast of a car. Mine costed me over-all 26k. Btw the GLI is very underrated. The 228HP figure is to the wheels. This car has been dynoed by me and multiple other people at 257HP. This car has been raced against the civic si 210HP and Elentra N line and won both of them with ease. This car also currently holds a better timing around the track than a BRZ or a civic SI, tested by car and driver lightning lap magazine! Those who test this car and push it know it’s a very good car
I own a 2000 VW Jetta TDI. I have owned it for 20 years now, its still on the road and has over 340,000 KM on it. As long you maintain them properly they can drive forever.
As long as you don’t end up with a long term lemon. I had mine for 3 years, 100K. Ran like a gem. Serviced it like clockwork, and did everything I needed to. It’s now been in the shop for two months. Intermittent stalling and they can’t figure it out. Thank god it’s not on my dime - super thankful I got the extended warranty.
@@LucidMSF Hello, I have a 2014 VW Jetta TDI and have had it for about 6 1/2 years. It's a really great car if you want super fuel mileage as I can go 1000 kms or 620 miles on a single tank of diesel fuel in warm weather.. But, now I have to replace an emissions part that is gonna cost me big $, so please get extended warranty!!
I purchased a MY19 35th Aniv. 6MT GLI late 2019 for $23K out the door. 30K miles later with my only issues being a fuel line rattle and dead LEDS in the interior ambient lightning. Both issues taken care of by warranty work. I've only done oil changes and getting rid of the dissapointing stock ECO tires. It's been a fun, dependable car at unbeatable value.
I have a 2019 GLI 35th model and I love it . A fun car to drive with a great balance of power and handling a good all round sport sedan nice review I must say.
I have the 2020 GLI autobahn package I love it and it’s very faster, I put in 93 octane gas, I was told to Put in 91 or higher but gases prices are higher, I don’t know if I put in regular gas it might damage my engine lol
I'm with Zack on the black wheels. When you see a car from a distance, the way most people will see it, it looks like it's just the tires alone. Always looks bare and unfinished to me.
That's why you use them as winter wheels and go get some dished bbs with 245 rubber. Wheels are such a weird thing to have a gripe about because you can change them so easily and affordably.
I excited for this car, finally VW is finally bringing out the blue cars. I agree with Zack I do not like the black rims as well, they always look dirty with brake dust.
A great review for an almost perfect car. A rare find these days indeed. My only gripe is… it looks as if it is driving on Winter tyres. The only wheels that look good in black say… ‘Fuchs’ on the side (like on my baby). Two Gold stars for those who get the reference. Thanks for the video.
I drove the 2022 gti and a 2021 gli. I couldn't tell that there was much of a difference - they both fly. And the GLI was actually faster in a track session, although it had better rubber. I'm leaning toward GLI. Plus, I like the sleeper look and for $1300, you can install an aftermarket downpipe with a stage 2 engine tune and get 330 hp out of it. Oh, and the new wrx - nice manual, smooth power, but unimpressive for a larger displacement and more power. I believe the GLI is faster and gets better mileage.
@@lagerace227 there's a place near me that can do an ecu flash for $500. All I have to do is run 91 and that's 228 hp to 290 hp. Add the downpipe + CAI and it's well over 300 hp. That's what I'm leabing toward.
Thanks for another great review. Jetta GLI is a sports compact about refinement and value, even though it doesn't have the handling sharpness of Golf GTI. Its also for those who want a more spacious interior than an Audi A3 sedan.
Love all the info you give on this car, thank you! I factory ordered one a couple of months ago in kings red metallic with black package. Dealership said it was a 6-8 month wait. I'm in the U.S Looking forward to getting behind the wheel when it arrives.
We just got ours up the road in Hamilton this week. This is a great car for my wife. She was looking at the higher jetta trim and the fact that the gli came in the kings red was what sold her immediately. The only problem was we ordered it in December and it just came now. Now to see how much longer my r takes which was ordered the week earlier... oh, and yeah I think we will be using the black wheels for our winters as well 🤣
I'm not sure I follow? The GLI has considerably more practical trunk storage with the rear seats upright than the GTI does, and the rear seat leg room is greater in the GLI, as well. I think the GTI only wins the storage comparison if one is regularly hauling tall objects. And even then, the rear seats would probably have to be folded down in the GTI. (don't get me wrong .. I would consider a GTI over our GLI if we didn't have a family and all of our gear to haul around!)
The reason why the GTI or R is so long in lead time because it's made in Germany. Pueblo, Mexico factory (Where the GLI is made) has a turn around time for new builds of around 4 months versus around 9 months for the German built VWs.
I really like you two in tandom. Great review. This would of been a tough call if available two a year ago. I found an Arteon SE for $32k, but the '22 GLI really is a fantastic option. Love the changes for '22. VW should bump up the HP a bit. Same engine in Arteon, but 268hp.
Really on regular gas??? Then it's a total steal! Also, I was at a dealer here in the US (New Jersey) today and the salesperson said "Tay-ose" for the Taos.
Good luck on actually getting one. I live in toronto and tried to order it in march. Dealer said itll take 3-4 months to come in. Instant hard pass, got a forte gt right off the showroom in 3 days. Has almost the same performance and 95% of the features while being cheaper. Idk why not 1 canadian car channel has reviewed the forte gt. Its the true competitor to the si.
I got very lucky and found one in Pure White with the black package in 6MT at a dealership only 2 hours away where I live. I have been shopping around for either this GLI or a 2022 GTI S only within my state (Oregon) so I can enjoy less taxes and fees and whatnot.
never had ever considered a VW as have had some less than stellar reviews from some folks whom had some..but one person I know has 2 Jetta TDI's and swears by them..except when it comes time for maintenance..then he swears at them..but have served him well...may be worth a look if I ever decide to buy or lease again..enjoy
Every car company has a satisfied and dissatisfied crowd. It’s just how it is. We can’t always make our decisions based off of what others say. If you’re interested in VW, give it a shot 😊
Zack is right here! Even if he said “deal” 76 times during this video. Tremendous value! Would have liked the new gti front styling and less gloss black on touch areas but this had me put the car on my list.
I have talked with many dealers in Canada about this car and they are all marking up the MSRP quite a bit, unfortunately. They have ensured it is no longer a deal.
@@tonyvance5342 yeah, same thing happened here in the US when the new Civic came out and that's unfortunate. You know what I said to them? I'm not buying from you (ever) because I know you're here to take advantage of people for short-term gains and it speaks volume about your dealership. I will find one that refuses to mark up or I'm simply not buying right now.
@@ku5587 isn’t the MSRP $32,995 for the automatic? Even less for the manual at $31,895. That’s according to the Volkswagen Canada website anyway, and I am sure that is what is listed in this video review. Personally I can’t stand dealers who take advantage and raise the price above MSRP, but that is just my personal opinion. I bought a BMW instead and they were selling cars at MSRP and even threw in some extras. Happy car customers can mean multiple sales, through good times and bad.
Damn I remember Andrea on the learning to shift video, now she’s shifting like a pro 👍👍👍 I’m with Zack on the Black wheels. They look ok when there clean but clear aluminum rims in the summer all the way 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ Awesome job as always 👍👍👍👍
For $35k here in the US you’d think the front passenger seat would have an up & down adjustment. GTI has up and down feature. Unfortunately none of the Jettas have this feature. Strange.
This is an excellent review but the very reasonable MSRP is a bit misleading. These days, dealers consistently charge way over the MSRP and it’ll take at least 6 months to get delivery. Dealers do it ‘cause they can - the demand for these cars way exceeds the supply. You can reduce the price by looking for a ‘22 pre-owned. 6 speed manuals are much harder to find than the DSG.
I think they made this review from a Canadian perspective, where dealers can't charge more than MSRP like they do in the states. Canadian dealer might tack on a bunch of extra accessories to the advertised price but you can request to have the removed and just pay MSRP.
Kind of blown away that a new one is nearly $40,000 CAD at dealers now in 2023. Car got written off in March... couldn't have happened at a worse time.
I ordered a 6MT in April as well, in the King's Red. I was told it would be 6-8 months, so like you, I was pretty happy to hear 2 months. I am not getting my hopes up too much as my dealer has yet to confirm, but hopefully production is finally picking up.
@@AgGTI I was told 4-6 months by my dealer, but I wonder if those guys even know anything lol. I’m assuming it will be 6 months (at least), that way if it’s sooner then I can be pleasantly surprised.
6 Speed... Regular Fuel...... That color.... PERFECT Vehicle... For people like me, whom want/need AWD.. The Audi is there.. Win-Win.. Great Video, you guys..
@@andreaspencer9813 Pshhh too much!!! lol I was yelling at my monitor the whole time.. Nooooo!!! Andrea... We don't want to lose you to a GLI... We know you are a Macan Lover!!!! lol!!!!
Does anyone know how the VW dealership experience is like? I know it can vary from dealer to dealer, of course, but in general, is it a positive experience?
I agree the black wheels make the car look even more drab my first car was an 87 GLI excellent car but haven’t bought a GLI since they made the cheap interiors since 2011.
Resale value is pretty good for a sedan after 5 years. You'll clearly be in the green zone if you decide to make a change. Fuel economy on the highway is pretty awesome: why would you get a hybrid with that kind of fuel sipping? Great car.
Leave it to the Germans they know cars! Was considering the Corolla but now sold on the Jetta. Great review, and yes I'm a button and knob guy as well! Cheers.
@@ahsanmalik1013 I wouldn’t say the regular Jetta is like the Corolla really, as the Corolla has the CVT and Vw is still regular transmissions/ or dual clutch.
@@jdawg9481 Regular has 8 speed Aisin transmission which is Toyota Technology available in Highlander v6 and rav4 natural aspirated engine. Gli comes with 7 speed dual clutch.
Black wheels - there must be savings in maybe lower cost preparation of them or something. My Elantra - I test drove a black one and told my brother to ignore the black and the exterior look as I am just looking for the driving experience (every dealer bad mouthed the look). A week later when it got down to seeing if the numbers we talked about would convert to the paper work they only had red and black - all the non-metallic greys and beige's were long gone. Did not want to choose really, but at the last moment - it came to me that black pulls in those wheels and grill which I was not certain of .. so ended up with literally my least desired colour. It was fine, and did make the wheels and grill present better; stunning in fact -- just tough to wash -- sun dries it just too fast, so I have to rush.
Andrea, Zack the the brake sizes you quoted would be huge for this car and it would need 20" wheels. I believe it's about 14" upfront and under 12" in the rear. Glad the GLI still comes with a IRS and a Manual! Completely agree with the black wheels, much prefer machined face aluminum wheels.
I got the information from VW about the disc brakes on their spec sheet.....16" Rear disc brakes with red calipers, 17" Front disc brakes with red calipers.
An even better deal would be a Haldex option for the GLI for a few grand more, more power..?? well Unitronic can take care of that. Getting the stance lower would get rid of that fender gap....great price though!
I was at a local VW dealership in Melbourne. Stock is non existent. 3 suv only. Tiguan T-Roc Amarok, no GTIs or Golf R, looks like its order and wait down under also.
Quite often if ever, reviewers/vloggers don't mention that the rated 228hp comes from (recommended) premium gas while the car can use regular gas which results in lower hp stats. This has become quite common in modern turbocharged engines. It's sort of like getting the best mpg number while running with windows up and no a/c on a hot summer day. Just my cent when you're considering getting these cars.
Great review and wow what a spec for the price! Heck of a powerplant upgrade over the Civic Si which I really wish had a 2L I am with Zac, enough black wheels - same issue with the Civic Si, the touring trim looks miles better What I dont get is why VW makes such a nice front end on the Golf and then makes its so odd in the Jetta?
The no heated steering wheel thing sucks. I can’t believe the GLI does not have it while even the base trim of the regular Jetta comes standard with it. I bought a GLI thinking it would have that but was shocked after purchase to not see it 😞
I've got a manual transmission Comfort Line w/Sport Package coming by around late June. Less HP, of course, and not as good a stereo, but hoping it's close to as fun a drive. The Sport Package adds a lot to the regular Jetta.
The delivery time is way more than 2 months. I ordered the exact car they are driving on 27th Dec 2021...blue with manual transmission. The car just arrived at Hamilton VW...was scheduled to arrive 18th to 24th Aug so it was delivered from entry point early. VW Canada will not help other than say contact your dealer. The delay screwed my plans and I had to buy another car in June for my wife as my son was getting her old one for work commuter. Also the rates I got were 2.49% it is now 6.99 to 7.89% through VW.
@@Motormouth... I am lucky, I am getting my 2.49% because they extended the deal for pre production orders made in 2021 till the end of August 2022...I was beginning to panic. Love the channel, keep up the good work.
Update......my ventilated seats have been deleted and I was credited $300 off my invoice price for the vehicle. Apparently all Tiguans are having the same issue with this deletion.
Is it pretty much what the Autobahn trim package was? I have a 6 speed 2019 GLI 35th Anniversary and it seems to have all the mechanical features except the leather, electronic display an sunroof.
Hope you guys see this 😅. I’m shopping for my son who is a new - though older - driver. Well, 23 years old. He’s torn between the Mazda 3 non-turbo & the GLS. Which do you think would be better? Which is easier to drive? More comfortable? Good sigh lines? Etc?
Both are great choices, if it is Mazda 3 sedan the sight lines are good but not in the hatch. We suggest you have a look in person, the Jetta is much bigger in the back seat if you plan to use that. GLI is great value.
They are marking up these 3k here in the states I’m in New York upstate it’s a joke vw has shut down all ordering until December this car is a steal!! Love it over the civic si and new 38k dollar integra too which I think is an overpriced afterthought from Honda they failed miserably with the new acura
Hey Zack the Mazda 3 GT Turbo sedan has 250HP & 320 lb ft with premium AND 227 HP & 310 lb ft torque with regular gas. Just confirming. You said 250HP & 227 lb ft torque?? I bought it couple of weeks ago. Wonderful car and great power.
Did yours come with a set of nightmare OEM all-season tires by Hankook--the Kinergy GT? With all the complaints about them being dangerous,. with the last-place finish in all-season grand-touring tires and many complaints about blowouts, skidding and losing traction on damp roads, why would VW keep selling these cars with such nasty tires? When pricing, budget in the cost of buying a new set of four tires...and disposing of the original tires. Hard to sell in 18" wheel, 225/45 size. WHY keep doing this year after year?
I bought this vehicle last week and it is really an enjoyable and fun car to drive. However, I do not know how to set the right side rear view side mirror to tilt down when I put the car in reverse. I went back to the dealership and they could not do it. Can you give me some instructions ?
Put the control tab on the driver's door panel to control the passenger mirror control. This should automatically tilt when in reverse if your car has this feature. If you have the tab set to control the driver's mirror it will not tilt.
It’s definitely a deal. After 18 months ownership of my ‘21 6MT Autobahn (which comes standard for ‘22) - I have to say, it has everything I need and nothing I don’t. I just got back to LA from taking all the way north to Mendocino County - where there are hundreds of miles of twisty mountain roads. The GLI performs admirably on the twisties- it could have better standard tires, and the body roll is a little pronounced (ie it’s not a 911), but for the price and practicality - avg. 37hwy - fully comfortable 5-seater-massive trunk - I’ll take it all day long! The creature comforts too - heated/cooled front seats, panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control, amazing brakes, leather, Apple:Android (with wireless charging) - I feel completely comfortable and happy. And so do my friends who ride with me. It’s comfy, classy, fast, and nimble. I love it!
Drove this gli when it first was released and thought the same thing Zack and Andrea thought....fun car. At 30k loaded, it was the best vw available. Still is.
It is not 30k loaded. It is about 33-34k without TTL. It was only available in a top level trim, until 2024.
I have had a GLI since 2019. It’s a blast of a car. Mine costed me over-all 26k. Btw the GLI is very underrated. The 228HP figure is to the wheels. This car has been dynoed by me and multiple other people at 257HP. This car has been raced against the civic si 210HP and Elentra N line and won both of them with ease. This car also currently holds a better timing around the track than a BRZ or a civic SI, tested by car and driver lightning lap magazine! Those who test this car and push it know it’s a very good car
I own a 2000 VW Jetta TDI. I have owned it for 20 years now, its still on the road and has over 340,000 KM on it. As long you maintain them properly they can drive forever.
As long as you don’t end up with a long term lemon. I had mine for 3 years, 100K. Ran like a gem. Serviced it like clockwork, and did everything I needed to. It’s now been in the shop for two months. Intermittent stalling and they can’t figure it out. Thank god it’s not on my dime - super thankful I got the extended warranty.
@@LucidMSF Hello, I have a 2014 VW Jetta TDI and have had it for about 6 1/2 years. It's a really great car if you want super fuel mileage as I can go 1000 kms or 620 miles on a single tank of diesel fuel in warm weather.. But, now I have to replace an emissions part that is gonna cost me big $, so please get extended warranty!!
I purchased a MY19 35th Aniv. 6MT GLI late 2019 for $23K out the door. 30K miles later with my only issues being a fuel line rattle and dead LEDS in the interior ambient lightning. Both issues taken care of by warranty work. I've only done oil changes and getting rid of the dissapointing stock ECO tires. It's been a fun, dependable car at unbeatable value.
I have a 2019 GLI 35th model and I love it . A fun car to drive with a great balance of power and handling a good all round sport sedan nice review I must say.
Have the exact same car. Love it and it's been problem free for me.
I have the 2020 GLI autobahn package I love it and it’s very faster, I put in 93 octane gas, I was told to Put in 91 or higher but gases prices are higher, I don’t know if I put in regular gas it might damage my engine lol
@@joshuapounds7646 I use 91 in mine they will run on 87 however I get better fuel mileage and performance on 91.
I'm with Zack on the black wheels. When you see a car from a distance, the way most people will see it, it looks like it's just the tires alone. Always looks bare and unfinished to me.
That's why you use them as winter wheels and go get some dished bbs with 245 rubber. Wheels are such a weird thing to have a gripe about because you can change them so easily and affordably.
Paint a red line on them?
Plus black always looks dirty unless just washed.
I prefer black wheels, but its just preference
I checked the U.S. configurator and it seems to not force the black pkg on you, so bright 18" rims appear to available at no additional cost.
I excited for this car, finally VW is finally bringing out the blue cars. I agree with Zack I do not like the black rims as well, they always look dirty with brake dust.
Yes, it seems not many love the black wheels, except me.
@@andreaspencer9813 I don't mind the black wheels either......
The black wheels are part of the black package for $599
@@Hardcoreweather1 Cool thanks you saved my 599 dollars.
@@Moondoggy1941 you also lose the black roof, black spoiler and black mirors if you dont get the black package
A great review for an almost perfect car. A rare find these days indeed. My only gripe is… it looks as if it is driving on Winter tyres. The only wheels that look good in black say… ‘Fuchs’ on the side (like on my baby). Two Gold stars for those who get the reference. Thanks for the video.
Yeah the stock tires are not the best hence were reviews has talked about how the car feels a bit muted.
I’ve had five vw’s. Only a chaffed wire harness on my ‘05 Jetta. Reliability….90+
I drove the 2022 gti and a 2021 gli. I couldn't tell that there was much of a difference - they both fly. And the GLI was actually faster in a track session, although it had better rubber. I'm leaning toward GLI. Plus, I like the sleeper look and for $1300, you can install an aftermarket downpipe with a stage 2 engine tune and get 330 hp out of it.
Oh, and the new wrx - nice manual, smooth power, but unimpressive for a larger displacement and more power. I believe the GLI is faster and gets better mileage.
or for $500 you can install a JB4 plug n play module to match the GTI numbers.
@@lagerace227 there's a place near me that can do an ecu flash for $500. All I have to do is run 91 and that's 228 hp to 290 hp. Add the downpipe + CAI and it's well over 300 hp. That's what I'm leabing toward.
Thanks for another great review. Jetta GLI is a sports compact about refinement and value, even though it doesn't have the handling sharpness of Golf GTI. Its also for those who want a more spacious interior than an Audi A3 sedan.
Love all the info you give on this car, thank you! I factory ordered one a couple of months ago in kings red metallic with black package. Dealership said it was a 6-8 month wait. I'm in the U.S Looking forward to getting behind the wheel when it arrives.
We just got ours up the road in Hamilton this week. This is a great car for my wife. She was looking at the higher jetta trim and the fact that the gli came in the kings red was what sold her immediately. The only problem was we ordered it in December and it just came now. Now to see how much longer my r takes which was ordered the week earlier... oh, and yeah I think we will be using the black wheels for our winters as well 🤣
Getting one next month, so stoked! It’s my first new car
I love this gli except for those two red accents on the front bumper. I'd either paint them matte black, gloss black or get them wrapped in black
Great review! My only gripe is there's no wagon version making the GTI a more practical option over a SUV/CUV. Save the manuals and the wagons!
I'm not sure I follow? The GLI has considerably more practical trunk storage with the rear seats upright than the GTI does, and the rear seat leg room is greater in the GLI, as well. I think the GTI only wins the storage comparison if one is regularly hauling tall objects. And even then, the rear seats would probably have to be folded down in the GTI. (don't get me wrong .. I would consider a GTI over our GLI if we didn't have a family and all of our gear to haul around!)
@@MarcChevalier you cannot fit a med-lrg dog crate in the trunk of a GLI :(
@@craigt9415 Ah! Say no more .. that's a big deal for a pet owner.
The reason why the GTI or R is so long in lead time because it's made in Germany. Pueblo, Mexico factory (Where the GLI is made) has a turn around time for new builds of around 4 months versus around 9 months for the German built VWs.
Nice car but those red inserts where fog lights would be are hideous. Make them black or black chrome! It would be a deal breaker for me.
I thought it was funny how Zack was sitting sideways, ready to jump on the controls.
Love the car, I agree with Zack about the wheels, I would take them to the powder coater and get them done in silver…
Is that relatively inexpensive?
@@Druezer Depending on the shop yes, $300-500 range is a safe bet.
@@tango165 Much less than I expected.
… I usually lease though…
I really like you two in tandom. Great review. This would of been a tough call if available two a year ago. I found an Arteon SE for $32k, but the '22 GLI really is a fantastic option. Love the changes for '22. VW should bump up the HP a bit. Same engine in Arteon, but 268hp.
😍you both , you both should have a Tv 📺 program, and I’m sure most fans that follow you would agree. All the best and keep on truckin 👍
Awe thank you, nice of you to say!
Nice review. Nice car. But $32k is a lot of $ for a compact. Especially as the base Jetta MT costs $21 ish.
Really on regular gas??? Then it's a total steal!
Also, I was at a dealer here in the US (New Jersey) today and the salesperson said "Tay-ose" for the Taos.
Slightly less HP and torque with regular gas though. The figures stated (228 HP & 258 lb-ft of torque) are with premium fuel.
I'm with you Zack, the black wheels are the pits. Otherwise a pretty nice car.
Great review. Like Andrea my wife likes the manual transmission and the colour blue.
Love your reviews. Keep up the great work!
Thank you!
While I like manual transmissions, it has been my experience that it's harder to sell them when it's trade-in time.
Good luck on actually getting one. I live in toronto and tried to order it in march. Dealer said itll take 3-4 months to come in. Instant hard pass, got a forte gt right off the showroom in 3 days. Has almost the same performance and 95% of the features while being cheaper. Idk why not 1 canadian car channel has reviewed the forte gt. Its the true competitor to the si.
I got very lucky and found one in Pure White with the black package in 6MT at a dealership only 2 hours away where I live. I have been shopping around for either this GLI or a 2022 GTI S only within my state (Oregon) so I can enjoy less taxes and fees and whatnot.
I ordered mine at Hamilton VW on the 27th Dec 2021.....just arrived 2 days ago. Getting it next week. It is the same car as reviewed..manual in blue.
Looks the part, I would have one, keep up the great reviews guys.
Shame they don’t put this engine in the R-line Tiguan….that would make the Tiguan worth its price tag and address the current underpowered issue.
never had ever considered a VW as have had some less than stellar reviews from some folks whom had some..but one person I know has 2 Jetta TDI's and swears by them..except when it comes time for maintenance..then he swears at them..but have served him well...may be worth a look if I ever decide to buy or lease again..enjoy
Every car company has a satisfied and dissatisfied crowd. It’s just how it is. We can’t always make our decisions based off of what others say. If you’re interested in VW, give it a shot 😊
Love my 2020 GLI in black Dsg ,I do put premium in it thx great video.
Wow i loved this car...thanks for your job guys!
Zack is right here! Even if he said “deal” 76 times during this video. Tremendous value! Would have liked the new gti front styling and less gloss black on touch areas but this had me put the car on my list.
I have talked with many dealers in Canada about this car and they are all marking up the MSRP quite a bit, unfortunately. They have ensured it is no longer a deal.
@@tonyvance5342 yeah, same thing happened here in the US when the new Civic came out and that's unfortunate. You know what I said to them? I'm not buying from you (ever) because I know you're here to take advantage of people for short-term gains and it speaks volume about your dealership. I will find one that refuses to mark up or I'm simply not buying right now.
@@tonyvance5342 in Quebec there's no mark up on these or any car I've crossed shopped (SI, GLI and ElantraN) I'm paying my DSG GLI 35K as advertised.
@@ku5587 isn’t the MSRP $32,995 for the automatic? Even less for the manual at $31,895. That’s according to the Volkswagen Canada website anyway, and I am sure that is what is listed in this video review. Personally I can’t stand dealers who take advantage and raise the price above MSRP, but that is just my personal opinion. I bought a BMW instead and they were selling cars at MSRP and even threw in some extras. Happy car customers can mean multiple sales, through good times and bad.
@@tonyvance5342 33 300 plus destination 35 605. Price varies across Canada I think.
Damn I remember Andrea on the learning to shift video, now she’s shifting like a pro 👍👍👍 I’m with Zack on the Black wheels. They look ok when there clean but clear aluminum rims in the summer all the way 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ Awesome job as always 👍👍👍👍
Yep had to sub.!
First time watching your videos.! Great content.!
Welcome aboard!
For $35k here in the US you’d think the front passenger seat would have an up & down adjustment. GTI has up and down feature. Unfortunately none of the Jettas have this feature. Strange.
On the same page with Zach re black wheels. PLEASE let this trend die. They look like winter steelies from anything beyond a few metres.
This is an excellent review but the very reasonable MSRP is a bit misleading. These days, dealers consistently charge way over the MSRP and it’ll take at least 6 months to get delivery. Dealers do it ‘cause they can - the demand for these cars way exceeds the supply. You can reduce the price by looking for a ‘22 pre-owned. 6 speed manuals are much harder to find than the DSG.
I think they made this review from a Canadian perspective, where dealers can't charge more than MSRP like they do in the states. Canadian dealer might tack on a bunch of extra accessories to the advertised price but you can request to have the removed and just pay MSRP.
Great looking and fun to drive sedan !!
Kind of blown away that a new one is nearly $40,000 CAD at dealers now in 2023. Car got written off in March... couldn't have happened at a worse time.
IMO the 2016 GLI SEL was the last aesthetically pleasing Jetta
Man if production is only 2 months out I will be ecstatic, I ordered a pure grey 6MT in April. I really hope the wait isn’t too bad!
I ordered a 6MT in April as well, in the King's Red. I was told it would be 6-8 months, so like you, I was pretty happy to hear 2 months. I am not getting my hopes up too much as my dealer has yet to confirm, but hopefully production is finally picking up.
@@AgGTI I was told 4-6 months by my dealer, but I wonder if those guys even know anything lol. I’m assuming it will be 6 months (at least), that way if it’s sooner then I can be pleasantly surprised.
6 Speed... Regular Fuel...... That color.... PERFECT Vehicle... For people like me, whom want/need AWD.. The Audi is there.. Win-Win.. Great Video, you guys..
Thank you, happy you liked the review. I had a blast in this GLI.
@@andreaspencer9813 Pshhh too much!!! lol I was yelling at my monitor the whole time.. Nooooo!!! Andrea... We don't want to lose you to a GLI... We know you are a Macan Lover!!!! lol!!!!
@@Kiss__Kiss lol! I don't think Porsche will EVER lose me!
@@andreaspencer9813 Good!!! Because If they did, I'd have to have a serious talk with Zack lol
Does the Manual Jetta have a physical Auto Stop/Start button? Or do you have to go into menu to turn off on every start?
Zack looks really scared Andrea. Looks a nicely profiled car both interia and exteria. Very sporty body kit as well.
Does anyone know how the VW dealership experience is like? I know it can vary from dealer to dealer, of course, but in general, is it a positive experience?
No. VW doesn't have a good reputation overall. At least that's my experience with Ontario VW dealers
I agree the black wheels make the car look even more drab my first car was an 87 GLI excellent car but haven’t bought a GLI since they made the cheap interiors since 2011.
Just picked up mine in pure grey last week. Dealer told me if anyone else wanted one they’d have to wait a year at this point
Resale value is pretty good for a sedan after 5 years. You'll clearly be in the green zone if you decide to make a change. Fuel economy on the highway is pretty awesome: why would you get a hybrid with that kind of fuel sipping?
Great car.
Leave it to the Germans they know cars! Was considering the Corolla but now sold on the Jetta. Great review, and yes I'm a button and knob guy as well! Cheers.
Regular Jetta drives like Corolla. Jetta gli is different story. A bit pricey but worth the smile on your face. 👍
@@ahsanmalik1013 I wouldn’t say the regular Jetta is like the Corolla really, as the Corolla has the CVT and Vw is still regular transmissions/ or dual clutch.
Regular is much more spacious than Corolla.
@@jdawg9481 Regular has 8 speed Aisin transmission which is Toyota Technology available in Highlander v6 and rav4 natural aspirated engine.
Gli comes with 7 speed dual clutch.
Love the review and the car. I would wait for the heated steering wheel though. I know I am spoiled :)
Black wheels - there must be savings in maybe lower cost preparation of them or something. My Elantra - I test drove a black one and told my brother to ignore the black and the exterior look as I am just looking for the driving experience (every dealer bad mouthed the look). A week later when it got down to seeing if the numbers we talked about would convert to the paper work they only had red and black - all the non-metallic greys and beige's were long gone. Did not want to choose really, but at the last moment - it came to me that black pulls in those wheels and grill which I was not certain of .. so ended up with literally my least desired colour. It was fine, and did make the wheels and grill present better; stunning in fact -- just tough to wash -- sun dries it just too fast, so I have to rush.
I don’t understand why they don’t put this engine on Tiguan.
I like the black wheels
how quite it is comparing to other competitor?
I agree with Zack the black rims have to go. I prefer something brighter.
Agree about the wheels - the black wheels HAVE TO STOP / GO AWAY - hate the black wheels. Otherwise love the car.
Andrea, Zack the the brake sizes you quoted would be huge for this car and it would need 20" wheels. I believe it's about 14" upfront and under 12" in the rear. Glad the GLI still comes with a IRS and a Manual! Completely agree with the black wheels, much prefer machined face aluminum wheels.
I got the information from VW about the disc brakes on their spec sheet.....16" Rear disc brakes with red calipers,
17" Front disc brakes with red calipers.
I’m ready to trade in my ‘18 Atlas for this beauty ina couple months!!
Would you buy this over Audi A4?
Nice Jetta! Those black wheels look nice. Actually, most everything looks nice. I had a 2012 Jetta SEL and really liked it. This one is much nicer!
This GLI is a good one, we had a lot of fun with it.
Great review as always. One correction, the Civic Si does not have the most cargo space. That distinction belongs to the Kia Forte at 15.3 cubic feet.
Hello.. Is it good to buy 2022 Hyundai Elentra Hybrid ??? How's the reliability ?
Awesome vehicle! I love VW Jetta since 80’s. Now I am hoping they will include hybrid. Great video Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻☕️☕️
Thank you!!
@@andreaspencer9813 You are an very welcome Andrea! ☕️☕️
They keep saying there is only one trim. The GLI is the top trim Jetta. So yes their is only one. Lol.
An even better deal would be a Haldex option for the GLI for a few grand more, more power..?? well Unitronic can take care of that. Getting the stance lower would get rid of that fender gap....great price though!
I was at a local VW dealership in Melbourne. Stock is non existent. 3 suv only. Tiguan T-Roc Amarok, no GTIs or Golf R, looks like its order and wait down under also.
Quite often if ever, reviewers/vloggers don't mention that the rated 228hp comes from (recommended) premium gas while the car can use regular gas which results in lower hp stats. This has become quite common in modern turbocharged engines. It's sort of like getting the best mpg number while running with windows up and no a/c on a hot summer day. Just my cent when you're considering getting these cars.
I only put premium in my car anyways. That lower grade gas is shit. Gotta pay to play
@@zzergg8188it’s washed if your car doesn’t call for it
Agreed Zack. The Durango R/T has a Blacktop (blackout) package for $1,700!!! Why would I want to pay that much for black badges and wheels!?
Great review and wow what a spec for the price! Heck of a powerplant upgrade over the Civic Si which I really wish had a 2L
I am with Zac, enough black wheels - same issue with the Civic Si, the touring trim looks miles better
What I dont get is why VW makes such a nice front end on the Golf and then makes its so odd in the Jetta?
The no heated steering wheel thing sucks. I can’t believe the GLI does not have it while even the base trim of the regular Jetta comes standard with it. I bought a GLI thinking it would have that but was shocked after purchase to not see it 😞
I've got a manual transmission Comfort Line w/Sport Package coming by around late June. Less HP, of course, and not as good a stereo, but hoping it's close to as fun a drive. The Sport Package adds a lot to the regular Jetta.
The delivery time is way more than 2 months. I ordered the exact car they are driving on 27th Dec 2021...blue with manual transmission. The car just arrived at Hamilton VW...was scheduled to arrive 18th to 24th Aug so it was delivered from entry point early. VW Canada will not help other than say contact your dealer. The delay screwed my plans and I had to buy another car in June for my wife as my son was getting her old one for work commuter. Also the rates I got were 2.49% it is now 6.99 to 7.89% through VW.
VW made the automatic cars first, followed by the manual orders so that is the delay. See if they will honour the original rate at time of ordering.
@@Motormouth... I am lucky, I am getting my 2.49% because they extended the deal for pre production orders made in 2021 till the end of August 2022...I was beginning to panic. Love the channel, keep up the good work.
@@markdickson1533 great, it all worked out!
Update......my ventilated seats have been deleted and I was credited $300 off my invoice price for the vehicle. Apparently all Tiguans are having the same issue with this deletion.
Is it pretty much what the Autobahn trim package was? I have a 6 speed 2019 GLI 35th Anniversary and it seems to have all the mechanical features except the leather, electronic display an sunroof.
Hope you guys see this 😅. I’m shopping for my son who is a new - though older - driver. Well, 23 years old. He’s torn between the Mazda 3 non-turbo & the GLS. Which do you think would be better? Which is easier to drive? More comfortable? Good sigh lines? Etc?
Both are great choices, if it is Mazda 3 sedan the sight lines are good but not in the hatch. We suggest you have a look in person, the Jetta is much bigger in the back seat if you plan to use that. GLI is great value.
They really killed the front end with those odd red vent things. They look like an afterthought that they clipped on the cars as they were rolling out
I good trend to add would to actually have vehicles in stock to buy.
Great review!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
I hope lightning dose not strike me, but don' t the black wheels accentuate the red brake calipers? Anyways.
What good is it, if you can't find one to buy?
Between this and an higher priced normal Civic, the choice isn't hard
I love the GLI but not black Wheels.Thanks Zack
I like the GLi better than GTi, but w/the silver satin finish wheels are better than dark wheels
okay, ventilated seats in a gli and NO heated steering wheel.............WHAT..............please tell me that will be added!
Love me some GLI(!)
I had a 2019 GLI and i wish i still had it but unfortunately had to sell it bc of my job told me no foreign vehicles on the lot
What the actual fuck? 😳
Sounds like something Microsoft would do lol.
@@s379Ox yea only ford would do that too when i worked at the factory
Laguna wheels from the Gli Edition 30 would look great on this model.
The ‘18 Englishtown Golf R wheels on this rig looks absolutely gorgeous.
They are marking up these 3k here in the states I’m in New York upstate it’s a joke vw has shut down all ordering until December this car is a steal!! Love it over the civic si and new 38k dollar integra too which I think is an overpriced afterthought from Honda they failed miserably with the new acura
I think in the US you get the steering wheel with the capacitive buttons.
Hey Zack the Mazda 3 GT Turbo sedan has 250HP & 320 lb ft with premium AND 227 HP & 310 lb ft torque with regular gas. Just confirming. You said 250HP & 227 lb ft torque?? I bought it couple of weeks ago. Wonderful car and great power.
Yes, the numbers are correct.
Hi love u r videos could you please also review the new 2022 Kia seltos
$36,500 at our local dealer now and still no height adjustment for the passenger seat, not great for anybody under 5'6"
Has everything except the heated steering wheel which is great here in eastern Canada
Did yours come with a set of nightmare OEM all-season tires by Hankook--the Kinergy GT? With all the complaints about them being dangerous,. with the last-place finish in all-season grand-touring tires and many complaints about blowouts, skidding and losing traction on damp roads, why would VW keep selling these cars with such nasty tires?
When pricing, budget in the cost of buying a new set of four tires...and disposing of the original tires. Hard to sell in 18" wheel, 225/45 size. WHY keep doing this year after year?
Agreed. No more blk rims
I bought this vehicle last week and it is really an enjoyable and fun car to drive. However, I do not know how to set the right side rear view side mirror to tilt down when I put the car in reverse. I went back to the dealership and they could not do it. Can you give me some instructions ?
Put the control tab on the driver's door panel to control the passenger mirror control. This should automatically tilt when in reverse if your car has this feature. If you have the tab set to control the driver's mirror it will not tilt.
What do you mean that you can put regular fuel in it? I never heard that for VW's turbocharged engines.
All VW turbo engines run on regular, even GTI.
@@Motormouth... Since when? They've always asked for premium.
@@1BobCarter Since the Mk7 GTi, the Jetta, Tigaun, TAOS all us regular. We own a GTI.
@@Motormouth... I can’t recall where you guys are from? This isn’t something specific to Canadian cars is it?
@@1BobCarter Nope, all are the same, go on the website and look for yourself