2019 VW Jetta Review | Flawed Functionality
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- Affordable well-built cars are vanishing in favor of larger expensive and complicated SUVs. The VW Jetta has long been a solid and mature car for the masses. But in 2019 there are many other options that may make this car less appealing compared to the Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, and Mazda3. If you are looking for a new or used cheaper transportation check out our review.
Outro Music: Alan Fowler
Index:
00:00 - 00:48 Intro
00:48 - 6:47 Interior and Exterior
6:49 - 11:45 In the Shoppe
11:45 - 17:00 Driving Impressions
17:00 Final Thoughts 
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Great car review once again. Really hits the sweet spot and describes the every day foibles of living with a car, including an emotional aspect. Great industry knowledge and targeting cars in the price ranges that 99% of the people can afford is smart. Can't wait for the next video, I don't even care what car is being reviewed, I learn a little more about the car industry and its thought process with each video.
Well said.
Calm down
Yup. And this was his most polite way of saying that this car is ass compared to the competition. Basically get this if looks is all that matters, and it ain’t all that good looking imo.
@@ChuckV192 He doesn't really do polite. If it's ass he calls it out.
My takeaway is that it's about average performing, inexpensive, and has a timeless appearance compared to most.
But I personally wouldn't touch it because it's German.
Its only good in GLI form.
Your reviews remind me of older Car and Driver articles, just unfiltered thoughts from a knowledgeable enthusiast
That's a great way to put it.
I love the honest opinion of the reviewer
The cinematography and in-depth knowledge of the car puts this channel leagues above other "car review" channels
I know, a car reviewer who actually knows about cars?! That's crazy talk.
I've been following SG for quite some time and my #1 favorite aspect of his channel is that he is NOT afraid to hold controversial opinions or criticize a car/manufacturer. And he's able to back up his opinions. You don't have to agree with him but you can't say he hasn't put a lot of thought into it.
Yeah but, for humor I have to give it to the Straight Pipes. Don't get me wrong, big fan of the savage, he's just kind of the deadpan guy. I feel like he needs a new partner because I don't know, I feel that Turbowski's heart just isn't in it. But hey, who am to tell anyone how to run anything.
@@pappyodanial this channel is more on the informative side, the straight pipes are more entertaining... With that being said I'm a huge fan of both channels and can see them overtaking long standing car reviewers
I love my new 19 Jetta!!!
I love how people pick apart a car this cheap. I got a loaded SE for $21K. I cant complain. I think its a very nice car
Joshua Whiteneck: Everyone always has an opinion and most are based on what other's have said, or experienced. In the end, good for you on your new purchase. If you love the car and it is very nice based on your experience with owning it, that is all that matters.
A woman I know traded her Lexus on a Jetta SEL and she likes it even more.
I just bought a new 2018 GLI for $23k
@@tylertyler82 Bought an 18 Golf SE for 26.5 a couple months ago.It's been flawless so far,better than the Saab it replaced.
I love mine too I got the Jetta S though.
Kudos to VW for not using crappy CVT transmissions!
Also Mazda
No no, kudos for keeping the manual!
@@alfredocalzadilla7251 That too! Manuals are a blast!
And kudos for not having the engine have oil dilution, like the insanely priced Honda CR-V. What a ripoff. Everyone rips VW, but not many call out Honda on doing what they do, and then price gouge everything.
@@jptaylor I also don't know why people don't like Volkswagen. In Europe they are known for their reliability. I have had 3 jettas so far, 2 gas and one tdi, and no problems whatsoever. So far the 1.4 tsi engine has been great!
Very underrated car reviewer on RUclips.
And doug is over rated.
@@behindthen0thing Doug talk about buttons for the first 20 minutes
@@m2steve2m yes. He doesn't deserve his wealth. He's also a diva
@@behindthen0thing divas are cool
@@m2steve2m not to me
I always appreciate the uncluttered lines of a VW.
avlisk Yeah me too. I want a car that has the austere look of a VW, reliability of a Toyota, and the drive train of a muscle car.
I do also, their mature image has always been a highlight over the Japanese and American competitors. That being said, this new generation is UGLY. Even in black with the R-Line trim, that front bumper underbite is a huge put off. The back end is the best view, and simply for the Audi-ish taillights. I still cannot get over the halogen headlights....unacceptable for this price, segment, year, and trim package.
@@DanUtley An Audi seems like its up your alley. You can get a rather powerful yet simplistic vehicle, all while being made by VW. The reliability of Toyota is a little harder to obtain XD.
@@constructionbootgazer I don't know what you are referring to as halogen headlights. Because every new Jetta is equipped with LED headlights. The only difference is that the lower trim levels get reflector LED headlights, just like the ones in the civic. And you get projector LED headlights on the higher trim levels. It's different from the Tiguan which offers halogen on every trim except SEL premium trim for US market
Super mature, will not look dated in ten years. A great buy for $18k without feeling super cheap. Agree.
It will fall apart after 4 years.
We won't get this model in Australia and I'm glad for it. Already looks dated and awkward to me, horrible design "effort". But I wasn't going to be buying one regardless of how it looked.
Affalterbach Brackley 1967 its a shitbox
My main problem is that it has been styled completely for the Chinese market - extremely conservative except for a big grille. There are more interesting ways to spend your money.
@@motormusique Nah. Maybe you just do not like classy conservative styling. Your probably more into the kid shit.
Simply the best reviewer on the internet today. Well done.
Agreed!!!! In fact, I won't buy a car before checking the SG review.
it's the difference between being sponsored and not being sponsored; when you don't have to worry about pissing them off, you can actually really say how you feel
Perhaps you haven't been to the Regular Cars channel.
I've owned one for 2 months. I disagree with MOST of his report. I can point to many other opinions that DO concur with mine. I recommend ignoring this review. Period.
Paul M I dunno. He seemed kind of like a car snob to me.
Hope you had a great Christmas. Huge congratulations on reaching 200k. Might have been overdue but, that’s ok. I hope you have a successful 2019.
This aged well :)
What I love about this channel is the absolute honesty. Too many reviews out there pick only the positive aspects and minimize the negative.
I really appreciate this review. Most reviews look at the loaded up versions of any particular model. So it is refreshing to see a review of an entry level car. Thanks and keep up the good work!
Well I got the 2019 SEL trim line back in July and has about four thousand miles on it. Two things that I don't like about the vehicle. It is a little bit noisier override then I like and some of the quality of the Interior or a little bit cheaper looking. Other than that this car is an awesome car for the price point. I was looking at the Honda Accord when I was looking at the Jetta. I love the Honda Accord even though it's a different segment it was close to the same price. But you get so much more car in the Jetta in the warranty for the price than you do a Honda. I would have had to go up to over $30,000 on the Honda Accord trim line in order to get the same that the Jetta offers at 23000. The lines are sexy and it's a definitely a good running car with plenty of power. Love the beats sound, sounds are quality and the high and lows are perfect. The ambient lighting makes the interior at night. The 2019 jetta to me is just perfect in the price range . Just a few cutbacks that I didn't like, other than that it's a great car.
This. I tested the Jetta and although I really loved the handling, I found there was honestly just way too much plastic material in the cabin. And sure, this isn't an Audi, but I had expected a little better noise isolation at higher speeds.
If you still have your 2019 Jetta, can I ask does your brakes ever sound really bad in reverse?
Everything you said is accurate. I have the 2022 SEL. I've driven the civic, Corolla, and Forte. I'm sticking with this. For one, the traditional transmission. 2nd the advanced engine that's super efficient and quiet for this segment. I have the 1.5 turbocharged. The design is timeless, clean and classy. No overly done lines and sculptures. It has the best build quality as far as fit and tightness. Try closing the doors and you know what I mean.
Excellent editorial content as always on the spot. But the visuals were just pure eye candy. Nobody else is doing anything close to this, generally mounting Go Pro's everywhere and driving and talking. You guys put real effort into the variety from in the car, and from outside and the case vehicle with good cameras and lenses. Just wonderful. Look forward to next year.
While most reviews are quick and shallow -- I really enjoy your videos that go in depth and you've consistently managed to deliver it without much dryness. Keep at it guys!
I recently purchased a 2019 Jetta with a 6 speed manual transmission. The interior is very comfortable and easy to work with. The car in incredibly quite. I love mine!!
Wow . If it is quiet in manual, it should be quieter in automatic Tiptronic I guess. How is it so far with you? Thinking of getting one soon in Ontario, Caanda.
@@ahmedbayoumi1345 I recommend it.
This review, as with the other SavageGeese productions, is a work of art (and, I must add, the absence of Mr. Turbowski only increases my appreciation). I feel we'd be unlikely to find the less-than-complementary remarks about interior noise(s), marginal seat cushioning, and unrefined transmission behavior from other reviewers. Thanks for the super-comprehensive, balanced and highly-useful reviews that are a pleasure to watch. Nobody does it better (yes, that was a song).
His reviews are indeed very good. Main issues are stressed and secondary issues noted to be secondary. So many comprehensive reviews get people lost when mixing these two. In his reviews they are clearly delineated. My take on this new Jetta is that it must be a great cheap manual model car, if one is looking for an inexpensive but good looking commuter. I could be interested myself in a car like that, i do mostly highway driving, slight floatiness doesn't bother me that much. The seats could be improved with a decent aftermarket set of thick sheepskin seat covers. I fixed my horrible Impreza seats that way. Entry level Subarus in the 1990s had bad seats, I mean really cheap.
Never seen someone reviewed a car in such a detail, so thrilled with the level the knowledge you are providing. Thanks a lot for sharing this. Appreciate greatly.
I just stumbled upon your channel. Excellent reviews, this one is no different! Very glad to have found your content. Thanks for the hard work.
I enjoy how you look underneath the car in your reviews, everyone should do it!
Talk about timing...this week I have a 6MT Jetta S. It has the same footwell buzz around redline. It also retains the kickdown switch accelerator pedal from the automatic, which feels weird when you’re driving stick. Great review 👍
This is like a character from one TV series suddenly appearing in another show ;) BTW How is your GX handling the Michigan winter?
The kickdowmn accelerator is retained because it disengages the cruise control
@@richarddale76 and shuts off AC to reduce the drain on the engine, but only as long as the kick down is pressed.
@@richarddale76
Thank you!
I have a SEAT Leon manual based on the MQB with that same switch.
Now I know what it does!
@@sezwo5774 Unfortunately at least in the states, you can only get the manual on the BASE S trim car.
I really appreciate your candor with this review. It seems like other reviewers just talk about how great these new cars are but you pair the realistic needs well with compliments.
Good content guys I stumbled across your channel, and I’m glad I did. Keep up the good job
Just bought this car and this review is spot on. VW says the torque converter sound issue is normal (I noticed it immediately and went on forums), but I'm going to bring it in just so they have it on record in case there's a recall or anything. Really good review, all the thoughts shared here are what I had in mind when I bought the car, and describing the interior as a 'sterile space' I think really summarizes the character of the vehicle and people who drive vehicles like this. 10/10
How has the car held up for you?
No crazy waves or curves, that's why I like this car and decided to buy one.
Nice video! Really appreciated the great cinematography and your clear auto knowledge. Thanks to people like you for making my car research that much easier!
It's the first video i see from you and what i have to say is: NOW THAT'S A REVIEW. You are covering everything and you clearly know a lot about cars not just mumbling about specs. Good job!
Excellent review. I appreciate VW's simple and timeless approach to styling.
I was seriously looking into a VW Jetta yesterday and Savagegeese comes in clutch with this video! Thanks SG
Bought a 35th anniversary gli about a month ago and the car is sweet so far
@@MeltingRubberZ28 OMFG!!!! That's the next car I want to get from VW
@@joelvasquez4653 so far I've been enjoying mine. They take to mods really well also. 320whp is very easily attainable with just a downpipe and a tune.
Another fantastic review. The quality of your videos is leaps and bounds better than any other car review channel period. I hope to see you channel grow you deserve it.
I can tell you place a lot of value in audio and video quality. I can hear it and it shows and I really appreciate it. Thanks bb
Waow... This is called A REVIEW. subscribed 👍😍
It's sort of a weird review. When you're comparing it to cars in its class, you seem to generally think it's one of the better ones. It's almost like you're dinging VW for created a car that gives a first impression of being nicer than its class. By my way of thinking, that's a plus rather than a minus.
Until it leaves you stranded on the highway
@@user59371 What does that have to do with my comment or their review? Go away, troll.
@@user59371I’ve had more Ford’s leave me stranded than VW’s. The only VW that ever let me down was a B5 Passat with the VR6 that would grenade itself.
Meanwhile I had an escape that had a transmission blow up, the cooling system fail, and power steering fail, and a Fiesta ST that had the engine blow, the flywheel explode, the transmission blow, a reverse gear that would grind and pop out, a radiator hose melting and popping off, and a weird clacking at idle when the clutch isn’t depressed.
My family meanwhile has leased 5 or 6 different VW’s and the biggest issue was a firmware bug in the infotainment system of a Tiguan
The production quality with these videos are phenomenal!
I hope this channel never changes because it’s the BEST at car reviews.
Great video! I love your style, I have to ask.... what camera + lens setup do you have? Your quality is outstanding!
If I had to guess just from looking, I’d say a smaller sensor dslr, like m4/3. Probably a GH4
I got the 6 speed manual transmission and it's a blast to drive.
I''m thinking of getting the same. Still enjoying it?
Wow, what a beautifully detailed review. Subscribed!!!
Wow!!! Always a great honest in-depth review. I heard some things here that I didn’t hear on other reviews. Appreciate a discretionary review👍👍👍
Looks like fair car. It will work for some and not others I assume. Great review as always. I loved the new pantry storage space! Lol
I LOVE my 2019 Jetta SE. I got it in white, with black interior. It has a moonroof & with the cold weather package. BRB remote start, BRB heated seats in the front AND the back (yeah that’s right the back!) BRB heated steering wheel. I’m so happy with my decision & I sell Toyota’s for a living. No way I’d settle for a boring Corolla for the same price. Also the girls looooove it. Thank you for getting me laid VW.
I've never heard of any girls wanting to have sex with a guy because he drives a VW Jetta.
I don't know about getting laid . But the girl-friends I have absolutely love my 2019 Jetta SE for some reason.
Nice review. Gives me renewed appreciation for my 2017 Jetta SEL ! Thank you.
your channel have one of the best car reviews on youtube... no smugness when reviewing regular cars, actually reviewing regular cars, everything is covered. :)
I like the design aesthetic. Keep it simple.
Don’t complain about the automatic. Get the manual.
My sister has a Golf. Loves it. Paid
Frank Gutowski The manual isn't worth it with so little power. i tested both and the stick shift just ended up being a lot of work for little excitement.
Manual will be cheaper to buy, cheaper to maintain, more fun, and last longer without expensive repairs.
Finally some American reviewer talking sense. Good review, sir.
You jus gained a new subscriber, video is 🔥
Great review. You went over everything in the car and in an organized fashion. You listed the positives and negatives, advantages, disadvantages all in straightforward manner.
I have had my 2019 Jetta S trim with the very awesome 6 speed manual since June and I have been really impressed and surprised. Mostly with the quality, features, tech and this new 1.4 motor is pretty amazing. For myself I really prefer this understated and more mature look, but I am in my 50s now so that makes since. The biggest surprise so far is the overall fun factor driving this non-independent rear suspension car. With the manual she really pulls quite a bit harder than the auto it seems. Honestly if you run premium fuel it does feel like the ECU is giving me a little more beans to work with by advancing the timing and boost a bit over the 87 octane gas. Highly recommended for a new driver wanting to learn clutch and manual transmissions. Super easy mode and very easy to teach a new driver. My oldest son hated trying to learn manual on my older 2011 Mazda 3 but this Jetta he had down smooth within minutes. I do feel this is by far the superior car in this segment. Plus the new 6 year / 72k mile warranty is kinda comforting considering the direct inject only engine. Just passed 10k miles and first factory service and she is perfect so far. So I am really having some great fun with mine and very happy with it. Awesome review, love the channel. Thank you!
which trim you got
I got 17 Jetta S manual and it's really easy. Trying to teach my sister on it! So far been having fun on it majority of the time. Some days it's a slog like rainy to hot days for me. Thinking about keeping it instead of upgrading to a GTI to save money but we'll see.
Do you notice better fuel economy when you run premium?
the S trim level which is the base...sub $19k USD
I learned manual with a Mazda 323 in an instant. I think it's because the Mazda 3 has a shorter travel for quicker shifting which is perfect for the target market of Mazda. We were gonna buy a volkswagen Polo but the automatic transmission is just slow to respond while the automatic Mazda 2 is as responsive as any manual. Though I noticed that volkswagen is really quiet which is nice.
I have driven this car as a rental for 2 weeks and I really like it. I think it’s super quiet and it’s a really solid and well made vehicle. The doors close with a thud unlike Japanese competitors and I’m not sure what wind noise this guy was hearing but to me it’s really quiet. The transmission shifts smooth (thank God there is no CVT) but the motor is a bit sluggish. I would definitely consider this car if I were looking to purchase a compact sedan. I would however want the R model or the SEL as they offer more features that I would use.
You are an awesome reviewer. I instantly subscribed.
love this channel, very few channels will show you the underbody, thank you !!
I bought the 2019 Jetta S and no noises. Love the car . Drives very nice
Absolutely love my 2019 VW Jetta SE.
Thank you for uploading this video. Your videos are always highly elaborated.
I often look for car reviews outside of Korea because car reviews hear are so biased that I need another source for evaluating cars. I always feel your reviews are perfect for non-native English speaker because of accurate pronunciation to hear and kind vocabulary to understand even for kids.
wow I feel like I'm watching a movie dude, the quality on this video is absolutely incredible
Wonderful review Savagegeese!! I just moved on from my Mk4 TDI this last year. I already miss the classic no-nonsense design over my new to me 08 civic. It's cool to see those classic lines carry through nearly 20 years down the line. I loved the design, and the drivability of that overweight sedan. However it was an absolute nightmare to maintain. The same issues are here on the 2019. 10+ torx screws on the MK4 to get to just the oil drain plug. No thanks, not for Dusty anymore.
I want another Jetta, but I never want to work on a VW ever again.
Too many cheap plastic parts and even in places where they should not be, i.e., the engine!
Great review! I hope you review the 2019 GLI soon. 😎👍🏼
Yes please, a review of the new 35th anniversary gli manual. Thank you goose.
Congrats on 200k! Should be 2mil but we'll get there!
A new review. This just made my day
The more things change, the less they remain the same. The new Corolla sedan will offer independent rear suspension and a 6 speed manual with a 168 hp non-turbo engine. It will be made in the USA. Why buy a VW?
It has more to do with where it's engineered vs. built. Toyota still engineers a good portion of their platforms in Japan. That has a huge impact on the design architecture and component specs. German engineering is an all-or-nothing type of approach. Great when it works, a nightmare when it doesn't; and a confused personality when you strip down to the basics lol.
Right Lane Hog it’s a Toyota...boring.
@@mezzb Test drive a Civic sedan with a manual transmission.
Every trim in Canada comes with the choice of manual. 👍🏻.
@@99SVTBolt If by "boring" you mean completely reliable with a high resale value, I agree. If you're talking about looks, a new Corolla is certainly no more boring-looking than this Jetta - inside or out! I agree that most Toyotas have been super bland for many years (decades?), but in my opinion, they're heading in the right direction now - possibly even approaching their 80's mojo.
Engines are really starting to sound like GTA IV cars.
Doctor Ferdinand fat 4 was the only gta I never played. And china town wars..... but do the cars sound good?
@@theerealatm only a few, so idk what they are getting at
One of the best car reviewers on youtube. P.S. the music is great..very tasteful.
I enjoy the way you work, good job !
motor mouth and other big name publications in trouble. their cinematography is not at the same level as u. your dwarfing them man. good frikken job.
Especially that goof diva doug
Motormouth quit awhile ago. I mean as far as being a non bias journalist that is. The nicer the hotel you put him in, the more he loves the car.
I just bought a new S3 on the same platform. I’d love to see a comparison of a base car and top level car off of a same platform to see where manufacturers spend the money to make them cost 2x more
Here you go: ruclips.net/video/yvn6vNTF0ZI/видео.html
Would love to see the gli vs the a3 as a comparison when it's released in 2019. Prob will start at 28k ish and have the same power plant as that a3 but be lighter and probably a little faster
You got multilink on the back + haldex + more power + bigger brakes and upgraded suspension + dsg + AUDI badge (for some is premium).
@@marfrandema1884 same suspension, independent rear. Dsg is the same. In both cars. Audi makes less power due to awd. And I'm sure it'll be cheaper to get the digital dash in the jetta. A3 is faster 0-30. 30-100 I'm sure the jetta will pull away. The gti does the same to a3s
@@IReahpZz you got a lot of facts wrong. He was comparing with his s3, not an a3
Great Video! Love love love putting the cars up on the rack...
Very good review. Tell us even more about the tech stuff underneath and the motor in the reviews. I've subscribed!
Although Volkswagen isn’t ever really on the cutting edge, they make an essential package that would genuinely satisfy everyone’s needs (and more) in an unobtrusive, sophisticated, and affordable way.
When you touched on the sound system, as far back as I can remember, VW’s base systems have always been laughable - even going back to our 1988 Jetta GL, it was downright miserable at times, but it was so incredibly easy to upgrade the sound, and the headunit could actually drive pretty decent power, so with minor speaker upgrades it went from piercingly bad to above average. No different now! I dislike the “Beats” branded systems, and would probably spring for the base system then upgrade with Infinity sound, but that’s just me.
Otherwise, this Jetta is a phenomenal vehicle for the segment. It may not offer every single thing the others may, but it offers everything you’d want, need, and expect, and in a vehicle you could drive ten years down the road and still feel good about.
There are definitely some cost cutting measures and omissions that even the last generation didn’t leave out, but all the important things are done well, and that’s what matters in this segment. Of all the vehicles, the Elantra/Forte, and this Jetta are probably my only recommendations, despite vehicles like the Corolla and Civic having better track records in recent years. The 1.4 TFSI is a robust, economical little thing, and VW (thankfully) still cares some about the driving dynamics and experience, so it isn’t soulless.
Great video, as always!
I recently drove a Jetta S (base trim, cloth, 8-speed auto) and it is feature packed even in base trim. After having driven countless 2018/19 Corollas (sedans), the Jetta no doubt feels more upscale, and the audio system was better to my ear than the Corolla. That said, a good pair of aftermarket speakers in most cars, including the mentioned above, will be miles (or kilometres) better than the trash that is installed at the factory. My 2000 Nissan Frontier takes the cake on the worst audio system of any car. I already put in a cheap pair of 'just-get-me-by' speakers and now I am good. The Jetta also got excellent fuel economy. The computer said 44-45 MPG after a South to North Texas roadtrip from Galveston to the Red River (Oklahoma border). We calculated 43MPG so the computer is a bit inflated.
I noticed a big difference between Bluetooth audio and cable. Even a Lexus with Mark Levinson sounds like ass over bluetooth.
I was pleasantly surprised to hear my Golf Alltrack via usb audio (after I EQed the bass almost all the way down of course)
@@newwavetheo My daughter's 2018 Honda civic sport has the worst audio i ever heard. A 100 dollar aftermarket unit would sound better.
Yeah fully agree with you there. Bluetooth as it stands now is far inferior to an audio cable or even USB audio (Android Auto & Apple CarPlay are designed to use USB for audio). The better your audio system is, the bigger the difference in the quality of sound between Bluetooth (crappier) vs by-wire (better).
This is all very true, but only to a certain degree. Volkswagen’s base soundsystems have been horribly lacking long before Bluetooth was even conceived. It is an objective fact that Bluetooth is inferior to a good wired medium, but since the hardware is already so miserable in this Jetta, playing via USB, AUX, Bluetooth, CD or whatever probably wouldn’t matter either way!
Still, I think it’s just the speakers, because that’s traditionally been the case in VW vehicles. Upgrade those with aftermarket equipment for less than the cost of the “premium” audio option and you’ll have yourself a good value and great sound. The stock headunit is probably capable of driving fairly decent stuff, as it isn’t really that different from the upgraded sound system.
The flaw I see in the argument for wired versus wireless for in-car audio though, is that we are mostly streaming or playing lossy, compressed files on the go anyway. Radio is a compressed transmission, streaming services are lossy, iTunes and Google Play purchased are compressed. So it’s not like your audio is suffering that much by using Bluetooth.
If you’re using CDs though, or your files are all locally stored WAV/AIFF or ALAC/FLAC files, and you were using BT, then yeah, you’d definitely be hurting the audio quality by a fair margin.
But that’s all besides the point - point is, VW has always had bad base audio, and I can say that from experience, having driven models from at least the eighties onwards, but it’s nothing some minor, relatively inexpensive upgrades can’t address.
The shots of the rear suspension...those springs and shocks look so cheap
Reminds me of underneath a 90s gm product that's fwd, another thing is the undercarriage already looks like it's five years old...I know, underside, cheap car blah blah, but once corrosion starts... Yeesh. Doesn't look like much went into preserving the metal sections of the unibody that doesn't have a shield over it. Then again, I'm likely dead wrong I hope...
that's because is made in mexico, our popular cars are those cheap ones, jetta, versa, micra, spark, are the ones most people can afford, the base version with manual transmission obviously, the upper trims and cvt or automatic are a luxury.
But hey we beat the hell out of those cars into extreme heat, traffic and terrible roads, and can stand the conditions, so maybe are cheap but rock solid cars.
You obviously dont look underneath many cars because most of them are like that. a spring and a shock what else do you need?
The production quality of these reviews is excellent. The camera angle looking in through the windshield; the shot of the gauges upon acceleration; it's just superb. There are other reviewers who don't put in nearly as much effort and they somehow have half a million subscribers. It's bizarre.
I take pride in my work, and I feel like it will have more value long term than just doing things half ass. Its good to know others see it too.
This guy is absolutely superb. His reviews are among the very best I have seen.
Savage is the G.O.A.T.‼️
I just got a 2019 GLI and it have the standard radio and I thought it sounded good.
same i have a 2019 highline and i have no issue with mine
Just recently spent some time looking at cars for my daughter. We drove many of the models competing in the compact sedan category. This review is pretty much spot-on with my driving impressions for the Jetta. For quiet, comfortable commuting, I thought the Chevy Cruze topped the others. If you lean toward a sporty, fun to drive sedan, the Mazda3 had it in spades. Feature wise, the Hyundai Elantra offered the most for the money. It felt a little cheap and drove like an inexpensive compact, but you got more bells and whistles and a better warranty. The Jetta offered the best warranty, a comfortable if uninspiring ride and timeless styling in and out. Its compromises were acceptable for the class and it was the quietest on the road, save for the Cruze, which really drove like a larger, heavier class of car. If GM offered a better warranty, we would have gone Cruze. The Honda Civic had a nice interior, but the noise from the CVT and the feel of the engine/transmission combination constantly reminds the driver that you are in a compact, four banger.
Anyone considering cars in this class really should drive the Mazda3.
Problem with the Corolla for example is that they go bare bones on the lower end versions and try to lure you in with the "upgrade" versions. Want sat radio and alloy wheels? Another $3000 please
This is, by far the best car review channel on youtube
the quality, design, and content of your presentations are top notch !!! might think I was a fan, got one of your T's under my xmas tree..
That shirt made your tree extra tuff! Thanks, and have a good rest of the year.
Nice review. I've owned more expensive VW's made in Germany and they had rattles too. Go Bears!
hahahaha that's funny no I don't want bear sounds!
It's a bland, boring car but nice to cruise around the city in. My girlfriend just bought one for her 20 mile daily city commute and she loves it. It is surprisingly powerful feeling to about 40mph. Excellent fuel economy besides.
Ryan Kirk Dude wtf are you talking about? lol
It's in no way boring.
I love you dude
Great review!
Excellent review. Two thumbs wayyyy up.
I’ve had three including this one. Enjoy it a lot. The Execline in Canada with manual. Great fuel economy. Thanks Goose. Fair review 👍🏻
Chauncey _VW Like to see a review of the manual transmission.
I;m thinking of buying the Automatic Highline . What do you advice me to pick? I haven't had manual for a long time; it was fun tho but I am getting older to the clutch hassle. I hope it is a smooth drive on this Tiptonic Gear. He made me feel suspicious.
I don't understand how interiors from makers like Honda and Subaru are always reviewed as stale and trash, but when Audi, Ford or VW do it, it's "simplistic, back to basics, familiar, premium." I can't wrap my head around it. As for the rest of the car, it appears Hyundai esque, this would not be an easy car to DIY maintain.
I think the Mazda3 is a better alternative to this. Good review.
Great review!!
Great review man
I think it has a cool european vibe. Once I drove the manual, I bought it.
Thanks for mentioning the seats. Scratch the Jetta!I have learned, the hard way, seats can absolutely kill an otherwise great car. Example: my 2015 Accord. 60k miles of pain that cannot be overlooked. An issue not mentioned in the many Car Of The Year awards.
Strangely many UBER drivers drive Accords... I would assume seat quality must be an important part of their lives... What was wrong with yours?
What seat maybe comfortable to one person can be hell for another person. Always take it out for a long test ride.
I am 6'4" and 180 lbs and I find the seats very comfortable, I drive from CA to CO often and these seats are much more comfortable than the KIA optima.
Dennis Canfield leather seats are great. Can’t speak to the pleather
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After I or my wife drive about 1.5 hours our backs hurt no matter the position or added cushions. We are both under 6 feet tall and around 160 lbs. I am 62 owned many cars and never had this problem (66 Beetle included!) A friend suggested the seat is actually canted in towards center for crash test results and this is why our back pain is on the left side of our spine.
So I ordered one back in Sept 1st and am still waiting on it to be delivered. I'm very lucky to have found your video. Subscribed.
I keep rewatching this video and I'm getting more and more anxious before buying the car. The cheapness factor you brought you worries me because the sel-p is what I ordered and while being the "top line", if I can't get it for 25 or under, I'm afraid I'm making a mistake.
Other options are mazda3, Honda insight or if I up my budget, a Subaru Impreza.
Waiting to see what they do with the GLI.
@Jack Bower dsg + 240/250 hp and 270tq. Same as the gti. They claim 220 but hey dyno 230whp. And the dsg makes the gti and gli much faster than other cars in the segment. Especially after 30
@@IReahpZz If you believe the GLI will equal the GTI in power/performance you haven't been paying attention to VW's marketing strategy over the last few decades.
Now, imagine the same car. Same look. Add 50hp. There is your GLI.
Hopefully with IRS.
@@Neanderthal75 Not gonna happen.
If I get this right, the Jetta and Corolla traded places for 2019.
The 2020 Corolla sedan.
Idk why people say vw is so unreliable. I bought a 2004 Jetta gls with a 1.8 T and a manual transmission. I got it with 193k mikes and it now has over 204k miles. It’s very quick and is waaaay faster than any stock civic I guarantee you. I drive it hard every day but always keep up on oil changes and the only thing that’s gone bad on it was a crank sensor and a radiator fan. It’s been ridiculously reliable to me. Temperatures get down in the low teens at night and it always starts first try very quickly. I would definitely buy another one.
Nice review! Is the GLI 35th softer than the accord sport 6spd? which one do you like more?
You have a way of sounding like you’re complaining when you’re complimenting. 😉
9:24 Mr. Geese's deadpan delivery is hilarious!
How the fu*k does he manage to keep a straight face while I'm laughing so hard I'm almost crying?
Great video @savagegeese, your reviews are my favorite, by the way for anyone with the jetta, go to bluetooth settings and change the "bluetooth" setting from minimum to maximum, it raises the gain and makes the audio less flat.
Fantastic review man, super helpful. I just watched another creator talk about how the car looks for 4 minutes inside his video, which I don't need. I can already see that myself haha. You got under the car and talked about the nuts and bolts, which is truly educational for me and most others. The comparisons to other cars are also quite helpful. Now I'm gonna see if you have a video on the honda civic to compare. :) keep it up, good content
Great review, @savagegeese ! I have to say, VW's body and interior designers did *fantastic* job making this car look simple, elegant, beautiful, and even slightly aggressive but without any gaudy features. However, I have some serious issues with their engineering priorities. While I recognize they've engineered this car to sell well with their target consumer group, a younger car buyer who favors electronic gadget compatibility over performance, it just does *not* sit right with me for them to actually be *downgrading* important core components of this car like the suspension and chassis in order to *upgrade* the surface-level features (e.g. the center console's touchscreen GUI performance).
VW's marketing department and corporate executives are shrewd and understand the target audience for this car very well, but they shouldn't be going backwards in time with their suspension technology to make a snappier tablet UI or marginally improve smartphone-integration.
Ideally, car companies should be putting in the time and effort needed to improve their manufacturing processes to keep costs down while retaining the advantages of better-engineered critical structural components which affect handling, efficiency, and longevity. Components and features like independent rear-suspension, reduced weight, tighter cornering, snappier shifting, as well as engine and transmission reliability and performance.
I think Honda has taken steps in the right direction with their recent car design and engineering goals, they are saving money while retaining high performance and reliability by investing in the manufacturing technology for better efficiency through clever engineering.
wheres turbowski these days?
Have you seen Pulp Fiction? Gimp suit, in the basement.
Excellent title selection (for the entire channel)!
I own the previews model Jetta and I was thinking of upgrading to this one since I really love my current gen Jetta. How does this one compare to the previous gen? Is it better or worse? Thanks for the awesome video!
better then any Cvt...drive it in S mode
silkhead44 seems like Toyota and KIA finally got CVT’s right.