I’m on my 3rd Jetta now (currently a 2016 tsi se) and I have nothing to say but good things about all of them. When my lease is up next year, I will 100% pick up a new one. My experience with VW in general has been very positive, to the point where I can’t see myself buying any other brand.
I had (from new) a 1998 Jetta GT, for 10 years. Then I had a 2008 Audi A4 S-Line for 10 years. I've gone back to VW for a new Passat. All of them were great, and I put 150,000 miles on them all. The new Passats are a lot of car for the money. A real sleeper.
I think they did a great job with the redesign, the technology inside these things now is just amazing for an entry level car. The fact that it has a lot of the same tech Audi’s have is crazy
Just purchased a 2019 Jetta S 6MT in Habanero Orange. Let me tell ya, for $17,100 sticker price, I have ZERO buyers remorse and would buy it again. I upgraded to it as my daily driver from an 08 Honda Civic. Honda Civic usually are known for good MPG, but let me tell you...it’s not even close to how good the Jetta is on fuel. I fill up with E15 fuel from Sheetz at roughly $2.05 a gallon, $26.00 full tank. Out of that tank I’ll get 450 miles with 70% city driving and 30% highway. Absolutely AWESOME daily driver and the manual is great.
I’ve had my 16 Jetta sport manual for 2 years now. 42,000 miles and still love the car, it drives so damn well. It also stops on a dime, it’s just one safe pleasurable car to own. When my lease is up I am just going to buy it and drive it for many more years.
I recently purchased a 2019 VW Jetta R-Line & I love it! And I agree, everything has improved in the car. The 1.4 is so much better than a 2.0 or (two point slow) that I has in my 2013 SE Jetta. Mine is habanero orange.
Infinitely better looking than my 2013 TDI Jetta. I'm looking forward to seeing a GLI version. About time the GLI got the new motor from the MQB GTI. Still love my 2016 GTI. I drive about 5k miles a month and it soaks them up and feels every bit rewarding. Glad to hear the Jetta is only getting better.
I commute, have alot of responsibilities as a single dad, full time job and full time college. Not easy to do and involves a ton of driving. I used to Uber a few years ago when I had my Jetta TDI, but working in Los Angeles at night as an Uber driver is stupid, dangerous, and not worth the risk or piss poor money.
I am a fan of the auto manufacturer’s that aren’t over date pinning their vehicles. What I mean is by making vehicles that use lights as body work or over doing the grill and lights to harken back to a place we don’t get and never will...
I'm in the market and this would have been a strong consideration if it wasn't for the engine..... The lacking 1.8 is a no go for me. In Jeremy Clarkson's words " it's a cow in a track suit"
I am surprised that VW Fanboy Andre isn't doing this review with Nathan, but Nathan alone is good as well. I like it the Jetta looks better now and not as boringly simple. My buddy has a 14 year model one with a manual and likes it, I am not in the market for another compact sedan I want a midsize truck, but this would be a good inexpensive car for a first car for someone or for those that live on an extreme budget.
Yes I would agree that those cheap cars are usually a first car, heck my first two were like that old cars in that price range, then my next was a 7 year old Ford Escape with 76k miles on if for 10k. Heck I have never owned a new car my current one a Chevy Cruze 2013 had 33k miles on it when I got it in 14, and cost me $330 a month, and it helps build my credit. I had to get my Dad to cosign with his 800 credit score. Which with me owing $4200 on the Ford that I had to trade in put me at 19k financed which is the price of this new car. I usually say buy used if possibly and lease new. I make my amend and say this would be a good first new car for someone if they can afford the payments and build their credit up. Not everyone has 3k in the bank, I know I don't or I would probably put it towards an older truck that I can use for hunting and fishing and beating around in the winter.
Forrest Earnest yup. Especially once there are 6 month and 1 year old versions of this Car. My son's 2017 jetta stickers at 22k and after 6 months and 6700 miles he got it for 14k otd. Great first car to build credit and not have to worry about it for a while. He's even tuned his and now it's pretty damn fun
I am NOT hating on Andre at all, just stating that hey I am surprised that he who is one isn't doing this review or tag teaming it with Nathan. He probably had a few other projects to work on for TFL and I like Nathan too, heck the whole crew.
Excellent Wedow I am definitely happy for him, that is a good deal for sure. Saving a dollar per mile and having all the warranty is great. Certified Pre Owned is the way to go if you can, especially 6 months to 2 years old with low miles. I use to sell cars for 14 months so I have seen how it goes, if someone is upside down with no cash down it is tough to go pre owned and have to do new with as many rebates as they can get, but if they are in the clear a rather new CPO car or truck like your son's is the way to go.
Was the MK5 the best Jetta ever? Independent suspension, great handling/fit and finish, gas trunk hinges, suede glove box, etc etc........ and all of this standard on the basic of basic models.
The thing I don’t understand is why there’s no turn signal indicators on the mirrors, 17 inch rims, or fog lights on the SEL. why are all of the good features reserved for the SEL premium? This still looks like a base model, not an SEL.
I sure hope VW doesn't get rid of the 1.8 in the Jetta. I purchased a 2016 Jetta SEL 1.8 and chose the car because the power, ride, handling balance is great.
Where did the music come from?ouch. Piano black interior not for me because of sun glare and would like to see brushed aluminum and just is asking for manual transmission. I hope you like these changes.
MQB, European Passat, Golf, Polo, T-Roc. Tiguan. I thinks there's more. Also the Seat Leon, Seat Ibiza, Seat Arona, Seat Ateca, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb.
it's quiet except the torque converter in the auto...at low rpm between 25 to 40mph...beware of loud breathing or grinding sounds when putzing in traffic
Glad to see the Jetta on the MQB platform now. I'm a bit disappointed that they're using the torsion-beam axle for the rear suspension except for the upcoming GLI. I may be wrong, but I don't think any car in this class except the Toyota Corolla still uses that type of rear suspension any more.
Quick question: Can you configure the VW Virtual Cockpit to show all the gauges (speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, voltmeter, coolant temp, and fuel) ?
In eu this engine came in 2014 and is quite reliable, but in this year came in eu the new 1.5 tsi which is the new generation of 1.4tsi engin, and this 1.4tsi and 1.5tsi engines have a timing belt (not a timing chain)
VW went back in time with the suspension on this, and not in a good way. And the Jetta didn't need to be larger than the previous generation. I'm 6'2" with a 5'10" wife and 17 year old daughter that like her mom is 5'10". We all fit in my wifes 2015 Jetta. Her lease is ending within days is she is leaning towards a 2018 Mazda6 with the 2.5 turbo.
My complaint about my 2014 was the fat center counsel that uncomfortably intruded into my right leg space. I also thought the drivers seat was more "off angle" than most smaller vehicles (smaller vehicles cant the seat off angle to create an illusion of more side leg room).
I'm curious of the logic for only the 1.4 liter. I would have thought they'd made the 1.8 liter standard for all trims except the SEL Premium. Then, make the 2.0 the standard engine for the SEL Premium trim. But instead, they eliminated the 1.8 liter entirely.
The 1.4T is a fine engine but I wonder if they couldn't have made it more compelling by making the 1.8T the standard power plant. I know, I know... cost.
I understand that tax policies in Europe make a 1.4L engine desirable but I have to say that regardless of what a "gem" the engine is, the Jetta (or at least the GLI) needs the 1.8L mill of the Tiguan or better yet the 2.0L engine of the GTI.
@@marco1173 What? Torque is 184 ft.lbs. - for a car like the 2019 VW Jetta S 6-speed that means a lot, because the car only weighs 2800 lbs. 184-ft. lbs. of torque will pick the new Jetta up and move it. 0-60 times will be 7.5 seconds.
I have a 2013 5 cyl 5 speed manual Jetta SE and love it. Love the lines of the car, how it handles, and the 5 cylinder pulls like crazy, yet gives mpg that rivals most of the 4 cylinders. which makes me wonder why they dont have it as an option anymore. 4 cylinders dont particylary sound that wonderful, at leat when compared to the 5. This new one though, is just ugly in the front end compared to the model before. What is it with America having more Grill then bumper nowadays?
Looks good and engineering is awesome. But don't buy one because the workmanship is not there. After 2 years you will start to have problems. Believe me I know because I owned a 2006 1st year model. I had nothing but problems in the beginning of my 2nd year. Let's just say after warranty work didn't solve the problem with the turbo engine burning oil and smoking, a $1700.00 head light replacement because of moisture got into the power module and ruined it, interior tearing apart, and Airbag sensor defect, and steering defect, it finally died in 2013. I was still paying on it.****Don't waste your time on a Volkswagen product- just admire from a distance.****
I'm glad they're using the MQB in the Jetta now, very stiff body. I have a MK7 GTI so I would know. However, the design is weak, hopefully the GLI has better styling. Seems like VW caved in to the bland design of most mainstream sedans.
J M they definitely caved. It's so bland just like the Atlas and Tiguan. It's definitely a new strategy they think will pay off, but I don't like it one bit.
The Atlas is abysmal, looks like a Grand Cherokee rebadged with VW logo. Kind of like the Caravan and VW Routan that happen to be the same minivan. Although, gotta be fair, MOST people buy bland cars because they don't care too much about styling, they mostly care about getting from point A to point B with a car at a reasonable price. I gotta admit, I am a car enthusiast and VW fanboy, so I do care about nearly every aspect of what I'm driving, hence why I love my GTI.
Jeff K shouldn't be too negligible. Let's just be happy it will get the is 20 turbo and a dual clutch. Prob no Manual due to then discontinuing it this year.
Jetta sporty? Look at the alloys, they are high profile. Mazda3 is a sport sedan,even the now old Focus is sporty. I would say the Jetta is about as sporty as the Chevrolet Cruze. The Kia Forte and Hyundai Elantra are defenitely sportier ad I am not talking about the 1.6 turbo Sport and SX versions.
When he says "safer" compared to the '82 model, I say not necessarily. There are SUVs on the road now, everywhere, and they make it more dangerous for smaller sedans like the Jetta.
Very glad that they've brought the driving dynamics back up. What's a Volkswagen if it doesn't Fahrvergnüg? As it has a twist beam rear axel I'd be courios to know if it can do the VW three wheel dance. I hope that the next Passat is a Fahrvergnüger too.
I see the 2015 Sonata resemblance and thought the same thing the first time I saw it but I don't get how anybody sees a Ford Taurus in the front end of the new Jetta. Like, have you even looked at a Taurus lately? They are quite different in their designs with the Taurus having a much narrower grille, different headlights, and a much more rounded out front bumper in general while the new Jetta is far more angular and aggressive looking.
Those wheels look tiny, especially the rear set !! to me it doesn't look balanced or something. I think the original proportions of the MK4 Bora/Jetta was better, why go bigger and turn it into a Passat? (revisit the old proportions) Also, those led headlights and tail lights are lacking.
idk i liked mk6 most from modern ones , has perfect size, this new one not look like compact anymore i dont care what technology is there . look too big like not jeeta anymore.
I’m on my 3rd Jetta now (currently a 2016 tsi se) and I have nothing to say but good things about all of them. When my lease is up next year, I will 100% pick up a new one. My experience with VW in general has been very positive, to the point where I can’t see myself buying any other brand.
Well said.. I am on my 3rd Jetta a 2017 tsi 1.4 I am getting a gli after this one.
Stopped driving Japanese cars after they all went CVT.
You should never have any problems when just leasing.
I had 3 Jetta's and they were all lemons.. I can't see myself every buying a vdub again.
They’re a dishonest toxic company.
I had (from new) a 1998 Jetta GT, for 10 years. Then I had a 2008 Audi A4 S-Line for 10 years. I've gone back to VW for a new Passat. All of them were great, and I put 150,000 miles on them all. The new Passats are a lot of car for the money. A real sleeper.
That bumper to bumper warranty is tempting indeed...
Yay for covering ordinary cars.
I think they did a great job with the redesign, the technology inside these things now is just amazing for an entry level car. The fact that it has a lot of the same tech Audi’s have is crazy
The previous gen looked much better on the outside. However this new interior looks much nicer
I like the wolfsburg one with the sporty front.Wish that can fit in the older jettas.
Just purchased a 2019 Jetta S 6MT in Habanero Orange. Let me tell ya, for $17,100 sticker price, I have ZERO buyers remorse and would buy it again.
I upgraded to it as my daily driver from an 08 Honda Civic. Honda Civic usually are known for good MPG, but let me tell you...it’s not even close to how good the Jetta is on fuel.
I fill up with E15 fuel from Sheetz at roughly $2.05 a gallon, $26.00 full tank. Out of that tank I’ll get 450 miles with 70% city driving and 30% highway.
Absolutely AWESOME daily driver and the manual is great.
So, You recommend than the Civic 2018 ?? which one is better
Omar Ibrahim civic is more expensive. Cheapest Civic I found was $19k. My Jetta was only $17k. MPG better in Jetta as well. More roomy, etc.
I’ve had my 16 Jetta sport manual for 2 years now. 42,000 miles and still love the car, it drives so damn well. It also stops on a dime, it’s just one safe pleasurable car to own. When my lease is up I am just going to buy it and drive it for many more years.
love seeing the old jetta in there.
I get 41 mpg combined in my 21 R line manual. I do mostly in town driving. Love it.
I recently purchased a 2019 VW Jetta R-Line & I love it! And I agree, everything has improved in the car. The 1.4 is so much better than a 2.0 or (two point slow) that I has in my 2013 SE Jetta. Mine is habanero orange.
I like you guys, that's probably half the reason why I also watch your channel. Great video.
Infinitely better looking than my 2013 TDI Jetta. I'm looking forward to seeing a GLI version. About time the GLI got the new motor from the MQB GTI. Still love my 2016 GTI. I drive about 5k miles a month and it soaks them up and feels every bit rewarding. Glad to hear the Jetta is only getting better.
Tim Flohr 5k miles a month wtf that’s insanely a lot
Do you drive for Uber??
I commute, have alot of responsibilities as a single dad, full time job and full time college. Not easy to do and involves a ton of driving. I used to Uber a few years ago when I had my Jetta TDI, but working in Los Angeles at night as an Uber driver is stupid, dangerous, and not worth the risk or piss poor money.
There's something about that Golf chasis that makes the car feel so planted on the road. It's never caught off guard by potholes.
Jeremy Keeler that's true, it's a pretty good well rounded chassis. Stiffening up the rear goes a long way on the MQB though.
I just bought one of these but 2020 and SEL Premium so far I really like it.
Great review! I keep hearing the same thing about the plastics, but they are trying to get past the TDI scandal!
Longtime VW/Audi fanboy. Everything looks WONDERFUL on this new Jetta...except for the grill.
Love my 2013 Jetta 2.0 tsi
Ugh, it's HUGE for a Jetta. 'Murica loves big sedans.
It looks like the same as a my A3. Edit: Nah, on 2nd look it looks big like the old B8 A4.
vh9network Audi is owned by Volkswagen
Duke Fayce, omg you're kidding...no way!
Perfect for infant seats.
1 inch longer, and 3.5 inches wider than my 2001 Passat.
The Jetta is one of the best compact sedans to drive on long trips, because of how stable it is; even when it’s windy.
I am a fan of the auto manufacturer’s that aren’t over date pinning their vehicles. What I mean is by making vehicles that use lights as body work or over doing the grill and lights to harken back to a place we don’t get and never will...
I'm in the market and this would have been a strong consideration if it wasn't for the engine..... The lacking 1.8 is a no go for me. In Jeremy Clarkson's words " it's a cow in a track suit"
I am surprised that VW Fanboy Andre isn't doing this review with Nathan, but Nathan alone is good as well. I like it the Jetta looks better now and not as boringly simple. My buddy has a 14 year model one with a manual and likes it, I am not in the market for another compact sedan I want a midsize truck, but this would be a good inexpensive car for a first car for someone or for those that live on an extreme budget.
Yes I would agree that those cheap cars are usually a first car, heck my first two were like that old cars in that price range, then my next was a 7 year old Ford Escape with 76k miles on if for 10k. Heck I have never owned a new car my current one a Chevy Cruze 2013 had 33k miles on it when I got it in 14, and cost me $330 a month, and it helps build my credit. I had to get my Dad to cosign with his 800 credit score. Which with me owing $4200 on the Ford that I had to trade in put me at 19k financed which is the price of this new car. I usually say buy used if possibly and lease new. I make my amend and say this would be a good first new car for someone if they can afford the payments and build their credit up. Not everyone has 3k in the bank, I know I don't or I would probably put it towards an older truck that I can use for hunting and fishing and beating around in the winter.
Forrest Earnest Andre is better than Nathan, nathan is a dodge fanboy.... so I don’t get why your hating on Andre.
Forrest Earnest yup. Especially once there are 6 month and 1 year old versions of this Car. My son's 2017 jetta stickers at 22k and after 6 months and 6700 miles he got it for 14k otd. Great first car to build credit and not have to worry about it for a while. He's even tuned his and now it's pretty damn fun
I am NOT hating on Andre at all, just stating that hey I am surprised that he who is one isn't doing this review or tag teaming it with Nathan. He probably had a few other projects to work on for TFL and I like Nathan too, heck the whole crew.
Excellent Wedow I am definitely happy for him, that is a good deal for sure. Saving a dollar per mile and having all the warranty is great. Certified Pre Owned is the way to go if you can, especially 6 months to 2 years old with low miles. I use to sell cars for 14 months so I have seen how it goes, if someone is upside down with no cash down it is tough to go pre owned and have to do new with as many rebates as they can get, but if they are in the clear a rather new CPO car or truck like your son's is the way to go.
Was the MK5 the best Jetta ever?
Independent suspension, great handling/fit and finish, gas trunk hinges, suede glove box, etc etc........ and all of this standard on the basic of basic models.
The thing I don’t understand is why there’s no turn signal indicators on the mirrors, 17 inch rims, or fog lights on the SEL. why are all of the good features reserved for the SEL premium? This still looks like a base model, not an SEL.
I just bought a new 2019 pure white SEL Jetta!
I sure hope VW doesn't get rid of the 1.8 in the Jetta. I purchased a 2016 Jetta SEL 1.8 and chose the car because the power, ride, handling balance is great.
I wouldn’t buy a car with out Nathan’s go ahead and that an honest statement
I truly miss the TDI and hope VW brings them back to the US.
Where did the music come from?ouch. Piano black interior not for me because of sun glare and would like to see brushed aluminum and just is asking for manual transmission. I hope you like these changes.
MQB, European Passat, Golf, Polo, T-Roc. Tiguan. I thinks there's more. Also the Seat Leon, Seat Ibiza, Seat Arona, Seat Ateca, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb.
it's quiet except the torque converter in the auto...at low rpm between 25 to 40mph...beware of loud breathing or grinding sounds when putzing in traffic
You wouldn’t put it up against a GTI .
That’s fantastic insight. Thanks.
bang for the buck. i like this reviewer the best on TFLCar. Engine AND an 8-Speed auto are amazing
Glad to see the Jetta on the MQB platform now. I'm a bit disappointed that they're using the torsion-beam axle for the rear suspension except for the upcoming GLI. I may be wrong, but I don't think any car in this class except the Toyota Corolla still uses that type of rear suspension any more.
The character line down the side of the car is identical to the Ford Fusion.
Quick question: Can you configure the VW Virtual Cockpit to show all the gauges (speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, voltmeter, coolant temp, and fuel) ?
The Corrado is my all time favorite VW.
Why on earth are you in Hillsborough, NC?
In eu this engine came in 2014 and is quite reliable, but in this year came in eu the new 1.5 tsi which is the new generation of 1.4tsi engin, and this 1.4tsi and 1.5tsi engines have a timing belt (not a timing chain)
Tough gig, but good job there Nathan!
VW went back in time with the suspension on this, and not in a good way. And the Jetta didn't need to be larger than the previous generation. I'm 6'2" with a 5'10" wife and 17 year old daughter that like her mom is 5'10". We all fit in my wifes 2015 Jetta. Her lease is ending within days is she is leaning towards a 2018 Mazda6 with the 2.5 turbo.
Those wheels are SO much better than the honda-ass wheels I've seen on these
I like the old one more stylingwise..
Can’t wait for the new Gli, hopefully by the end of this year
I have a 2017 n love it n this one it’s a beauty!
Will the window regulators work forever on this model?
"I feel like I have a little bit better control of the vehicle" -- just as the video shows him almost off the pavement in a curve.
What are you doing in Hillsborough, NC? That's my neck of the woods...hope you got a chance to go to the Wooden Nickle for a beer and some food!!
I'm not really wow'd by the new Jetta body. It looks too much like a third gen ford focus sedan to me.
I had a 2017 Jetta wolfsburg that I traded in for the 2018 golf sportwagen comfortline..only thing I miss is the 1.4 turbo.my god it was great on fuel
I think the engine is a gem...
VW should fire the guy responsible for those ugly rims in all press cars.
sic22l
Dude I literally have a 19 n I thought this
Who the f decides this runs look good even on the floor models
Yes I hate the rims
That quick MQB quiz wasn't really fair. The Arteon isn't even available yet!
147hp really good job VW old people would be so happy.
My complaint about my 2014 was the fat center counsel that uncomfortably intruded into my right leg space. I also thought the drivers seat was more "off angle" than most smaller vehicles (smaller vehicles cant the seat off angle to create an illusion of more side leg room).
The question many people have is... when is the GLI version of the Jetta coming?
I'm curious of the logic for only the 1.4 liter. I would have thought they'd made the 1.8 liter standard for all trims except the SEL Premium. Then, make the 2.0 the standard engine for the SEL Premium trim. But instead, they eliminated the 1.8 liter entirely.
I hope they bring that digital cockpit to the GTI for 2019.
The 1.4T is a fine engine but I wonder if they couldn't have made it more compelling by making the 1.8T the standard power plant. I know, I know... cost.
When will this 2019 model be at my local dealer,and You said a 6 year warranty,I read it’s a seven years bumper to bumper
I had an 84 Jetta with a TDI
"Looks like a 2015 Sonata with a VW grille. How unoriginal and dull" - Joel
Does the corolla has a twist beam suspension and hard plastic? Thought so...
Bigger and uglier. The last gen was way better design. This looks like a fusion.
I understand that tax policies in Europe make a 1.4L engine desirable but I have to say that regardless of what a "gem" the engine is, the Jetta (or at least the GLI) needs the 1.8L mill of the Tiguan or better yet the 2.0L engine of the GTI.
Will i Fit in that thing being 6'4 330 lbs?
Humm, so even VW cannot repair the transmission in the 82 Jetta... 1.8 or 2.0 turbo I could go for, 1.4 no...
Any indication there might be a hybrid coming?
Nova geração de carros da volks tão bonito demais, seguem a nova linha de design da vw isso e top demais, mesmo padrões porém diferenciados!
"Everything about this car has been improved"? Not true. It has a twist beam rear suspension.
And lacks power.
Plenty of low end torque. Power only matters at high revs, so not a big deal.
@@marco1173 What? Torque is 184 ft.lbs. - for a car like the 2019 VW Jetta S 6-speed that means a lot, because the car only weighs 2800 lbs. 184-ft. lbs. of torque will pick the new Jetta up and move it. 0-60 times will be 7.5 seconds.
Yes, but somehow it handles better than the last model with IRS.
I have a 2013 5 cyl 5 speed manual Jetta SE and love it. Love the lines of the car, how it handles, and the 5 cylinder pulls like crazy, yet gives mpg that rivals most of the 4 cylinders. which makes me wonder why they dont have it as an option anymore. 4 cylinders dont particylary sound that wonderful, at leat when compared to the 5. This new one though, is just ugly in the front end compared to the model before. What is it with America having more Grill then bumper nowadays?
Perfect car for the US
Looks good and engineering is awesome. But don't buy one because the workmanship is not there. After 2 years you will start to have problems. Believe me I know because I owned a 2006 1st year model. I had nothing but problems in the beginning of my 2nd year. Let's just say after warranty work didn't solve the problem with the turbo engine burning oil and smoking, a $1700.00 head light replacement because of moisture got into the power module and ruined it, interior tearing apart, and Airbag sensor defect, and steering defect, it finally died in 2013. I was still paying on it.****Don't waste your time on a Volkswagen product- just admire from a distance.****
I'm glad they're using the MQB in the Jetta now, very stiff body. I have a MK7 GTI so I would know. However, the design is weak, hopefully the GLI has better styling. Seems like VW caved in to the bland design of most mainstream sedans.
J M they definitely caved. It's so bland just like the Atlas and Tiguan. It's definitely a new strategy they think will pay off, but I don't like it one bit.
The Atlas is abysmal, looks like a Grand Cherokee rebadged with VW logo. Kind of like the Caravan and VW Routan that happen to be the same minivan. Although, gotta be fair, MOST people buy bland cars because they don't care too much about styling, they mostly care about getting from point A to point B with a car at a reasonable price. I gotta admit, I am a car enthusiast and VW fanboy, so I do care about nearly every aspect of what I'm driving, hence why I love my GTI.
Yeah, it might be decent in GLI trim. I think it will be heavier and less agile than a GTI though.
Yeah do doubt
Jeff K shouldn't be too negligible. Let's just be happy it will get the is 20 turbo and a dual clutch. Prob no Manual due to then discontinuing it this year.
Jetta sporty? Look at the alloys, they are high profile. Mazda3 is a sport sedan,even the now old Focus is sporty. I would say the Jetta is about as sporty as the Chevrolet Cruze. The Kia Forte and Hyundai Elantra are defenitely sportier ad I am not talking about the 1.6 turbo Sport and SX versions.
Can we use your review on our VW page? Great stuff!!!!
When he says "safer" compared to the '82 model, I say not necessarily. There are SUVs on the road now, everywhere, and they make it more dangerous for smaller sedans like the Jetta.
Can’t wait for the GLI
You forgot to mention the 6 year/72000 mile warranty is transferable.
Looks like the Ford Focus's wanna-be younger brother
Does this product have something to do with Ford¿?
Very glad that they've brought the driving dynamics back up. What's a Volkswagen if it doesn't Fahrvergnüg? As it has a twist beam rear axel I'd be courios to know if it can do the VW three wheel dance. I hope that the next Passat is a Fahrvergnüger too.
Why not the new generation 1.5 TSI? They introduced this new engine for the golf 7.5
Baby AUDI!
just waiting for the VW Arteon 2018 to get to US, see if honda accord and camry can be put next to it, in design, tech and speed
The front looks like the Ford Taurus & the rear reminds me of the 2015 Hyundai Sonata
Kit
I see the 2015 Sonata resemblance and thought the same thing the first time I saw it but I don't get how anybody sees a Ford Taurus in the front end of the new Jetta. Like, have you even looked at a Taurus lately? They are quite different in their designs with the Taurus having a much narrower grille, different headlights, and a much more rounded out front bumper in general while the new Jetta is far more angular and aggressive looking.
I see the sonata but I think the front end resembles a Nissan quest
i understand the back seats have nothing...no usb, no vents, no drivers side map pockets..wtff
Those wheels look tiny, especially the rear set !! to me it doesn't look balanced or something. I think the original proportions of the MK4 Bora/Jetta was better, why go bigger and turn it into a Passat? (revisit the old proportions) Also, those led headlights and tail lights are lacking.
idk i liked mk6 most from modern ones , has perfect size, this new one not look like compact anymore i dont care what technology is there . look too big like not jeeta anymore.
The last Jettas exterior with the new jettas interior hate the grill now
No diesel no buy
Would have been nice if it was a plug in hybrid. I don't think they will ever make diesel again. I think Europe is done with diesel cars
Mike Parry not really. Try finding one at a dealer.
The wheels are ugly AF to me. Other than that knit pick the car really does look nice.
It has transmission issues..my friend bought it and there an issue and he want to return it back and many other buyers
Come back in a year or two, then compare Jetta sales with the Civic, then tell us if VW "hit it out of the park".
Looks like it's the same size as Passat, which brings the question: why do we need another Passat?
Besides the led lights the exterior looks older. I could believe you if you said the car was a 2007 - 12
Front looks like a mix between a Ford Fusion and a Ford Taurus. The back looks like an Audi A4
Nice Ford.
So not cool that the manual is stripped down. Manual drivers also enjoy nice amenities.
Will this arrive in Australia?
Back end looks really nice, but that front is just so blegh.