Is the 2022 VW Jetta GLI 6-speed a BETTER sport sedan than a Honda Civic Si?
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- Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
- The Jetta GLI has been the compact sedan for those that want more performance from VW. For 2022 VW has made some updates to better compete with rivals. On the outside there is a new grill, front fascia, headlights and wheels. On the inside there is an updated steering wheel, dash and shift knob. Under the hood is the 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 that produces 228HP & mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Is the 2022 VW Jetta GLI 6-speed a BETTER sport sedan than a Honda Civic Si?
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who else thinks we need a jetta r now. not an r line visual package but a whole performance R package like the golf
Imagine AWD Jetta…. Wowowowow baby rs3
AWD + 300-320hp Jetta? That'd be such a beast
The Jetta R Will Make Sense That Will Be Similar To The Golf R.I Been Thinking About It.
I absolutely agree with you, I had a 2019 R-Line, I was disappointed with it
yes that's what I was looking for, jetta should be the flagship for volkswagen.
Beautiful Jetta, I honestly don't care what others say about the car, but this looks nice, Joe!
Thanks for letting me share it with you Brian!
@@RaitisRides No problem, have a great birthday, Joe!
@@RaitisRides can you review a Dodge Grand Caravan GT
@@RaitisRides yes I would definitely think the Jetta is better in terms of interior quality it is fun to drive it's fast one time we was racing a Civic Sport against a Grand Caravan wheelchair van and the Civic lost against the Grand Caravan so in a race against the Civic and GLI I am sorry to break it to you the Civic might win because it has more power but Honda is a flaw in my opinion for the new Civics interior it's too modern the dashboard is trash but the GLI wins every battle in my opinion unless you put that GLI in sport mode you're smoking the Civic if they try to pass do what the cops do do a pit maneuver to have the Civic spin out and lose the race but Joe here is my conclusion I would spend the money on the GTI over the Civic but the Civic is better in terms of exterior styling so for styling the Civic is a lot nicer than the GTI it's better on the outside and Volkswagen has done it all it made the all expectations Honda is getting there but the 10th generation 2016-2021 Civic was even better than the GTI it was way way better than the GTI was back then but I would take the GTI over the Civic
@@seanpendleton59 jh
the side profile of this car looks so much better than pretty much every current generation sports sedan I can think of.
It’s has a bmw look. I like it
I'm thankful VW is still making manual sport sedans. Not everyone wants to be assimilated by the truck/suv/crossover borg.
I love sedans too I am tired of the SUVs and crossovers I want Chevy to bring back the Cruze I want Dodge bring back the Dart and the Avenger I want Chrysler to bring back the 200 and I want Mitsubishi to bring back the Lancer and the Evo I agree Randy I don't want to be assimilated with the SUVs and Crossover borg
I agree. I will give them credit for putting a 6 speed in it.
@@seanpendleton59 I would like it if Ford brought the Focus back to the USA and Canada. Lucky for me I still have a 2018 Ford Focus RS and I also have a 2020 Jetta GLI Autobahn Edition. The 2022 is almost exactly the same with the exception of the exterior.
Brand that offers manual: BMW, mini, Porsche, Toyota, Honda, Acura, Subaru, Mazda, Hyundai, the nissan Z that is about to launch. And US brand such as Chevy, Cadillac and Ford. I
@@xuhan4682 are you sure about that ?? Acura only releasing a manual next month with the integra. BMW and VW yes. The rest ?
Bought a 2022 GLI recently. Great car, nice ride or stiff ride. Tons of torque for a 4cylinder - 258lbs. Can't imagine Honda making something this nice.
They did, I had 2.0T accord 6-speed but sadly it's gone.
@@henrybrar yes. short lived sadly.
The VW will never have the Honda reliability or resale value.
@@M_dot202resell and get what? An EV? No one wants to resell these cars. I can’t find a single 2.0 accord within 100 miles. Resell value is irrelevant
For a breed that is supposedly dying out,sedans aren't going out 🤫quietly.
You totally nailed it!
There coming back.. who wants to drive a lesbo CUV with gas prices at 5...
Sedans will always be more fun to drive than a crossovers or SUVs
Dying breed? Wth are u tlkng abt. Clearly u r nt a car guy.
Sedans are definitely not dying out😂
VW is bringing the business with this Jetta!!! Thank you for bringing us this review Joe and Lori!!! Happy Birthday man!!!
I looooove watching your videos when I'm high af. I'll never buy any of these cars but you just have a way with describing cars. Top notch high entertainment 👌🏼
they lined the center console white so you can see your items in storage more easily especially when its dim outside but Raiti wanted to talk about squirting twinkies lol..
That color is amazing!
Happy Birthday, Joe!
Thanks David!
My 2022 Jetta SEL is getting delivered in 10 days! Not quite the GLI but I wanted the rear heated seats and some other comfort features for me and my passengers. Very excited!
I’ve got the manual 2019 35th anniversary edition here in Canada. Has the leather, nav all the safety tech and rear heated seats. Just lucky up here I guess.
Scotty say don't by VW
@@hirolla2927 Scotty says don’t buy 99% of cars lol
@@hirolla2927 scotty is a goober
@@Asian_Import Scotty says buy a 1999 celica (his car) lol
Looks great 👍 and exhaust sounds great!! And the interior design good quality great review raiti's.
Joe! I don’t know if you know this, but CARANDDRIVER magazine did a track test on the GLI, and it beat both the SI and BRZ around the track. It was also faster than the 2016 GOLF R they tested around the track mainly due to the tires. This bad boy actually handles much better than anticipated
Ex-GLI owner here. I had a 2020 GLI. In the 16 months I owned it (19,000 miles), it was at the dealer 14 times for major repairs. Wiper failures, engine computer, infotainment, overhead console - all failed multiple times. By the time VW took it back (it almost went to court), the rear sensors that controlled cross traffic assist had failed, but I didn't bother repairing it. There was interior trim that had either fallen off or had come loose. Serious interior rattles started forming at 8,000 miles - all due to the horrific quality of plastic used on the doors.
VW has the reputation for very spotty quality and I got one that was very poorly built. I absolutely loved the engine/DSG combo. The shifts were so quick and it always seemed to know what gear I wanted. The interior was attractive and the interior lighting helped keep eye fatigue at bay at night. The highway ride and mileage was excellent and it makes a good cruising car. I had the base stereo which was (and I'll be nice) below average, but that is no longer available. And I had the real buttons on the wheel. I've used the VW haptic controls and honestly, that would be a deal breaker for me because it was a guessing game with what was being pressed. And the base Hankook tires...the less said about them, the better. You'll want to swap those out ASAP. And the fake engine noise pumped in will get on your nerves in no time. Set the exhaust to "Eco" if you're doing highway cruising and want to hear the stereo.
Raiti did sum up a lot of the good parts with the interior and all of the space. But if you really look at the GLI, you can see that VW REALLY built to a price point and not to be an excellent sports sedan. Little things like the no vents in the back and the trunk hinges - all could have been resolved for a couple of dollars, but VW said forget it. And when you're going to spend $30,000+ for a car, those little things add up. The fake vents and honeycomb trim on the outside detracted from what was a tasteful and understated exterior.
This would be a good car to lease. Get your 2-3 years of fun and enjoyment before the warranty expires and the serious bills come in. I got burned by the GLI and VW and they lost a future customer here.
I had the 2019, same issues. Loved the car at first, then problem after problem.
I have a 19 with 350WHP and it's been rock solid the entire time!
I actually faxtory ordered one a couple of months ago from my local dealership. 6-8 month wait. Can't wait to get behind the wheel. Thanks for the review Joe!!
Have you got it?
Tried to order one last year. 2021 showed up instead plus dealer markup. Glad you are finally getting to review one. Also roof only comes like that with black pkg.
Thanks for the heads up!
Man this colour red and black combo looks so amazing on this GLI, I wish they made one version with the Golf R engine with AWD
audis
Yeah bud do you mean an Audi A4 or s3
Yeah lol good point
Love the color and the styling Joe! Never really thought about the Jetta. Thanks for bringing it to us.
You are so very welcome! I have a surprise coming just for you on Friday Michael!
Amazing car! We don't have this in Europe, at least not in my country. We had the standard Jetta years ago. Now we don't even get the GTI/GTD no more, only GTE and R versions only available for SUV. Everyting else just a design pack - R Line. The era of cars with no exhausts making sound is coming. :))
Your car reviews are badass! Best in the U.S. of A.! :)) Love your videos! Your face always puts a smile on my face. :)) ❤
Speaking of Dr. Dre and NWA..that's a VWA - Volkswagen With Attitude. :)))
I have a 2020 Jetta GLI Autobahn Edition and with the exception of the exterior I can’t really tell the difference. The Jetta is great, what it needs is a heated steering wheel and Navigation, although I like the Apple CarPlay. The Beats audio system sucks, my 2010 Ford Focus had a much better audio system, the best of all the cars I have ever owned.
I have 21 GLI autobahn and I completely agree. The audio is almost washed out and it really needs an upgrade. I plan on upgrading it myself soon
I love this guys reviews, i watch even though I'm not shopping for a car
Yes! This all I been waiting for this one. Also I will be praying I will able to afford one of these amazing sedans like this someday especially the color on this color sedan as well. Overall, fantastic job and review joe.
2019 GLI here. 350+WHP daily driver with no issues so far.
The GLI is a performance bargain, the DSG is terrific if you can’t row your own. The handling and performance with the LSD is unmatched in this class.
Really?
Unmatched? 😑
The Elantra N would smoke this. This is car is more refined.
I have a 2019 GLI that I'm currently using as my daily driver. Drives comfortable, quiet interior, and has enough styling for it to be sporty and mature at the same time. I'd recommend if you want a sedan commuter, just wished VW offered it with a Hybrid version.
Why? My 2021 Jetta gets 40+ mpg on highway.
Just got the GLI 2024 black packet gray 6-speed manual, great fun car! Can drive relax or fast...
I'm planning on getting one this later this summer. I'm thinking sticky tires, upgraded brakes, coilovers, wheels, maybe even a nice tune as well an exhaust. Nothing too crazy but something to have fun with.
Sounds like a plan Wesley!
Keep the hot rides coming bruh😁🚗🔥🔥🔥
I'm glad you got on it with the throttle. It shows what it can really do.
Sharp looking GLI that has evolved very nicely. Great sports sedan on a budget.
I've always wanted a GLI or GTI. They've been dream cars to me. The feeling I got test driving a GTI as a kid is a feeling that I'm always chasing when I buy cars. Yet I just can't get past some of the cost saving measures and unreliability that can sometimes plague VWs.
That being said, I did own a 2.5l Rabbit, and that thing was bulletproof till I sold it just after 100k
My 2015 GTI is at 200K. It was perfectly fine for the first 180K miles than it had some expensive issues.
Jetta is the exception to the VW rule and is generally a solidly reliable car.
@@bucknut2000 oh wow. what did you have to replace up to 180k miles?
@@robbiemcneill4239 I only had to change the clutch . After 180K, I got an AC compressor replaced, oil leak, and timing chain/belt tensioner, coolant leak, and the carbon clean up. Probably spent too much but I guess I’m in this for another 50K .
I have a 2013 VW Jetta SE Sedan. Solid as a rock, just do scheduled services and take care of the car and it will last forever. Mine = 164,000 miles and counting. I just got a 2023 GLI and I hope it last as long as my 2013. And I am keeping my 2013, I didn't trade it in. My wife had a 2017 Golf TSI, sadly it was totaled in a car accident (we were not at fault). She got a 2022 Tiguan SE. MY first VW was a 2008 Rabbit 2.5 L. I love VW.
I’m not a big VW fan but this is a nice looking Jetta. It could be better by going with the updated engine, power passenger seat, eliminating fake vents and the sunscreen/shade plus a few others. Great review Joe and nice job Lori! Happy birthday buddy! 🎂👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
Thanks Larry!!😎👍🏻
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORI ! ! !
You are freaking hilarious Tony!
@@RaitisRides you said on IG it's Lori's birthday, did ya cram a candle into a Twinkie for her heeeheeeheee : P
I've long been a GTI fan but this GLI could win me over. As always, solid review, Joe.
I went from a Mk7 GTI Sport to a Mk7 GLI Autobahn. While I love the GLI, it is noticeably lacking in quality of interior. It also does not handle near as well as a GTI, a lot more body roll. However when I totaled my GTI and got the GLI, it was at a bargain. About $10k less than the GTI. That's the biggest factor for me personally.
@@xMaximilian614x do you have DCC suspension?
@@MeltingRubberZ28 no, mine is the autobahn which for some strange reason didn't have that option, only the 35th anniversary.
@@xMaximilian614x yeah I have the 35th with DCC myself which is why I asked. Mine in sport mode is pretty stiff/not a ton of body roll.
Jeez I was legit surprised how that can peel the tread off those tires. I thought it was gonna SKRREEEEE forever haha. Great video as always.
VW consistently underrates their HP figures, unlike other manufacturers. You're looking at 228 WHP, not BHP
This is one Lil good looking car..
Nice paint job goes well with the black decals/wheels..
The rear diffuser/exhaust tips looks similar to the current gen 911
I ended up going with the 2021 GLI opposed to the 2022 GLI because I didn't like the new capactive touch buttons on the steering wheel, the new trim on the dash, and the no functioning new styles front/back. Great car nonetheless. However its a fun car that's very functional and gives you that fizzy feeling in your stomach every time you get into it. Glad I decided to go with the GLI opposed to the Accord Sport 2.0t. It also has specific look to it and uniqueness on the road. Nothing better than getting a compliment from middle aged men fro my car. haha =)
Good decision. Captive touch is awful. The wirless CarPlay is rock solid
I have the 2020 and agree with the front bumper and rear bumper looking too flashy and nonfunctional. The only thing I like is the exhaust on the 2022.
oh wow - I was also wondering the same. What were your pros/cons of the Accord 2.0T because I was considering that too..
I am a big fan of the alignment of infotainment system. every car should have that angle alignment facing the driver. makes it easier to view and very much comfortable
That is one squeaky car! Love the reviews as always! Thanks for entertainment as well! 🍻
That is a nice little car Thank you for sharing this Thank you Lori and Joe
You are so very welcome!
Amazing burnout Joe! These tires were having the time of their life :)
Not too much of a price difference but actually getting some acceleration means I’d choose this I was hoping the new si would be faster not slower then last gen
Yeah this car is much much faster.
@Aced Yah thats why its the only brand and model actively sought out by buyers 10 years plus down the road. You have your POS VW lol. Nobodys going to be searching for that garbage when your done with it. Same with that disgusting Elantra N. My 2012 Si just netted me 12k trade in, i paid 12k for it 5 years ago. Free car minus gas and insurance. Thats real value and i wouldnt waste my hard earned cash on anything else but a Honda.
@@RubbishFPSyeah but you had to drive a Honda for 10 years.
"Joe you are so right, that's all I could say, Joe you are so right" That's what I was thinking.
Thanks OMAR!
Joe ... You need to start comparing all these with the 2022 KIA Forte GT Manual ... If you could get all 3 in 1 video side by side that would be golden .. You could use my 2022 GT Manual for the video :)
That would be perfect! I’m working on it!
@@RaitisRides Im located in Hollywood Florida ! The 2022 Honda Civic SI , 2022 GLI & 2022 KIA Forte GT Manual are awesome vehicles between the 27-31K Margin ! Of course all 3 offer Manual ! Would Be a big hit on the views for the Channel .. You’d be the 1st !
@@Xyz_Litty The Hyundai Elantra N 6-speed is in the $32k range. I think it should be included as well...
Another great review! Thank you Raiti's Ride! Love any of your manual- equipped car tests! Back to the new steering wheel, I heard they went the GTI way with haptic feedback instead of physical buttons, can you confirm? At least the stereo and HVAC are still buttons!
Love the way it drives. Excellent review.
Hey Raiti's Rides My Favorite Volkswagen Suvs 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan R line
Best looking Jetta, yet. Great color.👍
What up Joe? Jetta time!
Let’s gooooooo Tom!
@@RaitisRides ;D
I’ve had my Jetta S since 2014. Looking for an upgrade. This might be it. It’s served me well, but the 2.slow engine is just pure anemia. No performance at all. Thanks for this review Joe!
I laughed at the "2.slow" hahaha
Agree with comment 100%. Got the jetta S, love it, still serving me well with 81K on it but the slowness kills any fun of the car.
Omfg tell me about it, back in 2013 I leased one in a manual and it was the slowest thing I have ever owned. It felt slower than the 97 civic EX I owned before it
I'm feeling the same! I have a 2013 2.Slow and looking to upgrade. My dealer had a blue one and I was gonna check it out but someone bought it a few hours after it was delivered.
Yeah the 2 slow is just dogshit.
“Go to Arby’s, get your three beef and cheddars -“
I love you Joe! Tampa represent💯😁
I just did that
I move from the UK to Tampa in January and I will be getting one of these.
There are loads of good options but this is easy to manage, big enough for a single guy, I can fit my stuff in the back, it’ll get me to the beach, fill it with groceries and it’s fun to throw round corners.
I love me 22 Si. And coupled with the TSP stage 1 tune I now have makes it even sweeter
My GLI with a stage 1 tune is at 310 HP. These cars are also very tuneable
We live in a time where automotive magazine publication's say sedans are dying. No they're not. Sedans aren't going nowhere.
Sedans will always and forever have their place in the automotive market. If it didn't, car buying would tank drastically.
High ground clearance vehicles does not fit everybody's lifestyle especially with gas and diesel prices are the way they are and the excessive curb weight of high ground clearance vehicles burns through more fuel than a low ground clearance vehicles.
Most crossovers weigh roughly the same as sedans.
And get similar mpg. 4 doors and a hatch.. there's really no reason to buy a sedan. Other then for looks.
Nice goin', again guys! 💪🏽. Germany is 10 minutes to the right from my house, when you dropped that "fahrvergnugen" mad chuckles lol
Ps. This Jetta kinda looks like a A4 limousine. But better
I love it Joe and Lori and keep up the great work and I love the video lot real 💯
You are the best my friend!
Awesome job as always Lori.
Yeah this Jetta is something I b looking for...! Thanks for review!
Joe the best part with the GLI/GTI is that with 600$ tune you are as fast as a type R. 310 HP, 300 TQ. You could opt for the weaker tune but the tuning company will then match your warranty! The weaker tune is at 290 HP
Now that would be wild to drive!
What tune is that? Gotta imagine there could be warranty issues adding that much extra power.
@@leviefrauim1425 yeah because that tune will blow your engine in 2 years
@@leviefrauim1425 the EA888 is very detuned. Stage 1 is a very safe tune. Ea888 is a very safe engine to tune. People have done it for 8 years now.
@@najminmalcusis15 what brand tuner and tune?
The "fake vent" in the rear would look stupid if it were all smooth. It's too big of an area and would look ridiculous if it didn't have that design feature. That's what it is, a design feature. It's not trying to be a vent for it to be a fake vent. It's a textured design for aesthetic appearance purposes.
Yeah diamonds are nice
Right. My st didn't have smooth plastic, but it had very small contours and looked terrible from the back
I had a 2019 GLI Autobahn with a mild tune, exhaust and it was a blast to drive. I traded it in recently on a Mazda3 Turbo hatchback, but the lack of a proper gearbox meant it wasn't very fun. After 5 months, I sold it and am currently waiting on a 2022 Mazda Miata Club with the BBS/Brembo/Recaro package...more importantly, it will have a 6 speed manual. Great review. I think the Si, Elantra N or Si are all great cars, just drive them all. And then find a way to justify a Miata instead :)
Personal question because I just don't get it..... Is it credit on how your confident in getting such a performance car as the Mazda brand new? Or are you patient enough to save money to buy up front....
@@blindsight3690 u really called a Miata a performance car 😂
@@blindsight3690 honestly the used market sucks and I was able to get this below MSRP with discounts. And the wait sucked but all of the suckiness was gone once I drove it. And with an exhaust it's a freaking blast to drive.
@@thewholecountryislaughinga8440 spoken exactly like someone who's never driven the most raced car on the planet. It's not the fastest, but it's the most fun car you can buy new, hands down.
@@AndreThompson925 if you’re broke just say you’re broke don’t make excuses 😂
I have a 2021 Jetta SEL-P and its a great car....seems a lot larger than it is and it's good on gas....2 complaints the porous sunscreen is annoying and you can still feel the sun when closed....had to throw a tint on the sunroof which solved that issued and I wish there was an "auto hold"....all those blank spaces near the shifter they have room for it.
I having been trying for 3 weeks to get this car. And I have still haven’t gotten one, no dealership near me has one and when I went they already sold the one they had a night before. The chip shortage sucks!
We don’t get the Jetta in Europe anymore.
Anyways, happy birthday!
Man that car look so fantastic fr. The color is probably one of the biggest things to me on a vehicle, I don’t really look at VW a lot but I would definitely get something like this or something.
Hey Joe. Great review. Do you think this is worth picking up. White one near me and I've been wanting a manual
They are fun to drive and very daily useable.
@@RaitisRides Well it beats the civic si and Forte gt2. From what I've seen.
I’ve had five Vdubs and I’ve lived all of them. If you’re considering one, do it….they’re great cars.
I’m still very sad we’re missing the newer engine. I get why they chose this but I feel like this would have been a BEAST if it adopted the newer engine . Always loved the GLI’s and this gen is in the right direction
Yeah that sucks
Throw an IS38 on it and you won't miss the Gen 4 engine
The older gen engine is much easier to tune
Love this Jetta, interior is nicer than the civic and I liked how they blacked out the whole roof
This is nice
I had a 2000 VW Jetta 1.8T
I wanted the VR6 but the 1.8T was nice with the Manuel
"Unless you want that" LOL Love Raiti!
Thanks for letting me share some laughs with you!
@@RaitisRides Love your work! Let's hit 1 mil this year! ^^
If we are talking price wise between the Honda Civic SI and the Volkswagen Jetta GLI , I will pick the " 2023 KIA FORTE GT TURBO " 🎉🎉🎉 it's a heck of a car for much less 👍🔥 😎 and you get a lot more !!! You don't need to brake the bank to buy a nice performance car !!!
💯 I had a 2022 Forte GT. GREAT CAR! Sold it for a 2023 Camry TRD but do miss the Kia. Now I want the new 2024 GLI 40th Edition.
22:50 - On my '24, I haven't noticed this, maybe VW took your feedback to heart?
Loved the 2 launches you did ripping through 1st gear lol
Mr Raiti.
What color are the rear taillights? I love the way the exhaust pipes are designed!!!!
This is a pretty nice car! Nicer than the past versions.
Thanks Joe (and Laurie)! When do you get to drive the Integra? Yet another exciting compact sport sedan with 6MT coming. Woot!
Next week actually!
@@RaitisRides sweet!
I put a deposit down on a Jetta GLI with the 6-speed. I'm currently the only one on that waiting list so the first one the dealer gets in I get first dibs on. I can't wait!
The 1992 VW Jetta GLI 2.0 16V with the big bumper look and Recaro interior blows away the newest one same goes for the 1992 VW GTI 2.0 16V with the big bumper look and Recaro interior 👌 👍.
I have a 2015. I absolutely love running through mountain roads only getting into 4th gear. 😀
I like the new gli I had a 2017 gli fun car mine had the dsg and didn’t have a/c vents in the back either the other trim level have it
Got the ‘21 Autobahn 6MT in pure grey a year ago and I still love the car. It’s still under warranty so no issues thus far - I think I will keep it for the entire warranty period or until a new model comes out. The car is sporty, has all the bells and whistles (heated/cooled front seats), gets great mileage, and looks classy and understated. I don’t think the 2022 refresh did much for the car especially the haptics. A zonk for sure.
There is a manual 21 GLI autobahn I am looking at. It looks great.
EA888 is underrated they dyno 230ish whp stock, at least in the gti, I believe the si is underrated too.
Thanks for sharing that great intel Josue!
@@RaitisRides no no thank you for the awesome reviews!
That engine is so dang good.
@@916n0rcal that is true. This GLI has dynoed multiple times at 256 HP. The SI isn’t really all that underrated. The GLI beat the SI by 3 car lengths on a late start only using automatic mode no paddle shifters. It’s on RUclips
Yes, the Honda engine is underated.
Gonna be 2040 and we are still gonna have i.c.e. cars around. Thia here is proof of that. Like a BMW exec said:
"If we don't make gas cars, someone will".
Nice VW by the way.
These cars are so fun to drive especially with a 6 speed manual mated to it
You got that right!
i drove the 2019 gli and I loved it it was fast and fun to drive.
I dig the new below the grille look. The wheels are the same as in my 6 speed 2019 GLI 35th Anniversary Edition.
God those tires at 8:39 lmao, biggest upgrade you can do on these is swap those out asap
I just got mine today. Thank god they now come with Bridgestones. The Hankooks were garbage.
This jetta Joe is a pretty good car for the money. For 30,900 dollars you get good amenities but I'm with you on zonking no rear ac or connectivity. The appearance is sporty just a big letdown with those fake vents stuck on. I can totally see ehat your saying about the brake action but boy oh boy did look fun driving it! How do you not get a ticket Joe? 😆 But great job Joe and Lori as always!
To be honest, I Love it just the way it Looks. In & Out Is Beautiful. Engine Sound Great also. Would I Buy This Model, absolutely Sure.
Nothing wrong with that!
I got the black GLI and I LOVE IT
I have a 2013 Jetta S and looking to upgrade by the Summer. Seriously considering this GLI and also looking at the Civic SI and new Integra ( I owned a 2005 Acura TSX before the 2013 Jetta). I like them all lol
Best looking sport sedan on the market! Still love my 22 WRX though!
BUT! What is the better all around value, better build and better cost to maintain? Which is more comfortable for a 6' plus man? I think the VW looks better.
Slim Jim holder ! I’m sold !
They look very similar surprised they haven't made an awd turbo version yet just slap the golf r drive train and power train in
That would be a dream!
We need a Jetta R
By the way sick review sir!
I live in Europe by any chance you able to review European only cars?
I have one in my driveway. Such a good car. Tuned at 310hp/350lbtq. Exactly the way the car should've came from VW.
"Exactly the way the car should've came from VW." Not if you want longevity and less failures, lol. They compromise power on purpose so that the engine and other parts aren't too stressed.
The GLI handles stage 1 tune without any issues or failures which is what he has 310 HP. In fact the Tune and engine is so safe at those powers that tuning companies now offer matching your warranty if you pay 500$ extra on your tune, knowing the chances of a stage 1 tune doing any damage is slim to none while that extra 500$ from each customer is well worth it. The engine and platform in this car which has been used since 2014 and revised over and over again is very well known for its tuneabilty. This engine can handle far more than 310
This is more in line with the Acura Integra vs the SI is far as value/features go. I'm wondering what your thoughts will be comparing this to the Integra; once you're able to drive it.
I drove the Integ4a A spec and jetta gli today. Hard to choose. Bit I will say this, I noticed the intgra was much louder on the highway than the jetta, especially noise from the rear tires. Could be the tires, could be lack of insulation due to hatchback vs trunk. I have read similar comments. I can see long drives being bothersome to me with the integra
As an Aussie, I'm still surprised that the VW Jetta is still alive. The Jetta was discontinued in Australia in 2017.
I'm curious what the MK8 Jetta GLI will be like in a couple of years.
I agree with you!