I love mine. Base model Jetta S with the stick. It's comfortable, practical, quiet, pretty fun to drive, and gets truly insane gas mileage (last road trip 56 mpg). I find the seats perfectly comfortable and my two large convertible child seats fit well.
@@sjasonwang7384 how did you manage to actually find a base model S for the actually mfr price, seems like ALL the VW dealers are sticking on a price hike of at least $1,000 just because they can?
Just grabbed a 2023 Jetta Sport with a 6 speed manual. It's such a great car and gets great fuel efficiency for the price and is surprisingly fast for the price.
The Jetta is by far my most favorite car, before I moved to Europe I had a 2017 Jetta SE with a manual, now since there’s no more Jetta’s in Europe I have a 2023 Taigo. Love VW!
Alex, there is a mistake in this video. The blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert are standard on every 2023 Jetta, but some 2023 sports have a credit for the rear sensors (BSM and RCTA) due to the chip shortage.
I grabbed mine for a cheap second car that could also fit baby seats. Luckily my wife also drives manual so this car was a great option. Coming from a MK7 GTI, it desperately needs a tune. Hopefully Unitronic or APR will get theirs out soon (1.5T is only 2 years old). Mine actually came with the black rear spoiler from the GLI. It also has a credit for a delete of the blind spot. You’re crazy about the front seats being uncomfortable. No issues and the bolstering is nice.
I started with the 2004 German built this jetta, auto..2006 Jetta tdi manual. 275,000 miles later. 2016 American Passat. Quality down hill. Now they ended Passat and the Arteon in America. Time for more reliability.
I love my 2019 Jetta SEL Premium. It was not the car I expected to buy when I was in the market, but I've been delighted by it. Great mileage. Nice features. Super fun to drive. My only complaints are no vents in the center console for the rear passengers and that my model was before a mid-year refresh that made a winter package, which included remote start, standard.
Love the looks inside and out. Great value and love the simple, physical climate controls. Great car for $23k. You can’t even get into a Civic for this let alone one with a peppy turbo engine
I really like the light-color lining inside the center console storage. It makes it so much easier to see what is inside. Everybody should copy this idea.
In October 2020 I purchased a brand new Jetta S automatic. I got the wheels from the Atlas and swapped them three weeks later. Car was excellent in many levels. I don’t know what are you talking about the seat comfort. This is not a Mercedes S-Class. I am 6’2 and never felt any discomfort while driving. As a matter of fact when I was doing Lyft I picked up a group of 4 people. One of the ladies complimented the car because she said it reminded her of the brand new Audi she just purchased the prior week on her home town. And none of the passenger complained for lack of room. I asked them if I needed to adjust my driver seat and they were very happy with the room. Did a couple roadtrips and the car with the bigger 18 inch wheels was still achieving an excellent 44 miles per gallon. I still think the 2019-2021 Jetta R-Line was better looking and equipped than the new Sport. But, overall, the car is a solid choice. And the fact that it still uses an 8 speed auto versus a CVT and can opt for a 6 speed manual keeps it on my top choice.
I guess the Arteon doesn’t count because technically it’s a hatchback but it’s still on sale I believe at least through 2024… it’s a shame they didn’t give the Passat a chance though.
I liked my first Jetta (2011) well enough that I bought another one (2020). Jettas are so underrated. Jettas are roomy, comfortable, handle well, get excellent fuel economy, have easy to use controls, and have a dignified, conservative exterior styling that will look good for years to come. Every time I drive my Jetta, I feel like I am driving a more expensive car.
Brian, We hear you have absconded to KBB, what's Micah Muzio really like? 🤔😉😂🤣 Getting back to cars and small sedans in particular, buyers who can't/won't shift their own gears would be better off with a Corolla Hybrid.
Here's to automakers providing options for manual transmissions (with amazing economy), physical buttons + straightforward tech that are arguably not 'cheap' feeling. This makes sense at affordable prices, when many tech heavy vehicles push into traditionally luxury prices. I would LOVE to see a simple, manual compact SUV; this VW is a hopefully ray of light in an expensive, tech-heavy market!!
My Jetta is 17 years old now, well maintained by a garage that deals only with German brands. Hoping it will last until there is a really good electric VW and infrastructure in the US to support it. BTW this is only my 3rd car and my 3rd Jetta - the first was a 1981, the second a 1994.
I just got my 2024 Jetta Sport last weekend with the 8spd automatic. I absolutely love this car. It may not be the most powerful or quickest car but it goes about its business pretty well and it gets out of its own way. The fuel economy is great. I was going to get the manual transmission but I do too much stop and go driving, so I opted for the automatic. Again, I absolutely love this car!!
The most anonymous sedan in the market. VW's goal with the Jetta was clearly to be the most generic as possible. That's not going to persuade any buyer without throwing a special deal and what not.
I bought one and have a $200 monthly payment on a manual sedan that fits car seats in an emergency. There’s nothing else for this price and a 4 year warranty I would spend $22k on.
Glad you reviewed a compact sedan. I'm hopeful they'll be a market for these into the future with better pricing and mpg then most compact suvs. Also really like that you reviewed a mid-level trim. I never understand why RUclips car reviewers review the decked out top trim on a budget vehicle, like anybody is going to spend $33K on a Honda Civic.
I like the elegant looks of the Jetta. It has, in my opinion, ample front ground clearance to go over and clear most of the humps, and probably with high peak torque rise well in the low end of engine speed range. My only concern with Jetta, as a FWD with transversely mounted engine, is that it is very hard to DIY (do-it-yourself) most maintenance repair, e.g. timing belt replacement, front oil seal replacement, reaching the sparkplug next to the firewall of a "V" type engine, etc. I believe sales will significantly improve if the engine is longitudinally mounted and the vehicle is AWD or at least "rear wheel" driven. Given a choice I would always opt for a RWD longitudinally mounted engine than a FWD transversely mounted engine of equivalent vehicle model regardless of the price.
My 2019 Jetta S with manual was $18.5k out of the door. It's the best value car I've ever owned. And for the 2019 model year, the car even has the amber rear turn signal!
7.2 seonds for 0-60 and you call that not very fast. Jesus, what do you want? Is it to say the acceptable number for 0-60 nowadays should be 2-3 seconds. This is madness man. You're all the same you reviewers. Do you own a car? Would like to know what you drive. If it does 0-60 in less than 5 seonds. Otherwise your review is interestring.
For most normal drivers and driving conditions 7.2 (heck round it up to 8) is very adequate. A little research (or being an old guy) will show that from 1900 to 2000, most regular cars took much longer to go 0-60. The typical gas hungry inline sixes & V8 sedans, wagons and trucks of the 50s-80s took 13 seconds or more to go 0-60. Even a sporty car like the 1966 Mustang with the base 289 V8 and auto transmission took about 9 seconds to get to 60 and folks thought that was amazing.
Nothing special about the car but they don't need to be. Got insane MPG in mine (40-42) with plenty of horsing around, the tiny 4 cylinder turbo was quite fun, especially for a FWD car. The biggest factor most likely is going to be the price.
This was on my short list to purchase. I test drove it and liked it! The biggest issue for me was a timing belt versus a timing chain. That in the stereo was dreadful.
I actually redid the stereo in my 23 Sport Manual. It was abysmal. Added a Kicker Key amp, components in the front and rear and the JBL Basspro Hub in the spare tire well.
@@DM72513how much did that cost you. That's probably my only gripe about this car but if I can install myself a decent radio, then it would be a great car for me.
The funny part is the Jetta Sport Manual was tested at 0-60 in 7.1 seconds, pretty much the same acceleration numbers as the Civic Si but for $10k less.
I've got a Passat to replace in a few years. It's nice to see a manual transmission still around, but why do all the new VW's have turbo engines? I tend to own cars for the long term (10 years) and don't want the hassle of turbo repairs down the line. I figure the simpler the engine, the easier it is to maintain.
My grandfather said the same thing about power steering and brakes. And I'm sure if go back further, people said the same thing about electric starters.
You can thank the EPA for that. Turbochargers are the only way to make small engines that can maintain fuel standards while still having some power. A NA 1.4L would be slower than a lawnmower.
@@nc3826 a small car does not need power steering and not having power steering makes it less likely to make an unintended turn and most importantly gives the car much more power.
I dont see why anyone would go with this over the competition. Plus I understand why people are moving to CUVs. These cars have gotten way too low to the ground for their own good. Look how unnecessarily low and close that front bumper is. Lift that crap up. Automakers think every where is pristine flat roads with no hills.
I'm still enjoying my 2019 Jetta S. The trunk release is under the lip below the logo, like an SUV. I had a 2017 Jetta S before, this one rides better, is quieter, has one more gear in the manual transmission and gets better mileage. It's great for the 650 miles in a day road trip I most often make. I bought a second set of wheels, so I have snows mounted and always have a full-size spare in trunk (bought the jack and wrench, too). With snows it does great in the Colorado mountains all winter. The only problem with the new Sport is that the prettier wheels and new pannel aren't enough to convince me to upgrade.
you got me sold on this car but can you display the rpms and speedometer at the same time? i want a manual transmission and hate all the junk on cars that i will never use that will break at some point. only problem is this car's ground clearance is 5.5 instead or 6.8 inches like on a nissan versa. the northeastern part of the usa is full of potholes and a higher ground clearance is optimal. great review no creepy speaking or creepy music and everything is fair and informative. these small sedans display youth more than these old-looking brand new sports cars something i like even as a middle aged person
Its laughable you think a bramd new Jetta is a good first car for a teenager. Way way too expensive for a first car for a broke teenager. Not even including the terrible interest rates and high insurance costs new younger cars have. Better off going used. Especially for a new driver. Mistakes will be made.
Prior to 2019, I would have agreed with all your points. The used market in the northeast is still tough, and, IF you could find this vehicle on a dealer lot, I would find it a better choice than what I’m seeing in the laughable used market at the exact same price (cash buy for either). I just looked and no dealer inventory within 500 miles of me.
If you buy an Elantra Hybrid you get more seat room, more head space, a sunroof, built in navigation, a bigger trunk, better seats, stellar electronics package with 21" of display screens, fully independent rear suspension, a 6 speed dual clutch computer shifted transmission, adaptive cruise control, a better warranty and every safety feature known to man. And a lot more. And the 50+ MPG savings lower the total cost of ownership to Jetta levels. I love my 2023 Elantra Hybrid!
It's not just the very efficient automatic transmissions that have killed manual gearbox . Exhaust gas emission control has killed the manual transmission with this annoying 'defect' of the throttle bodies (ecu forces it) which remain open after releasing the pedal . As a result a very annoying 'Rev-Hang' on the few manual models still available . Here the tester does not speak about it, what about it?
seems strange they'd remove lumbar support, I have an old 2012 jetta and it does have it... as well as rear vents and some other stuff... might be a better trim, dunno
I don't actually like sedans. I prefer the fastback-style 2-door hatchback, like the Acura RSX/Integra, the 80's Chevrolet Cavalier, the Ford Probe, etc. The fact is, nobody makes them anymore. If it has two doors, it's a coupe. If it's a hatchback, it's an upright liftgate, with four doors for passengers and driver. My other preference is manual transmission, which now eliminates virtually all of the crossovers and SUV's, as well as nearly all pickup trucks. That leaves a handful of sedans, and maybe a couple of four-door hatchbacks, so I cope. This Jetta looks bland. I don't know how it compares to the 2016-ish models, in terms of comfort and ergonomics, but I test-drove a 2016 Golf R, and absolutely hated the seating, steering wheel placement, and the gauge cluster. It felt like an imposing wall immediately in front of me. I'm pretty tall, at 6foot-4-ish, and putting the seat back made it precarious getting into and out of the car, because the B-pillar was so intrusive. I'll still put this car on my short list, just because it's available with a manual, but I don't really have major intentions to purchase one. I'd likely select a Civic or a Mazda 3 first.
Bring back a wagon version it would be perfect if a base wagon version was available , not a full equipped jack-up ''clad-irated'' 4motion thing à la outback.
Unfortunately, ain't gonna happen, but in Europe there are plenty of wagons including the Golf and Passat. I love my 2019 Golf Sportwagen S manual trans, last North American Golfs to be built. OTD for $19K. Now has 48,000 miles, uses no oil and averages 40 mpg. Search for a used one, but they are hard to find. If you want a manual trans and no goofy extras like leaking glass roof, stick with an S model.
I've always liked the Jetta. Seeing how sedans are falling out of favor, I think manufacturers should offer wagon versions and ditch the sedans but still keep a traditional "car" in their lineup with the cargo practicality that people love from a crossover. Glad they still offer a manual!
Lol. Last sedan. Click bait much. VW isn’t existing this segment. Between it and the Golf they are two of the best vehicles in this segment for “fun to drive” sedans. The civic and Toyota options are “youth” cars. The Jetta is a stripped down A3. The problem with this version is you can’t get an SLE with a manual transmission like you could with the 2015 version. Currently driving a 2015 TDI SLE with a manual transmission. See no reason to upgrade here, at least not with this stripped down version. The GLI doesn’t have the fuel economy and the capacitive button everything is a hard no for me.
a better handling and performance car than the corolla and elantra...he's reviewing the 6 speed and not the automatic...get the automatic...it gets the best mpg rating on the hwy
The manual is more fun, cheaper to maintain, cheaper to buy, more reliable, and gets upwards 45 mpg on highway. It makes better use of the power band as well.
it has a timing belt instead of a timing chain that imploded my decision to buy a jetta. too risky with a timing belt snapping and causing engine damage. at least nissans have timing chains. no exvuse for using timing belts as they are not worth their costs savings.
Exaggerated height claims are a recurring theme among RUclips reviewers. This would not be a problem except for the fact it distorts the viewer's perception of the size of cars' interiors. One day I would like to see a group photo of all the RUclipsrs to see how many 6 footers are the same height as the ones who are only 5'10". As a general rule, I deduct 1-2 inches from every height statement. 😉
Cheaper on paper yes but then again good luck finding one in stock that hasn't either been marked up or has been sitting on the lot of the lousiest KIA dealer in the tri-county area.
As long as you can still get a base manual Jetta under or at 16 grand discounted? I think its worth a serious consideration. But over 19 grand? Nope. Nothing has been released that has convinced me to sell my 2015 Scion XB. First car for a teen? No way. Insurance on a new car is HIGH! Risk of bumping inti crap.. a teen needs a $4500 car.
VW hasn't been the same since Dieselgate. Nowadays they're basically the GM of Europe in terms of quality. There's a reason why they're usually the worst cheap brand when it comes to depreciation. Only get one if you can find a dealer willing to give it to you under MSRP (after taxes and fees), otherwise avoid.
It seems the only reason to buy a Jetta is if you want a manual transmission. It otherwise doesn't stand. If you want an automatic, the Elantra is cheaper, roomier, and has a vastly better infotainment system. After watching this review, I ask myself why VW bothers selling this Jetta at all in the U.S. It doesn't seem like it's trying too hard to be the best. Quite a humdrum package. On a subjective note, I also really don't like the styling of this generation. The front refresh is kind of ugly with the blobby oversized grill, and the weird angular interior is not an attractive environment.
the cars packed with useless and endless features are sissy cars for over the hill aging soccer moms and old men who cannot change a tire. these simple cars exude youth and energy.
I love mine. Base model Jetta S with the stick. It's comfortable, practical, quiet, pretty fun to drive, and gets truly insane gas mileage (last road trip 56 mpg). I find the seats perfectly comfortable and my two large convertible child seats fit well.
Idk about fun part tho
Was the 56mpg manually caculated?
@@Yihooni yup. The onboard computer is pretty accurate too.
@@sjasonwang7384 how did you manage to actually find a base model S for the actually mfr price, seems like ALL the VW dealers are sticking on a price hike of at least $1,000 just because they can?
great dieselgate style mileage. I just wonder how many emission controls, it turns off to get that mileage?
Just grabbed a 2023 Jetta Sport with a 6 speed manual. It's such a great car and gets great fuel efficiency for the price and is surprisingly fast for the price.
The Jetta is by far my most favorite car, before I moved to Europe I had a 2017 Jetta SE with a manual, now since there’s no more Jetta’s in Europe I have a 2023 Taigo. Love VW!
Alex, there is a mistake in this video. The blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert are standard on every 2023 Jetta, but some 2023 sports have a credit for the rear sensors (BSM and RCTA) due to the chip shortage.
A normal old-school manual trans? I'd buy one for that alone...
I grabbed mine for a cheap second car that could also fit baby seats. Luckily my wife also drives manual so this car was a great option. Coming from a MK7 GTI, it desperately needs a tune. Hopefully Unitronic or APR will get theirs out soon (1.5T is only 2 years old). Mine actually came with the black rear spoiler from the GLI. It also has a credit for a delete of the blind spot.
You’re crazy about the front seats being uncomfortable. No issues and the bolstering is nice.
I started with the 2004 German built this jetta, auto..2006 Jetta tdi manual. 275,000 miles later. 2016 American Passat. Quality down hill. Now they ended Passat and the Arteon in America. Time for more reliability.
Jettas always built in Mexico.
Arteon made in the same factory as Audi models.
no it's still available, but quality hasn't gone downhill at all.
The jetta is discontinued in most countries so enjoy those rock hard seats while they last
I just got a 23 Jetta base model S for 22k. Honestly it has everything I need to daily drive. No CVT either.
I’d really like to have a VW GLI. It’s only the size and reliability that are my only concerns.
I love my 2019 Jetta SEL Premium. It was not the car I expected to buy when I was in the market, but I've been delighted by it. Great mileage. Nice features. Super fun to drive. My only complaints are no vents in the center console for the rear passengers and that my model was before a mid-year refresh that made a winter package, which included remote start, standard.
Love the looks inside and out. Great value and love the simple, physical climate controls. Great car for $23k. You can’t even get into a Civic for this let alone one with a peppy turbo engine
I really like the light-color lining inside the center console storage. It makes it so much easier to see what is inside. Everybody should copy this idea.
In October 2020 I purchased a brand new Jetta S automatic. I got the wheels from the Atlas and swapped them three weeks later. Car was excellent in many levels. I don’t know what are you talking about the seat comfort. This is not a Mercedes S-Class. I am 6’2 and never felt any discomfort while driving. As a matter of fact when I was doing Lyft I picked up a group of 4 people. One of the ladies complimented the car because she said it reminded her of the brand new Audi she just purchased the prior week on her home town. And none of the passenger complained for lack of room. I asked them if I needed to adjust my driver seat and they were very happy with the room. Did a couple roadtrips and the car with the bigger 18 inch wheels was still achieving an excellent 44 miles per gallon. I still think the 2019-2021 Jetta R-Line was better looking and equipped than the new Sport. But, overall, the car is a solid choice. And the fact that it still uses an 8 speed auto versus a CVT and can opt for a 6 speed manual keeps it on my top choice.
I guess the Arteon doesn’t count because technically it’s a hatchback but it’s still on sale I believe at least through 2024… it’s a shame they didn’t give the Passat a chance though.
2024 is the last model year for arteon
I liked my first Jetta (2011) well enough that I bought another one (2020). Jettas are so underrated. Jettas are roomy, comfortable, handle well, get excellent fuel economy, have easy to use controls, and have a dignified, conservative exterior styling that will look good for years to come. Every time I drive my Jetta, I feel like I am driving a more expensive car.
Brian, We hear you have absconded to KBB, what's Micah Muzio really like? 🤔😉😂🤣 Getting back to cars and small sedans in particular, buyers who can't/won't shift their own gears would be better off with a Corolla Hybrid.
Oh, that’s news to me. When/where was this announced?
@@radudeATL Alex, made the announcement a couple of weeks back.
I hope Brian will film a farewell video for Auto buyers guide, he has been awesome
Here's to automakers providing options for manual transmissions (with amazing economy), physical buttons + straightforward tech that are arguably not 'cheap' feeling. This makes sense at affordable prices, when many tech heavy vehicles push into traditionally luxury prices. I would LOVE to see a simple, manual compact SUV; this VW is a hopefully ray of light in an expensive, tech-heavy market!!
The easiest way is to bring back the wagon version.
Actually, this Jetta is like a breath of fresh air. Thankfully, NO CVT! And it’s amazing that you can still get a manual!
My Jetta is 17 years old now, well maintained by a garage that deals only with German brands. Hoping it will last until there is a really good electric VW and infrastructure in the US to support it. BTW this is only my 3rd car and my 3rd Jetta - the first was a 1981, the second a 1994.
I just got my 2024 Jetta Sport last weekend with the 8spd automatic. I absolutely love this car. It may not be the most powerful or quickest car but it goes about its business pretty well and it gets out of its own way. The fuel economy is great. I was going to get the manual transmission but I do too much stop and go driving, so I opted for the automatic. Again, I absolutely love this car!!
The most anonymous sedan in the market. VW's goal with the Jetta was clearly to be the most generic as possible. That's not going to persuade any buyer without throwing a special deal and what not.
I bought one and have a $200 monthly payment on a manual sedan that fits car seats in an emergency. There’s nothing else for this price and a 4 year warranty I would spend $22k on.
@@DM72513wait how did you get such a low payment
*Again the problem is that you simply cannot find "S" trim manual transmission models on the dealer lots* So value pricing isn't really being offered.
dealer near me has 4 of them.
@@timeactor Not here in the southeast,
and the ones a few dealers do have they are charging about 1k for "market adjustments" I despise $stealerships!
There's a bunch in south FL
I prefer to see Alex do the reviews in a channel called Alex on Autos.......
That's why we're called Audo Buyers Guide now ;-)
Glad you reviewed a compact sedan. I'm hopeful they'll be a market for these into the future with better pricing and mpg then most compact suvs. Also really like that you reviewed a mid-level trim. I never understand why RUclips car reviewers review the decked out top trim on a budget vehicle, like anybody is going to spend $33K on a Honda Civic.
It’s because the car companies give them those to highlight all the features they have.
I like the elegant looks of the Jetta. It has, in my opinion, ample front ground clearance to go over and clear most of the humps, and probably with high peak torque rise well in the low end of engine speed range. My only concern with Jetta, as a FWD with transversely mounted engine, is that it is very hard to DIY (do-it-yourself) most maintenance repair, e.g. timing belt replacement, front oil seal replacement, reaching the sparkplug next to the firewall of a "V" type engine, etc. I believe sales will significantly improve if the engine is longitudinally mounted and the vehicle is AWD or at least "rear wheel" driven. Given a choice I would always opt for a RWD longitudinally mounted engine than a FWD transversely mounted engine of equivalent vehicle model regardless of the price.
My 2019 Jetta S with manual was $18.5k out of the door. It's the best value car I've ever owned. And for the 2019 model year, the car even has the amber rear turn signal!
At 16:50 I was like "slow down for that turn!" but then I remembered I was watching at 2x speed, haha
7.2 seonds for 0-60 and you call that not very fast. Jesus, what do you want? Is it to say the acceptable number for 0-60 nowadays should be 2-3 seconds. This is madness man. You're all the same you reviewers. Do you own a car? Would like to know what you drive. If it does 0-60 in less than 5 seonds. Otherwise your review is interestring.
For most normal drivers and driving conditions 7.2 (heck round it up to 8) is very adequate. A little research (or being an old guy) will show that from 1900 to 2000, most regular cars took much longer to go 0-60. The typical gas hungry inline sixes & V8 sedans, wagons and trucks of the 50s-80s took 13 seconds or more to go 0-60. Even a sporty car like the 1966 Mustang with the base 289 V8 and auto transmission took about 9 seconds to get to 60 and folks thought that was amazing.
These Jetta Sports are really good value for the money!
I just bought a 2023 Jetta Sport for $22k. Thought about a 2024, but decided to save a few bucks. The manual trans feels awesome.
Nothing special about the car but they don't need to be. Got insane MPG in mine (40-42) with plenty of horsing around, the tiny 4 cylinder turbo was quite fun, especially for a FWD car. The biggest factor most likely is going to be the price.
This was on my short list to purchase. I test drove it and liked it! The biggest issue for me was a timing belt versus a timing chain. That in the stereo was dreadful.
I actually redid the stereo in my 23 Sport Manual. It was abysmal. Added a Kicker Key amp, components in the front and rear and the JBL Basspro Hub in the spare tire well.
@@EpicDrew15 oh no! Not at all. That's why I didn't buy it.
@@DM72513mind if I ask how much it costed you total?
@@DM72513how much did that cost you. That's probably my only gripe about this car but if I can install myself a decent radio, then it would be a great car for me.
I hated the stereo until I discovered it sounds much better via bluetooth
Thanks for the introduction any major changes for 2024 model?
Great job describing the car Alex, thank you!
LOVE THAT MANUAL TRANNY !
Love my Jetta sport. Comfortable, punchy, great on gas, plenty of tech, love the seats as well.
What a world where Honda Civic costs more than VW Jetta
Jetta made in Mexico. Civics made in Canada (sedan) or US (hatchback). Higher labor costs.
The funny part is the Jetta Sport Manual was tested at 0-60 in 7.1 seconds, pretty much the same acceleration numbers as the Civic Si but for $10k less.
Civic gives off too much sticker shock.
I've got a Passat to replace in a few years. It's nice to see a manual transmission still around, but why do all the new VW's have turbo engines? I tend to own cars for the long term (10 years) and don't want the hassle of turbo repairs down the line. I figure the simpler the engine, the easier it is to maintain.
My grandfather said the same thing about power steering and brakes. And I'm sure if go back further, people said the same thing about electric starters.
@@nc3826I used to just feed my horse.
@@nc3826 if power steering was as reliable as turbo ... there would simply be more deaths on the roads
You can thank the EPA for that. Turbochargers are the only way to make small engines that can maintain fuel standards while still having some power. A NA 1.4L would be slower than a lawnmower.
@@nc3826 a small car does not need power steering and not having power steering makes it less likely to make an unintended turn and most importantly gives the car much more power.
I have the 2022 SE and it has the trunk release near the license plate. Did they keep that out on the S model?
I am glad you went to the on screen score by category THAT’S WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT FROM THE REST
I dont see why anyone would go with this over the competition. Plus I understand why people are moving to CUVs. These cars have gotten way too low to the ground for their own good. Look how unnecessarily low and close that front bumper is. Lift that crap up. Automakers think every where is pristine flat roads with no hills.
It's for aerodynamics. Mpgs. Look at BMWs, very low front ends. German made cars are Highway stars. This isn't a friggin SUV.
I'm still enjoying my 2019 Jetta S. The trunk release is under the lip below the logo, like an SUV. I had a 2017 Jetta S before, this one rides better, is quieter, has one more gear in the manual transmission and gets better mileage. It's great for the 650 miles in a day road trip I most often make. I bought a second set of wheels, so I have snows mounted and always have a full-size spare in trunk (bought the jack and wrench, too). With snows it does great in the Colorado mountains all winter. The only problem with the new Sport is that the prettier wheels and new pannel aren't enough to convince me to upgrade.
you got me sold on this car but can you display the rpms and speedometer at the same time? i want a manual transmission and hate all the junk on cars that i will never use that will break at some point. only problem is this car's ground clearance is 5.5 instead or 6.8 inches like on a nissan versa. the northeastern part of the usa is full of potholes and a higher ground clearance is optimal. great review no creepy speaking or creepy music and everything is fair and informative. these small sedans display youth more than these old-looking brand new sports cars something i like even as a middle aged person
Its laughable you think a bramd new Jetta is a good first car for a teenager. Way way too expensive for a first car for a broke teenager. Not even including the terrible interest rates and high insurance costs new younger cars have.
Better off going used. Especially for a new driver. Mistakes will be made.
Prior to 2019, I would have agreed with all your points. The used market in the northeast is still tough, and, IF you could find this vehicle on a dealer lot, I would find it a better choice than what I’m seeing in the laughable used market at the exact same price (cash buy for either). I just looked and no dealer inventory within 500 miles of me.
Recommending used cars in 2023 is hilariously misinformed. We got top dollar for both our used cars and got in to new ones with the equity.
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4:44 jetta driver seat is 6 way adjustable not 4 way. 4 way seats are very rare. I can’t think of any car with them actually.
Of note, the media player in the S or Sport has a SD card slot that will read an SDXC 128 GB card. I have the same system in my 2019 Golf.
Crazy thing I really don’t use my trunk.
The high temp yesterday was 88 degrees in Detroit and he's dressed like it's 50!
Sometimes our reviews take a while to finish, this was filmed about 2 months ago…
If you buy an Elantra Hybrid you get more seat room, more head space, a sunroof, built in navigation, a bigger trunk, better seats, stellar electronics package with 21" of display screens, fully independent rear suspension, a 6 speed dual clutch computer shifted transmission, adaptive cruise control, a better warranty and every safety feature known to man. And a lot more. And the 50+ MPG savings lower the total cost of ownership to Jetta levels. I love my 2023 Elantra Hybrid!
Is this the last year with man trans?
So I'm confused, Alex rated it one the highest in the compact segment in 2019, now it's at the bottom?
The interior looks one decade old, the exterior looks two decades old.
It's not just the very efficient automatic transmissions that have killed manual gearbox . Exhaust gas emission control has killed the manual transmission with this annoying 'defect' of the throttle bodies (ecu forces it) which remain open after releasing the pedal . As a result a very annoying 'Rev-Hang' on the few manual models still available . Here the tester does not speak about it, what about it?
Compared to a civic there’s virtually no rev hang. Near redline of course it hangs slightly, daily driving under 5k rpm it’s not noticeable.
I'm looking for wind deflectors for this baby, does anyone know where I can get some?
Brian or Alex. Any advice for someone interested into getting into car reviews? I've always wanted to do it but don't really know where to start.
Record a review and upload it to your RUclips account.
Yeah th world needs another car reviewer !
seems strange they'd remove lumbar support, I have an old 2012 jetta and it does have it... as well as rear vents and some other stuff... might be a better trim, dunno
3:34 My '24 GLI has a trunk release under the lip.
I don't actually like sedans. I prefer the fastback-style 2-door hatchback, like the Acura RSX/Integra, the 80's Chevrolet Cavalier, the Ford Probe, etc. The fact is, nobody makes them anymore. If it has two doors, it's a coupe. If it's a hatchback, it's an upright liftgate, with four doors for passengers and driver. My other preference is manual transmission, which now eliminates virtually all of the crossovers and SUV's, as well as nearly all pickup trucks. That leaves a handful of sedans, and maybe a couple of four-door hatchbacks, so I cope.
This Jetta looks bland. I don't know how it compares to the 2016-ish models, in terms of comfort and ergonomics, but I test-drove a 2016 Golf R, and absolutely hated the seating, steering wheel placement, and the gauge cluster. It felt like an imposing wall immediately in front of me. I'm pretty tall, at 6foot-4-ish, and putting the seat back made it precarious getting into and out of the car, because the B-pillar was so intrusive.
I'll still put this car on my short list, just because it's available with a manual, but I don't really have major intentions to purchase one. I'd likely select a Civic or a Mazda 3 first.
Excellent review.
Bring back a wagon version
it would be perfect if a base wagon version was available , not a full equipped jack-up ''clad-irated'' 4motion thing à la outback.
Unfortunately, ain't gonna happen, but in Europe there are plenty of wagons including the Golf and Passat. I love my 2019 Golf Sportwagen S manual trans, last North American Golfs to be built. OTD for $19K. Now has 48,000 miles, uses no oil and averages 40 mpg. Search for a used one, but they are hard to find. If you want a manual trans and no goofy extras like leaking glass roof, stick with an S model.
Man, Jetta is such a stalwart of mid sized sedans. I'd hate to see it go away. Ah well...
I've always liked the Jetta. Seeing how sedans are falling out of favor, I think manufacturers should offer wagon versions and ditch the sedans but still keep a traditional "car" in their lineup with the cargo practicality that people love from a crossover. Glad they still offer a manual!
Wagons Rule!!!!!!
the young people who would buy these sedans don't even have driver licenses nor an income to afford a $350 month car payment.
She’s a beauty!
I want one ❤
Wired to the Phone in 2024? What's wrong with Auto Manufacturers?
Nice rental car though 👌
Blah. I agree with the Topher's review.
same
Ill get one when it goes on sale for under 20k.
Lol. Last sedan. Click bait much. VW isn’t existing this segment. Between it and the Golf they are two of the best vehicles in this segment for “fun to drive” sedans. The civic and Toyota options are “youth” cars. The Jetta is a stripped down A3.
The problem with this version is you can’t get an SLE with a manual transmission like you could with the 2015 version.
Currently driving a 2015 TDI SLE with a manual transmission. See no reason to upgrade here, at least not with this stripped down version. The GLI doesn’t have the fuel economy and the capacitive button everything is a hard no for me.
a better handling and performance car than the corolla and elantra...he's reviewing the 6 speed and not the automatic...get the automatic...it gets the best mpg rating on the hwy
The manual is more fun, cheaper to maintain, cheaper to buy, more reliable, and gets upwards 45 mpg on highway. It makes better use of the power band as well.
@@japanwatchconnection the Jetta is a much better Driver with stick shift. High 40’s mpg, as well. Knowing how to Drive stick properly helps as well.
This has torsion beam rear suspension i reckon
it has a timing belt instead of a timing chain that imploded my decision to buy a jetta. too risky with a timing belt snapping and causing engine damage. at least nissans have timing chains. no exvuse for using timing belts as they are not worth their costs savings.
Timing belts are superior. Serviced properly, they do not simply snap
When is it releasing in india plz tell me sir
How would you rate this Jetta for long-term reliability?
i was ready to buy one until i found out it has a timing belt and not a timing chain.
Yes but the belt is better than suspenders😂
If you're 5'9", I'm Wembanyama😅. 5'6" tops
Exaggerated height claims are a recurring theme among RUclips reviewers. This would not be a problem except for the fact it distorts the viewer's perception of the size of cars' interiors. One day I would like to see a group photo of all the RUclipsrs to see how many 6 footers are the same height as the ones who are only 5'10". As a general rule, I deduct 1-2 inches from every height statement. 😉
The Jetta is a race car, for sports the seats are built for that. 😂
What? about the Kia Forte its cheaper that all those cars
Cheaper on paper yes but then again good luck finding one in stock that hasn't either been marked up or has been sitting on the lot of the lousiest KIA dealer in the tri-county area.
The stick shift is VERY hard to find 🤷🏻♂️
Order one. That's how I got my 2019 Golf with manual.
Worse than a manual Civic
for thousands less!
I find this generation of Jetta to be one of the worst looking sedans in the market. This is coming from someone who had owned VW's most of my life.
It's their way of catering to the American market. It's soo anonymous and cheap looking
I still prefer MK3 or MK2 cars.
As long as you can still get a base manual Jetta under or at 16 grand discounted? I think its worth a serious consideration. But over 19 grand? Nope. Nothing has been released that has convinced me to sell my 2015 Scion XB. First car for a teen? No way. Insurance on a new car is HIGH! Risk of bumping inti crap.. a teen needs a $4500 car.
$16k? What are you smoking 😂?
@@DM72513 the base manual was commonly discounted $4000 below MSRP. 20 grand for one is Crack Price.
Rental car , gotcha
Its screams Budget rental car!
VW hasn't been the same since Dieselgate. Nowadays they're basically the GM of Europe in terms of quality. There's a reason why they're usually the worst cheap brand when it comes to depreciation. Only get one if you can find a dealer willing to give it to you under MSRP (after taxes and fees), otherwise avoid.
It seems the only reason to buy a Jetta is if you want a manual transmission. It otherwise doesn't stand. If you want an automatic, the Elantra is cheaper, roomier, and has a vastly better infotainment system. After watching this review, I ask myself why VW bothers selling this Jetta at all in the U.S. It doesn't seem like it's trying too hard to be the best. Quite a humdrum package. On a subjective note, I also really don't like the styling of this generation. The front refresh is kind of ugly with the blobby oversized grill, and the weird angular interior is not an attractive environment.
Easy - Hyundai/ Kia oil consumption, lack of honoring warranties, theft target, made in korea.
Too many compromises. Pass.
They should stop making Jettas asap. Pure junk.
Wrong. Had 3 generations, currently an MK6 manual 5. 77,000 miles , just had valves cleaned. Rock solid dependability, never left me stranded.
What a pity, VW to waste its money and effort for a lost cause - sedans in North America!
I would personally be just fine with sedans going away. Waste of practicality
This is as lackluster as you can get. VW isn’t even trying.
Lame car.
Typical junk V.W
I don't think it is fair comparing junk to VW. A lot of stuff that is junk now once served a useful purpose which cannot be said of VWs.
@@rightlanehog3151 🤣
How do Volkswagen manage to keep making such boring looking cars. I'm impressed because they've been doing this for at least 20 years now.
the cars packed with useless and endless features are sissy cars for over the hill aging soccer moms and old men who cannot change a tire. these simple cars exude youth and energy.