I have this car, they missed a few things, like that it has Golf R brakes in the front, colors are customizable among other things. I agree with Yuri about the pumped in audio, I disabled it on the first drive. It’s a very sporty, practical and fun car. It also has huge aftermarket support since it shares its powertrain and platform with the GTI.
@@GUITARTIME2024 Nope, has slight rev hang, BETTER then the awful cheap WRX, and no long gearing. The manual has shorter gearing up top and slightly longer down low so it evens out
Bought this car around the time this review came out. From first hand experience, I can say it’s a really good driving experience. Not crazy fast, but I keep up with my buddies with their WRX, 350Z and 370Z’s. When I wanna be comfortable, it drives super comfy. When I wanna go a little nuts, it lets me go a little nuts. Only complaint is the lack of grip. It runs 225’s, so when it rains, your tires are pretty much guaranteed to spin off a normal stop light start. Despite that, I absolutely love the car. Getting a cat back exhaust for it as it is a bit on the quiet side, so I really can’t wait to drive her even more :)
Yeah I go and turn off the pumped in fake noise and drive mine in sports besides that. All good there. Also they didnt mention you can change the ambient lighting.
This is the second review of the GLI DSG I've seen that notes the fact that the transmission automatically upshifts when set in manual mode. If that's the case it's quite different from the behavior of the same transmission in the GTI. I initially believed it was a failure on the part of the reviewer to engage manual mode properly. Now I'm not so sure. Here's the way the DSG works in my GTI. (1) Move the console shift to the right. That locks the transmission in manual (i.e Tiptronic) mode. (2) Select the desired gear with either the paddles or the console shifter (forward for upshift, backward for downshift.) Following that procedure the transmission stays in the selected gear all the way to redline. No automatic upshifts. While in manual mode the transmission will automatically downshift to second gear as one slows to a stop, first to second gear at about 5 mph and then to first gear as the car comes to a stop. Otherwise, however, the car remains in the selected gear regardless of throttle position and acceleration. It is possible to select manual mode temporarily by use of the paddles alone without moving the console shift to the right. If the transmission is in "auto" mode and either of the paddles is used the transmission changes to manual mode and can be controlled by the paddles for a short time. However, the car will revert to "auto" mode and automatically upshift after a few moments. Is it possible that was the procedure you guys followed? In addition to the possible difference between the GLI and GTI there's one other possibility. My GTI is a 2018 model with the six speed DSG. I haven't seen any reviews of the 2019 GTI with the seven speed DSG that mentioned any automatic shifts but I suppose it's possible the reviewers missed the behavior. In any event if the DSG behavior in the GLI is as you describe it, it's a big disappointment. And assuming it doesn't apply to the GTI, it's a significant difference between the vehicles despite supposedly having the same engines and drive trains. EDIT: Did some further checking with my local VW dealer and more importantly with my local APR tuning shop, Achtuning, who perform more tunes on VW's than just about anyone in the country. As I suspected, there's no difference between the DSG transmission tuning in the GTI and GLI. Furthermore, if the transmission is put in Tiptronic mode with the console shifter it will hold a selected gear up to redline. At that point it will upshift but not before.
Yeah, I'm surprised too. He was all Hyundai > VW, and now he has a GTI, and my brain can't take it. Explanation needed! Full video! LIVE DRIVE QA IN THE GTI!
@@abbashaider8668 It's the proven package that everyone else is trying to unseat. And best of all, they've got beloved version of it out there on the used market. All of the other recent competitors are only 2-3 years old tops. Nobody's hunting for a sport-trim Elantra from 7 years ago.
Why is that so important to them must be a Canada thing. I have never use my visor on then side window. And I've only seen my mom do it back on the 90s
Kevan Banngertir depends on where you live cause up north in the fall and winter the sun is very low so it’ll get right in your face even from the side window.
I have this car and I love it. It’s the perfect 4 door sedan with a lot space and a turbo to go fast for when u need the speed. I’m 6’3 and have trouble fitting into sport cars but this feels right at home!
The turbo just doesn't have enough flow to really push to redline. All the power is under 6000 rpm. It is quicker to short shift even if it is not as cool :)
As always, you guys are great and really honest about the GLI review. I would stick with my '08 GTI with almost 234,000 miles on it. Keep doing what you're doing!
Hey guys, I just bought a 2021 manual GLI and am picking it up tomorrow morning! I test drove both the Civic SI and the Elantra N-Line, and honestly, GLI was more fun to drive, more loaded for the price and much faster than both of them! It was a no brainer to buy it over both! And with bargain, I got it brand new for $28,889. And now it comes only in one trim, the autobahn fully loaded! And wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
@@edwardkondek2548 That may be true, but the handling was washy and unrefined, and that’s what matters more to me as a Golf owner anyway. The boring interior and boring drive and general unspecialness of the Arteon was what made me think of the Passat. It was peppy enough, but not that much more peppy than a Passat (a non-GT one at that). The interior was also not nearly as good as that in the Stinger, except I would take the Arteon infotainment (or any VW/Audi infotainment for that matter) over the Kia/Hyundai infotainment in the Stinger. Maybe the Arteon could compete performance-wise with the four-cylinder Stinger but a twin-turbo V6 Stinger GT would leave that thing in the dust. The Arteon doesn’t have a V6 because it’s not supposed to be a sports car. Frankly, it doesn’t know what it wants to be, and that was clear from driving it. To be clear I’ve not driven a Stinger, but I’ve sat in a bunch. The Stinger is just a more special car in my opinion, not only because it’s a halo car for Kia but also because the Arteon is so aggressively not special. The Arteon has infotainment and brand heritage over the Stinger, but the Stinger (from what I hear) handles and accelerates better, has a better interior, and will definitely continue to sell better. As far as looks, they’re both drop dead gorgeous though.
@rockn roll The materials definitely felt better than in the Arteon SEL that I drove. I wasn't a huge fan of the stuck-on screen in the Stinger and I think VW infotainment is generally better, especially since they moved the climate vents below the screen like in the new GLI. The climate vents, climate controls, speakers, and gauge cluster screen, and steering wheel were all really nice in the Stinger. But I think the big issue was that the Stinger felt like something way better than your average Kia, while the Arteon was just boring old Volkswagen on the inside. Nothing wrong with the Arteon's interior, but just felt like they phoned it in and cloned the Passat or Tiguan interior rather than making it look just as cool inside as it does outside (which is the case with the Stinger)
I got a 2020 GLI Autobahn about a month ago, white with black trim edition. And it's perfect so far. The color and trim are unique and no others around. I'd absolutely splurge for the Autobahn edition any day, based on the extras. Sure, some of the interior plastics are a bit cheap, but nothing I care about is sub-par. Drives like a dream and I love the digital cockpit and ambient lighting. All the classy features are there. So far, I simply love this car. I traded in my Kia Stinger and I like this way more, FWIW. Other than some of those interior things, the drive and feel are much more refined.
@@YuriTereshyn woah thanks for the reply! It's a perfect time to ask if y'all have ever though of making a video about how you make videos. I'm a camera/video geek and would love to see what mics/camera/lenses and stuff y'all use. How does the straight pipes sausage get made??
Michael Pruett from what I remember on TheSmokingTire podcast they like to keep how they film their videos a bit of a secret. Similar to how they attempt to hide the location of cliche corner. It’s just part of their formula that makes them unique and I assume they like knowing they are the only ones that can do these videos the way they do.
In the city, your mpg will depend on how heavy your right foot is. I get anywhere from 20 mpg to 27 mpg in the city. But I just averaged about 39 mpg on a 300 mile trip to my in-laws (37 on the way there and 41 back). VW quotes 32 mpg on the highway, so I never expected to get closer to 40.
*Buys GTI* “If I liked German cars..” Hope you like your mk6 Yuri! I just got a mk6 R in a manual a few months ago and I credit you guys for convincing me to go the manual route. So thanks! I love it so much.
Its also probably the most pointess FWD vehicle. My family test drove a Continental 2.7T that was FWD and it had horrific torque steer. 335 lb/fts torque.
@@BeesonsCars you can get it with AWD and the power is upped to 400HP which is pretty insane for a car in that class.. 0-60 time has also been reported at under 5 seconds.
@ 3:32 you complain about the power gauge that displays kw instead of hp "in a north american vehicle from germany". In fact the Jetta is build in Mexico and not available in Europe at all. I have no idea why they chose to display the power output in kw, especially since hp is the common unit in Europe as well.
@@devn3813 Canadian spec got the adaptive dampers (35th anniversary only in USA, although I think it's being added to autobahn for 2020), nav system, adaptive cruise control, and lane keep assist (not available on any trim in the USA).
@@historymjh I've long believed that someone at VW Canada has embarrassing photos of German VW executives. That would account for the different trim features available in Canada and the US. :) The difference between US and Canadian spec GTI's have historically followed the same pattern though to a lesser degree. In the case of the GLI I think VW has decided that their future in the US lies with the Jetta rather than the Golf. VW has found time after time that US consumers shy away from European spec models n favor of larger, cheaper vehicles. (e.g Euro Passat vs US Passat; Euro Tiguan vs US Tiguan; Touareg vs Atlas) VW has elected to drop the base Golf in 2020 in the US while the Jetta line-up has been extended to include the GLI. The Jetta is no longer even sold in Germany. There won't be a 2020 GTI or Golf R in the US either but that follows a pattern VW has employed in the past when the GTI and Golf R move from one generation to the next. (There was no 2014 GTI after the MK6 production ceased in Germany in 2013.) VW assures us that there will be an eighth generation GTI and Golf R for the US but unless each model retains its iconic status I suspect even that decision might be revisited in the next couple of years. Those of us who love GTI's and Golf R's are keeping our fingers crossed.
@@devn3813 The Manual models have options(Driver Assistance Package) that gets Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, and Light Assist (High beam control). They also get Windshield in heat-insulating glass, with heated lower wiper section, Discover Media Satellite Navigation. I seen some review models come with Heated rear seats with an air vent.
This car isn't good? You can't even say it's good? You have the most ridiculous standards ever to not even call this car good, this is undoubtedly a better value then the Civic si if you compare interiors, value, features, performence, everything etc.
I can’t believe you didn’t get a manual. I have a US 35th (only version with DCC) and I love it. Yes, more comfy and better ride than the GTI, but that is why I bought it. Some of us don’t need a race car go cart 100% of the time. This is a great compromise and is still fun to drive. And a bargain!
From my quick googling, that Aurion does 0-60 MPH (0-100 KMH) in 6.1 seconds, while modern V6 FWD sedans are closer to the 5.5 second area. C/D tested the Maxima at 5.8 seconds, V6 Camry at 5.8 seconds. The fastest is probably something like the 2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4, which did 0-60 in 5.3 seconds. Then again, maybe they meant top speed comparisons, which are often electronically limited.
When you talked about VW wheels, I was just thinking I love my Mk5 GTI telephone dial wheels and hey! there they are!! Love that you got a Golf. Keep going guys.
Remember VW's signature purple blue back-lighting? Hard on the eyes (the rest being red back-lit which is better and less prone to blur due to longer wavelengths *ABOC optician here. It's a fact that blue light scatters, hazes, and can cause retinal damage at wavelengths approaching ultraviolet (appx 800nm)). Those VWs had the best interior lighting.
This is most DEFINITELY a better value then Civic si and Elantra sport overall, it's also much faster in a straight line and has bigger brakes then both.
So if you watched the video you would hear them say that they had already reviewed it and that the video would be coming soon. They even show a blurred out part of the video.
Fun fact: the US Navy measures distances on certain displays in *kiloyards.* I wish I was joking. Audi's DSG has the exact same issue with up-shifts, btw: too early and mandatory.
As a former GLI owner, I REALLY wish you could get this motor / tech pkg with a 6spd manual in the 2013 body - way better looking than the new style Jetta's IMO
after looking at the new GLI, this old car guy traded his 2015 Jetta for the Stinger GT-Line (Canadian model)... AWD, hatch and Style...excellent value
Wait?! You review a car that's under 50k?! Well it's about damn time. Look... I understand the reason you started this TH-cam channel was to review expensive/rare cars but I gotta be honest, you need to throw in reviews like this every now and again.
WhitieWu where the hell have u been? theyve been reviewing regular cars for so long now, i mean last year they literally made a video on the toyota camry
I'm fully aware thanks, but lately the only cars they have been making videos about have been well above $50k. I enjoy watching the vids these guys make and have been subscribed to them for quite a while. That being said, I think it'd be a good idea if they focused on cars that are a bit more "affordable" every now and again.
FYI, I bought this car (Pure Gray, 6mT, Autobahn) and with the optional summer tires it's a blast when you want it to be, and totally comfortable when you just wanna cruise. Terrific car for the money, however the GTI is still the 'nicer' car of the two (and more $$$)
To answer the question about the fastest fwd sedan (2019), the original premise was about how much power you can put in a car like that so the focus should on engine output instead of speed. As far as I know, the Buick LaCrosse Avenir comes with a 3.6-liter V6 that puts out 310hp at the front wheels. Honorable mentions include the Toyota Avalon/Camry V6 that puts out 301hp followed by the Nissan Maxima with a V6 putting out an even 300hp. Please feel free to fill in any gaps I may have missed.
Gotta be honest, I don't know much about cars neither interested in them, but some reason I like your channel. I can't wait to see you guys analyze VW ID3.
Teddy Knapp You are completely right, sir! I got those on my Rabbit, and then I got the MK6 TDi and put the 19 inch alloy wheels that come with the Golf R 2016 on it....and that made a Huge difference in the ride and handling. I added a set of Michelin Pilot Soprt 4S and the set was complete: I did over 20k with those tires, which are a MUST have, (235-35-19), and they're still good for another 20K km or even more (45-50k as stated by Michelin!). NB: tire rotation is key when it comes to tire longevity! Amen
@@iamtheteddy24 you are right, the MK6 GTI wheels are named "Detroit" (18", black inlays). Similar to MK5 GTI wheels that were called "Huffs" (18", grey inlays). The "Potato Peelers" however, are the OEM wheels found on most Audis such as Q5, S4 and some others. Typically 19" or 20".
It seems like most of the non-sporty decisions were to maintain the Jetta as VW's purpose built reliable sedan. DSG will never appeal to me unless it's a hybrid/electric vehicle.
How? Do you not like automatics in general? The DSG is the BEST automatic, way better then a torque converter what crack are you smoking. Dual clutches are the best.
Watching this a second time because I’m actually thinking about getting one. I currently have a GTI, but I need a little more room; I’m also moving across country and only taking my lady’s car, so I’ll be looking to get another car when we get settled. The 6 speed manual intrigues me, and if I’m correct it has the LSD and DCC/Brake combo to go with all the other GTI goodies? Couple that with the LED projectors and that’s everything I wanted in the GTI as a sedan.
"The cheap shifters have the right amount of cheapness". I understand and wholeheartedly agree with this statement. Cars built to a price point need to display the right amount of cheapness across the board to succeed. This car makes that very evident. It works because everything is less than a better car. Not any single component is a letdown. Except maybe the passenger visor. I'm actually surprised you didn't rip it off during your test.
What do you think of the Jetta GLI? Better deal than a GTI? Take it over an Elantra Sport or Civic Si?
TheStraightPipes
it’s better than a GTI
I’d have to think if I would be comparing it with a Elantra sport or a civic si
I prefer 2019 Honda civic si
I'd take the 2020 Si
I like understated - but it'd probably take the GTI over the others since its a hatch. A hot hatch is the next best thing to a battle wagon.
I Have a GTI, GTI all the way
You guys are basically millennial car dads and I love you guys for it
Gabriel Flores dads that are car enthusiasts?
wut?
I have this car, they missed a few things, like that it has Golf R brakes in the front, colors are customizable among other things. I agree with Yuri about the pumped in audio, I disabled it on the first drive. It’s a very sporty, practical and fun car. It also has huge aftermarket support since it shares its powertrain and platform with the GTI.
Underrated comment
If you drift in an electric car, then is it called the electric slide?
This.
Retweet.
Still power slide but who cares about electric cars
I don't I only care about electric blenders & trimmers
Congratulations. You have officially won the comments section.
By that logic if you slide a petrol car, then its called petrol slide
You can fix the auto upshift by getting the 6-speed manual.
Rev hang, long gearing (I hear)
@@GUITARTIME2024 Nope, has slight rev hang, BETTER then the awful cheap WRX, and no long gearing. The manual has shorter gearing up top and slightly longer down low so it evens out
@@roboticvenom1935 very cool. Thx.
@itsadubsession on a dual clutch you have to replace 2 clutches when they wear out
@itsadubsession I've had 3 VW Jetta's with a manual transmission. I've never had to replace the clutch on any of them.
Tokyo Drift 2: Electric Flicky-Flick
Ahahhah
That's Pretty Cool!
Mack b Tokyo drift 2: electric boogaloo
Bought this car around the time this review came out. From first hand experience, I can say it’s a really good driving experience. Not crazy fast, but I keep up with my buddies with their WRX, 350Z and 370Z’s. When I wanna be comfortable, it drives super comfy. When I wanna go a little nuts, it lets me go a little nuts. Only complaint is the lack of grip. It runs 225’s, so when it rains, your tires are pretty much guaranteed to spin off a normal stop light start. Despite that, I absolutely love the car. Getting a cat back exhaust for it as it is a bit on the quiet side, so I really can’t wait to drive her even more :)
Hu5kyy I completely agree, I’m getting a JB4 and doing a custom exhaust set up.
Whats your average fuel economy
oh boy that fake sound, sounds like some cars from the first Gran Turismo
@ It is synthesized engine sound, not just pumped in.
@ If it's not the way the engine actually sounds, then it's fake.
Sold
@ it's not "pumped" in, there's a little puck that vibrates the windshield.
Yeah I go and turn off the pumped in fake noise and drive mine in sports besides that. All good there. Also they didnt mention you can change the ambient lighting.
This is the second review of the GLI DSG I've seen that notes the fact that the transmission automatically upshifts when set in manual mode. If that's the case it's quite different from the behavior of the same transmission in the GTI. I initially believed it was a failure on the part of the reviewer to engage manual mode properly. Now I'm not so sure. Here's the way the DSG works in my GTI.
(1) Move the console shift to the right. That locks the transmission in manual (i.e Tiptronic) mode.
(2) Select the desired gear with either the paddles or the console shifter (forward for upshift, backward for downshift.)
Following that procedure the transmission stays in the selected gear all the way to redline. No automatic upshifts. While in manual mode the transmission will automatically downshift to second gear as one slows to a stop, first to second gear at about 5 mph and then to first gear as the car comes to a stop. Otherwise, however, the car remains in the selected gear regardless of throttle position and acceleration.
It is possible to select manual mode temporarily by use of the paddles alone without moving the console shift to the right. If the transmission is in "auto" mode and either of the paddles is used
the transmission changes to manual mode and can be controlled by the paddles for a short time. However, the car will revert to "auto" mode and automatically upshift after a few moments. Is it possible that was the procedure you guys followed? In addition to the possible difference between the GLI and GTI there's one other possibility. My GTI is a 2018 model with the six speed DSG. I haven't seen any reviews of the 2019 GTI with the seven speed DSG that mentioned any automatic shifts but I suppose it's possible the reviewers missed the behavior.
In any event if the DSG behavior in the GLI is as you describe it, it's a big disappointment. And assuming it doesn't apply to the GTI, it's a significant difference between the vehicles despite supposedly having the same engines and drive trains.
EDIT: Did some further checking with my local VW dealer and more importantly with my local APR tuning shop, Achtuning, who perform more tunes on VW's than just about anyone in the country. As I suspected, there's no difference between the DSG transmission tuning in the GTI and GLI. Furthermore, if the transmission is put in Tiptronic mode with the console shifter it will hold a selected gear up to redline. At that point it will upshift but not before.
Yuri bought a GTI?! where's the video?
Yeah, I'm surprised too. He was all Hyundai > VW, and now he has a GTI, and my brain can't take it. Explanation needed! Full video! LIVE DRIVE QA IN THE GTI!
Evan R Everyone talks about hatchbacks they’d take over the GTI but when its time to buy, they all go for the GTI.
@@abbashaider8668 It's the proven package that everyone else is trying to unseat. And best of all, they've got beloved version of it out there on the used market. All of the other recent competitors are only 2-3 years old tops. Nobody's hunting for a sport-trim Elantra from 7 years ago.
I bet Hyundai madddddddd
Shawn Richardson he bought it for his wife im pretty sure
How do you halfway pass the visor test VW? Either commit or GTFO. half pass, full fail.
My GTI passes the test 100% Just thought I'd mention that
Why is that so important to them must be a Canada thing. I have never use my visor on then side window. And I've only seen my mom do it back on the 90s
Kevan Banngertir depends on where you live cause up north in the fall and winter the sun is very low so it’ll get right in your face even from the side window.
@@Wilolino nah it's called window tint
They're a little too fixated on the visor thing. As long as the driver's side does it, I'm cool with it.
I have this car and I love it. It’s the perfect 4 door sedan with a lot space and a turbo to go fast for when u need the speed. I’m 6’3 and have trouble fitting into sport cars but this feels right at home!
GTI all the way! Welcome to the GTI squad Yuri!
GLI is a cool car, but GTI for the win. especially if you're getting a car for fun/performance.
1:17 That guage animation was lit.
Best VW wheels are hands down the 19" Pretorias, the optional upgrade on the DCC equipped Mk7 R's.
The turbo just doesn't have enough flow to really push to redline.
All the power is under 6000 rpm. It is quicker to short shift even if it is not as cool :)
But when you throw a big turbo on it and a chip then you're going to want to change that
@@carterdavis2793 any good tuner will tune the TCM when tuning for a bigger turbo that has enough flow at higher rpm
@You Wish you can tune that so the transmission won't upshift until you decide to
I drive one of these and honestly I don't notice a power dropoff after 6000. May just be me, though.
@The Insufferable Tool lol you are tuned.. we are talking about stock cars.. get your shit right!
As always, you guys are great and really honest about the GLI review.
I would stick with my '08 GTI with almost 234,000 miles on it.
Keep doing what you're doing!
Is there a possibility of doing an A35 AMG and a M135i comparison test?
@Amin Haq Ok, but I would still like to see a comparison test between the A35 and the new M135i.
@@FamousDMagnificent this is pointless, the M135i got replaced with the M140i.
TheDeepShadow No, the 140i got replaced with the 135i
Correct me if I am wrong, but the A35 AMG is not sold in North America. I've heard rumors of it possibly coming in 2020, but I cannot confirm this...
FamousDMagnificent both not wrong, at first, the M135i got replaced by the M140i, but now the M140i got replaced again with the M135i(x).
Hey guys, I just bought a 2021 manual GLI and am picking it up tomorrow morning! I test drove both the Civic SI and the Elantra N-Line, and honestly, GLI was more fun to drive, more loaded for the price and much faster than both of them! It was a no brainer to buy it over both! And with bargain, I got it brand new for $28,889. And now it comes only in one trim, the autobahn fully loaded! And wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
Please review Volkswagen Arteon and also can you compare it with Kia Stinger
Stinger is gonna destroy Arteon. Test drove an Arteon yesterday and it felt like a Passat with 10 extra hp, total snooze of a car
@@edwardkondek2548 Not True, 87 octane maybe. But the rest is not true.
@@edwardkondek2548 you have proof ?
@@edwardkondek2548 That may be true, but the handling was washy and unrefined, and that’s what matters more to me as a Golf owner anyway. The boring interior and boring drive and general unspecialness of the Arteon was what made me think of the Passat. It was peppy enough, but not that much more peppy than a Passat (a non-GT one at that). The interior was also not nearly as good as that in the Stinger, except I would take the Arteon infotainment (or any VW/Audi infotainment for that matter) over the Kia/Hyundai infotainment in the Stinger. Maybe the Arteon could compete performance-wise with the four-cylinder Stinger but a twin-turbo V6 Stinger GT would leave that thing in the dust. The Arteon doesn’t have a V6 because it’s not supposed to be a sports car. Frankly, it doesn’t know what it wants to be, and that was clear from driving it. To be clear I’ve not driven a Stinger, but I’ve sat in a bunch. The Stinger is just a more special car in my opinion, not only because it’s a halo car for Kia but also because the Arteon is so aggressively not special. The Arteon has infotainment and brand heritage over the Stinger, but the Stinger (from what I hear) handles and accelerates better, has a better interior, and will definitely continue to sell better. As far as looks, they’re both drop dead gorgeous though.
@rockn roll The materials definitely felt better than in the Arteon SEL that I drove. I wasn't a huge fan of the stuck-on screen in the Stinger and I think VW infotainment is generally better, especially since they moved the climate vents below the screen like in the new GLI. The climate vents, climate controls, speakers, and gauge cluster screen, and steering wheel were all really nice in the Stinger. But I think the big issue was that the Stinger felt like something way better than your average Kia, while the Arteon was just boring old Volkswagen on the inside. Nothing wrong with the Arteon's interior, but just felt like they phoned it in and cloned the Passat or Tiguan interior rather than making it look just as cool inside as it does outside (which is the case with the Stinger)
I got a 2020 GLI Autobahn about a month ago, white with black trim edition. And it's perfect so far. The color and trim are unique and no others around. I'd absolutely splurge for the Autobahn edition any day, based on the extras. Sure, some of the interior plastics are a bit cheap, but nothing I care about is sub-par. Drives like a dream and I love the digital cockpit and ambient lighting. All the classy features are there. So far, I simply love this car. I traded in my Kia Stinger and I like this way more, FWIW. Other than some of those interior things, the drive and feel are much more refined.
WOW I traded in a 2019 V6 3lt camar rs for one too!
Finally!!! a car that a regular person can buy!!
There's a few audio issues with crackling and noise but review is great as always.
Michael Pruett we got new mics last week. That should fix it
@@YuriTereshyn woah thanks for the reply! It's a perfect time to ask if y'all have ever though of making a video about how you make videos. I'm a camera/video geek and would love to see what mics/camera/lenses and stuff y'all use. How does the straight pipes sausage get made??
Michael Pruett from what I remember on TheSmokingTire podcast they like to keep how they film their videos a bit of a secret. Similar to how they attempt to hide the location of cliche corner. It’s just part of their formula that makes them unique and I assume they like knowing they are the only ones that can do these videos the way they do.
Yuri: "It's the appropriate amount of looks for the speed". Nailed it!
There should be a few seconds where you include mpg, it’s 2019 brethren
In the city, your mpg will depend on how heavy your right foot is. I get anywhere from 20 mpg to 27 mpg in the city. But I just averaged about 39 mpg on a 300 mile trip to my in-laws (37 on the way there and 41 back). VW quotes 32 mpg on the highway, so I never expected to get closer to 40.
*Buys GTI*
“If I liked German cars..”
Hope you like your mk6 Yuri! I just got a mk6 R in a manual a few months ago and I credit you guys for convincing me to go the manual route. So thanks! I love it so much.
Nick Laurin its made in Mexico
Yuri: Puts in manual mode and uses paddles.
Car: Auto upshifts
Yuri: Am i a joke to you?
i hate when this happens.
@@SpaceMissile is there any way to stop it from upshifting, like getting it tuned or something.
@@omshah4581 I'm not sure; I don't have a jetta (manual gti). I'm just talking about generally in auto cars.
@@SpaceMissile alright thanks bro
@@omshah4581 just buy manual car and not auto.
5:30 - "ON OFF ON OFF ON AUTO UP SHIFT"
lmao idk why that cracked me up so hard.
When you push the pedal all the way to the ground, you depress a button that allows you to hit the redline.
Wym lol
This is on my list of affordable dream cars for me, I have a 2012 Altima and I love it
VW makes some amazing looking cars at the moment. I love the Golf, Arteon, Touran and Tiguan!
Das Corné i respect your bad taste lol 🥴🥴
what about the GTI? 😭
(i am kidding, don't go crazy here. lol)
@@LuisGonzalez-sb9lx LMFAO your tase is broken 🤣😭 Volkswagen makes some really nice looking cars.
Why doesn't Yuri wear Straight Pipes merch?
Because I like fancy shirts
I agree and am really disappointed as well - Jakub
I did notice that, too but I give Yuri a thumbs up for the Pokemon shirt though 😁
Why would you want to stop the man's ever-troubling fashion choices?
@@TheStraightPipes Why don't you make fancy Straight Pipes merch?
10:15 Fastest FWD sedan is probably the FWD 2019 3.0T Lincoln MKZ, has 350hp & 400 lb ft torque going to the front wheels.
Its also probably the most pointess FWD vehicle. My family test drove a Continental 2.7T that was FWD and it had horrific torque steer. 335 lb/fts torque.
It’s an AWD
Fastest around a track - Type R
@@BeesonsCars you can get it with AWD and the power is upped to 400HP which is pretty insane for a car in that class.. 0-60 time has also been reported at under 5 seconds.
@@butch8792 type r is technically a hatch
@ 3:32 you complain about the power gauge that displays kw instead of hp "in a north american vehicle from germany". In fact the Jetta is build in Mexico and not available in Europe at all. I have no idea why they chose to display the power output in kw, especially since hp is the common unit in Europe as well.
GLi =GTi Large Idea
I love my GLi
Wish US market had all the options you guys got.
Steven L what do they have that we don’t get ?
@@devn3813 Canadian spec got the adaptive dampers (35th anniversary only in USA, although I think it's being added to autobahn for 2020), nav system, adaptive cruise control, and lane keep assist (not available on any trim in the USA).
@@historymjh I've long believed that someone at VW Canada has embarrassing photos of German VW executives. That would account for the different trim features available in Canada and the US. :) The difference between US and Canadian spec GTI's have historically followed the same pattern though to a lesser degree.
In the case of the GLI I think VW has decided that their future in the US lies with the Jetta rather than the Golf. VW has found time after time that US consumers shy away from European spec models n favor of larger, cheaper vehicles. (e.g Euro Passat vs US Passat; Euro Tiguan vs US Tiguan; Touareg vs Atlas) VW has elected to drop the base Golf in 2020 in the US while the Jetta line-up has been extended to include the GLI. The Jetta is no longer even sold in Germany.
There won't be a 2020 GTI or Golf R in the US either but that follows a pattern VW has employed in the past when the GTI and Golf R move from one generation to the next. (There was no 2014 GTI after the MK6 production ceased in Germany in 2013.) VW assures us that there will be an eighth generation GTI and Golf R for the US but unless each model retains its iconic status I suspect even that decision might be revisited in the next couple of years. Those of us who love GTI's and Golf R's are keeping our fingers crossed.
@@devn3813 The Manual models have options(Driver Assistance Package) that gets Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Assist, and Light Assist (High beam control). They also get Windshield in heat-insulating glass, with heated lower wiper section, Discover Media Satellite Navigation. I seen some review models come with Heated rear seats with an air vent.
Stephen Hendricks There will be a 2020 Golf GTI.
To reach the redline you need to fully engage the gas pedal to the point it clicks at the bottom.
Do we get to see a video to know why you bought a Golf GTI, not to long after your Prowler? :)
YES
Same! Ive been wanting to get either a 2015 or 2016 gti so i would love to hear about what Yuri all looked for when getting his gti!
I didn’t even know he had one
I work at a Volkswagen dealership and it’s always a blast to drive these GLI’s. Especially with the 6 speed manual transmission.
I've heard Rev hang, Long gearing
This car is so close to being good. Volkswagen needs a refresh across the board.
This car isn't good? You can't even say it's good?
You have the most ridiculous standards ever to not even call this car good, this is undoubtedly a better value then the Civic si if you compare interiors, value, features, performence, everything etc.
@@roboticvenom1935 yeah, it's basically a civic good comparison.
The All Season Tires are holding it back🤮
Tell me about it, Indy 500 tires on my Mk7 Gti were so much better than the stock all seasons. It really does hold the car back.
Also that fire Pokemon shirt 🔥
B1indsided adult child
It's cool if you're 8
I can’t believe you didn’t get a manual. I have a US 35th (only version with DCC) and I love it. Yes, more comfy and better ride than the GTI, but that is why I bought it. Some of us don’t need a race car go cart 100% of the time. This is a great compromise and is still fun to drive. And a bargain!
Fastest FWD sedan has to be the 3500S toyota Aurion, 333 horsepower from a 3.5L supercharged v6?
In Australia we got a TRD aurion :D
@@2sheification Just THROW IT IN OUR FACE LIKE THAT OKAY
From my quick googling, that Aurion does 0-60 MPH (0-100 KMH) in 6.1 seconds, while modern V6 FWD sedans are closer to the 5.5 second area. C/D tested the Maxima at 5.8 seconds, V6 Camry at 5.8 seconds. The fastest is probably something like the 2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4, which did 0-60 in 5.3 seconds.
Then again, maybe they meant top speed comparisons, which are often electronically limited.
Thanks for bringing this semi attractive car to my mental inventory of attractive cars
Ford Taurus sho and Pontiac Grand Prix gxp
When you talked about VW wheels, I was just thinking I love my Mk5 GTI telephone dial wheels and hey! there they are!! Love that you got a Golf. Keep going guys.
11:05 Volkswagen can always find a way of cheating. It's kind of an addiction for them I guess.
exactly what I was thinking
Worst company in the world imo
chocolatewheelchair nah, you just hating 🤷♂️
You guys make the best car videos on TH-cam hands down... Keep it up!
Just needs the APR Stage 1 tune and better tires.....APR also has a Transmission tune so I wonder if it can fix that auto upshift🤔
The APR TCU(DSG) tune fixes the auto upshifts
May as well buy a Golf R then lol
@@trumpetdudekjk No ya good, Jetta GLI's are around 24k in the US. Golf R's are around 38k.
A APR stage 1 tune is only 1 grand ya dickhead.
Hell no, don't void your warranty in a VW. Not worth it.
Intercepting Fist Stage 1 doesn’t void warranty. Lots of VW dealerships are actually selling the vehicles stock with the tune already included..
So much nicer looking than a civic.
Yuri has a GTl? Is the Element gone?
Not gone. Gti for wife
TheStraightPipes tune it
TheStraightPipes s this the unofficial reveal that most viewers probably didn’t catch?!
Drove one this last weekend. Stick shift fixes all that the guys complained about. Great car.
11:18-11:26 perfect editing xD
14:14 I'm all for amber turn signals. It's more visible, thus safer.
Love Yuri’s shirt!!!
Remember VW's signature purple blue back-lighting? Hard on the eyes (the rest being red back-lit which is better and less prone to blur due to longer wavelengths *ABOC optician here. It's a fact that blue light scatters, hazes, and can cause retinal damage at wavelengths approaching ultraviolet (appx 800nm)).
Those VWs had the best interior lighting.
This is most DEFINITELY a better value then Civic si and Elantra sport overall, it's also much faster in a straight line and has bigger brakes then both.
Robotic Venom less reliable
Just purchased a 21 GLi I love it!!!!!!
2020 Autobahn
The gallons bit was killer 😂
How do you guys not have more subscribers??? You should have millions!
What are your thoughts on the model 3?
3:23 hmmm, in Slovakia, Centreal Europe, we use kW. Usually the spec sheet shows kW and HP side by side
Anyone notice a lot of distortion in Yuri's mic?
Ha we bought new mics cause those ones kept screwing up
i'd defenitely get the 6 speed manual. Gives you more control, I prefer a lower gear with higher revs in traffic
Aka 35th anniversary Jetta.
my 2013 Kia Optima has 275hp FWD 2.0. Its not FAST but its quick.
Really enjoyed the "live drive" yesterday lol hope you guys do more!
Yes you guys finally got this car! Next try to get the Arteon please!
Pretty but a bit empty, I hear.
So if you watched the video you would hear them say that they had already reviewed it and that the video would be coming soon. They even show a blurred out part of the video.
Fun fact: the US Navy measures distances on certain displays in *kiloyards.* I wish I was joking.
Audi's DSG has the exact same issue with up-shifts, btw: too early and mandatory.
fastest front wheel drive has got to be Type R right? at least 0-60
edit: Oh wait, the Type R is technically a hatch isn't it. I always forget that.
LucefieD There was the Civic Mugen Type RR but that is kind of an old vehicle. Yet still legendary.
I could definitely tell a difference in the steering when I switched from Normal to Sport. Sport is alot tighter.
Awesome!
I literally bought this exact car because of this review! I freakin love it 😎
As a former GLI owner, I REALLY wish you could get this motor / tech pkg with a 6spd manual in the 2013 body - way better looking than the new style Jetta's IMO
But no cornflower blue
It'd look like shit in this sedan body.
The Golf R here in Australia completely 100% fails the visor test on both sides. There is a lack of inconsistency here!!
Is this VW Jetta GLI as reliable as a Mazda 3. Mazda 6 or Mazda Miata? I want a fun driving reliable car that I can keep and enjoy for 10+ years.
Probably not
I've been waiting for this review from you guys forever! thank you!!!!
The front DRL lights look like flipped Dodge Charger DRLs.
They look goood
@@roboticvenom1935 They really do don't they.
Yes, Dodge's DRL technology is also way more advanced than the Volkswagen Group
after looking at the new GLI, this old car guy traded his 2015 Jetta for the Stinger GT-Line (Canadian model)...
AWD, hatch and Style...excellent value
Wait?! You review a car that's under 50k?! Well it's about damn time. Look... I understand the reason you started this TH-cam channel was to review expensive/rare cars but I gotta be honest, you need to throw in reviews like this every now and again.
WhitieWu where the hell have u been? theyve been reviewing regular cars for so long now, i mean last year they literally made a video on the toyota camry
I'm fully aware thanks, but lately the only cars they have been making videos about have been well above $50k. I enjoy watching the vids these guys make and have been subscribed to them for quite a while. That being said, I think it'd be a good idea if they focused on cars that are a bit more "affordable" every now and again.
Not a fan of the engine note, but after driving this thing, it's hard to dog it. The stereo is weak but everything else is pretty damn good.
VW Group is so dumb with its automatic manual upshifts, everyone complains about em, literally everyone, but they are not changing a thing... -_-
I still love theeem
maybe they want to protect the engine, dunno
@@theboss12ize sure thing they do, who do not?...there are just another ways how to manage it, it is a long debate..
Buy a manual.
just buy the manual... automatics are idiot proof for a reason
I love the 80s techno music at the beginning
2:32
STONERS
Thanks for posting this guys! I was waiting to see what you guys thought about this GLI
My FoST does the same for the Visor Test!!! Why, Ford?!
I’m soo addicted to your videos!! Just one more video, for now
Civic si hands down.
FYI, I bought this car (Pure Gray, 6mT, Autobahn) and with the optional summer tires it's a blast when you want it to be, and totally comfortable when you just wanna cruise. Terrific car for the money, however the GTI is still the 'nicer' car of the two (and more $$$)
V6 camry is probably the fastest fwd sedan
06 impala SS takes that crown mayne
To answer the question about the fastest fwd sedan (2019), the original premise was about how much power you can put in a car like that so the focus should on engine output instead of speed.
As far as I know, the Buick LaCrosse Avenir comes with a 3.6-liter V6 that puts out 310hp at the front wheels.
Honorable mentions include the Toyota Avalon/Camry V6 that puts out 301hp followed by the Nissan Maxima with a V6 putting out an even 300hp.
Please feel free to fill in any gaps I may have missed.
Yuri looks like a tall child who stole his mom's car for a spin 🤣🤣🤣
lol it's the pokemon shirt
My gli is making around 520-530whp with a hybrid turbo, port injection, and many supporting mods. Very fun and fast car for the price
Fastest FWD sedan?
I'll vote: Dodge Spirit R/T and Dodge Neon SRT-4
SRT-4 was last made when? 2005? I took it as vs. current cars for the model year.
Gotta be honest, I don't know much about cars neither interested in them, but some reason I like your channel. I can't wait to see you guys analyze VW ID3.
Those GTI wheels are officially called the "Detroit" but I like to call them the "Potato Peelers" They are some of the coolest wheels ever.
Teddy Knapp You are completely right, sir! I got those on my Rabbit, and then I got the MK6 TDi and put the 19 inch alloy wheels that come with the Golf R 2016 on it....and that made a Huge difference in the ride and handling. I added a set of Michelin Pilot Soprt 4S and the set was complete: I did over 20k with those tires, which are a MUST have, (235-35-19), and they're still good for another 20K km or even more (45-50k as stated by Michelin!). NB: tire rotation is key when it comes to tire longevity! Amen
Those wheels are the first thing I fixed on my GTI. They are boat anchors at 28 lbs each.
They still look good though
They wore also called huffs for the knock offs
@@iamtheteddy24 you are right, the MK6 GTI wheels are named "Detroit" (18", black inlays). Similar to MK5 GTI wheels that were called "Huffs" (18", grey inlays).
The "Potato Peelers" however, are the OEM wheels found on most Audis such as Q5, S4 and some others. Typically 19" or 20".
It seems like most of the non-sporty decisions were to maintain the Jetta as VW's purpose built reliable sedan. DSG will never appeal to me unless it's a hybrid/electric vehicle.
How? Do you not like automatics in general?
The DSG is the BEST automatic, way better then a torque converter what crack are you smoking.
Dual clutches are the best.
Been waiting for this video! They’re zero financing sales event is in right now!
I have one, it's a hoot. GET THE MANUAL
Andre Thompson just did! Haha
VW cheaped out on the tires. Upgrade those and I bet this car will shine...
a relatively fast FWD sedan: Acura TLX
Watching this a second time because I’m actually thinking about getting one.
I currently have a GTI, but I need a little more room; I’m also moving across country and only taking my lady’s car, so I’ll be looking to get another car when we get settled. The 6 speed manual intrigues me, and if I’m correct it has the LSD and DCC/Brake combo to go with all the other GTI goodies? Couple that with the LED projectors and that’s everything I wanted in the GTI as a sedan.
The DRL remind me of the Dodge Charger and kinda throws me off I think they should of done something different with it.
"The cheap shifters have the right amount of cheapness". I understand and wholeheartedly agree with this statement. Cars built to a price point need to display the right amount of cheapness across the board to succeed. This car makes that very evident. It works because everything is less than a better car. Not any single component is a letdown. Except maybe the passenger visor. I'm actually surprised you didn't rip it off during your test.