Hey everyone thanks for watching. I don't normally leave a comment like this but it has to be said that within 24 hours, everything you see here was driven (about 6 hours of driving in total), filmed and edited (and that includes 4 connecting flights to and from Toronto). So yes, at 2 in the morning I woke my dog up with David Attenborough impressions. But massive hats off to Thomas for getting it all edited and produced in that tiny amount of time. The man is a machine. We hope you enjoyed the result, and if you haven't subscribed already...do it.
I loved the GLI review! I really want that sedan over anything else right now with that performance and price. And that red color 😍👌😍. I never thought I would want a red car. Thanks again for being so awesome.
I'm not even a Jetta fan (or GLI fan), but I must say this GLI looks sick. Those sharp ass taillights, the duals, the effin manual; hell yeah VW. Doing it right!
I have a mk5 Gli I never thought I would love a car so much this one looks like the same experience I have been having. From what I have seen after mk4 Gli died down love to see this one make it right
Unlike every other car brand that only wants you to buy their $60k SUVs, VW is one of the few brands that still offers affordable fun cars that the average Joe can afford.
Well guess what guys? I just today purchased a 2019 Jetta GLI 35th in Pure Grey very much with help of your wonderful review. After already leasing a 2019 Jetta S with 6 speed manual for the passed year I was ready for some more fun in my life. Handing down the year old Jetta to my older son so we can be Jetta buddies, lol! Loving her so far of course and looking forward to updating everyone on my long term ownership experience.
Im 18, trying my hardest to find a car, i came across a Jetta with your exact specs. If it isn’t taken, it will be my first car. Will it treat me well?
@@kenju8929 I have had minimal problems with mine for a first year new generation car. Been staying with 5000 mile oil changes for the hard driving I tend to do with her. Best car I have ever personally owned.
You guys are the best in the business at this point. I can NOT believe you're not at 2 or 3 million subs yet. You will be. So many long, drawn out, monotonous reviews these days. 12-18 minutes is the sweet spot, and you guys are never boring. Hard to do.
The fact that Hyundai and Honda have their sport cars ONLY come in manual and petrol shows they are much more focused on petrolheads than VW. VW is for people who have a love affair with diesel..
Intro's hilarious! For my everyday, I'd pick the GTI. I still have my 2008 Mark V. 207,000+ miles. I've driven it twice in the winding roads of the Smoky Mountains. Thanks, Guys!
That intro tho! A very handsome sedan indeed. A German engineered sports sedan with styling and a bit of punch can appeal to a younger exec who needs to take the clients to a pub, or an older fan who likes "Das auto" for the confidence inspiring handling and ride comfort that they deserve at a price that is really friendly. VW has not let us down with this sedan that you can row into 3 gear and step on it as you zip through any "Hipster Crossings" hahah. Great review again that was well worth waiting for gentlemen !
That intro haha. If you're looking for a VW, the Jetta usually has some ricidulous lease deals. I would go with the gti or the jetta gli with the manual transmission. 6 speed ftw!
Indeed, and they are by far the most confortable entry car out there lol! Like legit you can ride for 4hours and not have a butt pain or back pain as compared To other cars!
"Floor is lava here" that's the same comment i made last year in Straight pipes video!! LOL you guys are such a gem in my life haha enjoy watching every single video ! keep up the good work !
Great vid guys! Also from Ontario so I appreciate having local guys do great reviews. Still on the fence between the gli and gti. Back to back test drives will sort this out. Cheers.
You guys are freaking hilarious these intros are golden. I've been loving your videos lately. You guys, savage geese, redline reviews and the straight pipes are among the best on TH-cam right now.
Thoroughly enjoyed this road test and review. Special to me because my ancestors lived in the vicinity of the Dragon -- before there was a Dragon (my g-g-grandfather is buried by the lake you pass by in a later aerial shot).
I've watched you guys for a month before I saw this episode...I've never laughed so hard after the revelation of manual drive transmissionin the car...that intro clip is the bee's knee of comedy.
Awesome guys! Hilarious and informative as usual. Love the Jetta. I’ve owned the MK IV, VI and now have the VII Execline 6 spd manual and I’ve loved all of them!
I took my Jetta SEL on the Coronado Trail in AZ the other day and was surprised at how well it handled! Even though it wasn't a GLI it still felt very confident and fun
I had the Mark 7 GTI, great car. I would choose the GLI due to the fact that I have a kid now and need more trunk space with the seats up. Great review.
I have both the gli autobahn and the arteon sel premium r line. Both fantastic cars but I can’t help to smile more when driving the gli. It’s so much fun you can help to smile when you downshift and send it around corners
I’ve done several trips to the Dragon on my sport-touring motorcycle. Would love to hit it someday in my ND Miata, though if I do I’m sure I’ll wish it was a Club and not a GT. Anyway, the guys are right. If you’re an enthusiast, you must get to the Tail of the Dragon at least once in your life. Though it’s 600+ miles away for me, the trip is worth it every time.
I got a brand new (bought in Oct 2018) 2019 Jetta SEL Premium in Sage Green Metallic with two tone interior. Dealer had to send for it out of state. No complaints. Gas mileage is great.
I'm new to your channel, and super hooked. I know it's a bit old of a video, but I had to comment on this. I drove the Tail in my '08 GTI a few years ago, and it was a blast. I hope to drive the Tail again in my "new" stage 3 '06 GTI someday soon. I'd waste so much money on gas if I lived anywhere near that road.
S.T T. That’s a shame you feel that way, I wouldn’t say my GLI is dull nor crappy. It’s your opinion of course, but since you made it a bit personal, I’m guessing you drive a pretty shitty car considering you decided to insult me due to the car I chose. I guess I’ll ask, what car do you drive?
James Engelsman Awesome that you replied to me James! The videos have been getting better and better, the quality, narration and information are on point! So excited to see you guys blow up, keep up the great work!
@@ethananderson3912 Offense not taken. I always drove rare cars, at least here in Finland they are, unlike in the States. Lexus Is 250, year 2006. I always lick cars for what they are associated with. For their character, looks, heritage. BMW is well known for its sport and luxury, just like Volvo for its safety. Mercedes for its comfort and innovations, Honda for their revvy, sporty and superbly built engines, Lexus for its luxury, reliability and exclusiveness. Now, what VW is known for? Sport? No. Safety? No. Luxury? Hell no. So why would anyone buy or drive a car which is not good at anything except in braking down often?
No need to diss Yuri and Jakob, who are also awesome in their own way. Plenty of room for both of them! My question is: why are all these freaking Canadians such good car reviewers?
I live literally like 35 mins from here. Tellico Plains is a great town. There is a road called the Cherohala Skyway and it prettier and better than the dragon. And the dragon leads right to the skyway. Y’all should check that out
@@moneyparhar Yes grandma. It was higher for a long time. Also you can clearly see even these guys are "breaking the limit". The whole road is just a ticket trap now.
dude you’ll die if you drive under 50. those bikers will kill you. it’s the prettiest drive in Tennesssee but it’s stressful if you’re not trying to race
come to Virginia, this transplanted NY'er finds that EVERY Virginian drives like they're running a NASCAR race ... seriously !!! ... I-95 , I-85 and I-81 are like the American version of driving the Autobahn !!!
I love the intro to this video! You guys are awesome and I appreciate your affinity for manual transmissions. While I am not a track enthusiast I do enjoy enjoy highway on ramps in my 2002 WRX wagon. I may need to make the pilgrimage to Tennessee before I drive my bug-eye into the ground. One question though: Is the Jetta GLI a better sports sedan than the Accord Sport 2.0T? Great video, keep up the good work (kudos to James for the David Attenborough impression!)
Hey everyone thanks for watching. I don't normally leave a comment like this but it has to be said that within 24 hours, everything you see here was driven (about 6 hours of driving in total), filmed and edited (and that includes 4 connecting flights to and from Toronto). So yes, at 2 in the morning I woke my dog up with David Attenborough impressions. But massive hats off to Thomas for getting it all edited and produced in that tiny amount of time. The man is a machine. We hope you enjoyed the result, and if you haven't subscribed already...do it.
Review a Bugatti Devo and do a skit lol
Really appreciate the effort you guys put into this. Hope the team grows and you get a dedicated editor/cameraman in the future.
How on Earth do you guys come up with youtube's best intros!
Have you quit your day jobs yet?
Ok, back to watching the actual review now..
#hilarious
Why would you buy this over a golf GTI? Jetta makes no practical sense.
Just buy a golf GTI.
Great videos by the way.
I loved the GLI review! I really want that sedan over anything else right now with that performance and price. And that red color 😍👌😍. I never thought I would want a red car. Thanks again for being so awesome.
Subscribed because of the intro. That punch was GREAT.
Keith Asher LoL same
I'm not even a Jetta fan (or GLI fan), but I must say this GLI looks sick. Those sharp ass taillights, the duals, the effin manual; hell yeah VW. Doing it right!
I have a mk5 Gli I never thought I would love a car so much this one looks like the same experience I have been having. From what I have seen after mk4 Gli died down love to see this one make it right
It's definitely not your average vehicle these days.
Unlike every other car brand that only wants you to buy their $60k SUVs, VW is one of the few brands that still offers affordable fun cars that the average Joe can afford.
Throttle House + Straight pipes collab could be legit LIT
Sanchit Sachdev holy shit yes
Straight House or Throttle pipes, both sound like a bro muscle club.
Fuck yes!
OH YES!!!!!!!!
OH GOD NO.... the Straight Pipes guys have no chemistry at all, and scripted.
Well guess what guys? I just today purchased a 2019 Jetta GLI 35th in Pure Grey very much with help of your wonderful review. After already leasing a 2019 Jetta S with 6 speed manual for the passed year I was ready for some more fun in my life. Handing down the year old Jetta to my older son so we can be Jetta buddies, lol! Loving her so far of course and looking forward to updating everyone on my long term ownership experience.
How's the car doing. I'm about to go into vw to get either the jetta gli 35th or a 2013 golf r
@@mitronzongo excellent still, just under 14000 miles over the 8 months and she's been great...videos being edited and I will be uploading soon
Im 18, trying my hardest to find a car, i came across a Jetta with your exact specs. If it isn’t taken, it will be my first car. Will it treat me well?
@@kenju8929 I have had minimal problems with mine for a first year new generation car. Been staying with 5000 mile oil changes for the hard driving I tend to do with her. Best car I have ever personally owned.
I've owned a 2019 35th Canadian GLI for over three years now and happy to report no issues and still a lot of fun to drive.
5 year status update?
@michaelblanton18 No change still going strong no issues other than standard maintenance.
When real exhaust pipes become a new feature...
😂😂😂
They're back now and reviewer are making a big deal over them. See how far we've come and gone.
Picking up my GLI Autobahn tomorrow. This video helped my decision. Our household love watching your videos.
You guys are the best in the business at this point. I can NOT believe you're not at 2 or 3 million subs yet. You will be. So many long, drawn out, monotonous reviews these days. 12-18 minutes is the sweet spot, and you guys are never boring. Hard to do.
Have been waiting for this review since the launch of this car and I am so glad you guys did it! Loved it!
After 3 cars with cvt shite I bought a gli edition 30 6 speed and it's music to my ears that the manual is here to stay!
You two have brought back youtube car reviews. Your formula is great!
Nice to see VW still catering to the manual enthusiast. Keep up the quality content lads!
Unfortunately not in Australia.
The fact that Hyundai and Honda have their sport cars ONLY come in manual and petrol shows they are much more focused on petrolheads than VW.
VW is for people who have a love affair with diesel..
It's not a competition man
@@mohammedsalimahmed5230 Every Hyundai performance car now comes with the option of auto and manual lol
@@weilandcock That's only in the states although I can't confirm.
What an intro🤣😂 Amazing review guys!You guys deserve your own Netflix or HBO series. Or even Apple TV series! Something! You guys are awesome!👏🏻
Giving kudos to Attenborough! What a funny & classy intro 👏
You call this... a classy intro? Your life must be as exciting as a dumb pencil..
@@eleonik76 agree
@@eleonik76 Look who's talking
Best intro to a car review ever. Hilarious stuff!
I just got my factory ordered GLI S a couple of weeks ago. This video helped me pull the trigger and I couldn't be happier!
Im actually crying, i loved that intro so much.
Quickly becoming most thorough, engaging and entertaining reviewers...well, and Canadian so bravo eh.
Intro's hilarious!
For my everyday, I'd pick the GTI.
I still have my 2008 Mark V. 207,000+ miles.
I've driven it twice in the winding roads of the Smoky Mountains.
Thanks, Guys!
That intro tho! A very handsome sedan indeed. A German engineered sports sedan with styling and a bit of punch can appeal to a younger exec who needs to take the clients to a pub, or an older fan who likes "Das auto" for the confidence inspiring handling and ride comfort that they deserve at a price that is really friendly. VW has not let us down with this sedan that you can row into 3 gear and step on it as you zip through any "Hipster Crossings" hahah. Great review again that was well worth waiting for gentlemen !
Thanks Lycan glad you enjoyed!
That intro haha. If you're looking for a VW, the Jetta usually has some ricidulous lease deals. I would go with the gti or the jetta gli with the manual transmission. 6 speed ftw!
MaxSpeed lease deals?
@@tpc9002 yea, like a 0 money down low payment thing, or a low payment for 3 years, etc.
gti is just sweet:) so is the gli if you like the family married look...........
@@MaxSpeedMike how much idk if lease good some say some say just get itamd pay montly
I have the GLI 35th 7 spd DSG such a great car
I've watched this 3-4 times and that intro still gets me lol. Thomas made that punch look so real!
Who said it wasn’t? 😉
After I saw this video in 2019 I purchased my GLI. Thank you for allowing me to make an informed decision. Can't wait until the RS3 video.
quickly becoming my favourite car reviewers. thanks for doing the GLI and the GTI, now just need to make a decision. :)
"Fun to drive" That's the best way to sum up any VW car.
Indeed, and they are by far the most confortable entry car out there lol! Like legit you can ride for 4hours and not have a butt pain or back pain as compared To other cars!
That intro is one of the greatest I’ve seen in a while made my whole day haha ! Awesome work
"Floor is lava here" that's the same comment i made last year in Straight pipes video!! LOL
you guys are such a gem in my life haha enjoy watching every single video !
keep up the good work !
Great vid guys! Also from Ontario so I appreciate having local guys do great reviews. Still on the fence between the gli and gti. Back to back test drives will sort this out. Cheers.
You guys are freaking hilarious these intros are golden. I've been loving your videos lately. You guys, savage geese, redline reviews and the straight pipes are among the best on TH-cam right now.
Thoroughly enjoyed this road test and review. Special to me because my ancestors lived in the vicinity of the Dragon -- before there was a Dragon (my g-g-grandfather is buried by the lake you pass by in a later aerial shot).
Thanks for making car reviews both informative and fun. You guys rock!
Thanks Keith and thanks for being here!
i have a GLI with the DSG and paddle shifters and it’s literally just a manual transmission short of perfect. 100% the best car i’ve ever driven.
I bought one back in April and I absolutely love it, your video definitely influenced my decision, and I’m glad I bought it.
I've watched you guys for a month before I saw this episode...I've never laughed so hard after the revelation of manual drive transmissionin the car...that intro clip is the bee's knee of comedy.
Awesome guys! Hilarious and informative as usual. Love the Jetta. I’ve owned the MK IV, VI and now have the VII Execline 6 spd manual and I’ve loved all of them!
Honestly this was a really impressive car for the money
How do you have 113 thumbs down? Great review and entertaining ...simultaneously...brilliant.
Another wonderful intro... Sir David Attenborough would be proud!
Lol that intro! The best one so far. And Congratulations on cracking 100k subs!
I took my Jetta SEL on the Coronado Trail in AZ the other day and was surprised at how well it handled! Even though it wasn't a GLI it still felt very confident and fun
I had the Mark 7 GTI, great car. I would choose the GLI due to the fact that I have a kid now and need more trunk space with the seats up. Great review.
I was laughing like a mad person at 7 in the morning... That was by far the best opening yet!
Good to see the GLI reviewed with the manual transmission makes this video very special
The beginning of this video made my week.
I really enjoy how you guys discuss your opinions on the vehicle together. Got a subscribe!
We just put that out today in the showroom ar work. They're beautiful!!!! Love your reviews my guys!
Shout out from MONTREAL
Woo!
Awesome intro. You guys deserve all the subscribers. Easily becoming a favorite channel of mine. 👍🏼
Liked for the Attenborough intro alone. Great review as well!
I have both the gli autobahn and the arteon sel premium r line. Both fantastic cars but I can’t help to smile more when driving the gli. It’s so much fun you can help to smile when you downshift and send it around corners
Commenting as soon as the intro's over... That's one of the best of you guys😂🤣 great work
Great video as always. Probably the best intro yet.
OMG! Epic intro! I love that the show is native to Ontario.. it's too bad it can't be taped before an audience.. Kudos
Your Intros are just the best 😂. Great review all together
Love all the intros! Defo 1mil subs in a year
What is this intro?? 🤣 You guys are legends! Keep up the good work!
This is hands down the best intro I have ever seen
I had a 1990 Jetta GLI. I loved that car.
I had a 1985 Jetta GLI and loved mine. Tossing it through the twisties and going airborne always put a smile on my face.
First thing to do if you buy this car - Craigslist the stock tires and put on a set of Michelin 4S tires. Game changer.
Watching your guys content is 100x better than watching StraightPipes.
I’ve done several trips to the Dragon on my sport-touring motorcycle. Would love to hit it someday in my ND Miata, though if I do I’m sure I’ll wish it was a Club and not a GT. Anyway, the guys are right. If you’re an enthusiast, you must get to the Tail of the Dragon at least once in your life. Though it’s 600+ miles away for me, the trip is worth it every time.
I have a 2017 vw gli I got it after watching this such a fun car I have the dsg its amazing
love the David Attenborough intro, that was really enjoyable. wish u could open every video like that
oh and thx for the review as always ;)
Haha yes! Here for the intros! Also wish the GLI would have a nice exhaust note..
You two are absolute madlads. Great review guys 👍🏾
Thanks Kieran
To get rid of piped in sound just use custom settings. You can set everything to sport and take off sound.
You guys are in my neck of the woods, my buddy and I used to go to car events at the tail of the dragon! Also I have a 16 gli, love it.
Me too! Knoxville?
I got a brand new (bought in Oct 2018) 2019 Jetta SEL Premium in Sage Green Metallic with two tone interior. Dealer had to send for it out of state. No complaints. Gas mileage is great.
I'm new to your channel, and super hooked. I know it's a bit old of a video, but I had to comment on this. I drove the Tail in my '08 GTI a few years ago, and it was a blast. I hope to drive the Tail again in my "new" stage 3 '06 GTI someday soon. I'd waste so much money on gas if I lived anywhere near that road.
that intro skit Oh Lawd!!
Impressed by the GLi seems to very good value for the performance and features
So im getting the 2021 GLI volcanic red Fully loaded with the black wheels and i had so much fun driving it! cant wait to received it this week!
DUDE THAT INTRO WAS FUKING AWESOME
The beginning told me what the horn sounded like. Better than the normal Jetta!!
Quality, Funny, and very explanatory reviews. I love you guys. Keep doing reviews!
Yessir!
That steering wheel is a beauty
Yessss I have been so excited for this review! I have the 2014 GLI which is the 30th Edition and I can’t wait to see what you think about this car!
Why would anyone buy such a dull and crappy car as VW? You must be as dull and bland as the car..
S.T T. That’s a shame you feel that way, I wouldn’t say my GLI is dull nor crappy. It’s your opinion of course, but since you made it a bit personal, I’m guessing you drive a pretty shitty car considering you decided to insult me due to the car I chose. I guess I’ll ask, what car do you drive?
Yo Ethan your car is sick. Enjoy it and ignore the haters. Hope you liked the video!
James Engelsman Awesome that you replied to me James! The videos have been getting better and better, the quality, narration and information are on point! So excited to see you guys blow up, keep up the great work!
@@ethananderson3912 Offense not taken. I always drove rare cars, at least here in Finland they are, unlike in the States. Lexus Is 250, year 2006. I always lick cars for what they are associated with. For their character, looks, heritage. BMW is well known for its sport and luxury, just like Volvo for its safety. Mercedes for its comfort and innovations, Honda for their revvy, sporty and superbly built engines, Lexus for its luxury, reliability and exclusiveness. Now, what VW is known for? Sport? No. Safety? No. Luxury? Hell no. So why would anyone buy or drive a car which is not good at anything except in braking down often?
That intro was well thought out and we'll played out you guys are awesome and thanks for confirming my choice of car
i used to watch Straight Pipes, but yall are like 69 times more entertaining lol
No need to diss Yuri and Jakob, who are also awesome in their own way. Plenty of room for both of them! My question is: why are all these freaking Canadians such good car reviewers?
historymjh cuz canadians are creative and smart, unlike americans lol
Excellent, high quality reviews. Great work.
I live literally like 35 mins from here. Tellico Plains is a great town. There is a road called the Cherohala Skyway and it prettier and better than the dragon. And the dragon leads right to the skyway. Y’all should check that out
I'm really sad that they stopped selling the Jetta over here in the UK, I'd be happy to welcome in the Jetta GLI
For me it’s SavageGeese and these guys (Throttle House) - awesome reviews!
Never get rid of the intros! :D
#Nomorelies
The Attenborough timing and characteristics were spot on! 😂
Legendary fellas! I watched that intro 5 times over
Best intro I have ever seen!
The intro made me laugh in class, and roll on the floor. You guys are the best.
Tail of the Dragon, great road...30 MPH Speed Limit. Welcome to America.
Yeah what u want to 60mph smfh its twisty road and can end up in ditch very easy
@@moneyparhar Yes grandma. It was higher for a long time. Also you can clearly see even these guys are "breaking the limit". The whole road is just a ticket trap now.
dude you’ll die if you drive under 50. those bikers will kill you. it’s the prettiest drive in Tennesssee but it’s stressful if you’re not trying to race
There's equally as good roads nearby that one, without all the hype, traffic, and slowness (and danger).
come to Virginia, this transplanted NY'er finds that EVERY Virginian drives like they're running a NASCAR race ... seriously !!! ... I-95 , I-85 and I-81 are like the American version of driving the Autobahn !!!
The David Attenburo (sp?) Reference was halarious. Almost felt like I was watching Planet Earth. Nice job!!!?
The 1998 New Beetle has aged so well, I can't believe it's 21 years old.
98 beetle is discontinued a long time ago. MQB wasn't even a thought back then.
I love the intro to this video! You guys are awesome and I appreciate your affinity for manual transmissions. While I am not a track enthusiast I do enjoy enjoy highway on ramps in my 2002 WRX wagon. I may need to make the pilgrimage to Tennessee before I drive my bug-eye into the ground.
One question though: Is the Jetta GLI a better sports sedan than the Accord Sport 2.0T? Great video, keep up the good work (kudos to James for the David Attenborough impression!)
Just found you guys, instant new subscriber here! This video was freggin awesome!!! 🏁🇩🇪🏆😎
Why the hell do you get almost 200 dislikes? Doesn't make sense to me. Great review and amazing intro!
Beautiful narrating by james 😁... I'm a big fan
Bravo, Sir JAMES Attenborough!
Tale of the dragon great for puking your reveies
Awesome!!! Best video ever!!!
I gave a thumbs up right after the intro. That was awesome.
I wish VW would make an AWD GLI with like 275-300hp. Would be so fun. But that would take away too many sales from Audi I’m sure.
kind of like a golf r sedan!? that would be sweet but the a3 would plummet
This intro was everything
That opening scene was brilliant! Excellent depiction of volkswagen drivers 👏
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