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- In this great behind the scenes out take, Jeremy Clarkson tells us why he's currently driving a Volkswagen Jetta.
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The Jetta is 'safe'. It's blemish free, but also featureless. It's a Gin and Tonic without the Gin, but in a VERY clean glass.
That's some quality Top Gear style jibberish right there!
Awm Joeyjoejoe
Thanks!
This is a good car. With the new 1'8 turbo, it is very good on gas and mine includes the sierra leather seats. With all the technology included, this car is too good for the snobbish Jeremy. What a fake !
Tiago Costa
Not anymore apparently!! :D
Maybe not clean anymore, but at least, this company doesn't kill people … The Three Big Ones in North America are trying to kill the biggest seller in the world with the concert of the medias and bad publicity to overlook their own malefic and deadly problems !
I haven't found his review in the Sunday Times it's got to be as hilarious as the Passat one 😂
well did you find it yet
@@jmmjjmmjjmmj I have not!
another reason why im a proud owner of a GTI (the only US Vdub thats still built in Germany) =D
Isn't Clarkson a VW fanboy?
Only the Golf GTI
***** thank you :)
+Grzegorz Szulc you're welcome.
Audi is part of VW, according to Clarkson Audi is God's gift to humanity. Same goes for Skoda.
@@miljororforsprakpartiet290
Lamborghini, Porsche, Bentley and Bugatti are all a part of Volkswagen too.
I respect a good taco. Mmmm, yummy :D
I thank Mexico for that simple pleasure.
Made in Mexico... That's cool enough!!
? not it isn't
Emmanuel Dominguez true,mexicans are cool but vw sucks:P
Only the transmissions
Seba Seba America sucks
@HachiZenki it is in fact made in mexico! There's a huge VW plant in the outskirts of the city of Puebla. It is one of the biggest assembly and manufacturing plants in the world... :D
Agreed. I'm American and when he talks shit about America, I just frown for a second or say "Ah that's messed up." I never get offended though. Still love the show.
All German cars are overrated these days. Great when they are new, but hell what isn't. For the record Im not saying they are total crap, just overrated. Don't buy one that's out of warranty.
LOL, who told you that?
yeah, buy french or british, much more reliable.... -.- Only some japanese brands can be more reliable than the germans
I own a body shop. Been buying, driving, and fixing most every make and model for 27years. There was a time when german cars were very reliable. That time has passed. And the parts cost for typical maintenance on an older german cars that have over 100,000 miles usually outweighs what you paid for it. Buy a few used ones in a row, and you'll see what I mean. I've never worked on a French car, but the British ones are problematic to say the least, and they are also on my 'do not purchase list' unless they are under factory warranty.
Ed Jackson
Germans are very reliable. If the car has been checked regulary and driven how it is supposed to be driven, it can 100% run for a long time without breaking down, I can promise you that. My dad has driven many audis over the years, and he stuck with them for a reason.
Any modern car built in the last 20 years can run a long time if driven correctly, and maintained. I never said every german car would break down every thousand miles. I just said they are no better than most American cars, but more expensive in every way. Initial cost, tune ups, parts, etc etc. They DO occasionally break down, and when they do, its gonna cost more than average to fix them. I make a living fixing cars. This is not just my opinion.
it was a mexican engineer Guillermo González Camarena the one who developed the technology necessary for colour television
@DavidSyntax You havn't watched much Top Gear have you?... Jeremy IS god's gift to the world.
30 second advert for a 34 second clip. Great.
+Bob hotchkins just get adblock, dude
and it won't work on phones
Dan Dart
I use it on my phone just fine.
and what exactly is bad about youtubers not getting paid??? tell you what.. ill cry a river for a youtubers not getting paid the day that not watching adverts means i don't get paid in my REAL job.
Adblock is single handedly saving the internet.
DAGATHire sis it’s not that deep
"No ordinary Jetta, it's the two-liter turbo-diesel 👌"
It's a German Toyota Corolla
Simple as that
hmmm...no.
Pretty much.
I owned two Jetta's and drove both of them to 400000km - I believe that makes me more qualified than most to know these cars.
Its a golf with less cargo space.
would I be wrong if I claimed that it's more boring than a Corolla?
it is a car.
@Abdullah exactly what they were going for, i think. i used to hate them because they're so damned boring, but then i realized that they're trying to _just make a normal car._ the jetta is perfect at just _being a normal car._
Jeremy would say “It is AN car” lol
I use to hate or be confused with the manual lights controls...but actually is kind of wise...if broke just change the buttton
The Jetta,
It's....a car.
It comes with wheels, doors, a roof, spaces to put people and stuff, some buttons and controls inside that do things, and a motor of some variety.
Which is a good thing
0:00 BOI
Chris Trick good spor
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😂😂😂😂😂🤣😂😂🤣😂😂🤣😂😂
I don't get it
@@sumairb9978 ur not a memester then, clearly 🤷♂️
Jetta
Jeremy: 0 points
*Jezza
Jeremy: 1000 points
Lolololololololololol
I would surely love a VW Jezza lol
Jeremy Clarkson: I cannot think of one word to say about this
Also Jeremy: Sometimes my genius is almost frightening
Zildjian Casurao if anything, that tells you just how bad the Jetta if even the great Clarkson can’t think of a thing to say
@@neelparmar6690 it's just a cheaper version of passat
He did say "sometimes". :p
He did say something.
"Sometimes if you listen carefully, you can actually hear my genius"
It's amazing how quickly Top Gear responded to our requests for more Top Gear outtakes. Keep it up, TG :D
Yup xD
Man, this sure is an ancient comment
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@@jcdenton3062 Or just get TH-cam Vanced. TBH when the ads weren't as long and were skippable after 5 seconds I didn't mind. But I couldn't reward Google with a Premium subscription for increasing the amount of ads so I got TH-cam Vanced.
"The Volkswagen Jetta, Made in Mexico."
That will be quite a review. Lol
Thats why older VW's played "La Cucaracha" when you started the engine... Mexico!
"This is the first car I've ever driven that has not a single feature. Nothing."
Wait until he drives a Dacia Sandero.
You can talk about how it feels like a 10 year old Peugeot, how it has very bad safety ratings, how Dacia partners with Lada... There's plenty to talk about with Dacia.
Jetta on the other hand is completely featureless, there isn't anything that makes it distinct from any other small sedan or even another VW cars...
Jeremy is one of the few people who can be brutally honest while kidding at the same time. Sorry stig, Jeremy has you beat on this one.
jetta's are awesome, it was my first car and it was great. enough room to haul my friends around, great gas mileage, fun little manual transmission. what more could you ask for? its a cost effective sedan that gets the job done. its no mercedes but hey, still a great car if you take care of it.
Now that's what I call a good VW review.
that's only the cost cutting that you see, not the underpinnings. How about a cheap torsion bar rear for starters, plastic water pump impeller..
Tom will the new audis all have those plastic impellars
Tom will The fact that you know that is so sad. I hope you have turned your life around in the last 4 years.
jetta hasnt got torsion bar u ignorance...
Camshafts that wear out of shape
@@moeali8181 audi is owned by VW....
I've had all types of cars over the last 45 years. My favourites have been Subaru's and currently have an XV. My wit drives a VW Jetta 2.0 Turbo Petrol, which she has had since new in 2007. To say we like this car would be an understatement ( guess that's why we still have it) It provides great performance with good furl economy and plenty of creature comforts, let alone being plain comfortable. There are very few mid-size cars which I can stretch out in to drive...and the Jetta is probably the best.
The car has been reliable and when the conditions are suitable .... 'great fun' too!
Once again, a classic case of people here....including Jeremy (who would never own such a lowly vehicle anyway) knocking a car of which they have no knowledge.
We can't all afford and AMG Mercedes.....but we can get good quality at a far cheaper price. Yes, the Jetta was made in Mexico, but I now know that it has been screwed together a lot, lot better than most other similar vehicles out there!
wow......what's a furl? furry fuel?
Tiago Costa Furl....yep it's the new power source from flags....you unfurl it!
Paul Rayment You don't need an AMG to have fun. A petrol powered lighter hatch is a lot of fun so is a powerful family saloon. The Jetta is neither of those ...
Ye but jezza has a Ford focus and I'd say that's more of an everyone car than a jetta
I just need to listen to you for ten seconds to know that you're a boring person and have no sense of humor at all. Also Jetta is shit. As boring as your text.
jaja brits always complainning about things that they can not have (Mexico) ??
Mexican's don't even want Mexico, why would the British?
@@thomasstrong6632 no one wants the Brits ... nor Europe. Farewell to the country of rotten teeth
"I cannot think of one word to say about it." When you think about it, it's actually a compliment! I LIKE driving my family in a boring car!
Jeremy Clarkson also punched out a caterer when his steak was late. When he is having a bad day he is quite literally criminally bad. As regards the TDI, he seems to be having a bad day. The simple fact is that a lot of people like the VW TDI, and for some very good reasons. The low rpm torque of a TDI, or any turbo diesel, is significant. There is a club of people who have driven one 600 miles on a single tank of fuel. The handling is not negligible, since it shares suspension geometry with the GTI. And the DSG transmission is a dual clutch gear box, that feels like a manual in auto-mode. Shifting is very, very fast. TDIs are nimble, economical little cars, with lot of poke in the lower RPMs. Also, is Clarkson telling us he has a problem with Mexicans?
Whats with Top Gear and them mentioning Mexico?
If you've been to America, you'll know. Trump described it best as "shithole countries". You look at films like Once upon a time in Hollywood and Mexicans purposely gets slotted in.
Also ironically, some Jetta's actually are made in Mexico but Jeremy was saying it in another context.
@@grandiora All jettas are now made in Mexico. Last jetta to be made in Germany is mk4 (sold as Bora here in Europe). In Europe, VW replaced jetta with car from one of thier subsdiaries, Skoda Octavia.
@@grandiora Mexico is a shithole. Or else it would be a 1st world nation
@@grandiora I saw tons of those jettas in cancun and all of them are basically unequipped
@@mrmedium7984 I'm mexican and I can confirm this.
It’s an adequate car , Is it stylish? no, Is it luxurious? No , Does it roll? Just about. Your friends will be vaguely amused by your automobile and I hope you are okay with that.
I remember him saying the same thing about the old Vauxhall vectra back in the 90's. That it was so dull you could barely use any words to describe it.
There is a place for dull in the market if it ticks the boxes. The most successful car ever sold is the Toyota Corolla. Offering affordable transport to millions is nothing to be ashamed about, which is how Volkswagen started as well. And they keep some entry level model in their line up for that reason, not everybody can afford a Golf GTI or Passat.
Jeremy likes the Volkswagon golf; but Volkswagon Jetta’s are rubbish to him
I think he only likes the Golf GTI.
Jeremy takes it personal with pretty much everyone.
Its not unusual for him to point out stupid looking people in the audience and make fun of them as soon as they open their mouth. Its just the way he does things.
I've driven my Jetta for 100k miles in 10 years and the engine which is a 2.0TDI performs as it was since day 1. Beautiful car.
Vw products are reliable and better built than the competition. The word he should have used was quality.
actually mexican manufacturers are top notch, terrific engineers work for low paying jobs there, and actually do a great job, not only in motors but electronics too
Yea, with modern technology many non-automotive countries can make good car. You just need QE do their jobs, manufacturing engineer maintain all the equipment, and process engineer to make the plant efficient and safe. Robots will do the rest
He actually didn't say being made in Mexico was good or bad, he just said it was all her knew to say about it.
Chinese workers are completely capable of churning out fantastic stuff too. Its just the nature of the beast. When the entire goal is making stuff as cheap as possible and wages in china lend themselves to that, it means the cheapest crap possible will be made there. Honestly the Chinese do a pretty damn good job for what they get to work with.
They don’t hold a candle to the Germans
cloridan Beauchamps Lol that’s cute, let me know when you go up
9 years later we meet again. TH-cam even remembered that I'd already watched this video back then.
Fuck exactly the same situation with me too 😂😂
Mexican made cars do not burden me with warranty claims, they actually have fewer faults than US made examples.
Wrong.
I admit the Volkswagen Jetta doesn't have enough features, especially the 2012, 2013 models but it's built quality, cabin design, upholstery, legroom, exterior looks and performance are very good. It's engine is strong even in dynamic mode and even better in the sport mode. But no one can doubt Jeremy at all! He's the boss.
Its just SIMPLY awesome😌
And here i sit, longing for a Mk2. The newer Jettas are pretty ugly tbh.
They're too boring to be ugly.
Try a 2013 Corolla, mine came with manual windows!!
Unless you know how to repair one one yourself.
Lol. I actually love my mk6!
i dont care what they say, the jetta is a part of me. Ever since i was little, my family owned a jetta, and never have they said they wanted something else. I understand it is not the best, whether it is the engine, the ride, etc. what it is is heritage, passion, and precision. Mpg is brilliant and it is such a quick little car, handles well too. Everyone does not like them, i understand, but at least keep it in your mind that this car says everything about volkswagen, and i love that.
Old Jetta's (Mk2 and Mk3 - called in Europe Vento, which I have at the moment) were very nice and reliable cars. I love how they were economic, and had cheap parts. What's more, if your car is broken, in most cases you can fix it on your own, but usually, there is nothing to fix cause nothing is broken. Jetta all the way!
Regards from Poland.
Btw - I don't care where car is made, I am looking only at reliability, fuel consumption and style. Regards.
You are looking at style and yet you are driving Jetta...
@@SomeUserInternet My vento was (take a note of the word "was" as it rusted to pieces, unfortunately) a very stylish car. I was living in Poland 11 years ago and had no money to buy a Chevy or Dodge. Vento or Jetta Mk3 costed me 3500 polish zlotys, which was at the time around a thousand bucks. For me, it was just sweet, beautiful car, that served me well. Take care!
Guess what Clarkson the majority of us can not afford Ferraris or porsha 911's so the majority of people end up owning cars like VW jetta's etc so get real.
When you are used to drive all kind of exciting and fun cars, a regular car is just that an ordinary vehicle.
I currently own a Jetta, im also currently trying to get rid of my Jetta. Ive pumped in enough $$$ to buy a new car in fixing that thing even thought its not even at 90K miles yet. Worst car for a teenager to grow with. It was the 2.5 Liter Wolfsburg. Shit car. Don't buy it.
December we will get Xmas Special, about the upcoming Season 18 wich launches at January :P I hope that helps for those who waiting for ne wTop gear episodes ;P
It's not much of a criticism. Its not my kind of car, but I can see how the right kind of driver would really like it's unassuming nature.
ha! I told my friend exactly the same about Golf V few weeks ago :)
I'd take this over a car with a fangled tablet on the dash. Driving is about driving. Whoever thought it was safe to design an interface that requires one to look at what they are pressing.
I’ve had one for 9 years. Except for a new EGR and clutch plate, it has taken the rough and tough Indian roads. Utterly reliable if you service it properly.
Yeah thanks for doing that to my favourite car VW an now you don’t make them at all awesome 👏 let’s all by SUV’s cos they look sooooo cooool 🤮
i love volkswagen... the more less features it has.. the more reliable it is.... thats why i hate a modern mercedes because of all of its features.
I got my 2.0 tdi mk5. 2 years ago and i love it I don't find it boring its a fun nippy comfy smooth reliable ride.clarkson aint living in the same world as your everyday punter.
I also reviewed a Jetta, and I completely disagree with Clarkson. He drives around in Astons and Ferraris, and than when it comes to ordinary cars he can't be realistic. Even his last two ''tests'' of normal cars, the twingo and the fiesta, were a joke... i still love him tho :P btw, european Jetta is nothing like the US version, no drums in the back for us... also, better suspension, better interior,...
Here you go:
Hahaha, VW rocks. 10 year warranty on perfection, this car is an engineering marvel and a joy to drive.
Jeremy loves Mercedes-Benz cars, I think that he doesn't know that a huge number of parts for those cars are made in mexico, shipped and then assembled in Europe,
Simple. We love our sedans.
The Jetta is better looking and has 4 doors which appeals to a slightly older market who has more money.
The Golf is for kids.
I know they're not in the same class, but if one of the two offered to me for free I would pick Standard Jetta on Full-Option Camry
And here in Brazil it's my dream drive one of these !
This is so sad ... :/
He is still sore at the Germans about WWII.
I reviewed a Jetta highline and had alot to say about it.
What is he on about, it just looks similar to a Passat which is very nice imo, and it's a vw so will go on forever!?
With proper maintenance.
The stank he put on the pronunciation of Mexico is palpable.
Jeremy! Shame on you! That is one of World's Ultimate Cars.. Even better than a Dacia Logan!2.0Litre TDI that makes the thing go like stink, comfy seats, and a boot in the back big enough for an aspiring criminal to start his own illegal weed plantation.... I've driven a similar car for over 800 miles in a single day. No sweat! Actually today I did 600 miles in it.. absolutely loved every one of them. Much better than crossing the US in a upgraded Toyota (Lexus) without cup holders...
Dude, i would rather take a Lexus with no cup holders to cross the US then that piece of shit Audi.
it s a VW...and since when are cars like VW considered pieces of shit?maybe you just can t afford one and you are jelly?
gammerlaan I think when vw gamed the European emissions tests, cheated the American emission tests and showed contempt for the health of populations on the planet of a scale that matches the tobacco companies
gammerlaan there is no point in this car as vw makes the far better passat, the problem with the Jetta is its more expensive then it should be, for not much more money I can have a passat it's a no brainer.
The passat has better proportions and a stupid amount of legroom. Its basically the same price with the same performance. The Jetta is just a smaller version for no real reason
There are a couple different models of Jetta...but I guess you bought the cheap one.
It's in fact a golf sedan.. And he likes the golf..... oh well it's Clarkson :P
Sad its considered a luxury sedan here in my country
If Jeremy were a car he would be the new Jetta with an automatic transmission.
I watching many of these Vids when old squad never gets old
Made in Mexico is quality made.
I am buying a 2007 1.9tdi Jetta in December, test driven it twice, LOVE IT.
Honestly don't know whats wrong with it. It feels like a mk5 golf, is fully equipped, extremely comfortable and extremely economical! What more do you want for a daily driver??
huh. my dad has one of those. shitty diesel car.
The Germans are absolutely ruthless when it comes to Quality Control. The only experience I have with Mexico's output are in regards to the engines we import for the Passat. I'll say this -- it's extremely rare for us to have an engine with a defect of any kind. If we have a defect on a car it's usually due to electronic issues. The engines we receive from Mexico are golden. They are nearly faultless. The Passat is a VERY well engineered, if inexpensively manufactured, sedan.
Had a 2011 Jetta with the 2.5 5 cylinder. It had pretty much no cool features. It was just a car. But the most reliable thing ever
Then, explain to us why VW don't made such cars in countries like Finland....
Toyota’s are way more numb
Can confirm
this is actually the first jetta that looks good. From the back, it's like audi!
"Jeremy Clarkson on the Volkswagen Jetta." For a moment I read 'Jetta' as 'Jezza'.
I mean my GLI isnt that bland.. maybe the TDI but its like a GTI with a different body.. kinda harsh Jezza :(
It's quite obvious you've never even been to Mexico from your ignorant remarks. There are a lot of different cars from various global car companies that are built in Mexico, and majority of the time are built better than their counterparts that are built in Michigan & Ohio and Canada.
@armidons Probably gotta wait for the christmas special. Then they will have winter top gear after that! Man, I love when new episodes come out. Best time of the year.
The Jetta is quite a good car.
Lol, I see. Very informative. Maybe i'll try the real ones sometime. Real Mexican food looks goood. :)
I still thank Mexico for the Taco, in whatever form it takes. It has made my life a little sweeter :D
I'm pretty sure it's actually illegal to have an unskippable 15s ad on a 34s video
Anyone thinking of buying a jetta I would say go for it over a Toyota Corolla or a Sentra or a Kia. I owned a 2016 for 3 years the 2.0 it was a bit weak on power but had an amazing drive. I will be buying a 2017 2.5 V5 soon . I mean for the money there is no comparison at all. High safety rating and very spacious. Volkswagon better pay me for this lol
@onokaoonokao They don't make the 159 anymore (I know it sucks) and they didn't sell it in Canada when they did. avenger25, what exactly was wrong with your Jetta? I had one and it was brilliant!
"made in mexico", is that supposed to be a complement or a derogatory remark?
@slayer53744
They put so much money into each episode to make it what it is though, I seem to remember reading somewhere that each episode had about a 1 million dollar budget for production. That would take some serious bucks to do many more episodes.
when is the new episode come out , sombody please respond thank you :)
i have to agree with that, it still has a german feeling:)
the jetta isnt boring. Its very fun to drive! But in North America...all compact cars like the Jetta are boring and the Jetta has always been one of the drivers compacts next to the Focus. But here in Europe, there are better options, yes,like the Golf or A class', 1 Series, etc. The Jetta needs something to give it as much attention in Europe than it does in North America since it a Top 10 seller there.
Volkswagen jezza
I'm a Jetta driver and I disliked this video. Clarkson won again. Always does... Now the review: It's unveliebable how much torque the 2.5L produces. The handling is the best I felt on any similarly (reasonably?) priced car. Top of the pack. Plus, ordered beige interiors. Looks fantastic. iPhone integration is great too. Did not expect so much for what I paid.
Jezza drives jetta
Sure Jeremy I respect you. But this time youve gone too far...after coming out of aventadors, LFA's, and S classes and even owning a hot c class of course some worth 50 times less will be more boring. Why dont you accept that there has to be boring cars?
Euhm, my Dad drives a Hyundai Accent 1.6 outfitted with a 0.6bar turbo charger, racing suspension and new Brembo brakes, together with the Accent WRC vinyls (not the sponsor decals, just the stripes) and matching colours.