2019 VW Jetta GLI FIRST DRIVE REVIEW: Closing in on the VW GTI!
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- MotoMan drives the 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI on the famed ‘Tail of the Dragon’. Being that this is first time the VW Jetta GLI has both the VW EA888 2.0 4 Cylinder Turbo engine and is built of the same platform as the VW GTI, MQB, MotoMan presents a TECH REVIEW, a FIRST DRIVE REVIEW and an #OptionsGame all in one to answer the question: Is the VW GLI now closing in on the Volkswagen Golf GTI?
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My daughter just purchased the Autobahn model in white with a 6 speed manual. Fully loaded. Digital dash, sunroof, great sound system, leather, heated and ventilated seats. Great acceleration and the 6 speed is silky smooth. VW has done a great job on the 2019 GLI.
I have been curious about the Beats audio system in that model. How is it?
@@timgridley1299 I was not sure what to expect. However, it sound really good. Certainly not a step down from the Fender system that was in the last GLI. My suggestion to anyone is to go look at the vehicle, check out all the new features, then take it for a test drive. I've been in other GLI's. The 2019 model is SUPERIOR to any of them across the board. The Autobahn was not cheap, but it is truly a sports sedan. Accelerates great, handles great, brakes are top notch and a comfortable vehicle.
Just bought a 2019 Jetta r line, comes with a 6 year warranty, we also purchased the term protection which covers wear and tear, ex. Brakes, battery, headlights, belts n hoses. Do you think something like this is worth it? Can I replace battery myself and take it somewhere to have brakes replaced? Not familiar with German car maintenance.
@@rudygonzales3589 Good luck with your new Jetta. Since you purchased the protection package from VW, I would only take it the dealership if anything needs to be done. Granted, the dealerships are EXPENSIVE, but you have a protection package and your financial liability should be minimal if any. German cars, (VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, etc....) can be tricky which is why I am recommending the dealership for repairs. Best of luck.
The GLI is a fantastic sporty sedan but frankly the SEL premium is a better buy. SEL premium is EPA rated at 40 hwy but real life is 44mpg on 87 octane. Also, if you learn to drive it as a "manual" and use the gear selector as you wish, you notice there's very little trade off to an actual manual. When you do the math you realize you have money for a fun sports car on the side to fill the need, or a motorcycle, or a Vespa. Love the GLI but you will pay a sheet ton more in unwanted/unforeseen costs.
I have the GLI S from 2019 in Pure Gray. Car pulls amazing
i got the 35th edition. mainly because the wheels, and do prefer cloth seats. Also i dont think VW has perfected the digital cockpit just yet. But i do wish some of the features in the Autobahn were in the 35th edition like beats audio, the bigger screen, and power seats.
To answer your question, I get what VW is doing with the stealthily looks, buy damn do I wish they at least had fender flares like the wrx, obv at the time of this comment, the new one has come out and it has been giving more flair front and back which is great. I just wish they added the wide body look of the wrx,.maybe even small inlets on the hood, something that transforms it visually.
I have a 2017 GLI w a DSG and am still enjoying it. Be sure to keep it in the upper RPM realm and its alot of fun. Keep 93 octane in and add some extra octane and the engine screams. (for stock)
Just bought the 2019 GLI 6 speed manual Autobahn model in that beautiful gray color and I absolutely love it! Definitely the best car I've driven in a while.
Does the car come lowered? It seems a bit more lower than the regular Jetta
nice! what else have you driven so far?
@@JustinBee369 yes
@@tylerh2930 thanks for letting me know it comes lowered 👌🏾
@@JustinBee369 are you thinking about getting I am alos
I like having choices so I think plaid should be available on every trim. However I would buy an Autobahn with leather. More importantly I would like to be able to have the DCC in the Autobahn trim. It makes no sense that it isn’t. I own a 2017 GTI SE manual and I am seriously considering a GLI. I just prefer the sedan form factor to a hatchback.
You understand why plaid isn't available though right? It's a heritage symbol for the GTI hailing back to the MK1.
I get that plaid is mainly a GTI thing. It doesn’t have to be. Personally I would prefer leather (or even leatherette). I’m an old guy and I remember VWs with plaid seats prior to the GTI. We had an 77 VW Rabbit when I was in college (around 82) that had blue plaid seats much like my 83 GTI. So plaid was never exclusive to the GTI. I believe I recall some Siroccos having plaid seats as well. I don’t remember if early Jettas ever had them but certainly the precedent for plaid in other models exists.
This is a deal - $7,000 less than an Autobahn GTI. The Drivers Assistance Package is fantastic on the MQB cars.
Nah, the 23k I paid for my brand new fully loaded 17' GLI two years ago, now THAT was a DEAL...
Nelson Vanvickle that’s a very good deal. This one is MQB with many improvements and will probably sell for $27K loaded.
I just traded in my 16 Challenger R/T 6 speed yesterday for the 35th Anniversary 6 speed and I am not missing the V-8
What made you want to trade? mpg? reliability? etc...
T.K. Morris Kids are getting bigger and the car didn’t suit my driving style. I like a corner carver and not a drag racer.
@@jameshixenbaugh3349 Does the manual shift good ? And did you even try the auto ?
T.K. Morris Yes it’s night and day compared to the Challenger. The GLI has shorter throws and takes less effort to engage the next gear it literally falls into gear. The clutch is super light. I did drive the auto to see if I would like the GLI. The manual had more punch in my opinion.
@@jameshixenbaugh3349 Thank you for being so helpful. Did you compare the GLI to any other cars or what made you choose the GLI?
The Clark plaid should absolutely be available in the GLI, and IMO should be the default material in all trim levels of both the GLI... AND... the GTI. I will always choose the plaid over leather, to the point that I will end up buying a lesser GTI model to be able to get the plaid seats.
And add to that, buying the GLI is much lower on my purchase list because I cannot get the plaid seats. Honestly, if the GLI had plaid cloth, at this point in my life I would choose the GLI over the GTI... just not without plaid.
Add to this. I want the plaid in the Golf R.
DSG with Leather all the Way!
The base GLI with plaid seats would be perfect for me! As soon as that is a reality, where do I sign?
I would want the plaid seats in the base and 35th edition but leather in the Audobahn since it comes with cooled seats.
First things first. Plaid seats are for the GTI. Period. No debate; it's an issue of heritage. Now, as a GTI owner I'm happy to see that the GLI hasn't been neutered in the critical areas of the engine and drive train. For those who want/need a sedan with more back seat room and less of a want/need for cargo space and versatility it's a great choice. Unfortunately, there are some flies in the ointment...
Inexplicably (other than for cost cutting reasons) the GLI has no rear seat HVAC vents, much less separate controls. For a vehicle whose primary advantage over the GTI is rear seat accommodations, that's ridiculous. It may seem a small issue to some but my big dog whose second home is the back seat of my GTI says it's a dealbreaker.
Second, in an unsurprising boneheaded move the US spec 35th Anniversary edition provides adaptive chassis control (i.e. dampers) while the top trim Autobahn does not. That would be absurd enough but in Canada the "35th Anniversary Edition" is an option package rather than a trim level that can be added to any trim level.
Why? Does VW Canada have compromising photos of German VW executives? Considering this isn't the first example of Canadian buyers getting a greater range of choices in VW vehicles compared to folks south of the border, that might be the explanation. More likely, I suspect, is that the supply of suspension components for the GLI is currently limited. I'm guessing that VW managed to find enough to supply the limited edition "35" GLI in the US along with any trim level in the much smaller Canadian market. Once the "35" edition is sold out in the US, I'd expect to see adaptive dampers appear at least in the Autobahn trim level. Until then you can choose between the eye candy of a digital cockpit and adaptive dampers in the US.
Kumo wholeheartedly agrees with your second point.
I would take the plaid seats in the S trim, and the 35th anniversary trim.
I would buy plaid seats in the front for mine(35th) if they ever offer it.
kinda wish the summer tire was an option. ever try driving with summer tires in snow?
Nice of you to take these hitchhikers along the ride! 3:08
We made a deal . . . I could use their spot if they got screen time.
Those clutch dumps were painfull
That’s it boys,..and girls,..spin up them tires..
How come the color of your car keeps changing throughout the video?
I would choose the plaid seats if available and choose S or 35th anniversary.
so test a regular Jetta GLI S, without the dampers is it worth it?
i'm looking at a deal for an S in white at $21,795 with no damper or 35 edition at 0% for 72 months. oh it has a dsg 8 speed transmission. is it a good deal?
6-year/ 72k mile warranty too?
Just bought a GLI S and yes, it comes standard with the 6-year/72k mile warranty. However, I opted to upgrade it to the 10-year/120k mile warranty which allows you to have damaged covered whether you caused it or not. Basically, if you think you're going to keep the pedal to the ground, spend the extra $2500 and get the 10-year/120k mile warranty and thank me later lol
Plaid seats? 1,000 times YES!
Plaid seats all the way. VW should let you choose.
I want the 2019 autobahn with the grey wheels from the 2019 35th anniversary. Wheels on the autobahn are Terrible looking! Do not the like styling. My 2014 autobahn wheels look great though!
For God's sake, why the hell are people buying "sports" cars with front wheel drive?!!?
Plad with Base model and leather with Autobahn
I think there are many aspects to consider when buying a used car.
If it is not done he must suffer.
When I got my first car I used confidentcarbuyer course given to me by my dad, so was lucky. There are many videos out there though,
but this was just compact and free too
Not great for that clutch.
great value at 27K!
fernando cavazos True car is showing me people are taking the 2019 Manual Autonbahn GLi off the lot for around 23 k
Autobahn is Fully loaded, leather, etc
Front looks too extreme like a Honda
fake noise??...i think we've seen enough. i hope this flops like a motherfkr and they have to make a sleeker, cooler car. and enough of these japanese looking hideous grills. talk about ruining a fucking car
enough of 2.0 l crap ....
@@mronemanband1 See my criticism is its high time Vw should think out of the box. After 2010 each and every one of these cars are 2.0 l iterations...
The rivals have become more powerful and capable... They even have awd capable for more rear torque split....
Just take the in house 2.5 5cyl used onlu in extra vagant rs3s that don't sell atleast the quater of jetttas ans golfs...
I reckom the chasis can definitely handle more power... Jetta deserves this
2:04 WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY THAT'S NOT GOOD FOR YOUR TRANSMISION
plaid seats should be available for all trims!!! They are great on my GTI.
It's a heritage thing for the GTI so no you are going to have to lift them out of a GTI.
OspreyBravo18 Haha I understand but why not offer some sort of plaid seats maybe a different color... just to have the option it wouldn’t hurt.
Plaid is so ugly
Mk6 gti owner here. Did my headliner in the same plaid and going to do it in the armrest and doors!!!!!!!!
The volkswagen approach has always been about keeping the performance models somewhat discreet. I'd rather that than having a flashy wrx or focus st.
I agree. Additionally, this car is definitely a sleeper and wouldn't draw too much attention from law enforcement.
Agreed. Traded a wrx for the gray one. Couldn’t be happier.
Becky B what year wrx did you have? I have 2016 currently and I am intrigued by this car.
Mike I had a 2017.
Mike I did change the wheels and I did change the front grill. And I think it looks really sharp
I am totally ok with the leather in these cars, plaid looks nice, had it twice before in my previous cars but you quickly get used to it and it stops feeling special after a while, becoming just cloth seats. When you have a child or two, you are quickly approaching 40 and the GTI no longer fits the stroller, then you get this GLI, with leather seats and of course, sunroof (for the fresh air on the highway and for the baby to look up at the sky through).
I owned a 2017 GTI with plaid seats and loved those seats! Just bought the U.S. version 2019 white 35th edition GLI (with DSG) for my wife. She really likes the dark cloth seats it comes with (and so do I). She said she wouldn't have wanted her GLI if it had plaid seats. I think I agree with her on that. The plaid just goes with the GTI...not so much with the GLI. The GLI doesn't have to be an exact copy of the GTI. Having a unique look for the GLI is a good thing (in our opinion). My wife LOVES her new GLI! It handles great and looks great...and has plenty of pep.
Autobahn, plaid seats, manual, AND adjustable struts/shocks please.
VWnutMalibu the DCC (adjustable strict/shock) is available indeed
Mobi Wori Unfortunately, only in the Canadian Autobahn and not the USA Autobahn. Hopefully 2020?
@@VWnutMalibu That's truly unfortunate, why did VW to this?
Similar for the golf. The Canadian version is cheaper and allows you to add ACC on the base trim.
I hope they will add DCC to more vehicles, especially larger vehicles like SUVs, since those trully need it.
johnroosterrod65@gmail.com Yes, VWnutMalibu! I want a manual, or else I won't buy one! 3 pedals!! Semper Fidelis
I just bought 35th anniversary edition but I’d want the plaid seats and red seat belts.
That belongs to the GTI and it has since the MK1.
Go to a junk hard a pick them up off a totaled car
Does it have the diff from the GTI? If not, huge step in the wrong direction. I have a '17 GTI SE and that electronic limited slip works as advertised. And, of couse, GIVE US A DAMN GTI SPORTWAGEN.
I've owned many VWs since the 1980s (Sciroccos, Rabbits, Jettas and GTIs) and currently own a 2003 Jetta Wolfsburg (modified) and a 2018 GTI (stock) - - In 2018, I highly considered the GLI, but the plaid seats and dark, metallic blue paint color (new in 2018) sealed the deal for me with the GTI ... its a great daily driver.
Plaid on a autobahn, driving on the autobahn, looking down onto the plaid seats in the autobahn, then back up onto the autobahn.. Verstehen?
Plaid in the S, leather in autobahn. I’d go traditional though S all the way.
Nice to have you back. Not even bad looking Jetta compared to what I remember. It´s long gone in Germany.
engine is exactly 1,984 cc what a coincidence!
Very nice review! Regarding your question on "Don't let them see you coming", I would say that I love that. I drive a GTI most of the times and enjoy leaving others left behind in disbelief. I also drive an Audi and those four rings give away the available power and handling capability and so I don't have the element of surprise on my side with that car.
I would do the Plaid seats in the Autobahn without the Sunroof. Sat in this GLI and the seats are just not as good as the GTI...
Not really sure how that happens since it should be the same seat with different fabric.
@@Osprey1994 According to another review I saw the seats in the GLI are totally different from the GTI, which much less bolstering.
How can they rip it off from Audi if that's the same company that makes VW's 🤔
no, no, no. It's the same company that is under VW :-)
So is Bugatti, Seat, Skoda, Porsche :-P
Although, Porsche now wants to buy out most shares from VW. So, perhaps, soon VW will be under Porsche.
ZedZedski that’s what Penguin Overlord just said!
@@seansean681 he said that Audi makes VW :-) but it is not. Audi is under VW Group
I definitely have a thing for the Jetta - the III was my first car. They seem to have done a really nice job with the new GLI. How do you expect something like this to hold up long-term? I’m a Mazda fan nowadays and have gotten spoiled by their reliability compared to the Germans.
4:20 yes there is a resonator under the hood that adds engine noise, but it is easily unplugged.
You don't have to unplug it. Just change the settings on your "mode" control.
This thing looks huge for a compact. Tiquan is bigger, Passats already big, Atlas is jumbo. Yep its def for the American market
Yep! this is definitely to screw American idiots who would still buy a VW
@@squidproquo2241
? What are you on about?
It's not a big car... 5 series is big car. If "big" was the only thing we wanted then why are the Honda Fit, Civic, Mazda 3, etc so prolific even in New England? Even smaller crossovers are more common than behemoths like the Atlas.
PS. The new VW GTI is actually smaller in the vertical dimension than the MK6. They gave the vehicle more width which is of course beneficial when it comes to handling. But the roof on my MK7 is much much closer to my head than the roof on my MK6 was. I used to be able to pull right up to the line at a stop light and see the light, now I can't which is kind of annoying since it's a hard habit to break. I checked the dimensions to be sure and the MK7 is shorter, it weights about 100lbs less with fluids and everything in it, yet it has a extra 2 inches in its wheelbase, and we'll the exterior body width is actually only .5inches more than the MK6. So are they shrinking? No, but are they drastically increasing in size? That's a no too. For this I'm glad because the GTI especially strikes a balance between practical and sport oriented that is really hard to break away from once you get accustomed to it.
@@squidproquo2241 VW makes a great car. Don't know what your purpose is here exceptto express your dislike of VW.
Autobahn, no plaid seats, manual, and leather seats please.
This car is the same as my 2015 Audi A3 2.0T I got in 2014.
Not. Even. Close.
@@MotoManTV Which is better? A3 or GLI?
@@buildmorefarms1007 GLI. All day. Every day. Twice on Sunday.
@motoman-
It's built on the same platform, has the same 220 or so hp 2.0 litre variable valve lift 4 banger, same size turbo, mechanically identical to the MK7 GTI, suspension components, et cetera. The only difference is the absence of all wheel drive that the Audi uses. So, closer than you think. And FWIW, I don't know anybody that would take this car over a fully loaded A4, LOL...
@@MotoManTV I was recalling back to when you were comparing the A3 to the GTI and getting advise from chicks on which car they would get.
This is a different tune from you MotoMan. 😁
What is so significant with this GLI than the Mk7 GTI you compared to the A3 5 years ago?
In Canada they are all Autobahn, just 35 Edition and "The other" no cloth seats I have a 2016 GTI as well with the plaid seats and they are nice but I feel the bolsters will wear out a lot faster than the leather. We pick our GLI manual 35 Edition with all the Autobahn goodies next Thursday and am looking forward to it even if it is my wife's car. I have driven it and it feels a bit bigger, the seats are longer on the bottom which is nice. Lots of adjustments and power lumbar which I welcome. Nice road test, thanks. C and D should have their test up soon, they were a little slower to the mark as they wanted to do more instrument testing, so look forward to their numbers.
I love the understated looks of the GLI, I think it is way better looking than all the doo dads on the sti and type r's of the world. I would even get a sticker to cover the red trim on the grill to make it even more low key. They should have some plaid seats in the GLI just maybe a different color scheme than the GTI. I'm thinking of green and blue. I would get it like that base with DCT. They also need to add a dark blue exterior color and put the ratcheting armrest back in.
Would choose the plaid in a heartbeat. And would forego leather on the Autobahn trim. I wish my Mk 6 GTI Atobahn was available with the plaid seats. Much prefer the cloth over leather in that car.
GTI for life... GLI looks too boring!
Autobhan trim with 35th wheels!
Plaid seats regardless of trim. I'm a low-content guy, so not Autobahn for me, but I'll take speed over work and go with the DSG too. I see an automatic "S" in my future.
I am a current owner of a 2019 Jetta S trim with 6 speed manual so for me; Plaid seats in a base S trim / 35th using a manual trans and forget the rest as the base sound system is pretty good actually and with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay standard, all you really need, this is a high value fun and practical daily driver.
hey im looking to buy the 35th anniversary and you're the first person to even mention the speakers, how are they? is there bass distortion or can you bump your music?
@@livm7568 Hey, well the system in my current Jetta is a 4 speaker and it is not bad, not great but quite loud enough and the bass response is decent too. This 35th trim has the slightly better 6 speaker system. While it still doesn't have the sub woofer like in the Fender system in the Autobaun trim but it dose sound much better than my setup and all most would need. Yes it thumps pretty good for not having a sub, I turn head when it's loud. Honestly I am going in two days to turn in my current Jetta for either a Golf R if I can get the down payment or if not I will get the grey 35th Anniversary model of the GLI. I will update when I do and I will also start posting videos to my channel as well. Good luck to you and enjoy!
Good video. I like the sleeper looks over regular Jetta. Badging is already getting a bit much. Don’t need a wing.
Where have you been? This is the exact energy car reviews need.
gosh darn, my ad blocker keeps giving me playback errors...oh well. My question to VW, when is the HOT Wagon coming; whether it be a GSW GT/GLI, Alltrack GT/GLI, or Golf.R Wagon; when will N. America get a hot wagon. The GLI is nice and all, but I don't want a trunk, but I want a bigger boot than the GTI/Golf.R offers. Never really been a fan of the GLI as it is on the Jetta platform and I've never warmed up to the Jetta; it's just another car with a trunk.
OK1!Get ready and bend over ... it will be here soon for the best screw in your life.This time even better than the rigging ECU's for warranty expirations, and/or diesel emissions.
It's obviously artificial induction noise pumped in, those turbo engines never made that much noise with stock intake and exhaust. Definitely not that much. They tried to make it sound as if it has a more NA sound than a turbo sound. That's the dead giveaway.
Oh! No! How can you blame them Germans with fakery like that? They are the most honest to their ultimate end.
@@squidproquo2241 Oh get out of here dude, so what they fudged the numbers on the diesel vehicles. Do you know how many trucks roll coal around here because they mucked with their exhaust? Every single one that has a diesel engine. Maybe every once and a while a stealthy unmodified diesel truck will whistle on by, but most people like them loud and belching smoke. Comparatively the VW's were harmless. But, "there's more of them and it's a multiplicative effect on the environment" are we really going to get into that? If car people cared about the environment that much we wouldn't have the desire for fast cars that are less efficient, and we would be drooling over the Prius. The only other thing I know VW fudges is their power numbers, and my insurance thanks them for that.
Sincerely,
Someone who used to not like VW's.
It's actually not pumped in like other manufacturers. They vibrate the windshield turning it into essentially a massive speaker. It's not bad even though I know it's fake, it's nice to have until I have the money and time to bump up to stage 2. Although I might get a cheap stainless catback and stick with stage 1. It all depends on how willing I am to install an aftermarket down pipe.
@OspreyBravo18 “Oh get out of here dude, so what they fudged the numbers on the diesel vehicles.”
You need to grow up kiddo. Are you sure that it was the only thing they did or do? Many customers even out of the US was complaining that their DSG transmission were nreaking down right after the warranty expired. Did you hear any of them?
“Do you know how many trucks roll coal around here because they mucked with their exhaust?”
Who cares about the exhaust fumes, the act of rigging the ECU’s is unethical. Do you reward the thieves who steal cigarettes from the grocery stores because they are not robbing banks? What kind of distorted reasoning is this?
“Every single one that has a diesel engine. Maybe every once and a while a stealthy unmodified diesel truck will whistle on by, but most people like them loud and belching smoke.”
I like them that way too.
“Comparatively the VW's were harmless.”
But the mentality that rigs the ECU’s of the cars is not.
“But, "there's more of them and it's a multiplicative effect on the
environment" are we really going to get into that?”
Nope, since your perception of this issue is distorted your presumed counter arguments are not valid. It is not a matter of environment, it is a matter of ETHICS.
“If car people cared about the environment that much we wouldn't have the desire for fast cars that are less efficient, and we would be drooling over the Prius.”
Prius is an engineering masterpiece … you feel the need to mention it because it forces you to admit its existence in the car market. However, as I mentioned above, your perception is utterly distorted about the issue.
“The only other thing I know VW fudges is their power numbers, and my insurance thanks them for that.”
Ha! LOL! That’s right, as long as you benefit from it, it doesn’t matter what kind of crooked scheme is there behind it … It figures!!!
“Sincerely”
With such ethics, you can’t even believe in to yourself if you said this in front of a mirror, LOL!
“Someone who used to not like VW's.”
Once you were ethical ??? It is hard to believe … I think you were always like that.
GTIs have soundaktor, an artificial noisemaker for sport mode.
Literally one of the most boring automotive channels on TH-cam. 190k+ subs and yet only a few thousand views on recent videos...not surprised
Damn that cement gray is nice on the Jetta. I would go with the tartan gray seats on the 35th trim, got to have those fancy dampers.
Those are Dodge charger headlights
With the Jetta Gli and Mazda 3 being released at the same time and the 3 being more expensive, the VW Jetta GLI or GTI seem like such a better choice over the Mazda 3 manual with all three at $28k.
Drove a Mazda 3 while in Hawaii, it was a decent car but the GLI and the GTI are just a ton of fun. The Mazda 3 is sluggish in comparison.
The new Jetta has definitely grown on me
The GLI makes the Jetta so much better in every way and a real bargain
I would get one with the 6-speed manual
Add 300 horses please. I don't want to tune it
Not without all wheel drive...
What’s amazing is on Autotrader these 35th editions are basically the same price or even lower than a new Civic Si. It’s very nice and well equipped though I still would prefer the GTI.
You will still be screwed one way or another.
Which handles better Civic Si or GLI?
Considering the fact that Civic holds the Front Wheel Drive Car record around the Nurburgring Nordschleife which one do you think handles better?
Langolier, of course that’s for the Type R no doubt which is in a totally different class.
@Jesse James You compare Civic Si which was the main competition against the GTi for many years and did not even have the Turbo vs the Jetta Gli. Civic Si has 1.5 L engine while this GLi has 2.0 L engine yet you compare them anyway. Guess what Civic Si even though with a lesser engine beats this German piece of shit because neither a GTi nor this GLi has a chance against 2.0L civic ... Got it?
Who cares about the performance? It suffers from shitty modern car design.
Engine Noise = Fake :-/ I own one and love it but death to Soundaktor
Wow he’s beating the snot out of it
Got a GLI with a Man. Trans. and black seats... Love the driving
Plaid seats on the base GLI.
This one or according 2.0 sport ?
great bang for the buck...the only off thing is no fog lights on the base GLI...odd
Great screw for the buck ... Yes, interesting they try to screw us now even without the fog lights.
@@squidproquo2241 You're silly
@buildmorefarms100 I am? Well, still waiting for the fries though.
The fogs get dropped to make space for the Front mounted intercooler.... It is normal on every R model, normally not so on a GTI \ GLI version
@Shayden Ramesar It is good know ... Now I can safely be screwed by VW with mind at ease.
Bought this in the 35th Anniversary Edition in pure gray at $2300 off sticker with no factory money available. Preferred the new 7 speed DSG to the manual - a first for me. As said in the review, these are not the short, precise throws of a Mazda Miata. Shifter needs to sit lower. A short throw shifter is a must for me to prefer this to the new DSG. I would only buy it in the 35th Anniversary Edition because of the adaptive suspension not available on the S and the Autobahn. I actually prefer the cloth seats, analog instrument panel, and surely don't miss a sunroof. The wheel styling is light years better than the wheel on the Autobahn trim. My only quibble is where are the fog lights ? ? ? Will we see them on the 2020 model ? Unlike the reviewer, I am so pleased there are no plaid cloth seats. I bought my 2016 GTI manual in the Autobahn trim and one reason I did was to escape the plaid seats. And, though the shift is better than the GLI, I still put an APR short throw shifter with a different shift knob in my GTI. I intend to do an APR Plus tune on the GLI which will take it up around 300 hp and, with the Plus tune, offer me a third party powertrain warranty. Besides that mod, the only thing I've done to the GLI was remove the O.E.M. Hankook Grand Touring A/S tires and replace them with a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 +. ultra-high performance tires. Had a 2017 MK 6 GLI DSG - one I bought at almost 8 grand off sticker with no miles after the 2018 GLI was introduced - and one test drive in the new 2019 made me instantly decide to trade. The new MK 7 was that much of an improvement over the MK 6. With the MK 7 VW has truly approached its goal of transforming the GLI into a true sports sedan - a GTI with a trunk.
Haha, launching a manual never gets old :)
Just wait till the MK8 GTI comes out in a year or two, then the honeymoon will be over and everybody will start to bemoan the GLI as the underperforming sibling. The GLI has been behind the GTI in platform sharing since 2015, and at around 200 lbs heavier than a comparably equipped GTI, it has a bit of a weight problem. The Mk6 versions of these two cars were more closely matched in terms of power to weight ratio. But the addition of a true LSD and variable valve lift is certainly a a welcome improvement over the outgoing generation. My wife has a 17' GLI so I'm not hating on the new ones. It's a great car as is, and we got it brand new as a year end clearance model for 6k off MSRP, so it was a steel. But I'd wait a few years before pulling the trigger on a current generation model, just to allow VW to work out the electromechanical "kinks" that are common to redesigns..
Autobahn, GLI, plaid seats or sure.
Done away with the passing of the MK6 is Parksense, Navigation, and fog lights. But you get 18 more hp. Easily make it up through Unitronic or an APR tune on an MK6. I wouldn't trade out of my MK6, but possibly just add a GTI Autobahn to the collection.
How about somewhat deeper bolstering on the seats that are offered in it? Plaid is a GTI thing, it's going to stay a GTI thing. What I WOULD like to see on the GLI is a few more paint color options, especially that "Great Falls Green Metallic" color offered in some of the GTI trims.
Love the grey color. I just picked up a 2014 GLI in Tornado Red and absolutely love it. Such a fun daily driver and just the right amount of power. Leery about long-term reliability, but the car has been well taken care of and I plan to do the same.
I had a 400whp 2012 6MT GTI for 5 years and I've gotta say, after purchasing the 2019 GLI S, I wondered why I even went with the 6MT to begin with. The DQ380 DSG transmission in these things are amazing. They do have their quicks though; mainly caused by stock software issues. If you have the willingness to upgrade your DSG software, do it. It makes the car feel so much better while spirited driving or even just cruising through town. I'd recommend TVS stage 2+ for DSG software.
VW *definitely* needs to make the plaid seats an option on the Autobahn. If you live in the SouthWest, good cloth seats are awesome - black leather, not so much. That would cinch the deal for me when I buy my next car. Plus, the plaid seats are simply iconic, and they look fantastic!
I'd go 35th package with the Autobahn package and the Clark Plaid Seats. Also like more Color options like Green, Yellow or Orange.
Just traded in my 2015 Golf TSI for a fully loaded GLI. Hopefully getting it delivered soon! Finally happy they've made the car closer to the GTI. The GLI's cooled seats and digital gauges are awesome.
I personally dislike leather seats due to living in the desert. Saying that if they released special trim colors ONLY for the gli then id be more than willing to bite the bullet. The new green on the gti is amazing
I've got a 2016 GTI which puts a smile on my smile on my face every day. This GLI at that price has me really confused on where to go next. That gray car is sweet.
Daniel O'Connell took the words out of my mouth. I’ve got a ‘16 Autobahn gti and when these GLIs depreciate in a few years I think that big back seat and trunk is going to win me over. Assuming I stay VW
whats difference between GTI and GLI?
Cyril Matthew One is based on the golf , the other is the jetta
@@chillintm ty bro
@@mronemanband1 thats a precise explanation
I would buy the '19 manual Jetta GLI in Autobahn with the plaid seats to replace my '10 GTI manual coup with plaid.
I had a 2013 GTI (S I think) with the plaid seats, and now have a 2015 GLI SEL with the (fake) leather.
Plaid seats are better to LOOK at, the leather ones are better to SIT on. So since I can't see the seats while I'm in them but I sure can feel 'em - leather all day. Also, the design of the leather seats on the new GLI is better than the previous one - they are beautiful.
The Autobahn trim on this car is perfect and I wouldn't ask for anything else (or take anything less) in a Jetta GLI. Bravo to VW for including the digital cockpit - that may have sold the car for me.
Getting about time to trade in the 15, the new GLI is a very strong contender. Now the question: is ~60hp and AWD worth the ~15k price difference between it and the Golf R? That's gonna be a tough decision.
U did a damn near perfect launch 1:12
Well, thank you!
Just bought the "S" trimmed car. Love it! Low content (no moonroof, no leather, no power seat, etc), but all the same performance bits. My first dual clutch trans, so still adjusting to it. Great trans, but not great off-the-line. I had one German car before (2001 BMW 330Ci), and I forgot how much I like German engineering and design. Highly recommended.
I love the GLI I owned the 30th edition with all the features. loved loved loved it. This car is very nice too! But I hate that they took out the fog lights and just left fake looking vents.. also call me picky but there's no little compartment for your glasses lol...
Another thing I've noticed is that Everytime they make a new GLI with amazing new features and the GTI power, the very same or next year they release an even fasters GTI with the same new features (or even newer) than the GLI.. that's how I felt when I bought my 30th.
Plaid seats across the trims like the vw mk4 gli and 20th ae diffrent badges to differentiat gli and gti and option on leatherette on 35th and autobahn