2019 Volkswagen Jetta GLI - A True GTI Sedan?

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*Featuring special guest appearance from Jason Cammisa, the former host of Motortrend's Ignition and Head-2-Head!*
Always living in the shadow of the more successful #GTI, #Volkswagen has finally given the all-new 2019 #JettaGLI the attention it deserves. Now riding on the widely successful #MQB platform, this new version is stiffer, more powerful, more fun, and more stylish than ever before. Complete with the same 228 HP 2.0L turbocharged engine from the GTI, the 2019 #GLI should offer enthusiast drivers an enticing choice if you'd rather be driving a sedan body style.

[@theredline]

Hey guys! We were simply blown away with just how well this new Jetta GLI drove and for the money, it is quite literally the sport compact sedan bargain of the year, in our opinion. We also wanted to give a shoutout to Jason Cammisa for joining us! The test drive portion with him starting at 17:14 was not planned or scripted in any way! He is just an absolute marvel on camera and we were truly honored to have him join us and add his commentary to our review. Glad to finally see him back on KZbin as well, but is it for good???

[@nestr2007]

Redline Reviews hell yeah Cammisa is awesome

[@nasaboy0307]

Redline Reviews really loved the review & cant beat the price! looking foward to test drive the GLI! When are they suposed to pop up at dealers?

[@mike9588]

oh if only he would join up with you, how I’ve missed him on motor trend

[@zuti071]

Can you, or anyone else give us some link to his channel.

[@Preppyselg]

Driving around East Tennessee is beautiful!

[@Zedties]

I'm just here to see if the door sounds solid

[@sdaf48]

I'm here to see how to fire up the engine.

[@sixsixST2]

I wanted to see if it had a soft touch dash.

[@mrgumbwit5307]

No fair, you have more likes then my comment, and mine is funnier...

[@johnbcardin]

I’m here to see if there’s a felt lined glovebox

[@MarcAnelAristide]

lol

[@mrgumbwit5307]

I can see why Sofyan loves this car. It has a "Red Line" on it's grill 😂

[@MrZane-bl8qm]

Lol

[@motormusique]

The face is pretty ugly though! It looks massive like an SUV

[@kaneezazeez]

Lol

[@mujjuman]

@@motormusique i agree the grill should have been cut in half. it should have stopped at the red line

[@고진감래-r1f]

ㅋㅋ

[@LifeBehindE]

Watching Jason execute those IMPECCABLE shifts makes me want to get in my MK6 GLI 6spd and practice until I blow my clutch up. I rewatched his 3-2-N-1 shift over and over. So seamless!! I love it.

[@97I30T]

Thesuperblack22 Downshifting into 1st at 29 mph is very ballsy. I’m way too scared to try that! He makes it look so easy though.

[@khoaphan8490]

It's Jason Cammisa?! I haven't seen him for so long since his departure from Motor Trend! He was really my favorite host and one of the main reasons I watched Motor Trend in the first place. Great to see you're doing well Adam Sandler.

[@thecman26]

Adam Sandler! Yes!!!

[@motormusique]

Khoa Phan ridiculous new cars...cutting power when he tried to do a burnout! So lame

[@97I30T]

Khoa Phan He was my favorite too because he got so pissed off and grumpy when a car was shitty. He was so funny on Motortrend.

[@khoaphan8490]

haha yes my fav reviews of his were the Lexus LC and the Porsche Carrera. Honestly all of his reviews were so much better than what MT is putting out these days.

[@jax1079]

Khoa Phan He's fantastic. He should just start his own channel and make bank saying whatever he damn well pleases. Loved his reviews.

[@ethananderson3912]

I’ve been so excited for this review, I have the 2014 GLI which is the 30th Edition and this being the 35th Edition is really exciting! Awesome review again! You’re videos are just getting better and better!

[@gregholman2930]

I purchased a used 2014 GLI with 30K miles that had a rattling noise coming from the sunroof area and when I'd take onto the highway at around 50mph & up! I had to sell it because that bothered me a lot. Other that though I have to say I loved it, actually looks better than this new one in my opinion!

[@ethananderson3912]

Greg Holman That’s crazy! Mine also has the rattling from the sunroof area but it goes away when I close the visor part or sometimes when it is pushed all the way back. I’ve done a few things to the car so the rattling doesn’t bother me enough that I’d want to sell it. Glad to hear you enjoyed the car as well!

[@JC-rm6pm]

Open the video See it's 36 min long Press pause Make popcorn Press play

[@squidproquo2241]

Then watch the biggest scam to get your money to pay a fine for screwing you with your own money.

[@Thatit777]

@@squidproquo2241 yup.. I think the same... Probably some people still don't know why you said that 🤔

[@stepzyt3889]

Langolier what??

[@Michenseki]

If the GLI sedan had the GTI front end, I think the design would be way more aesthetically pleasing.

[@AndreThompson925]

Don't take this the wrong way, but this is by far the best Redline Reviews I've seen. I love hearing him go on about VWs.

[@ministerc9513]

While I only like hearing from Sofyan. Never heard of that other guy. If I wanted to hear from him, I could go check out his channel.

[@rugger8136]

I enjoyed it as well!

[@AndreThompson925]

@@ministerc9513 lol, Jason Camissa is legend. If you were interested in his style, there's a One Take on the Smoking Tire with his 16V Cabriolet

[@Davido50]

Better than an Japanese stuff.

[@gaijinboy69]

The back looks like A4...it doesn't bothering me at all 😉

[@adamwe12]

Stefan NFS89 Maybe because it’s the same designer since they’re virtually the same company.

[@andrewl5095]

I have the 2017 GLI DSG autobahn package. I appreciate its handling characteristics with the shift paddle. enjoy it every single day. Braking system works just great. It looks like a sleeper but perform like Audi. Nice set of winter tires will keep her stick on the road in the snow storm. . Best bank for the buck. Cheers from Canada.

[@vomErsten]

Need to remember that the typical A3 makes 30 more HP than the GLI and has the traction advantage of AWD, which tends to offset the weight penalty shockingly well. The GLI would be equivalent to only the most basic A3 trim (same HP, FWD only). Can't beat having a manual option, though!

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

@@vomErsten well with a tune you pick up about 100hp at the flywheel so 30hp isn't much to go off of....

[@vomErsten]

MeltingRubberZ28 You pick up about 80 HP without further modification and you pick the same up on an A3 so that buys you no advantage at all. And regardless of the power, you still end up traction limited.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

@@vomErsten ...the advantage is that you saved 25 grand on buying the car with the VW on the front of it so you have tons of money to buy mods with...

[@vomErsten]

MeltingRubberZ28 No it isn't, because new for new or used for used, the difference between a GTI and an A3 is not 25 grand. And again, still traction-limited in the GTI. There is a reason a GTI TCR is a whole second slower in the 0-60 sprint than a Golf R despite similar power and less weight, and the same applies here.

[@Jawad-2010]

I make The part for Volkswagen. Love from Wolfsburg

[@sirrogeriii9628]

🤝

[@TheTallMan50]

I drive Toyota. Love from Mississippi.

[@XIFRE305]

This is so much better than the Jetta R line. Thank you Volkswagen

[@mujjuman]

Jetta R-Line is a huge scam. this is way better

[@TheDavinci314]

VW reliability is atrocious.

[@chrishuber8930]

@@TheDavinci314 what in 1955?

[@TheDavinci314]

@@chrishuber8930 I had a 2012 Jetta and as soon as the warranty expired everything fell apart. I ended up spending approximately $12,000 in repairs in less then 1 year to the VW dealership. I had a new transmission put in, and a month later the transmission is leaking and the dealership was like "well coincidences happen". The entire electrical system went wonky one day and they said it was due to the steering rod. How the F could it be the steering rod? That time it cost $2300 to repair. It was just a shit show. The VW dealership even called me 3 months later to tell me they forgot to bill me for something and they wanted me to pay for it. A bunch of crooks. My wife had a 2008 beetle... nothing but problems. We also always had to put a quart of oil in every month... and there wasn't even an oil leak. What's that about? I now drive an Acura and the wife drives a new CRV, and we haven't had any problems whatsoever. We've always been tempted to go back to Volkswagen, but we'd be stupid to do so.

[@dave_riots]

@@TheDavinci314 Pre-2013 reliability was atrocious on some models, especially the Beetle. Volkswagen is getting better though. :)

[@mujjuman]

jason and sofyan have great chemistry together... i think they should make more videos together.

[@poppa_da_corn]

I'm not a big VW fan but they've finally done it with this model...wow!

[@andrecardoso1568]

you are not a fan of VW cause they make amazing cars for an amount most people can afford? They don't make luxury cars it's not even their aim they were always the people's brand but in terms of quality they are one of the best garages in the world.

[@poppa_da_corn]

Not sure what you're getting excited about but yeah...not a big fan of their designs in general.

[@alexispadilla2606]

@@poppa_da_corn lmao I think you offended him 😂

[@poppa_da_corn]

lol think I did hahahaha

[@hellokyle_]

Can all your drive partners be Jason C please.

[@h3rdr3duc3r]

I've seen high school girls do better burn-outs than him.

[@Kdubzlovescars]

Kyle Cordiano right!

[@mujjuman]

i agree there is great camera chemistry between them

[@apache4541]

wow God bless Jason Cammisa!! I glad that you are alive well!

[@msrr1303]

I would get this over the Accord and Civic SI. Great bargain, great tech, great price and great performance. VW really made it perfect without stepping into Audi’s heels.

[@kermit1]

DoYouJ? You forgot the part about poor reliability and resale value

[@msrr1303]

kermit1 you forgot about the oil dilution issue. I don’t mind much about resale value, this isn’t a Kia. My Audi Q5 was a trouble free car for 7 years.

[@IReahpZz]

@@kermit1 new Gen 2.0tsi mqb cars are amazingly reliable. People are pushing double the stock power on a warranty and having no issues up into 100k miles +. You really think. Anew car won't depreciate? The money you save on this over a 2.0t accord would equate to you saving money over a top spec accord. And let's not mention tune only warrantied by vw this will smoke a type R, all for less and not styled like a kit car

[@cornbread70s4]

I totally agree with your take on the volume button icon not staying in one position! 😂😂😂 By far the best auto journalist! Keep up the phenomenal work!

[@Manny9932]

Just bought this car, this trim level, I love it so much awesome review

[@SidewaysGaming]

Same just bought the 2019 autobahn and I love this car!!

[@thisisntsergio1352]

How is it 6 months later?

[@EmanoTM]

@@thisisntsergio1352 waiting for the answer too

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

@@thisisntsergio1352 I've had a 35th with a manual trans and it's been great so far. About to turn up the boost amongst a few other mods. Best handling car I've ever had for sure. Gets decent mileage. Quite comfortable. Stereo is sufficient for me...some complain about it but I've never had any complaints. It's got a few squeaks (seat, dash) which is pretty annoying, but if that's the worst I have to deal with....I'll take it

[@brado2273]

Sergio Martinez I’ve had mine for a year now and the only complaint I have is the sunroof rattles when going over rough road and bumps, but with the radio on I don’t hear it haha other than that no issues at all and I love it, such a fun car to drive, especially with the manual transmission.

[@VaunShiz]

Yay discount Adam Sandler, motortrend hasn't been the same

[@thecman26]

What's motor trend? No Adam Sandler? You're dead to me...

[@richardmyles8237]

I took the GLI for a test drive today...OMG...I LOVE THIS car...great interior quality...and extremely well planted and fast as hell. You can tell it is a premium German car. VERY impressive....why get a BMW or Mercedes when you can get an equally premium performing car that wont kill your bank account. PLEASE compare this to a BMW or MERCEDES....

[@killerkhalsa27]

Test drive the gti as well, anything but the S.

[@danielzychniewicz2633]

😂

[@EchoSigma6]

Thanks for focusing on the manuals, I’m sure their dual clutch is nice but nothing compares to the engagement of a good stick. I’m with you, this GLI is special and VW did an amazing good job with this package and I was considering an Elantra Sport in manual before seeing this video.

[@Reallyraywhat]

I just bought a 2019 GLI yesterday and I have to say I think it’s fantastic!!

[@eternallogic6394]

Is it a manual or automatic? How's it holding up?

[@TheTallMan50]

@@eternallogic6394 Not well apparently if he hasn't replied yet.

[@furiousfragment7082]

@@TheTallMan50 lol

[@jamespn]

I’m on my second Jetta and they’re great. This GLI model is really cool. I like the orange habanero color offered in the Jetta.

[@fobuu]

I am Addicted to this channel

[@chrishuber8930]

You like the girly man? 😂

[@keith536]

@@chrishuber8930 Don't be a bitch.

[@PsychicMedium4747]

This car journalist is the leader in auto reviews. Car wow and throttle House are great journalist...BUT REDLINE is the bench mark!

[@jakerst941]

Okay, dedicated LED everything as far as exterior lighting... except front turn signals? Really? Cmon now.

[@6.7de92]

Yeah that irritates me, exact same thing on the new body Escalade. You pay for a 60k suv and get halogen bulb turn signals 🙄

[@rogeryoung1201]

Mix of LED and incandescent should be illegal Ooooo Wow look at those LED's wait WTH are are those stupid yellow turn signals?

[@katieducky23]

It's really not that serious.

[@jakerst941]

It is when I’m paying up towards 30 grand for a car

[@katieducky23]

And that 30 grand would probably be slightly higher with led signals. They'll inflate prices easy over something simple. So 🤷

[@flipfloplogic]

I haven't see him this excited over a car in a long time.

[@bucknebd]

Great to see that the manual still lives. I hope this car does well - It deserves to keep on living!

[@BryanW916]

Jason! MT is NOT the same without him. Which is why i stopped watching their videos.

[@mujjuman]

samee

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Motorcyclist Mag also lost a lot of gusto when MTOD snatched Ari and Zack away.

[@DeXx_The_Reaper]

HOLY SHIT THAT EXHAUST NOTE. What is with nowadays' vehicles being so quiet.What's the purpose for that.And also what's happening to the airflow in the exhaust?

[@ryanb8736]

European laws are getting strict.

[@raywei8472]

What I learned from this video: I should get a GTI

[@ixiknivesixi1058]

Just picked up a GTI Rabbit last month and I gotta say. I love the damn thing. My first GTI, first VW as well. Really happy with it so far.

[@killerkhalsa27]

@@ixiknivesixi1058 cornflower blue?

[@zadraking]

@@killerkhalsa27 they nailed it with that blue. It suits the GTI so well and it even pairs well with the red accents.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

That rear seat in this GLI offers a lot of practical leg room. This new GLI reminds me of the 'perfect' sided sedan, such as the former BMW 3-series before they got too big. I think this GLI in a rear wheel drive version would be so good!

[@chrishuber8930]

@@exothermal.sprocket nah man. Small cars needs to be fwd for north america.

[@frailingbanjo]

I was just on the Tail of the Dragon yesterday in my '16 GTI. Drove thru the inn parking lot where the had the GLIs on display. A red one got behind me on the dragon. Nice looking car.

[@rugger8136]

I really like this, my GTI was in for service recently and I had a Jetta SEL as a loaner which I really enjoyed but felt was underpowered. This probably hits the sweet spot.

[@davesearle2766]

We were going to replace my wife's 2015 Highline manual with a new similar one but the 147 hp did not do it for us so have purchased a 35 Edition

[@Nelbone]

The tech updates like cooled seats, ambient lighting, and memory drivers seat are really nice. Love the new exterior colors they’re bringing in as well. I still love my MK7 GTI Autobahn but the GLI has really been stepped up. Not sold on the front end but the rear looks great.

[@99SVTBolt]

Love my 7.5 as well. My only wish was for it to come with cooled seats. Then it would have been perfect.

[@thewirah1]

Speaking as a GTI owner, I can only say "Stay away from VW!". Yes, these cars feel premium and are enjoyable to drive, but never buy one as a daily driver! Most unreliable POS I have ever owned, and it's barely three years old. Some design flaws are just mind-boggling. Only car enthusiasts who love to get their hands dirty should own VWs.

[@heffaazul]

28:05. Made it worth it. Sold. It now sits in my driveway.

[@2747scout]

Jeff Blue me too

[@Bondovw]

I live in the mountains and this car is a lot of fun. I used to have a 540i 6 speed but sold it a few years ago. This car is almost as fun to drive.

[@kappete1]

This is the car that Paul Jones might like.

[@buoyant69]

Make mine a bright red Autobahn with the stick. Liking that "half-ass" panoramic sunroof too.

[@crownr0yalonice]

buoyant69 that’s what pissed me off and kept me from pulling the trigger. The glass is big, but from the inside, it’s regular size. Pfft!

[@buoyant69]

B HM Yeah, it's definitely a pano tease, but it is slightly larger than the standard roofs that competitors use. I'm more concerned about the difference in wind noise with that slide over design (in both vented and open positions). I like to have the sunroof open at freeway speeds when the weather is nice (probably why I'm going prematurely deaf).

[@f181234]

buoyant69 it’s not meant to be a pano sunroof that’s just how VW makes there sunroofs

[@crownr0yalonice]

f181234 wrong. It’s definitely sold as a pano sunroof.

[@chasefrankel243]

Yeah absolutely loved this review. Making me consider this car!

[@invincibleDG123]

Ohh Thank God some manufacturers still make manual transmissions. And that Jetta is beautiful.

[@invincibleDG123]

The interior too ... I like!

[@majestix1230]

🙌🙌 for manual transmission

[@motormusique]

invincibleDG123 ew are you kidding me? The face is awful

[@invincibleDG123]

@@motormusique I won't disagree with you but u gotta admit it's better looking than the previous ones

[@97I30T]

invincibleDG123 The previous gen Jetta wouldn’t have looked out of place in 1995.

[@katieducky23]

I Usually wouldn't consider a VW but Damn this review has changed my mind. I'd consider the white one. Then tint the windows at 15% and it'll look BANGING 😍

[@henrynguyen9631]

“Has trouble putting the power down” “Lots of wheel hop”... and then hits us with the “Does it need AWD... not really”🤔🤷🏻‍♂️🤨

[@theredline]

We REALLY push the car hard during the times where it has trouble putting the power down. Most owners will probably never push their cars this hard but we do it for testing purposes. In day-to-day driving, we found that the car puts the power down very well up to about 80% full throttle.

[@tristanfraser1]

Redline Reviews so does it have a lsd? My gti has no problem putting it down and i have a 2019. Thats interesting, but could also be the stock tires it comes with

[@MrAntoniorey]

Not every car “should be” a manual. Im an enthusiast and throughly enjoy a great auto trans.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

$37 torque arm mount from black forest industries....no more wheel hop.

[@krane15]

The front wheels can only handle so much power.

[@letsgodancin1]

There will never be a Jetta R. People barely buy the GLI to begin with. The Jetta is a car that is only made for the North American market and does not even come close to the iconic status of the Golf brand (best selling European car for many years in a row). The ratio is probably 9 GTI sales for every GLI sale in the U.S. VW needs to stop playing around and bring the Scirocco (and R version) to the U.S. market. I also disagree with the statement that Americans don't like hatchbacks. That might have been true 8-10 years ago, but the market has changed a lot in the last decade.

[@msyahreza518]

I'm really glad and appreciate that some brands still produce manual transmission cars.

[@davesearle2766]

Just purchased a 35 Edition with manual and will pickup next week. In Canada we get a "base" and 35 Edition but they have only one option which is the "Driver's Assistance Package" for $995 Can. All have leather, sunroof, digital dash etc, same as the US Autobahn. No cloth seats available. Small gripes are no "Homelink" which we have in our older Jetta, cheap trunk hinges, no fog lights and no gas struts for the hood, unlike my 2016 GTI. I hope the clutch delay valve is not as bad as the one in my GTI which will be gone when out of warranty. Overall this is probably the best subtle, fun sedan for one who doesn't want to be labeled "boy racer" The dealer where we purchased has received 2 so far, our and one other which was sold the day it arrived, they have 5 more coming and expect them to be gone quickly.

[@bruceratskoff4429]

Great review. Please tell VW to bring the T-ROC R to the US and please get your hands on a Golf R to review. I’d like your take vs the S3.

[@westleymutziger7218]

I am currently leasing an S3 and am making the move to return to a manual! To me, the S3 is actually faster than anyone needs, unless you are going to track it. I've test driven the GLI and am picking mine up tomorrow. Plenty of grunt and row your own! Bigger trunk and bigger back seat. Ventilated seats! Some chintzy materials - namely the AC controls, but nothing I can't live with. I agree with the review that the cost-cutting is wisely placed. Materials are obviously higher grade on the Audi, but not worth the premium price tag when compared to VW. A more appropriate comparison might be the A3 2.0 with sport package. Similar engine output, but again no manual!. I love 19" wheels on my S3, but I've replaced 1 and repaired 1 - over $1,000 out-of-pocket. The roads where I live are terrible though. The 18's shod in 45 series rubber should provide a nice buffer to the rims. Ride is very comfortable on the GLI - more so than the S3, but still sporty...

[@saucemanautomotive8925]

Hey Bruce. I’ve driven s3’s and golf r’s a ton over the last 3 years. You truly are only paying for the Audi badge with s3. Golf r drives almost identical and for significantly less. If you have any more question let me know. 👍

[@racoonzattack]

20:46 YAAAAAAASSSS!!!! 👏 VW should definitely do a Jetta R! Jetta lovers such as myself would definitely buy it!

[@ballathug8404]

Audi S3

[@LynxStarAuto]

Balla Thug exactly.

[@martinzhang5533]

They already makes the S3 which uses the R's 288hp engine

[@_Ambition124]

@@martinzhang5533 310

[@johndoe-vg2hv]

Just picked up the 35th anniversary edition of this car today, its a beut

[@GUITARTIME2024]

sounds great. beautiful car.

[@Davido50]

What's typical selling price after incentives etc?

[@johndoe-vg2hv]

around 28,500 but im leasing it for 280 a month, so not too bad.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

@@Davido50 I got mine for 23k OTD with a 1500 trade.

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

@@pleco101 Got the 35th anniversary edition last september with the DSG. So far have had no problems at all. No squeeks, nothing. Feels more powerful than 228 hp.

[@georgeth100]

Just Bought a GLI Autobahn Manual in the matte grey. I am so freaking happy with it. I got it out the door with all fees for 27700. Navigation did not come installed but I believe the dealer has the SD card you need for the navigation to be able to be in the virtual cockpit.

[@Wasabi9111]

George Hill does the manual come w autonomous emergency braking?

[@toniethumbi3491]

please do a comparison between this and the 2019 atreon. and does it come in right hand drive?

[@henrytang1346]

Seems like it doesn't rev hang..which is good compares to accord or Mazda 6

[@hypershadow87]

🤔 "Subtle rear spoiler"? 😑 Bruh, that's just a black *line.* 😂

[@oliverdurasin6291]

Bahahahaha I actually laughed

[@Kamukix]

I can't BELIEVE how bad these look in video and photos.....in person it looks AWESOME. The new Jetta and GLi do not photograph well at all (common problem with most new car designs imo) If you haven't seen it in person, you really should reserve judgement until you can stand in front of it in person. Excellent job, my wallet is twitching again.....👌

[@deansmits006]

In person, that front grill is just as frumpy as it looks in pictures...well, almost. Somehow, the GLI in white looks best to me, I don't know why. But it would seriously look better with foglights/drls down low like the e-golfs. And if the front upper grill was re-worked a bit. We can hope for the refresh in a couple years

[@adambrantner6567]

Could not agree more! Looks so much better in person. Not sure why that is.

[@stevej5458]

Awesome review! Picking up a GLI autobahn soon!👍

[@teddyhenriquez5192]

Just don't say anything to Scotty Kilmer Lol He does not advise people to buy VWs!

[@sterbprepper4798]

Cool name

[@bucknebd]

Please buy a manual #savethemanuals

[@westleymutziger7218]

Was sold on Accord Sport 2.0 manual until I test drove the GLI. Was deadlocked then took leap of faith. Now picking up tomorrow. Thanks for the validation! I can sleep again...

[@shouldigetit]

Woah what made you switch over to the GLI? Great choice!

[@westleymutziger7218]

Thanks@@shouldigetit! I loved the Accord! I have been waiting a year to get it! I enjoyed both cars tremendously but for me I prefer a car that comes with (at least) a good sound system from the factory. GLI Autobahn - check. Honda - wah wah wah. Plus, the GLI beats the Accord in cool factor - red accents, digital cockpit, ventilated leather seats, and ambient lighting. All for the same price!

[@shouldigetit]

@@westleymutziger7218 You've got me sold! Sounds like a no brainer choice right there :) Enjoy!

[@Backwater-wanderer]

@@westleymutziger7218 how do you like the car? I’m test driving one soon and am curious as to how it has held up

[@blueridge8992]

Jacket matching the car isn’t lost on me! Love those Vans too.

[@alonzoarteaga]

Jason Cammisa!!! Awesome to see him again. Great episode!

[@swpdisciple]

Dynamite tag team drive and review! Love me some Jason Cammisa 🚗

[@amiller2121]

Great to see Jason. Mazda is so close but it just needs the right powertrain to compete with this. Hopefully it won't be too long before Mazda make a turbo available in the 3.

[@preventer333]

wow... for the first time, I think I would prefer a sedan over a hatchback...

[@xltoffroadbear]

I was behind one of these on the parkway and it sounded like a real sports car. I was just able to keep up with it.

[@richardmyles8237]

Brother...you are the BEST car reviewer on KZbin. I really enjoy your poise, intellect, and overall professional delivery. You rock!!!!! I love the new Jetta...GLI...thanks for the review. You are the ONLY reviewer that I watch!!!

[@99SVTBolt]

Wait unit SavageGeese reviews the GLI. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHerpKeFadOGn6s

[@DeniJasmina]

99SVTBolt That is not a GLI, he’s reviewing a Jetta R-line. *facepalm*

[@99SVTBolt]

I know that’s not a GLI. That’s why I said wait till he reviews a GLI. 🤦🏻‍♂️ I’m just introducing his style of reviews.

[@gregorytrane7828]

The gray looks soo good. The new GLI is getting closer to it's original roots. Good review.

[@kaliberto1]

In Mexico you get the 35th anniversary with the cockpick technology and the whole panoramic sunroof plus a 400W beats audio for 25k (only 500units available).... of course, I bought it!! It is like getting a brand new audi a5 for 25k lol

[@themiz232324]

Miguel Tovar more like S3 sedan but yeah

[@belalberry]

Best Redline videos ever, why? Jason included

[@yamatouchiha1245]

This design is magnificent, i feel like i want to buy it with my imaginary money.

[@yonaxl]

228 hp does not sound that sporty for a midsize sedan. This jetta has grown larger beyond compact sedan class

[@hialeahhigh]

I dont know if it’s just me but the normal a analog gauges look better than the digital ones 🤷‍♂️ not a fan of the digital display gauges. And although i am a big manual fan at least on the gti the dsg trans is the one to get

[@Benjamin-tr4jr]

Abel S550 GT i think a big part of it is that a lot of the companies arent doing anything interesting or cool with them. Like youd think theyd be doing a bunch of unique cool shit like the 80s digital gauges but theyre afraid of doing anything other than what is essentially a flat boring replica of a regular analogue gauge

[@hialeahhigh]

itslit19 yes i was not saying its not high quality at all. My point is it looks a bit plain, they could’ve done much more with it, to my personal taste, the analogue cluster looks better

[@hialeahhigh]

itslit19 true, but my comparison was against the autobahn model digital gauge cluster and the 35th anniversary analogue cluster. But true Ford gauges in the 90’s and early 2000’s were shit lol

[@XTRAHEAT08]

Ive watched a ton of your reviews but never have i seen u have so much fun in a review. Definitely a car ill drive when shopping

[@ariespinal]

When is the Wolfsburg edition coming out.

[@slappymcphee]

The fact that you can't actually get leather in the GLI really really sucks. Interior seat material choices are just absolutely crazily shity

[@ssneal68]

Yes you can, leather is available in the Autobahn trim of the GLI.

[@carluvrsd9374]

Finally a GLI my fat legs can be comfortable in. They can make sport seats part of a package.

[@NGMonocrom]

Excellent review. Those increased numbers might not sound like much but honestly I've seen the new Jetta in real life. It looks considerably longer than the new numbers indicate. Would even say it looks as big as an older gen. Passat. Not for me. I already have a mid. sized performance sedan. Honestly, the very first time I saw the new Jetta in real life, I thought it was a new Passat.... until I came around to the back and saw "Jetta" on it. Literally shocked that VW made it into basically a mid. sized model.

[@thrasherx2k1]

What was VW thinking only putting the adaptive dampers on the 35th anniversary model??? Makes no sense why the Autobahn doesn’t get this as well!

[@tandem89]

Nice car, pretty much a poor mans A3. GLI will never get AWD (4motion/Quattro) which is a shame. Then again, if we were to get that, we would be looking at A3/A4 base prices. Audi doesn’t want competition from a sibling. Best to wait till it drops 10k and get one slightly used (got my MK6 GLI autobahn for a steal w/ same engine E888). Anyone who gets this or a GTI (MK6/MK7) won’t be disappointed given decent power, handling and aftermarket options slowly coming out for this engine. Definitely a bang for the buck if getting for a daily and possible weekend track baby.

[@Sajikibara]

Strangely...I like Mazdas new interior much better

[@eymanful1]

Omg I just noticed your in Knoxville!!!

[@CoachD4]

Go vols

[@Cameron38]

Sure would like to have seen your impressions with the DSG.

[@tylerparker4010]

John Edmond don’t worry, the DSG is as wonderful as always I’m betting

[@sterbprepper4798]

Dsg has the sexiest shifts in the game

[@mathieust-gelais4346]

don't need to when there's a manual option

[@JayMSinger]

I'm sold on the GLI Autobahn with its ventilated seats, especially since I'll be driving it in Florida. When my wife and I compared it to the GTI she noticed that the GLI doesn't have a height adjustment for the passenger seat...and she prefers to sit higher. We should know within a week or two when we buy a VW. Just not sure if the passenger seat issue will be a non-starter for the GLI!

[@wvusmc]

Very nice car, but no AWD is a bummer.

[@GLA45Amg716]

wvusmc right

[@justinnegron4843]

Exactly

[@theconsciousone9017]

As a former owner of a 2011 5 cylinder i loved 5s sounds I think it was the best car I've ever owned.i have to tell the truth it required fixes unlike my 2011 Scion tc which the only thing it required a very expensive trip to the dealership for alternator and battery in the VW Jetta with same mileage never cost a dime unfortunately I total it going though a stop sign that put in the wrong position by home owner not the city 😡

[@chriskelvin248]

I feel the side profile is the best view. The rear looks fine, the front is very disappointing. To add insult to injury, it looks like a 7/8 scale replica of a Dodge Charger from the front, especially with the DRL’s on. Sneak peeks of the MK 8 Golf seem to echo the same uninspiring straight across line between the hood and headlamp/ grill. Thank god VW wised-up and ditched the torsion beam rear suspension. Attention VW, you are seriously losing ground in the compact car interior quality that you held since the amazing MK 4 interiors. Wake up and take it back. Not a fan of perforated “leather” without ventilation, but heated & cooled memory (driver only, or both?) front seats are a real boon. Don’t get all that on the Golf R! The extended legroom in the rear was a good decision, to separate the roles of the Golf and Jetta, but not giving A/C vents to those now- comfy rear seat passengers was a mistake. Finally, I don’t have any respect still for electronic engine noise and never will, I don’t appreciate any assessment of fake engine noise timbre. I know why it’s there nowadays, it just sucks though. All this coming from a VW lover, that’s why I’m as critical as I am.

[@SquanchOrlando]

The fact those seats are just straight out of the Audi A3 and those are flat as a board. Sporty i wanna be stuck in the seat! The Elantra sport personally has the 4 door sport coupe down, less tech but but less price and good feel for the driver.

[@kc64cl76]

VW GTI and GLI are in a different league. The Elantra is not remotely competitive with either,

[@Musicman971997]

The materials let that car down. Cheap plastic interior, they could at least offer a premium edition, with all the upgrades.

[@ACabral711]

Interior is better than the last Jetta...

[@motormusique]

Gregory Merritt I agree, it was clear even on camera that the interior looked cheap and plasticky.

[@jtdog05]

Well, that's why the GTI Autobahn is $7k more. Fewer features/tech but much nicer interior materials.

[@Musicman971997]

@@jtdog05 the autobahn edition.. the one with the same cheesy plastic panels with no padding... yeah - that one..

[@jamesbraniff7766]

The co driver is a complete waste of time, all this talk of manual transmission is silly.The facts are clear stick shifts are inferior and slower. Just for economy cars sorry wannabe racing drivers.

[@frederichartell7390]

If they made an R version w/ AWD I'd be all over it!

[@kenphilpot1903]

They do . It’s called the arteon

[@normt5463]

Regal Sportback or GS.

[@Alex-bd5dz]

Ken Philpot the arteon is NOT a Jetta

[@kenphilpot1903]

Alex haha I know it’s not a Jetta . But it has awd , the golf R motor , and four doors . It’s the closest thing to a R that’s you’ll ever get

[@exothermal.sprocket]

How about a RWD version with 300 whp factory? Beat BMW at their own game.

[@2Aqua1]

Totally agree with Sofyan’s presentation & thoughts on this sedan.. He should ad the car to the Redline fleet...👍🏻 L👀K!! Even a “ Redline “ in the grill!!!!

[@havok3344]

He used to be one of the guys from World’s Greatest Drag Race, right?

[@abdulrafay-ud3kw]

This man is cuteness overloaded

[@srob888]

Dude I love your reviews... I'm looking to make a purchase this year and I've gone through about 15 of your vids - thank you! :D

[@landocalrisian2014]

Waay to foggy. He was a confident driver. I would have been a little apprehensive driving in that soup.

[@mfmf100]

Nice review. I think it would be a tough call between this and the WRX.

[@wvusmc]

If you're older than 30 I'd go VW.

[@mfmf100]

wvusmc you’re probably right right, but the non-sti isn’t too over the top, and the awd is nice.

[@wvusmc]

@@mfmf100 Subaru will be releasing the 2020 Legacy with a turbo. I will probably trade in my Forester XT for one.

[@82mattlopez]

@@mfmf100 depends if you want a dual clutch or a cvt. If you want a manual 6 speed both have that.

[@mfmf100]

wvusmc it’s probably going to be pretty nice, but CVT only?

[@mohammadkamran5862]

I’m Canadian and I was not a fan of Hatch backs. 3 years ago I bought my first hatch, Mini Cooper S and I fell in love with hatches. 😅

[@froesesp]

The Jetta used to be the nicer/costlier car back in the day, eg mk2.

[@GLA45Amg716]

Y’all flirting hard as hell. But there should definitely be a Jetta R .. that would kill the stinger though honestly

[@cancel.lgbtq.6892]

thuglifezeem716 wouldnt be surprise if they bang afterward...

[@cablebox]

I don't understand why the 35th Anniversary Edition is a lower trim than the Autobahn. I want the 35th edition with the extras of the Autobahn.

[@robertvilovski5639]

Caleb Ross that would be to cool and volkswagen doesn‘t do cool stuff.

[@diamond_movado]

I have a white 35th anniversary model and love it. Don’t need the autobahn model.

[@thesimonzzz1234]

I love the casual Jason Camisa cameo

[@icky_thump]

Things I'm not liking: Piano black EVERYWHERE It's a GLI Autobahn, yet all those empty buttons by the shifter.. Still havent made the volume knob a fixed position icon after all these years. Backup cam with no sensors or guidance lines.