2019 VW Jetta GLI Review // The Enthusiast’s Sedan

James and Thomas were invited down to Tennessee by Volkswagen to try the new 2019 Jetta GLI on the back road of all back roads: The Tail Of The Dragon. Warning: Spirited driving ahead. Exterior and interior styling comparisons help figure out if the GLI really is just a GTI in sedan form, or whether its just an inflated Jetta. Watch to see the verdict! SUBSCRIBE!
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[@jamesengelsman9369]

Hey everyone thanks for watching. I don't normally leave a comment like this but it has to be said that within 24 hours, everything you see here was driven (about 6 hours of driving in total), filmed and edited (and that includes 4 connecting flights to and from Toronto). So yes, at 2 in the morning I woke my dog up with David Attenborough impressions. But massive hats off to Thomas for getting it all edited and produced in that tiny amount of time. The man is a machine. We hope you enjoyed the result, and if you haven't subscribed already...do it.

[@jetx2599]

Review a Bugatti Devo and do a skit lol

[@John-ip7qo]

Really appreciate the effort you guys put into this. Hope the team grows and you get a dedicated editor/cameraman in the future.

[@23294virgo]

How on Earth do you guys come up with youtube's best intros! Have you quit your day jobs yet? Ok, back to watching the actual review now.. #hilarious

[@con2719]

Why would you buy this over a golf GTI? Jetta makes no practical sense. Just buy a golf GTI. Great videos by the way.

[@ryankennedy4745]

I loved the GLI review! I really want that sedan over anything else right now with that performance and price. And that red color 😍👌😍. I never thought I would want a red car. Thanks again for being so awesome.

[@DanLekin]

When real exhaust pipes become a new feature...

[@khutazzoron4563]

😂😂😂

[@krane15]

They're back now and reviewer are making a big deal over them. See how far we've come and gone.

[@sanchitsachdev3945]

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[@arianvafaeenia1944]

Sanchit Sachdev holy shit yes

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Straight House or Throttle pipes, both sound like a bro muscle club.

[@mariananevesl1023]

Fuck yes!

[@minkedamonke]

OH YES!!!!!!!!

[@jsiszero]

OH GOD NO.... the Straight Pipes guys have no chemistry at all, and scripted.

[@keithasher3115]

Subscribed because of the intro. That punch was GREAT.

[@ISTHIStheKRUSTYKRABx]

Keith Asher LoL same

[@henrymoreira7898]

Giving kudos to Attenborough! What a funny & classy intro 👏

[@eleonik76]

You call this... a classy intro? Your life must be as exciting as a dumb pencil..

[@errorsofmodernism9715]

@@eleonik76 agree

[@natebarry5553]

@@eleonik76 Look who's talking

[@sonofevil77]

After 3 cars with cvt shite I bought a gli edition 30 6 speed and it's music to my ears that the manual is here to stay!

[@renobloodworth5601]

I'm not even a Jetta fan (or GLI fan), but I must say this GLI looks sick. Those sharp ass taillights, the duals, the effin manual; hell yeah VW. Doing it right!

[@BrianZuma]

I have a mk5 Gli I never thought I would love a car so much this one looks like the same experience I have been having. From what I have seen after mk4 Gli died down love to see this one make it right

[@trevorlynn7276]

It's definitely not your average vehicle these days.

[@Me-eb3wv]

Unlike every other car brand that only wants you to buy their $60k SUVs, VW is one of the few brands that still offers affordable fun cars that the average Joe can afford.

[@pezz_pezzer]

Well guess what guys? I just today purchased a 2019 Jetta GLI 35th in Pure Grey very much with help of your wonderful review. After already leasing a 2019 Jetta S with 6 speed manual for the passed year I was ready for some more fun in my life. Handing down the year old Jetta to my older son so we can be Jetta buddies, lol! Loving her so far of course and looking forward to updating everyone on my long term ownership experience.

[@mitronzongo]

How's the car doing. I'm about to go into vw to get either the jetta gli 35th or a 2013 golf r

[@pezz_pezzer]

@@mitronzongo excellent still, just under 14000 miles over the 8 months and she's been great...videos being edited and I will be uploading soon

[@Euro.throttle]

What an intro🤣😂 Amazing review guys!You guys deserve your own Netflix or HBO series. Or even Apple TV series! Something! You guys are awesome!👏🏻

[@MaxSpeedMike]

That intro haha. If you're looking for a VW, the Jetta usually has some ricidulous lease deals. I would go with the gti or the jetta gli with the manual transmission. 6 speed ftw!

[@tpc9002]

MaxSpeed lease deals?

[@MaxSpeedMike]

@@tpc9002 yea, like a 0 money down low payment thing, or a low payment for 3 years, etc.

[@michaelsmith9308]

gti is just sweet:) so is the gli if you like the family married look...........

[@tpc9002]

@@MaxSpeedMike how much idk if lease good some say some say just get itamd pay montly

[@mathewsmith5722]

I have the GLI 35th 7 spd DSG such a great car

[@dustinsmith8773]

Best intro to a car review ever. Hilarious stuff!

[@ShubhamMandlekar]

Have been waiting for this review since the launch of this car and I am so glad you guys did it! Loved it!

[@miked1711]

Nice to see VW still catering to the manual enthusiast. Keep up the quality content lads!

[@REPOMAN24722]

Unfortunately not in Australia.

[@mohammedsalimahmed5230]

The fact that Hyundai and Honda have their sport cars ONLY come in manual and petrol shows they are much more focused on petrolheads than VW. VW is for people who have a love affair with diesel..

[@miked1711]

It's not a competition man

[@weilandcock]

@@mohammedsalimahmed5230 Every Hyundai performance car now comes with the option of auto and manual lol

[@mohammedsalimahmed5230]

@@weilandcock That's only in the states although I can't confirm.

[@cliffpeterson8430]

I've owned a 2019 35th Canadian GLI for over three years now and happy to report no issues and still a lot of fun to drive.

[@RMAGEDN740]

You two have brought back youtube car reviews. Your formula is great!

[@enthused7591]

You guys are the best in the business at this point. I can NOT believe you're not at 2 or 3 million subs yet. You will be. So many long, drawn out, monotonous reviews these days. 12-18 minutes is the sweet spot, and you guys are never boring. Hard to do.

[@TheElementSwing]

Im actually crying, i loved that intro so much.

[@kennethhunke4540]

Picking up my GLI Autobahn tomorrow. This video helped my decision. Our household love watching your videos.

[@bhill252]

Quickly becoming most thorough, engaging and entertaining reviewers...well, and Canadian so bravo eh.

[@roderickl9539]

Intro's hilarious! For my everyday, I'd pick the GTI. I still have my 2008 Mark V. 207,000+ miles. I've driven it twice in the winding roads of the Smoky Mountains. Thanks, Guys!

[@mistertee5000]

I've watched this 3-4 times and that intro still gets me lol. Thomas made that punch look so real!

[@ThrottleHouse]

Who said it wasn’t? 😉

[@davidguzmancasco469]

That intro is one of the greatest I’ve seen in a while made my whole day haha ! Awesome work

[@ry03pn]

quickly becoming my favourite car reviewers. thanks for doing the GLI and the GTI, now just need to make a decision. :)

[@SonOfTheDawn515]

I just got my factory ordered GLI S a couple of weeks ago. This video helped me pull the trigger and I couldn't be happier!

[@icelandx]

Thanks for making car reviews both informative and fun. You guys rock!

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Thanks Keith and thanks for being here!

[@stevemurphy850]

Great vid guys! Also from Ontario so I appreciate having local guys do great reviews. Still on the fence between the gli and gti. Back to back test drives will sort this out. Cheers.

[@royaltylw5347]

Your Intros are just the best 😂. Great review all together

[@krane15]

"Fun to drive" That's the best way to sum up any VW car.

[@Mrbigmike311]

Indeed, and they are by far the most confortable entry car out there lol! Like legit you can ride for 4hours and not have a butt pain or back pain as compared To other cars!

[@sharanm5622]

Commenting as soon as the intro's over... That's one of the best of you guys😂🤣 great work

[@familyincanada]

Another wonderful intro... Sir David Attenborough would be proud!

[@troyyerman7282]

Liked for the Attenborough intro alone. Great review as well!

[@Ciel7th]

"Floor is lava here" that's the same comment i made last year in Straight pipes video!! LOL you guys are such a gem in my life haha enjoy watching every single video ! keep up the good work !

[@andrewthain5050]

Great video as always. Probably the best intro yet.

[@makattak88]

Excellent, high quality reviews. Great work.

[@Baddie_xP]

The beginning of this video made my week.

[@John-ip7qo]

Lol that intro! The best one so far. And Congratulations on cracking 100k subs!

[@chauncey_vw5015]

Awesome guys! Hilarious and informative as usual. Love the Jetta. I’ve owned the MK IV, VI and now have the VII Execline 6 spd manual and I’ve loved all of them!

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Honestly this was a really impressive car for the money

[@joerococo]

Love all the intros! Defo 1mil subs in a year

[@joelsmith6681]

Legendary fellas! I watched that intro 5 times over

[@hyogomarume8345]

I was laughing like a mad person at 7 in the morning... That was by far the best opening yet!

[@EonMindRecords]

I really enjoy how you guys discuss your opinions on the vehicle together. Got a subscribe!

[@dylandetails361]

You guys are freaking hilarious these intros are golden. I've been loving your videos lately. You guys, savage geese, redline reviews and the straight pipes are among the best on KZbin right now.

[@CesarVillanueva]

You guys have great opening sequences!

[@dwaynelennard9540]

That intro was well thought out and we'll played out you guys are awesome and thanks for confirming my choice of car

[@ThatWhiteGLI]

TY for doing this review!

[@birthdaygrave_]

You two are absolute madlads. Great review guys 👍🏾

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Thanks Kieran

[@billplaschka9279]

How do you have 113 thumbs down? Great review and entertaining ...simultaneously...brilliant.

[@lycanzhp1141]

That intro tho! A very handsome sedan indeed. A German engineered sports sedan with styling and a bit of punch can appeal to a younger exec who needs to take the clients to a pub, or an older fan who likes "Das auto" for the confidence inspiring handling and ride comfort that they deserve at a price that is really friendly. VW has not let us down with this sedan that you can row into 3 gear and step on it as you zip through any "Hipster Crossings" hahah. Great review again that was well worth waiting for gentlemen !

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Thanks Lycan glad you enjoyed!

[@KevinLeeLowhorn]

Awesome intro. You guys deserve all the subscribers. Easily becoming a favorite channel of mine. 👍🏼

[@oldjack-mi8gk]

Thoroughly enjoyed this road test and review. Special to me because my ancestors lived in the vicinity of the Dragon -- before there was a Dragon (my g-g-grandfather is buried by the lake you pass by in a later aerial shot).

[@zoommonkey]

love the David Attenborough intro, that was really enjoyable. wish u could open every video like that oh and thx for the review as always ;)

[@minkedamonke]

Quality, Funny, and very explanatory reviews. I love you guys. Keep doing reviews!

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Yessir!

[@thill1661]

After I saw this video in 2019 I purchased my GLI. Thank you for allowing me to make an informed decision. Can't wait until the RS3 video.

[@WilliePeck]

I took my Jetta SEL on the Coronado Trail in AZ the other day and was surprised at how well it handled! Even though it wasn't a GLI it still felt very confident and fun

[@basithph8958]

Good to see the GLI reviewed with the manual transmission makes this video very special

[@DeavenLaxton]

We just put that out today in the showroom ar work. They're beautiful!!!! Love your reviews my guys! Shout out from MONTREAL

[@jamesengelsman9369]

Woo!

[@JamesDavis-km7wo]

Best intro I have ever seen!

[@Britman78]

Well done Gentlemen. Great video.

[@HappyCod43]

What is this intro?? 🤣 You guys are legends! Keep up the good work!

[@jpizel1540]

I gave a thumbs up right after the intro. That was awesome.

[@kickhuggy]

You guys are in my neck of the woods, my buddy and I used to go to car events at the tail of the dragon! Also I have a 16 gli, love it.

[@TimLucasdesign]

Me too! Knoxville?

[@ivanivan4155]

This is hands down the best intro I have ever seen

[@TheHelghast1138]

Just found you guys, instant new subscriber here! This video was freggin awesome!!! 🏁🇩🇪🏆😎

[@bar9501]

I've watched you guys for a month before I saw this episode...I've never laughed so hard after the revelation of manual drive transmissionin the car...that intro clip is the bee's knee of comedy.

[@MrNemo721]

that intro skit Oh Lawd!! Impressed by the GLi seems to very good value for the performance and features

[@ahmadfouda4224]

Beautiful narrating by james 😁... I'm a big fan

[@danielmad]

Great video guys!! Love the intro! Now it’s too bad they don’t make the A3 in manual in Canada.

[@connorghita4245]

Great video! Great review! Great car! Love the GLI

[@thatruth6488]

You guys crack me up all the time!!!😁😂😀🤣 great videos and reviews!!

[@hommebase]

Your funniest intro yet (watching the rest now)

[@leeeinfield]

I have both the gli autobahn and the arteon sel premium r line. Both fantastic cars but I can’t help to smile more when driving the gli. It’s so much fun you can help to smile when you downshift and send it around corners

[@toneg3127]

This intro was everything

[@Jokero_YT]

Haha yes! Here for the intros! Also wish the GLI would have a nice exhaust note..

[@travistaylor3064]

I have a 2017 vw gli I got it after watching this such a fun car I have the dsg its amazing

[@darrell9616]

That was hilarious and creative. Well done.

[@southerland12]

DUDE THAT INTRO WAS FUKING AWESOME

[@kr00zn]

Bravo, Sir JAMES Attenborough!

[@jennyhuang6763]

Awesome!!! Best video ever!!!

[@jasonpeckman472]

I love the intro to this video! You guys are awesome and I appreciate your affinity for manual transmissions. While I am not a track enthusiast I do enjoy enjoy highway on ramps in my 2002 WRX wagon. I may need to make the pilgrimage to Tennessee before I drive my bug-eye into the ground. One question though: Is the Jetta GLI a better sports sedan than the Accord Sport 2.0T? Great video, keep up the good work (kudos to James for the David Attenborough impression!)

[@ahmedkamel3862]

Great begining,,, who narrated this ,,, Thanks for your reviews

[@historymjh]

Loved the review, and yes especially the intro! I'd be all over the S/35th anniversary, except that VW reserved Sirius for the Autobahn trim, and that's a non-negotiable for me. But definitely the manual. They are popping up on the lots in the US now, and lots are manuals. I may have to thank them with my cash!

[@sebb6342]

Great intro 🔥🔥🔥

[@Mrbigmike311]

So im getting the 2021 GLI volcanic red Fully loaded with the black wheels and i had so much fun driving it! cant wait to received it this week!

[@CarStory]

I had a 1990 Jetta GLI. I loved that car.

[@krane15]

I had a 1985 Jetta GLI and loved mine. Tossing it through the twisties and going airborne always put a smile on my face.

[@TimLucasdesign]

Great review. Nice to see my area of the country represented! I am tempted to trade my Alltrack in on the Gray one of these. It looks so hot with the red trim!

[@CanadianDerwood]

OMG! Epic intro! I love that the show is native to Ontario.. it's too bad it can't be taped before an audience.. Kudos

[@damarisvazquez8494]

The David Attenburo (sp?) Reference was halarious. Almost felt like I was watching Planet Earth. Nice job!!!?

[@mattfarrar8566]

Hope to see this on your track at some point!

[@robertb3409]

I had the Mark 7 GTI, great car. I would choose the GLI due to the fact that I have a kid now and need more trunk space with the seats up. Great review.

[@hypershadow87]

*Still by far my favorite intro to any of their videos. lol*

[@joeyfadazz5300]

I literally live right by the dragon and drive it almost every day. I wish i would have know you guys were doing this sooner

[@SilverScarletSpider]

1:07 that was a great punch and feint!

[@ax3r336]

i have a GLI with the DSG and paddle shifters and it’s literally just a manual transmission short of perfect. 100% the best car i’ve ever driven.

[@4uto_4ddict]

For me it’s SavageGeese and these guys (Throttle House) - awesome reviews!

[@jeffgroves4533]

The beginning told me what the horn sounded like. Better than the normal Jetta!!

[@ronlupone]

Awesome intro, as usual

[@Ahamps]

That steering wheel is a beauty

[@normee7249]

Really enjoy your videos and this GLI one was excellent. Also checked out a GLI locally and I see a replacement to my 2015 Jetta probably coming soon...7spd DSG is very nice too.

[@beborodner930]

LOL... your best intro yet!!! Hilarious!! Love the reviews guys! Keep um coming. 🤓👍

[@beborodner930]

Wanted to add.. I'd go with the GTI too, but glad they're keeping the sedan and the manual around. I'm a former MK5 owner and fell in love with VW and that car. Bought my mom a 2016 Jetta.. shes been converted too. Fit and finish, and general performance for these cars is amazing for the price. That front diff is magic. I appreciate VW's subtle improvements to these cars over the years.. but I'm not a fan of that newer front grill. They should perhaps just sell these with the type R front end.

[@bloodless653]

I'm new to your channel, and super hooked. I know it's a bit old of a video, but I had to comment on this. I drove the Tail in my '08 GTI a few years ago, and it was a blast. I hope to drive the Tail again in my "new" stage 3 '06 GTI someday soon. I'd waste so much money on gas if I lived anywhere near that road.