New VW GLI Review // This or GTI??

[@chrisbaskett808]

I am in the US, so it is configured a little different. Bought a white, 35th anniversary edition, with a MANUAL transmission. Love it so far. A lot of car for the money. Also love the 6 year, 72 month warranty.

[@hazard502]

I believe I'd equip my own GLI the same way, I think the 35th Edition adds that extra uniqueness to the car. The Jetta would stand out where I live as there aren't many around which I like. Manual tranny all the way :)

[@ZAGAN-OZ]

I will update mu 30th ae with 40th ae.

[@honda116969]

Congrats dude nice 🚗💨 i have the civic Si 2019 love my car but that vw is hella nice also.

[@fadisafar357]

@@honda116969 Hey Chris, I also bought a GLI last year though in black... Love the car. Would have liked a GTI but I would have had to spend +$2500 extra...

[@sdwake]

I have had the 35th GLI w/DSG since April and it's Awesome !!! Great daily driver with performance and also works as a family car.

[@perfectperfecto]

How is it now 3 years later?

[@seinsmeld13]

I love this car. I sold my 07 GTI to a friend in dire need of car. My GTI had near 300,000 km on it when I sold it. It's still going strong. For that reason I would buy this GLI. Good job with this video Zack.

[@hockeyandsoccer4ever]

I have a 09, just hit 160k km tho lol

[@Clarkjograham]

Picked it up first day they came in the the delarship, CDN pure grey 35yr edition stick.. Absolutely no regrets.. It's a blast driving and is reserved when you need it to be.

[@davemcguigan218]

I had an 84, 85 and 87 GTI 16V. All three GTI's were built in Westmoreland, PA The 84 was Cashmere White, 85 was Mars Red and 87 was Mica Blue. When the 87 was 11 months old I was at a shopping center after work and the car would start but quickly shut off. Turns out it was a faulty ignition switch. That was the only problem with the car in 10 years. They were fun and fuel efficient and the 87 was the last car I got a speeding ticket in, March '97! KNOCK ON WOOD!!!

[@victorherrero4790]

In Mexico is a little bit diferent, there is no manual gearbox and the automatic one is a 6 speed DSG instead of the 7 speed DSG. I had a test drive, it looks better live than in pics or video, there is no rear AC vents. In the in the other hand it drives great, great acceleration, good handling and strong brakes. It does not drives like a GTI but is a great entry level sport sedan. A good deal.

[@CodyGresswell]

I purchased a 35th Ed GLI in Canada 3 months ago and absolutely love it. I upgraded from a 2015 Golf TSI, and the DSG and extra power is awesome.

[@killerkhalsa27]

Ayee Canada, we get the digital dash and 8inch display, wireless charging standard on the 35th edition compared to our southern brothers.

[@CodyGresswell]

Built in Nav and performance monitors too. Crazy how the US got so much less than us.

[@honda116969]

Right on! U should tune your 🚗💨 better mileage & better performance... Prob 25hp & 45tq & regular driving +2 or 3 mpg of ⛽

[@cleanupinaisle3]

That's a lot of equipment for a low price. I drive an S5 Sportback but I'd take this over say an A4 for sure. The value is crazy.

[@karlp8484]

I think it looks understatedly classy and it's better value than the GTI. Bigger trunk and rear legroom too.

[@killerkhalsa27]

You can fit more things in the gti compared to the gli, and much bigger items to.

[@heathermartell8109]

@@killerkhalsa27 I can fit 4 people and all their clubs in my GLI, can't do that with the GTI. The GTI is not as roomy as people believe.

[@killerkhalsa27]

@@heathermartell8109 I can fit a new 65inch tv in my gti not my gli 🤷‍♂️ it depends, with a full car gli has the advantage but with total 3 people or less gti has more cargo space.

[@RyGuyTheAVGuy]

@@killerkhalsa27 why you have both??

[@killerkhalsa27]

@@RyGuyTheAVGuy I have a mk7.5 2018 autobahn GTI dsg, and my friend has a mk7 35th edition GLI dsg, which comes with the 8 inch infotainment, digital cockpit, wireless charging, vented heated and cooled seats and rear heated seats up here in Canada. So yes, if you have including yourself 3 people in the car, the gti has more cargo room for sure. But if you have a full car the gli does have more Cargo area to store. The way the seats fold down make the gti a mini mini van. Which is why it's popular among people who like to carry tools and such for work purposes, not the gti in particular but golf's in general as in the shape and how the seats fold. Edit: I didn't read your original comment I was replying to correctly. My above statement stands but yes I do own both as in I have a 2012 mk6 gli autobahn dsg and the 2018 autobahn gti.

[@MICHAELLOPEZ-us9fb]

I have that GLI. It flys. 0 - 60. 5.5 seconds. It moves

[@waaromnietoke7721]

MICHAEL LOPEZ haha yeah right

[@antid3m71]

0-60 in 5.5 is alright bro don’t gas da ting !!! Our Golf R 310 does 0-60 in 4,5 still want a quicker car

[@bobyost42]

I have a 2004 Jetta GLI 1.8t . It's a Mk IV 20th anniversary special edition (As far as I know) w/ 6speed manual trans I know it's not brand new but I absolutely love it, its quick, and responsive & a blast to drive!!!

[@Arcticarc1]

I owned a gti before (wich i loved), i would probably be happy in that GLI too. Oh, and in manual only. (Even tho, again, I like the dsg in my alltrack

[@craigsle]

Have owned both and currently have another GTI and prefer it over the GLI . Although it's great value for the money the materials and build quality are not as good. Seats in the GTI are far superior and the cabin is much nicer the the Jetta with a much more upscale feel. Nice to see that VW finally gave the Jetta the same power plant this time round though but I'll keep my GTI .

[@David-qi8ku]

I owned a 2012 GTI and loved it. I’ve had the 35th Anniversary edition for 3 months now and it has also been great. For $30K Canadian (with the VW rebate) this car is an absolute steal considering the performance and equipment. My last car was an A4, this one (manual) is much more fun to drive and faster. It is spacious, economical (I did 42mpg on a recent 400km drive), comfortable and entertaining. Yes, the interior is a bit cheaper looking than in the GTI but is the nicer interior worth 5 to 6 grand? And you cannot even get the digital cockpit in the GTI, it is awesome.

[@Gutts23]

Living in the US & seeing the Canadian version urkes. LEGIT, the Canadian version is exactly how i want mine configured to the Tee! The rims, 6 speed manual, the virtual cockpit, the sun roof, the 35th edition badging & the seats. Considering traveling to Canada to get one there and bring it back. lol. The one thing that would be phenomenal to see would be fog lights. What's going on with that? VW needs to to make some minor tweaks. Then it'll be adjacent to perfect.

[@killerkhalsa27]

Yeah i also heard they may be getting rid of the golf as well, gti literally out sold 1.8t golf's so I'd see why they would want to discontinue it in NA.

[@madmat3940]

I have a 2014 GLI and love it. I wanted something sporty yet practical as well as a bit more unique. Could have gotten a Honda or Toyota but wanted something different. The fit and finish is excellent and the car feels solid still. I would definitely consider new model if I was in the market. It’s the ultimate sleeper car.

[@hotshotfx3502]

I love my 14 gli 30th edition 170k miles good as new !!!

[@rvtBC]

A GTI, for me, is the clear choice (don’t need to cart around four person and luggage). The GLI styling and body shape remind me of the past Ford Taurus (and that’s not a good thing).

[@johnlabus7359]

I have had a GTI, then a TDI Sportwagen, now a GLI. All were/are manual transmissions. Of the bunch, I liked the TDI Sportwagen the best, but VW royally screwed that up with their emissions cheating. I'm really bummed that VW is dropping the Sportwagen from the NA market. I was hoping that they'd bring back a higher trim in a manual to the US market similar to the TDI but without the diesel. Oh well.....

[@ranthony2714]

Watching this review and comparing to today's prices, it is a significant difference. Cars that were in my price range and now out of reach.

[@stephenhendricks103]

The GLI is an interesting and impressive vehicle. To understand how it fits into the entire VW lineup in North America it's worth noting a few points. First, VW has traditionally been challenged in terms of selling their European spec vehicles to North Americans, especially to US customers. Time and again VW found that Americans wanted cheaper, bigger vehicles than Europeans. That led to the demise of the first generation Tiguan , the European Passat, and the Touareg in North America. All still on sale in Europe and missing in the US and Canada. Now VW has announced that the only versions of the 2020 Golf to be sold in North America will be the iconic GTI and the Golf R. Instead, VW has opted to put most of their eggs in a basket that includes US versions of the Tiguan (known as the AllSpace in Europe and elsewhere), the Tennessee version of the Passat, the Chattanooga built Atlas and importantly the new generation Jetta lineup including the GLI. The MQB platform Jetta won't be available in Europe. By extending the Jetta lineup to a GLI version with the same engine and drive train as the GTI VW has an affordable compact sport sedan that will draw buyers who aren't enamored by the classic hatchback design of the GTI. From a sales standpoint it's difficult to fault. The Jetta is the best selling VW in America and the new model should continue that and hopefully reverse the drop in sales suffered in 2018. The GTI has such a loyal following and iconic image that I doubt the GLI will steal many sales. Instead, it should expand the customer base. As a GTI owner I have my fingers crossed. There is one exception to the bigger, cheaper VW strategy. The Arteon is still another attempt to interest Americans in a (mainly) Euro spec VW. It's noteworthy, though, that the VW CEO doesn't expect it to be a big seller in the US. Rather, it's a "halo" model meant to enhance the brand's image in North America. Allocations to US dealers (at least here in the Pacific Northwest) are limited. The dealers around Seattle have only one or two on the showroom floor and my dealer expects to receive no more than 4 additional units before the end of the calendar year. For those interested in a true European GT sedan, it's worth a serious look.

[@hascodelavega3098]

124 missing calls ?? you're in demand dude

[@benhaze1010]

GLI value for your money is top notch. And I agree the transmission of choice is the manual.

[@lukeskywalker1840]

I would definitely buy the GLI. It fulfills my needs much better than the GTI. It also disappears into traffic.

[@geromerodri930]

Red stripes on front grille are popular this days-Jaguar f-pace, suzuki swift, mini cooper jcw knight edition

[@kellingtonlink956]

Another excellent review Zack. Whilst working for N.Van’s Jeep/Eagle/Renault dealer, I drove a cream/yellow(?) 1979 Rabbit that I used to ‘pretend ‘ (believe) it was a ‘GTI’ ... instead of a ‘Diesel’! Thanks for the video.

[@bassandtrebleclef]

I'm conflicted on the gli. Love the design, engine, option for manual and lots of standard equipment like heated/vented seats. I rented a Jetta last year and the interior was plastic everywhere. It looked and felt very cheap, kind of like a gm product. I never get that sense in a gti. Really a shame that VW didn't spend an extra 1k on the interior and bring it to gti quality.

[@Motormouth...]

The materials are the same in both.

[@glennb6142]

@@Motormouth... Sorry, you are grossly mistaken regarding interior quality. The GLI is FAR inferior eg rear door panels are inexcusably cheap looking; no rear console vents of any kind; carpet is more like mouse fuze ie you do great reviews BUT occasionally make erroneous statements.

[@bianchini44]

@Motormouth the residual value on the GTI (especially the base model) is much better than the GLI. Just one thing to think about if you are leasing. Payments for the GTI will be lower.

[@backseatdriver8902]

Canada wins again. In the US the 35th edition has cloth seats and no digital cockpit. The Autobahn has the digital cockpit and leather, but no DCC or NAV??? We just cannot win!

[@krane15]

That's because mericans thumb their noses at VW. There's no market for them here. We either, buy Japanese and Korean, or move up to Audi or BMW.

[@stephenhendricks103]

I've long believed that someone at VW Canada has embarrassing photos of one or more corporate VW execs. ;)

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@krane15"No market?" I must be imagining that GTI (my second) sitting in my garage.

[@krane15]

@@stephenhendricks103 Check the sales figures (or just use your observation) on Toyota, Honda and compare to VW. VWs are at the bottom of the heap.

[@stephenhendricks103]

@@krane15 No one claims that VW outsells Toyota or Honda. What a ridiculous comparison. That doesn't mean there is "no market" for Volkswagens.

[@chrismurphy4569]

Great review as always.

[@jeffsiemens4485]

I love it! The styling doesn't blow me away but I don't mind it either. Certainly looks better than the new Accord or Camry, and about as good as a Civic Si. But for about the same price as the Civic Si, this car offers more performance and a more premium interior! I'd probably still rather have a GTI overall if the price was the same, but for $5k less, this Jetta GLI is a great deal!

[@HadEnough745]

The only thing that bothers me is Civic Si gets 40mpg while the GLI gets around 25mpg.

[@killerkhalsa27]

Wouldn't mind owning this car, great value. I'd go for that nardo grey with the 35th edition for those wheels and in dsg for (tuning capabilities). I just don't like how the 7 speed doesn't have dsg farts like my 6 speed dsg does on my 7.5 gti.

[@JoeCole12]

Just curious as to why you don’t like ventilated seats. I was putting them as a high priority on my next car.

[@JCTiggs1]

Just an FYI, for whatever reason Carcost Canada does not actually provide the correct dealer invoice as their price is always more than the true dealer invoice. If you want the true dealer invoice use something like Unhaggle or whatever it's called. You can get the invoice free through redflag deals forum and asking for the invoice directly. 😉

[@ollieh11]

I’ll keep my 4 wheel drive Golf R thanks.

[@bmt5575]

Ollie H AWD*

[@David-qi8ku]

I would love the Golf R but it is 50% more expensive. Crazy.

[@ollieh11]

BMT same difference really man! All four wheels grip when I need them too! 😉

[@ollieh11]

David smith fair enough man, I did not know this as this car isn’t available in the uk 👍

[@dmvrti]

The two are hardly competing against each other...

[@yippie6862]

Why do you like the older 6 speed DSG vs. this newer 7 speed one? I never drove the 7 speed but I owned a CC with the 6 speed DSG. It is still one of my favorite transmissions.

[@kimchee411]

How does it handle compared to the GTI?? All things being equal this is a good value but hatchback is more practical and cooler.

[@weilandcock]

I’d argue that this is more practical. I’ve owned a mk7 golf and this undoubtedly has more trunk space and rear seat room. The hatchback is cooler though

[@devn3813]

kimchee411 this is a much much larger car than a gti. I checked out both and I was shocked at how small the gti is and how large the gli is. I’m a single 18 year old so I’d buy a gti still but the gli is just larger

[@modmatt1]

Would definitely be a consideration if I was buying today and yes in manual form. Would be a hard choice between the extra room in the GLI and the convenience of a hatch in the GTI and better styling (IMO). Sorry, if you mentioned it but does it require premium gas to run?

[@Motormouth...]

Regular gas

[@JogBird]

The back end looks like an audi

[@devn3813]

JogBird this is basically a cheap audi but without the ugly audi screen

[@antid3m71]

Audi dashboard are dead

[@dylandornstauder7341]

I LOVE my 2020 GLI!!!

[@98vwgolf]

A tune will kill that turbo lag. for 24k you get a hell of a package in the usa. i ditched my gli for a golf r. best decision i ever made

[@killerkhalsa27]

Mk7 R? And mk6 gli?

[@MrNemo721]

Very good review. I have driven a GTI and Golf R, Been watching and reading lot of reviews and this might very well be my next car and first ever VW. Surprised to hear about the engine bogging below 2000 RPM, other reviews say it's very responsive. Did you try putting it in Sport mode and moving the shifter over to "S" sport transmission mode and still face the issue?

[@dasneekj]

DangerousDan the "bog" hes referring to is the transmission being in "D" not "S" or in manual mode.

[@swanblake]

Love this car but would not buy it after hearing VW is reducing its warranty coverage periods due to costs being so high due to all the repairs VW was having. Just an instant deal breaker for me. That said I want this so badly. It's perfect for my needs and a manual

[@Motormouth...]

What are you talking about, the warranty is 4 years, a year longer than other brands in Canada

[@parker7953]

all 2019's (like this GLI) still get the 6/72 warranty, 2020's will have the reduced warranty

[@mattws5784]

Nice looking car but I also like the Renault talisman, shame you can't get it in the UK tho, not sure abit this either

[@alhadjiril]

my first foray into owning a German car was a 2012 VW Tiguan lol

[@Ryan-cf6lc]

I have two child seats so GLI will best fit my needs.

[@eklektikTechno]

I own a 2013 Gli autobahn and like the body styling better so unfortunately based on the this new body and this whole push to black rims on everything considered tuner now is kind of boy racer to me so I will go with the Gti :)

[@eggbirdtherooster]

Just wondering.. Why didn't you show us a picture of your old Golf from back in those days? ;)

[@Motormouth...]

I did

[@toorop111]

Will the Gti for 2020 come with the LED dash? Will it be a redesign??

[@hasse7487]

Nice VW!!

[@ramspace]

Neat! I also owned a new 1992 red GTI.

[@dasneekj]

The "bogg" or "turbo lag" that you are feeling is the transmission being in a higher gear in normal drive due to the 7 speed DSG trying to save fuel. Full TQ at 1500 RPM which keeps the "lag" at a minimum. Keep it in sport, or manual mode, or like you said, get a manual!

[@MrAntoniorey]

I think the review should’ve included detailed information on the dsg and how to use the paddle shifters. Maybe show more interior of the vehicle instead of your face.

[@silkhead44]

The Jetta Rline is lower like the GLI...actually looks better on the outside imo...if you want performance bang per buck...the GLI is a steal

[@dasneekj]

silkhead44 MK7 Jetta R Line is not lower, just has 17 inch wheels.

[@krane15]

I haven't seen an R line I don't like. They do a pretty good job in the sector, even though its only skin deep.

[@trooper5131]

Hmm, I heard the manual trans isnt as good on the GLI, still a lot of rev hang and the gearing is set up for the base trims. I hope I can test drive them soon to feel the difference

[@David-qi8ku]

I test drove both a 2019 GTI and GLI back to back and saw no difference. I have been driving manuals for over 25 years.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

I own the 35th....no issues with high RPM shifts

[@bencalbo1777]

Is he not going to mention that the GLI has the golf r suspension

[@Iwannagofast94]

We’re gonna drive to one trim and one trim only.

[@buildmorefarms1007]

GLI has the rarity factor over GTi...Id get a manual GLI. You get more for your money.

[@vapelife4140]

buildmorefarms100 the 2019 gli turns more heads than a GTI that’s for sure

[@noelaguirre7104]

There was a fool who said: there are no problems only solutions. I will take both the GTI and the GLI. GTI for me, GLI for the wife.

[@killerkhalsa27]

That would be amazing.

[@larrywatts8337]

That’s what we ended up doing

[@krane15]

One question: do the rear windows roll all the way down? Anyway, I owned a first generation GLI with 5 speed and loved it. No longer interested in manual transmissions, but definitely would never buy a dual clutch (please stop building that crap) car. In my view, the Jetta GLI is more mature older brother of the GTI. You can have fun with it, but still look grown up when you show up at the opera.

[@nd-rt7dl]

Question for those who own VWs cars, are these cars expensive to maintain, and are they reliable as the Japanese are?

[@timkc1638]

22nd Outside of warranty they can be expensive to fix. My experience with VW has been good however. I would say that VW does not make as reliable a car as the major Japanese brands but it does feel German which is a much different feel than a Japanese car which is worth the difference in reliability imo.

[@vatsalsingh72]

Is this model available in India?

[@toorop111]

Do you have to put 91 octane in it? Or regular gas ⛽️??

[@weilandcock]

It’ll take regular but it makes the advertised 228 horsepower on 91.

[@xXBurntBaconXx]

I've been calling it the GLIt. "Oh look she's polishing her GLIt!" "Keeping your GLIt clean I see?" "One smooth looking GLIt!"

[@nasomaz]

My froend who works at VW got this one over the GTI its just more for the money

[@IKnewMickey]

These seem like a bargain but I don't get the colour. This is a colour without colour. Does VW call this shade "fresh factory floor"? For my money I prefer to buy from a Japanese car company.

[@fernandocavazos2761]

GLI looks good but the regular jetta is not that good looking. At 30k for the base model I would have better options

[@ashishdhakal6630]

Do you guys sell cars?

[@chrisdoucet3558]

Just love that color

[@SG-sz5vh]

Imo, the gti design is far more cohesive than the gli, which has weird lines all over the place, with too much cheap lookin black plastic

[@krane15]

The lower fascia on the grill looks super cheap. That piano black plastic.

[@IntothewestOkotoks]

Zack, I've followed your reviews for years, and your my favourite Canadian car journalist...but, after seeing this Jetta at the Edmonton Car Show, I'm very surprised you didnt even mention how cheap the interior is...it reminded me of many (older) Ford products. You always point that out for those cars. I don't want to say you might be a bit biased on this (given I believe you own German cars??)...so tell us you just forgot to mention that detail :-) At $31k base for a VW is it a deal (especially compared to a GTI that appears to have a nicer interior), or was there too much cost cutting? I wasn't impressed.

[@Motormouth...]

I didn't notice any difference between the GLI in the GTI interior materials

[@IntothewestOkotoks]

@@Motormouth... Hmmm. I recall small details like the lining in the glove box and console...as well as a large amount of hard plastics. However, admittedly I didn't check out the Golf at the same time (if I recall, they only had the R at the show anyway). If theres no difference, then I'd guess the GTI is falling behind the times as well for interior materials - something that it was once the standard in.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

The interior in the car is far superior to any Ford in it's class I can say that for sure

[@jassumtoj9498]

Easy GTI any day

[@xanderfpv2629]

Is it just me or does the front end sorta look a bit like a Mustang?

[@antid3m71]

Skoda bit somehow i like this family car !! Can put our family bikes on top and back

[@JD-kf2ki]

3:34 Dodge? Is that you?

[@toorop111]

Is it LED headlights with LED Daytimes

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

Yes

[@toorop111]

Where are the 2019 GLI’s built?

[@drewski1441]

Mexico but the engine is totally German built and engineered.

[@Zero_Ninety]

Um, is that a trick question?

[@davidg4026]

Does the GLI have an LSD?

[@Motormouth...]

Yes

[@elustrious]

That front end just doesn’t look that great.

[@20survivalofthefit12]

Had an '06 GLI, drive an '08 GLI now. Considered a gti, like the way they look, but snappy sedan only way to go. Don't care for the body style, looks Japanese

[@jeffreywatson3534]

Manual and upgrade the tires.

[@nickr3441]

Front looks like a charger

[@Quik_SQ5]

True 😂

[@f12got49]

Best looking gli is 2004 model

[@johnelcock7734]

Just get a golf gti or an r very nice cars

[@iCharls]

Please review the Porsche Cayman, a sport car for the poor fanboys

[@Loopsrainforest]

I'm getting really sick of commuting on roads full of land whale SUV's, silly bubble shaped cross overs & raised farm vehicle pick up trucks for the city.

[@minniesaab7255]

👍🏻

[@hasse7487]

VW!!

[@urkozaminje86]

Older Jettta;s are all rusty here in Alberta ,same with Golf anf Golf gti ,sad !

[@davidschultz29]

I live in Alberta, have a a 2010 Golf and can honestly say it has no, as in no, rust on it at all. If you mean older than 2010, there's older Hondas and Toyotas driving around town with lots of rust, but I guess they get a pass...

[@jacesun5790]

Troll...lol, you are probably talking about 15-20 year old cars? In Alberta we don't use salt like in the eastern provinces.

[@rafaljankowski2807]

no rust in Arizona

[@peterbennpan7288]

“ Hi i own a GLI “ it does Not sound right!!! “ I Own a GTI or an R “ sounds so much BETTER!!!

[@stephenhendricks103]

Or just record engine sounds on a thumb drive. You can play it in your living room as well as in your car.

[@ryanmatthew511]

Id rather just get an A3.. same engine way nicer in and out

[@danr154]

I'd take the gli over the gti. I would get the dsg cause I dont know how to drive manuals. I'm not a car enthusiast just someone who likes weird or sleeper cars and I like to just put my foot down once in a while when no one is around. To be honest I've always thought golf models were ugly or plain. The gli is also kinda plain in some regards but has some nice touches to tell it apart but doesnt scream at you. Neither one is all that great looking to be honest but the golf to me looks extra standard. The design of it changes about as little as a bmw 3 or 5 series and to me that's not cool. The gti is a rounded box with some wheels. It literally looks like "prototype hatchback" that you would start with as a blank canvas. If I want a hatchback moving forward I'm a big fan of all the "sportback" designs that have been coming out I just typically can't afford them.

[@legostarwarsrulez]

Don’t let the lack of knowing how to drive a stick hold you back, manuals are really easy to learn, and once you drive a manual long enough it becomes and automatic lol.

[@danr154]

@@legostarwarsrulez Well I did make a new friend recently who has some late 90s manual mustang he says he will show me how sometime so maybe theres hope for me after all.

[@legostarwarsrulez]

Dan R that’s awesome! Yeah if it’s not your thing don’t sweat it, but give it a shot, it’s cliche, but it really makes driving more enjoyable for a lot of people, which is why it’s usually the transmission of choice for car enthusiasts.

[@ydmf2]

Rear 3/4 look is homely.

[@carlfichtner8148]

My brother had so much expensive problems with his 2014 Jetta... so no thank you .

[@krane15]

Does he drive like grandma going to Sunday meeting or have a lead foot? You list of repairs is largely how you treat your car. German cars are meant to be driven.

[@carlfichtner8148]

@@krane15 gas pump in gas tank $ 1,250.oo 😱

[@drqtpatootie3128]

Carl Fichtner fuel pump? 1250 LOL. Sounds like y’all are pussies and don’t wanna get your hands dirty

[@mikuelable]

uhhh where are the car enthusiast people keep buying suv's blehhhh

[@maedhros0111]

Jaja...😄

[@vr6gls]

Nobody. Not a single living soul. Manual fanboys: I WiLL oLNy bUY iT MaNuAL TrANsMiSsN. 🙄

[@siavasherfanfar508]

buy an accord 2 0t sport instead and have way more fun + options

[@jonathanmartin1557]

Siavash Erfanfar I would say the Accord is definitely a nice car, just aimed at a little audience than the GLI. The GLI has an independent rear suspension while the Accord has a torsion beam setup. The GLI offers a dual-clutch gearbox while the Accord offers a traditional automatic. The 2.0T in the GLI is running a EA888/IS20 turbo larger than the Accord’s with more room for tuning. But the Accord is nice if you want something possibly more reliable. Limited slip diff offering for the GLI as well.

[@drgnzadiel101]

From a modders perspective, nah. Stock for stock, maybe. The look on the jetta is more aggressive though. Good choice with either car honestly

[@krane15]

You wouldn't have more fun. Only the Si comes close but its not nearly as refined.

[@mja12685]

My beef with VW is that they think sticking a leather wrapped steering wheel and Apple car play in your face will distract you from all the cost cutting. Their cars are really shitty compared to say a comparable Japanese variant. I want to like this car, but it’s just a cheap piece of shit.

[@TalismanPHX]

Find it uninspiring. The flat gray paint does nothing for it. A GTI has a completely different image. The GLI screams middle manager to me, someone who wants a BMW, but can't afford one.

[@buvva11]

The most ulgy car front,vw all looks the same boring cars 👎

[@krane15]

What would you like them to do, add a wing?

[@buvva11]

Krane inovate, make new forms out side and inside

[@krane15]

@@buvva11 That's like asking people at the symphony to dress in skinny jeans. VW is a conservative car company. If you need weird shapes and forms buy a Japanese car for that.

[@buvva11]

Krane , please watch this models , gol, Vento, polo , virtus, jetta, passat, CC. , arteon .Tell me the diference. Looks the same

[@kd6836]

Sure make it look all overdone like the civic. Auto makers make different cars to different tastes. Don’t buy it. Problem solved.