Refreshed AFFORDABLE Fun | 2025 Volkswagen Jetta GLI

[@ACCELER8TV]

Would you buy this 2025 Volkswagen GLI over a Honda Civic Si?

[@loitersquadX]

Yea its an audi

[@danr154]

I would yes. More power, LSD, similar price

[@Driven-t1u1r]

Civic is a toss up but would you buy this over a Hyundai Elantra N though???....I mean the exterior looks more sophisticated on the GLI but interior and performance on this vs. the Elantra N is such a huge difference for a similar price point.

[@JustRC]

I would absolutely buy this over the SI. In fact I did. I bought the one in your video! 😂

[@ACCELER8TV]

@@JustRC Niiice!!!

[@Poppys-toca-world]

Owned couple VWs in the past, I would pick VW

[@danr154]

One of the few cars I could actually think about getting.

[@dangerousfox123]

I have a 2024 and I absolutely love it, definitely would recommend the car. Although, I think this refresh was a downgrade with the capacitive AC, (subjective) uglier front end, and the center screen no longer being integrated into the dash nicely.

[@KuyaArbee]

yea id buy this over the CIVIC SI 100% SI doesnt even offer ventilated seats and is a nerfed Si, this performs better, RIDES better, has a tunable engine... and overall package is better imo! its a bargain AUDI A3

[@FM-gv7sb]

But like an Audi, it is a POS. Lots of plastic parts that break. I agree though if you have money and change out your cars every 3 years. I just wish the German brands wouldn't make their cars so disposable. I'd never buy one, maybe I'd lease one.

[@wholmes12383]

​@FM-gv7sb nah VW is very reliable you just living in the past I had VW go over 200k easily.

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

@@FM-gv7sbWhat makes you think Hondas, Toyotas or any Asian car made here in 2024 is as reliable as their ancestors from the 1980s and 1990s.??? You are being deceived if you think a modern day Honda is a quality vehicle which is not (Oil dilution anyone)? Keep believing the old myths and wives tales. I’ll take the VW every day and twice on Sundays. Enjoy

[@app3297]

​@@FM-gv7sb broad generalizations often aren't correct. The ea888 gen3 engine is very reliable

[@a124as]

You know this without driving either?

[@jkk2399]

It's sad how the American manufacturers have given up on this market and really just give us bloated SUVs that are not fun to drive. Such a loss.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Blame the masses. Marketing and insecurity by carmakers can do wonders to the average North American carbuyer.

[@0nal3d]

Facts bro…I sit in traffic, look around n just lament 😢

[@MichaelStanton]

I'll admit I'm part of the problem, but I blame me thinking I needed one due to kids. Now that they're older, I want a small fun car!

[@devn3813]

They are just chasing profit margins. They want to sell $100,000 off road vehicles. Even if they still made a new sedan it would probably be $50,000 considering an escape and hornet are $40,000-50,000

[@ahsanmalik1013]

@@MichaelStantonAutomakers didn't but the market. I like Jetta but Tiguan offers more practicality and suits my family lifestyle so it is understandable why people are going to crossover.

[@guyspeedingbyou]

Just got one. My 6th Volkswagen and 3rd Jetta. Love it! Volkswagen is a great vehicle for me as i always change my vehicle before the warranty ends so I never have to worry about repairs (although they have always been reliable to me and never left me stranded). I just love German cars versus others. They are just built, right in my own worthless opinion.

[@Splendid_Lad]

Looks great! Thanks VW for not giving up on sedans.

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

They gave up on the Passat and Arteon!

[@steve8803]

@@Pamlicojdjdj1487 Because the market spoke, people gave up buying them.

[@jasoncarterunleashed]

The absolute best VW GLEE haha review I've seen for the 2025 refresh . Well done. One of the best on KZbin.

[@nqobilemahlaba2230]

It's crazy how a car at this price point can give you a sports exhaust with real genuine exhaust stainless steal tips but Merc E class, BMW 5 series and Audi A6 are fake yet it's double the price at times

[@m4rc0_p0l0]

The Elantra N shits on this out of the box.

[@phild326]

@@m4rc0_p0l0wtf! What a totally idiotic comment 😅. They are 2 totally different cars. You can’t compare. Smh 🤦!

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

@@m4rc0_p0l0But it is a crappy prone to be stolen Hyundai

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

I question the value proposition of luxury cars these days

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

@@m4rc0_p0l0Oh you again😂 Hyundai?😂😂😂

[@audieconrad8995]

This car is an evolution on an already very good car over at least the past decade. I'm curious about what seems to be the sudden enlightenment of the GLI. It HAS BEEN a really good car for a very long time. I wish VW continued success with this vehicle. Drive one, youll get it...

[@skywizard3148]

My first new car, and i love it! Yes, it's manual

[@jenny80myles]

Looks great and the new blue is nice. :)

[@jamesshort5682]

This refresh has son-of-an-A4 written all over it. Amazing Value!

[@firehawk97]

Sub'd, great review. Got my eyes on this new refreshed model. So much better than the 2024 and previous years. Black paint is my favorite color with the red accents

[@robertpotwin]

Love the GLI and love what they’ve done with the 2025 model…much better use of red accents among other things. I’m a die hard manual driver and this is surely the best option out there for the money.

[@jugaldalal1805]

It looks like Accord and A3 had a baby 😂😂😂😂

[@jackr6896]

I presently drive a 2013 GTI Autobahn; I'd certainly consider moving to the new GLI

[@kellyaustin7487]

No rear AC vents is terrible. I noticed this on a lot of new sedans.

[@adamayliffe9511]

I don't think it's really that big a deal. Had them on my Golf R, On my S4, y wife's t9guan, and have two kids, in all cases they would shut the vents as it was either too cold, or too hot. There are vents under the seats so there is still either hot or cold air going to the rear.

[@richki.24]

I think I want a GLI ...

[@brysonmoonan]

Love my VW GLI! I have a 2022, I think I like my front end better. This new one looks nice, but more like a civic. I want more

[@everettsilver6513]

The 2025 VW Jetta GLI Autobahn and previous years have piped-in exhaust enhancement. There is no natural "sport exhaust". It would have been nice if there was red stitching on the steering wheel to match the rest of the GLI theme. Lack of Rear A/C, Heat and USB power is beyond inexcusable for an otherwise great vehicle.

[@Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer]

The 2025 does not have more power, it's the same engine. Same everything. The 228hp is a lie, Volks never been clean on the numbers. Put it on the dyno and see for yourself, you're closer to 258. I installed the MBRP catback on mine + some other things reaching near 300hp

[@prodbychoco]

Agreed, They definitely do feel quicker than 228.

[@madskater5]

I did a dragy 40-100 on a 2024 gti, 2024 gli, and stage 2 mk6 gti. They were all the same. The new gti has more potential but stock for stock they are the same power in my experience.

[@Quadruple-Vaxxed-Boomer]

@@madskater5 The GTI is more agile and lighter. The engine is the new gen while the GLI is still running the basic EA888. But you can easily access many of the same upgrades that are available to Golf R and GTI owners because tuning this engine is relatively easy.

[@Noi5ee]

Really interesting seeing how different US and EU VW cars are right now.

[@leonardgoffe7159]

Great review!

[@nqobilemahlaba2230]

I'd have the Jetta for only 5 years. But I'd have the Honda Civic SI for 10 years. But this Jetta is a cool looking car

[@app3297]

Really good video I just want to point out a small error. The engine is the same as the mk7 Gti not the new mk8 Gti

[@ACCELER8TV]

Thanks! Technically you're right, EA888 Gen 3 in the GLI and Gen 4 in the GTI - it's revised with a larger turbo in the GTI. Thanks for pointing that out. We should have added that.

[@davidhammond8166]

I've got this exact car, but with the black package, on the way!

[@MrSweetPrince]

This would be a fun weekend car! Or maybe even the miata xD ! Idk why my brain is comparing the two though ahah!

[@robhenerey]

I like the classy wheels on this GLI. I dislike wheels where the spokes look like blades at sharp angles with a lot of black in the mix.

[@dougp.2480]

I have one here in Brazil. Great car.

[@selloutlabel]

Every time you said GLI as a word word rather than an acronym we all cringed. G.L.I.

[@steve8803]

@selloutlabel I am not a sensitive snowflake so it didn't matter to me.

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

This car is almost everything the E90 BMW 3 Series (2005-2011) used to be

[@hanncakezz]

Great channel holy moly

[@javierbeltran3748]

Wait wait wait! Was that a Golf R review tease?!

[@ACCELER8TV]

👀maybe

[@paullansville]

2025 Volkswagen Jetta "GLA-I".👀

[@JamarConley]

I like the new styling but am not too fond of the infotainment. I'll keep my 22' Gli Autobahn. The GTI got the gen 4 (EVO4) EA888 since like '22 that's the boost in HP and Torque. I'm sure it uses a different turbo as well. The Gli still uses the Gen 3 EA888 with the IS20.

[@avina95]

No vents in the back? I would still get it, looks more aggressive than the last gen

[@myvideosrockthehouse]

Everytime you say "Glie" I want to deny your 1m subs. You still do a good job 😅

[@ACCELER8TV]

😅

[@stereoheadmtl5944]

@@ACCELER8TV ....and I subbed because of it. Play on words fun....what's the big deal?

[@2l2q9]

Love the new front bumper

[@ahsanmalik1013]

If you want insurance friendly, then get Jetta gli over any honda sedan/hatchback. Avoid insurance skyrocketing pricing concerning Honda/toyota.

[@gregorypatzelt6964]

I'm really torn between this and the gti. Manual is a must.

[@allan11694]

I would except for the red light bar in the front . They should take that feature off

[@SliderFury1]

Man, if they would let us option on 4motion for a couple grand I'd be all over this.

[@jiaxinghe-sq4hm]

so cool, I like it

[@ricktrue8441]

Will it hold gears at redline in manual mode?

[@scottdelinger1]

my 2023 Jetta Highline has actual temp knobs instead of the haptic slider, and the buttons on the wheel are matte. I prefer the 2023 (plus we have rear air vents).

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Not sure what highline is. Maybe you're aussie.

[@adamayliffe9511]

So why does everyone say there are no rear vents> There are rear vents, just not in the centre console, but under the front seats. In all the cars I have had them in the consol, my kids always turn them off because when you include the under seat vents, it is either too cold or too hot with them open, so now I have never had to crank to air for it to reach the back seat.

[@r3games1985]

10:44 lol!

[@Boostedbeard]

Just broke 600 miles on my 24 Gti Autobahn. Hated how cheap the GLi was. Now i wish i would have waited. Does the radio still suck? lol

[@estebanandradez4487]

One question I have about the rear is what colour are the rear turning indicators?

[@beefwellington2298]

Are those the same rims as the 2021 GTI autobahn?

[@loitersquadX]

Does it feel fast !!

[@knzzzz318]

This or the mazda 3 turbo?

[@ACCELER8TV]

Ian here (camera guy that owns a Mazda 3 Turbo Hatchback). The GLI felt more sporty to me. Sounds better and is more comfortable. But I do enjoy having AWD in the Turbo and I like the interior/styling of the Mazda better. But the Mazda 3 Turbo is $40,000+ in Canada now which seems ridiculous to me. The GLI is better value and a bit more fun. Tough one!

[@knzzzz318]

@@ACCELER8TV Thanks Ian! Is the Mazda 3 better built than the Jetta? Jettas tend to be very plasticky, solid but plasticky. Also all the tech is old generation in this car compared to GTI. But then again a loaded Jetta costs less than the base GTI. And the Jetta has independent rear suspension and Dynamic Chassis Control, which you need to go to the top trim in the GTI to get that.

[@xxx41243]

@@knzzzz318 I would say GTI>Jetta> Mazda 3 as GTI gets the EA888 EVO4. The 2025 GLI is still getting the gen 3 of EA888. The mazda3 turbo is too expensive, with a Torsion beam and a 6AT (DSG is much more fun). Also, the Jetta has much more legroom/headroom and trunk space than the Mazda 3. There is no way I am spending that much for a Mazda 3, which is slower than a GLI but more expensive. The only pro of Mazda 3 is the AWD which helps it launch better than the GLI but DSG will catch up immediately after the launch.

[@spddmn9s]

They are both super boring econoboxes at radically inflated prices for the performance. Slow, muffled, characterless turbo-4s. The GLI has more (partially fake) noise and the acceleration has more feeling, mostly when the turbo catches up and you get at least a little shove into your seat, whereas the 3 is so subdued and gentle/linear you literally would not know you were accelerating if you had your eyes closed. The 3 has much nicer material quality depending on the trim if you don't mind hard to clean and (IMO) ugly suede inserts... There is a full-leather version which (IMO) is the better one for feel and ability to clean/maintain it (leather will last forever if you treat it), but the real leather trim is a few thousand more than the GLI. The 3 has a fundamental dealbreaker for people with human bodies: a rock hard, uncomfortable headrest. The GLI's is one of the softest of the "sporty" cars in this price range, but overall the 3 is nicer looking/feeling on all other surfaces you come into contact with including armrests and steering wheel. Both have too much gloss black plastic, though the GLI has a lot more of it and in more frequently contacted areas (including actual controls being gloss black). Both cars will look like garbage inside once you have to clean the scratchable, dust-collecting gloss surfaces. At the time of this comment, the 3 has very attractive interest rates (dramatically better than GLI and can be had for cheaper if you don't care about interior features/materials). In terms of handling there are pros/cons, they both feel much heavier and more ponderous than youtube would lead you to believe. The only cars I've found which feel fun to drive in this price range are the BRZ and 86, which also have all the fun tricks of RWD, though of course if you must have 4 doors or real back seats you may be stuck looking at these instead. Personally, after trying 7 or 8 "sporty" cars in the $30k range, I gave up on finding anything that is fun yet practical, the market is dead. I think you'd be better off either getting more basic engines and saving a bunch of money (these mid-$30s cars aren't actually fun to drive to justify the big premium) or saving for something with a little more power and real sport handling. Maybe in a few years we will get some electric cars in this price range with passable range and a lot more pep, until then these 4 cyl turbo cars are all paper tigers and not worth their cost.

[@veershukla8494]

Nice video

[@ACCELER8TV]

Thanks!

[@K_k0007]

Still don’t get why vw is giving us this before the ‘25 gti

[@ArmandSalmon]

Really good looking and sounding. Massive fail in 2025 for an 8" screen and no rear air or usb ports. If given the choice in the backseat, give them their own HVAC control, not heated seats.

[@dangerousfox123]

Yeah they skimped out heavily in the rear seats. The top trim regular Jetta has rear AC and I was very disappointed that they omited that on the GLI. The screen is the exact same size as last year but they moved it out of the dash and it looks much worse to me.

[@Mrcoolpants321]

When it comes to engineering i trust Germans thank you

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Ummm, that's a mixed picture.

[@iaminyouout1813]

Wish they left the infotainment screen built in dash & not like a I pad stuck on dash looks awful

[@Loopsrainforest]

I bought a manual 2024 R & I guess it will be my last ever new VW. No manual No buy!

[@ACCELER8TV]

Nice! We just did a review on the 2024 Manual Golf R. Will be posting that video soon.

[@RainFS1]

In major markets like the US, how much demand is there for sedans outside of luxury brands like Mercedes and BMW?

[@GUITARTIME2024]

Camry, Accord, Altima. Popular.

[@Nihaofoo]

Thoughts on this vs. Civic Hybrid & Accord Hybrid? Both of these don't have LSD and are for slightly different audience but performance and handling are likely similar

[@ACCELER8TV]

We haven't driven the Civic Hybrid yet, but the GLI is definitely a more fun vehicle to drive over the Accord Hybrid in our opinion.

[@dangerousfox123]

I think they're really different cars. I was making a similar choice earlier, deciding between the GLI and Accord hybrid. I drive a ton for work and in general and I decided that if I'm spending so much time in a car, I might as well get something I enjoy driving vs *just a car* and I don't regret getting the GLI for a second. There's a great community for it, reliability for this engine is very solid, tons of aftermarket/tuning potential, and it's a sleeper. Elantra N is very showy but the GLI is much more subdued and mature, which I love. They're also fairly rare.

[@Nihaofoo]

@@dangerousfox123 congrats on the purchase! The Accord rear legroom appeals to me since I’ll have a rear facing child seat for awhile and I’m being hopeful of something still fun to drive without going SUV 😅

[@dangerousfox123]

@@Nihaofoo yeah I also wanted decent rear space. The accord is definitely bigger, but I recently did a couple hour road trip with friends who are 6' 3" in the back seats and they didn't really complain, so I would say the GLI is good *enough*. But if you want more room then that's completely valid. The trunk on the GLI is also very big for it's size class

[@pelicanlover69]

Civics have CVT xmissions, the Jetta has an automatic xmission

[@dipin2]

Essentially an Audi A3 for Thousands Less

[@Splendid_Lad]

Minus AWD.

[@beans2605]

And less problems long term

[@paulocilasdacruz1360]

não tem teto?

[@nicolasrulli]

I have the mk7.5 GLI. This is kind of an L lowkey. No extra HP. Interior is exactly the same except for the climate controls and infotainment. Also. The sport exhaust mentioned is just speakers in sport mode. I don’t think it’s worth it.

[@kirk8359]

If you want a million subscribers, you're going to have to switch it up. As a solo act, you should study Doug and his earlier videos; replicating what he did will prove tough especially in Canada. Your best bet is to get a co-host that is funny and quirky and compliments your moderate personality, like James does for Thomas, and Yuri does for Jakub. Best of luck.

[@adamayliffe9511]

I give my hat in the ring for the sidekick gig :)

[@zubastik2992]

Gly?

[@terrancemoore496]

Next try it in 6spd VW Jetta GLI please?

[@beans2605]

Looks more like a facelift on the same chassis

[@gfusco2008]

Parts bin wheels from the 21' GTI :/

[@cassidy6678]

At the begining of the video did he call it the Gleye instead of G L I?

[@ACCELER8TV]

Just to mess with everyone 😂

[@cassidy6678]

You did it three times! 😂

[@the_pegasus_gaming]

Infotainment system is not up the mark of new vw modeld

[@lucassitanggang5154]

Betta getta Jetta

[@ssrenan]

Did you say GLIH?

[@m3kidd]

Did he say Gligh?

[@goku6288]

The 2020 had a better info system lol

[@Nate-Aims]

Cries in US Spec with no heated rear seats 😭

[@NathanBrooks-x1c]

Miss my 5 cylinder base 2010 Jetta which was loaded and didn’t have all the cheap plastic and cost cutting. VW you have lost the way.

[@josephopokuware8121]

We want gle 63 copue 2024

[@eal_ppl]

This interior basically 6 or 7 years old..

[@goethe3290]

It is sad as hell that this beau is Not available in Germany…..

[@SteerX_Cars]

Virtus GT in india

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

Virtus is the sedan version of the Polo

[@nmode22]

This or a Elantra N!? Elantra N all day! The interior looks like it’s from 2015

[@thabisomolelle2475]

Volkswagen "gleye"😭🤣🤣

[@trixie9867]

not subscribing - too annoying calling a GLI a glie

[@pauladam8918]

The rims are a let down for the GLI

[@prodbychoco]

Whats wrong woth them🤣they fit the car

[@garrbunn]

the infotainment still facing the driver…😔

[@a124as]

That red accent strip looks terrible

[@liathas]

TF iz glaj, blyat? 😂😂😂

[@Aroncare]

Please they just put some new make up, what's all the fuzz about😂😂

[@nicolasrulli]

I can’t tell if bro is fr when he says gli….

[@ACCELER8TV]

Just trolling

[@Avto_yangiliklar.]

Chinese automakers please

[@ACCELER8TV]

We don’t get any of them here in Canada right now.

[@Pamlicojdjdj1487]

I hope they keep banning CCP cars and put 1000% import tariffs on

[@somecharactersnotallowed1319]

I hate the lightbar, reminds me of a shitty EV or dodge car. 2024 model Jettas simply looked better.

[@FM-gv7sb]

Looks good...only problem is VWs don't last. VW has to figure out how to make a better quality car with less plastic and less gadgetry so they are not so expensive to get fixed.

[@chriskuva]

Those seats have no character and are sooooo boring

[@m4rc0_p0l0]

Why would anyone buy this over the Elantra N

[@KC-lg8qf]

The badge ....and you might prefer the looks of the vw.

[@weirdshibainu]

Because not widely understood, the word "Elantra" in some cultures means "butthole"

[@dangerousfox123]

I got it because I loved the mature looks of the GLI more, the community is very nice, great aftermarket since it shares a lot of parts with the GTI, and it feels more rare/special than an Elantra N. The N is definitely a good car, but the GLI is definitely more fitting for a lot of people.

[@m4rc0_p0l0]

@@dangerousfox123 it’s definitely not more rare than a Elantra N bud. And it’s not a better driving car that’s for sure

[@dangerousfox123]

@@m4rc0_p0l0 yeah the rareness was definitely just anecdotal, I personally see Ns a lot more than GLIs, but I have no clue about actual sales numbers. The N is also definitely more fun to drive, but I think the GLI is better for someone who wants something that's understated. I like the dad car vibes from it

[@Em_Dee_Aitch]

This car is lame. Ditched my 2021 after less than 6 months. Massively disappointed.

[@EugenSandy]

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