I totally disagree that the styling of this car is staid and dull. Rather it is elegantly conservative, with clean lines and gentle curves. Many other cars have pointless styling accents which serve no purpose other than to attempt to look trendy and make the model look very dated after a decade.
@5serieslover8 жыл бұрын
Exactly, this car will still look clean in 10 years.
@paulsalata37468 жыл бұрын
I think the styling really does a great job of maintaining corporate identity. VW's are easily identified on the road. I've had a 2016 Jetta S 1.4 TSI/Manual TSI since March 29th. Drove from Charlotte to Savanah, and out of 505 miles got 44.2/43.7, fuel math versus gauge mpg. On a trip to Oak Island NC got 43.6/42.9. Why get a diesel for $4,000, or $5,000 more dollars with mileage like that. The 1.4 is also a sweet little engine, revs freely, with a great sound, all 184 ft lbs of torque are available at 1400 rpm.
@Doggieman11118 жыл бұрын
Yep. The fact is, most people have terrible taste. Folks who think Hyundais and Nissans with their silly swoops are "more exciting" than VWs have zero class.
@morsimmineat14788 жыл бұрын
also agree, it's personal preference but I really like the design
@morsimmineat14788 жыл бұрын
to me it looks like they're trying to look more audi refined for cheaper.
@xxnickgee33xx8 жыл бұрын
This car looks stylish to me looks really modern and simple.
@mbd5018 жыл бұрын
I have a silver one just like this one being tested. It looks better in silver. The car itself drives very well, and gets great gas mileage, as Steve says.
@jimmy20553 жыл бұрын
Black is better
@GeekTherapyRadio8 жыл бұрын
I'd argue that VW/Audi's design style has been spot on since 2010 (or earlier, based on opinion). 2010 Jettas, Passats, Golfs, etc...still look very sophisticated and even classy in 2016. It's very simple design, which makes it very handsome even for models several years old.
@mozillagenesis8 жыл бұрын
Very professional reviews, a joy to watch. Thanks Steve.
@stevehammes8 жыл бұрын
+Mozzie Thank you!
@jtaesoo_8 жыл бұрын
Great video, Steve! You have the best auto reviews of any KZbinr--by far.
@stevehammes8 жыл бұрын
+jake p Thanks, Jake!
@HadEnough7455 жыл бұрын
I just bought a super clean 2016 SE w/5 speed manual trans.& 20K miles. For $13K, I feel it was a great deal. I love the car. It's quick, comfortable, and the infotainment is great. 2-3 yr old Mazdas did not offer Apple Car Play & their paint was severely chipped. VW paint is superior IMO. The sound system overall is better than average. I don't know where you're coming up with "poor" quality. If you're expecting 10 Bose speakers, they are not in this car. For a basic sound system, I give it a 6.5/10. My next car will be a GLI..
@rileydawnofficial43355 жыл бұрын
I wish all test drivers were like you dude. You belong on the news. WELL COMMUNICATED! 10/10! I literally almost bought this car just because of THIS!... and I'm looking for an SUV. lol
@stevehammes5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate it.
@ahadshah19364 жыл бұрын
I drive this car and no can tell u it flies and has amazing breaks
@oopla208 жыл бұрын
ive had my 2016 jetta se for about 6 months now and I'm loving it. I got the 5 speed manual version and it's fun! I drove it to Los Angeles from San Francisco and it was very very comfortable. The gas mileage is really something else
@buildmorefarms10078 жыл бұрын
Questions for you: Does it handle sporty? Also what is your average mpg? I am considering getting an S also!
@oopla207 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late reply. It does handle quite well through corners and absorbs bumps on the road with ease. However, it does feel a bit sloshy through canyon roads, but that's a bit extreme. The gas mileage is great; I am averaging at around 35-38 mpg in the city and up to 42 mpg on the highway.
@DreadlockDrummer8 жыл бұрын
honestly, i don't get this whole new blindspot moniter detection craze. i would much rather just get those circular mirrors you can buy and stick on to the side mirrors, i think it would be way cheaper just to give all cars one of those extra mirrors instead of this blindspot moniter foolishness.
@baldheadlogic8 жыл бұрын
Great Steve. I am suprised by the actual performance of this engine. Also, the mpg seems really good. If only they would redesign this staid look
@mompfredXL8 жыл бұрын
I think VW should bring the european models to america, they are nicer than the american models and their styling is much better :)
@mompfredXL8 жыл бұрын
do you think other car companies are better, the only right thing to do would be to drive bicycle :) also electric mobility isnt 100% green!
@5serieslover8 жыл бұрын
The European models are truly better, but they are priced higher and would be a tough sale in the us.
@bryanramey24388 жыл бұрын
+mompfredXL I 100% agree! The Euro Passat is amazing looking and yet we get the boring vanilla old man one instead. The only Euro VW's we get are the CC and GTI and those are the only VW's I buy. However, most people here in the states only care about 2 things, reliability and practicality. The American Passat has a huge trunk so we can fit all our junk food and 20 cup holders to fit everyones Big Gulps while driving to the grandmas house. The American Passat is a bit dumbed down in performance to keep it reliable. 0 to 60 in 10 seconds ohhhh yeah!!! Im saving gas! I bet you the next VW Passat will be some ugly Passat Crossover!
@mompfredXL8 жыл бұрын
there already exists a passat alltrack :) but I cant understand this whole crossover and suv hype too :)
@bryanramey24388 жыл бұрын
mompfredXL I hate crossovers. I dont mind real SUV's like the VW Touareg, Jeep Grand Cherokee / Wranglers...... But I hate crossovers. Crossovers is just a bunch of plastic with a 4 banger that are built just to go to the mall. Nothing exciting! Girls like to be up high.
@jeepguy957 жыл бұрын
Just rented one of these, I enjoyed my time in it, and it was easy to drive.
@kevman9498 жыл бұрын
Great review. I'm a little shocked at the sticker price. In the 18-20k range, this car would be great. 23k has a lot of competition. Still, VW and Audi make some of the best turbo engines, and this seems to be another gem.
@cassiocm8 жыл бұрын
Agree 100%
@5serieslover8 жыл бұрын
These cars have great incentives right now and are going for well under msrp.
@buildmorefarms10078 жыл бұрын
Ive seen them discounted 4-5 grand off list! Im looking at a new base 2017 Jetta S discounted down to less than 15k!
@rickmjr95693 жыл бұрын
Fyi....the car is a 💎
@scottvilleneuve59858 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the trip of ours to Detroit last year, Steve...sans the flatbed requirement. Glad I missed that one.
@stevehammes8 жыл бұрын
Ah, the memories!
@mlangland8 жыл бұрын
Great review. I bet the manual transmission car is pretty fun to drive.
@Mateusofchrist5 жыл бұрын
It is😉
@gvladm8 жыл бұрын
The standard speakers aren't bad, but they have to be adjusted to sound better. (IDK if you get the 8-speaker audio system in the USA, but that's what we get in Europe.)
@buildmorefarms10078 жыл бұрын
How is the handling so far? Sporty? Boring? Also does it feel quick or slow? How is your gas mpg? Thx!
@cherkas0094 жыл бұрын
About all I need in a great car
@ryzaanelaendiafe60588 жыл бұрын
Nice review planning to buy a Jetta would you recommend it, over a Japanese car / Korean? Thanks
@5serieslover8 жыл бұрын
Your getting a lot more car for your money by going with the vw. If you plan on keeping your car for less than 5 years, I'd go for the vw. More than 5 years, I'd probably look at something Japanese.
@gloriapetruzcamorenolol80767 жыл бұрын
Excellent Jetta!!!! 😉
@chris140919758 жыл бұрын
great review steve
@stevehammes8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris!
@mckayla0284 жыл бұрын
is this gas or diesel???
@cargueone19718 жыл бұрын
great review like always. How does this Jetta compare with the Civic turbo in driving dynamics?
@stevehammes8 жыл бұрын
That new Civic is darn good! Good question. Man - I'm thinking Civic. Tough one, though.
@cargueone19718 жыл бұрын
+TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes Great! my next purchase will be in that price bracket. I've read that Honda benchmarked VW, especially the Audi A3. My only reservation would be that I would like a Manual transmission, and the relatively new Turbo in the Civic. the VW drives great but man, looks dull. I would probably lean towards the Golf. The Mazda 3 is great but a little bit unrefined and noisy. I love Toyota but the Corolla S driving dynamics is a little lacking and the Scion iM is a little boy racer for this 45 year old man. lately to be honest I been learning towards the Jeep Cherokee for its room and great real world pricing. Drives like a good European vehicle too. anyway, thanks for your input.
@cargueone19718 жыл бұрын
+TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes again, thanks for your work and your time to answer my questions!
@JoeyIgnacio8 жыл бұрын
they found styling mojo in 2006 with the new passat and jetta which were near audi like refinement
@jamc2047 жыл бұрын
Why is it that VW doesn't offer real leather on the Jetta when competitors do at the same price point? The leatherette isn't bad, but I think most people would prefer the real thing.
@palebeachbum7 жыл бұрын
Leatherette (aka vinyl) is actually a lot more durable and will last longer than leather, generally speaking.
@kyoungshinkim55988 жыл бұрын
is this car good in fuel economy if its 1.4L engine? and does this car look good?
@halfwake8 жыл бұрын
I'm considering getting a Jetta. However, I heard there are many issues with the DSG reliability. Any thoughts?
@5serieslover8 жыл бұрын
+halfwake Only the Jetta hybrid has the DSG.
@raulecalderon8 жыл бұрын
Steve, would you recommend this Jetta to lease it or buy it?
@stevehammes8 жыл бұрын
That all depends on how you're going to use it and how long you intend to keep it. They're offering good incentives right now.
@LeeVai6668 жыл бұрын
so how good is the tiptronic? is this a DSG gearbox? does it shift fast? will it shift at redline or let you hit the limiter? these are all important things to cover.
@josebaltazar6958 жыл бұрын
He is driving a manual
@ZStHope8 жыл бұрын
Howdy, as for price of gas? Your statement[of expensive diesel] must be in regards to your location only; because diesel is 1.85 while regular is 1.55.
@stevehammes8 жыл бұрын
+Zavier H I based it off of the current EPA estimates which is a national average. Even though the 2015 Jetta TDI auto is rated +4mpg at 36mpg combined, the cost to drive 25 miles is $1.34 in the 1.4T versus $1.37 in the TDI. Not a huge difference there. But where I live in NY, the spread increases; diesel is averaging $2.32/gl.
@mattatwork29048 жыл бұрын
Did you use Regular or Premium Gas on your 40mpg roadtrip?
@stevehammes8 жыл бұрын
+Matt atWork It only needs regular so that's what I used. I was amazed by the fuel economy.
@sagenthesergal6 жыл бұрын
I can go down a road where i live and count like 40 of them within 5 minutes since there so common
@arjun91k8 жыл бұрын
Does it feel underpowered any time at all?
@BaldCreations8 жыл бұрын
I own this 1.4T model. After the low end torque, up into 4000RPMs it feels a little less powerful but it'll go. At the low end it pushes you back into your chair and the car itself hugs the road
@ryanhouk3560 Жыл бұрын
I'm very much assuming this comment is too late by far. I got this car new 7 years ago. It's by far the quickest car I've ever owned, but it isn't fast. In an urban setting or autocross where you need to get up to speed and be more aggressive, the engine performs all day. On a drag strip? You'll notice it fall short to actual performance models and a bit sluggish at higher RPMs.
@dominic03138 жыл бұрын
Steve, do a review on the 2016 gti please?
@stevehammes8 жыл бұрын
+Dominic Washington I've got a Golf R piece on here but I'm due for a GTI this spring.
@76carmel8 жыл бұрын
I saw you at the Chicago Auto Show via your Twitter account @ drivetimevideos. How does that auto show compare to New York or Detroit?
@stevehammes8 жыл бұрын
WAY more laid back and less crowded. Not a ton of breaking news but I loved the event.
@76carmel8 жыл бұрын
+TestDriveNow.com featuring Auto Critic Steve Hammes At New York and Detroit, that's where and when car makers introduce a new model or redesign. And in case people don't know when the big car shows are in America... Los Angeles kicks it off at around Thanksgiving, the big kahuna, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is in January. Chicago is in February, and New York is usually around Easter. Where I live in Indy... right between Christmas and New Years.
@ast55158 жыл бұрын
Halogen lights. Why are they still around? WHY???
@5serieslover8 жыл бұрын
+ast5515 $$$
@buildmorefarms10078 жыл бұрын
Because this is the base model!
@ast55158 жыл бұрын
buildmorefarms100 A base model that costs more than a normal car with proper equipment. Anything over 20k should come with HIDs or LEDs as standard.
@buildmorefarms10078 жыл бұрын
ast5515 The base Jetta is $17,895. www.vw.com/models/
@ast55158 жыл бұрын
buildmorefarms100 In the US, maybe. Here, not so much. The base model costs the same here, but it has a 1.2 turbo petrol with 105 hp, which is... Slow. And it has steel wheels. And it has no things such as keyless entry, leather, an auto gearbox, or anything. No reading lamps on the roof, cruise control is an option, touch screen infotainment is an option even on the top trim. The real base model costs far more. Oh, and you also don't get height adjustment in the driver seat as standard. No, it's not even an option. You have to move up a trim. Are you starting to understand my problem? The base model that actually functions as a car (1.4t, manual, no navigation, just the very basics) costs above 20k. At least here.
@Ara1988268 жыл бұрын
is it available with manual and if is it 6 speed or 5 speed ??
@stevehammes8 жыл бұрын
+Ara J This particular trim comes only with the auto but the SE comes standard with a 5-speed manual.
@meestabeckful8 жыл бұрын
+Ara J The S, S w/connectivity and SE are available with the 5 speed manual. You can get the Sport with the 1.8t and a 5 speed, and the GLI of course. I test drove the base S with this motor (the 1.4) and the 5 speed. I was blown away. I think the reduced weight of the all aluminum block in the 1.4 just about covers the 20 hp gap to the cast iron block 1.8tsi. Both engines have the same torque, and I felt that the 1.4 really got moving for such a small motor, and it is hard to find a good manual for under $20k That is why I am buying it. $16.5k after discounts (before tax).
@Ara1988268 жыл бұрын
meestabeck no idea what VW is thinking here we get Skoda which is exactly vw with different badge , the Octavia (which is jetta )comes with 1.8 turbo same in jetta but with a lovely 6 speed manual
@meestabeckful8 жыл бұрын
Ara J Strangely, the 6 speed manual came with the TDi, but since we cannot get the TDI until they get that all sorted out here in the US, no 6 speed. I am quite jealous of your wide range of manual gearbox options. From Mitsubishi to Vauxhall, manual transmissions offered for the lot. The only manual Mitsubishi you can get in the states is the FWD Lancer or the Lancer EVO. And, of course Vauxhall is not offered here at all, and most Americans have no idea that it is even a car company....
@Ara1988268 жыл бұрын
meestabeck Vauxhall is chevy ...but american prefer automatic , only 12% of cars sold in US are manual if I'm not mistaken which is sad
@froggydoes70928 жыл бұрын
I paid $1.95 for diesel and regular gas was $1.86 just for comparison.
@76carmel8 жыл бұрын
Is the 1.4L available in the Gof?
@5serieslover8 жыл бұрын
+Billy Sou Not currently.
@76carmel8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I need to use the spellchecker.
@JourneymanVan6 жыл бұрын
is this 1.4L 3 cyl engine?
@stevehammes6 жыл бұрын
4-cylinder
@humanminus848 жыл бұрын
A Euro tuned suspension... On the roads of nyc.... Hmm not too much fun.... Ride quality is getting worse for what.. Better handling?... Driving cars in rush hours at the speed of 20 to max 40 mph..I think what we we need is definitely something with better ride quality
@errorsofmodernism97153 жыл бұрын
get a crown victoria
@HNRichard7 жыл бұрын
does the Jetta came with DSG?
@alexk.54417 жыл бұрын
HNRichard The GLI does
@venom58098 жыл бұрын
Volkswagen is on the opposite end of the styling spectrum of Lexus.
@crisissocoylike8 жыл бұрын
Yes....but....I would not compare little ol'VW to a major luxury brand. Not fair. VW vs Toyota is more fair; and even then, VW and Toyota are on opposite ends as well :p
@mkhestori7 жыл бұрын
I like the jetta but am I the only who thinks that they look like an A3 sedan
@Mateusofchrist5 жыл бұрын
I agree 2 years later!!
@jettamarie62658 жыл бұрын
that's me
@76carmel8 жыл бұрын
Steve -- who uses MirrorLink?
@stevehammes8 жыл бұрын
Non-Apple devices
@mrlim2828 жыл бұрын
Great review. Though I can't trust VW as a company anymore.
@pedrof8308 жыл бұрын
Ahh! If VW could only manage to fix their quality issues, they could be numero uno in the world. Topo bad so many people have been turned off by VW's Diesel cheating scandal and won't even consider this fine compact with its new kick ass powertrain for their next purchase.
@stevehammes8 жыл бұрын
+pedrof830 They've got a long road ahead and lots of hurdles to jump before VW gets their act together in the U.S.
@pedrof8308 жыл бұрын
Frankly, Steve they will never fix their quality issues cause they won't even accept they have one to begin with. Hyundai did and their then new CEO promised they would solve it and they did.
@mbd5018 жыл бұрын
+pedrof830 I have a 2009 Jetta that I bought new. It's been a great car. The only issue I've had other than routine maintenance, was an oxygen sensor that needed to be replaced. Overall I've liked it, and am considering a new one like the one profiled here.
@mynameisray8 жыл бұрын
Not sure where you are, but Diesel is almost 20 cents lower than Gas.
@MrsAdams2be8 жыл бұрын
I don't know how you do it, but you you can make me rethink a car that ugly! LOL
@stevehammes8 жыл бұрын
+ThatGirlAshli Ha! Don't worry; I've got some "prettier" models coming up soon. Spring is almost here!
@renatolima46808 жыл бұрын
boa maquina.
@Mercer10128 жыл бұрын
Used to work for Volkswagen selling cars, switched to Toyota, and the difference in quality, reliability, and engineering was night and day. I will never own a VW or Audi product, they are extremely unreliable and VW's are poorly engineered.
@buildmorefarms10078 жыл бұрын
The base Jetta has few electronic extras to go wrong.
@FredRoxstar7 жыл бұрын
La Tempesta it does have a lot of faults, especially 1.4 tsi