Maybe I am alone but I think the Jetta's and Passats are definitely some of the best looking cars on the road.

I happen to love the styling and lines on this car. Reminds me very much of the Audi A4 shape and it is a much better looking car up close and in person than photos and videos make it look. One of the reasons I bought this car is because Volkswagen doesn't overdo it with technology that I'll never use, such as lane departure warning and a hundred knobs all over the place. It's classy, European and simple. Other compact cars in its class are overdone both inside and out.

A great design that's aging very well. Looks very classy with the lower window chrome and big wheels.

4 years later still great review! I’m driving 2015 Jetta Sport and love it! Impressive 42mpg on highways is a true and after wild engine noice is a little bit annoying especially during the start stop traffic. New 2019 doesn’t look good at all and VW after Passat n Tuareg is killing another sedan on US market! Shame on you VW!

a homely-looking guy with fun-driving properties, love this car

Getting rid of my old 2002 Honda Civic for one of these and can't wait the plain interior doesn't bother me haha it looks a decade newer than my last one!!

A few years ago, I sold a sports car in order to start saving lots of money. I bought an '04 Jetta 2.5 with 100k miles from a local high school girl for a couple grand. I was just looking for a cheap commuter and no payments. That Jetta turned out to be one of the funniest, most practical vehicles I've ever owned. I fell in love with VW after that. Last week I bought a '14 Jetta SE and I love it so much. I am a German car enthusiast for life now, I think. The car is just so smooth, elegant, simple. I knew I wanted the 1.8L because of the fuel economy. I was a bit worried it might feel sluggish. This is not the case at all! The car gets up to speed pretty quickly, and the auto trans shifts like a dream. I can't even imagine ever needing the 2.5L. The only complaint I have so far is the Aux jack. Sometimes I have to play with it, or plug/unplug my ipod a few times for the car to recognize it (this could possibly be my aux cord though).Overall, I am very happy with this car, thus far. Truth is, I ultimately wanted a Golf, because I think they are super rad, but this was a smarter choice right now. I saved a lot going with the Jetta, and should be able to pay it off fairly quickly. The Golf R will come later!

Thought it was a 5 speed manual offered?

I know those roads. Saw the escarpment in the background too

AMAZING this is the EXACT same interior as three years ago? No UPDATE at all inside! VW look at your GTI nav screens?

Tall drivers rejoice. I just spent a couple of days with this new Jetta (Avis rental-the standard SE for $18,895) and it has loads of drivers legroom. Unlike the Focus/Civic/Mazda3/ ect. ect. this "compact" car actually fits tall drivers very comfortably. I am 6'4 with a 36'in inseam, and I had enough legroom to comfortably do a NYC-Philly (and back) road trip in complete comfort. My legs were actually stretched forward, not splayed out like in others compact sedans.The Jetta feels a lot like a FWD Audi A4, but with a slightly less potent engine. Just remember to keep the transmission in "sport" mode. The Jetta is not exciting like the Focus, but the improvements have made it a credible alternative to the "normal" choices in the compact car class. It might actually now deserve the name...Jetta. And it's the only choice if you have long legs.

Loved the 2.5 vw engine 5 cylinder it was a good engine and great car had a 2006. Also a 2014 with the 1.8 also a good car. But suggest you have it serviced by vw. Not uncle Frankie the local mechanic to avoid a lot of misery. Nobody but vw touches my vw. Also had a 2000 Jetta with the vr6. A real bomb on he highway. No problem with my 2024

The new 1.8 comes with the 6 speed auto or 5 speed manual. No 6 speed manual yet for this engine.

This engine is the best fit for the Jetta. This engine actually produces 189hp and 204 ft/lbs of torque as measured by APR. Proof that VW under-rates their performance figures.

I drove MANY cars, probably all of them, in this class before buying the 2014 Jetta SE. Not one, in my opinion, came close to the Jettas solid, hunkered down ride and handling. Its certainly not the cheapest in the class, but for my money, it couldn't be touched. And with the sunroof and 18" optional wheels, it's quite sharp looking as well.

Oakville Ontario?

I wish VW didn't go for the cheap Jetta in the first place. Now, they are trying to fix it back, but the Jetta reputation has been dameged in the past few years.

I think the colour sums up this car

Great Video!

why the hell does he say high trim level for a decent engine? just go up to the se and you get the 1.8t, 16in wheels as opposed to 15in, leatherette seating as opposed to cloth, and a better sound system. the upgrade from the s to the se is only 2000. he also mentioned the transmission not liking stop and go traffic, and you can make the car much cheaper by not buying the over crapified sel and going for an se with a manual

Wow that's expensive. For 27k you can get a new Mazda 3s Grand Touring with dual climate control, LED DRL, Bi-Xenon's, Bose sound system, and a funner car to drive.

That's why VW is failing there is no value in its vehicles. Bare bone models are expensive and option packages are ridiculously priced. Nobody is gonna buy a $25k to 30k Jetta

Purchased a 2014 SE for my wife liked it so much i recently purchased 2015 sport model. The Jetta is a great value both cars have the 1.8T engine, gas mileage is great, and the cars have plenty of power. Timed myself at 7 second 0-60. I have owned toyotas, nissans and hondas. None drive as well as a VW off the showroom. I also own an audi A4. I f u want performance buy German. If u want gadgets buy a kia or hyundai but u will be buying a new car in 4 years.

does it come with fog lights or is that a option

I just want a car that's fast, has a good gear box and lets me drive it and doesn't try to tell me what to do. I'm sure the SE will be fine 0-60 in 7 seconds is fast enough for me and it's a VW it will run forever.

Everyone talking bout how it's so plain on the inside, your face gonna be glued to your phone anyways!

Independent rear end started in 05' with the Jetta.....what the hell are you talking about???

VW needs to upgrade it's center stack. It needs a better information/radio system display and automatic climate controls.

VW electronics cost a plenty when they fail which they inevitably always do over time. Also my brother bought a Jetta and it leaked trans fluid just after he bought it new...

This car looks a decade old on the outside. The inside looks a couple decades old.

Poor weight transfer in the corners.

our jetta 1.8 is only a 5 speed? wuuuuu

Wait...So i could get a nicely optioned Jetta,...or a new 2015 Audi A3 sedan. I think we see where VW/Audi is going with this. I'm still going to wait for the new gen Golf to come to America.

I always "want" to like VWs, but I never do. Problem is they tease with a totally decontented base model, and things that would be standard on other cars jack the price up. I like the bland styling, but the driving is more bland than the looks. And I guess Germans like an upright steering wheel cuz even at full tilt and full telescope I can't reach the wheel. So I kind of gave up on trying to like them. Plenty of cars around I can truly enjoy.

Not Jealous I own 3 V-dubs....giving them their props, read and comprehend. Just purchased the 2015 Jetta Sport and its Unitronic tuned thats just my daily driver/commuter so like I said READ....The other 2 don't see rain only dry pavement get ur game up before u try to come at someone!

lm love jetta

Leasing a 2014 passat tsi...the engine is a marvel , hopefully it won't be plagued with carbon deposites that direct injection engines produce. Now for the car, paint and electronic are horrible ... Stay away and buy a kia instead . I'm seriously disappointed...also vw of america doesn't really think these issues are worth fixing, bad experience at dealer . just my opinion .

I don't see how the 1.8T starts at 17k, I see it starting at base 25k "highline"

not expensive at all reporting to the price in Europe in euro currency.:)

the 1.4t is has better steering and handling with no EPAS!

nothing boring about the shape

I bought this car fully loaded with moonroof and 25k miles for 14k.

Drive it like you borrowed it!

If VW wants people to buy their cars they have to STEP UP THE STYLING. Most all vw look boring. They need to find something that makes that unique and cool. Look at dodge and toyota, they have signature led taillights and grille and i see whose cars everywhere

japanese or korean engineering over german engineering any day

can get a si with allt he options for that money...

i like it lol....

MK4 GLIs are still the best. Wtf happened to the Jetta?

It's not the same 1.8t used in MK4's. The new one is 16 valves while the other was 20 valves. Hopefully heads won't be to expensive like they were for the 20 valve. Idiots don't change the belts on the 20 valves and wonder why their car is broken lol.

Some of the blandest styling I have ever seen. These new VWs are so tiresome.

The reliability is GA GA GARRRRBAGE!

I think the jetta is still a great looking car! For all the haters out there why don't u stick to ur corollas and civics cause u prolly can't even afford a jetta.

I'd go upscale and get an Audi instead.

All there interiors are the same, and they just don't have any distinguishing factor anymore. They have become bland, boring.

Did you buy cheap clothes or shoes? If your answer is no, then don't go cheap on your car.

I have owned both new Jettas and new Civics. VW just spends too much time at the shop. No made in Mexico pos for me.

Wow this one is seriously boring! Step up your game vw!

when you look at these specs, you see why cars like the Honda Accord sell in such numbers. Accord has more power, better mileage, much nicer...

Boring to death! VW needs to hire some designers!

too expensive for nothing, complex mechanics and electronics with no plus value

Leasing a 2014 passat tsi...the engine is a marvel , hopefully it won't be plagued with carbon deposites that direct injection engines produce. Now for the car, paint and electronic are horrible ... Stay away and buy a kia instead . I'm seriously disappointed...also vw of america doesn't really think these issues are worth fixing, bad experience at dealer . just my opinion .