2019 VW Jetta First Drive Review: Bigger And Better?

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@joeantonio2669 6 жыл бұрын

That bumper to bumper warranty is tempting indeed...

@DouglasMilewski 6 жыл бұрын

Yay for covering ordinary cars.

@macbookpro57 6 жыл бұрын

I think they did a great job with the redesign, the technology inside these things now is just amazing for an entry level car. The fact that it has a lot of the same tech Audi’s have is crazy

@takeomack2782 6 жыл бұрын

Great review! I keep hearing the same thing about the plastics, but they are trying to get past the TDI scandal!

@ravipeiris4388 6 жыл бұрын

I like you guys, that's probably half the reason why I also watch your channel. Great video.

@gabrielruzzi4452 6 жыл бұрын

I’m on my 3rd Jetta now (currently a 2016 tsi se) and I have nothing to say but good things about all of them. When my lease is up next year, I will 100% pick up a new one. My experience with VW in general has been very positive, to the point where I can’t see myself buying any other brand.

@drewski1441 6 жыл бұрын

Well said.. I am on my 3rd Jetta a 2017 tsi 1.4 I am getting a gli after this one. Stopped driving Japanese cars after they all went CVT.

@DripExplains 6 жыл бұрын

You should never have any problems when just leasing.

@freerider604 6 жыл бұрын

I had 3 Jetta's and they were all lemons.. I can't see myself every buying a vdub again.

@chocolatewheelchair 6 жыл бұрын

They’re a dishonest toxic company.

@1vw4me 6 жыл бұрын

I had (from new) a 1998 Jetta GT, for 10 years. Then I had a 2008 Audi A4 S-Line for 10 years. I've gone back to VW for a new Passat. All of them were great, and I put 150,000 miles on them all. The new Passats are a lot of car for the money. A real sleeper.

@justinhickmott 6 жыл бұрын

love seeing the old jetta in there.

@bugnut82 6 жыл бұрын

I’ve had my 16 Jetta sport manual for 2 years now. 42,000 miles and still love the car, it drives so damn well. It also stops on a dime, it’s just one safe pleasurable car to own. When my lease is up I am just going to buy it and drive it for many more years.

@rickreid81 5 жыл бұрын

I recently purchased a 2019 VW Jetta R-Line & I love it! And I agree, everything has improved in the car. The 1.4 is so much better than a 2.0 or (two point slow) that I has in my 2013 SE Jetta. Mine is habanero orange.

@MrSKlim 5 жыл бұрын

Just purchased a 2019 Jetta S 6MT in Habanero Orange. Let me tell ya, for $17,100 sticker price, I have ZERO buyers remorse and would buy it again. I upgraded to it as my daily driver from an 08 Honda Civic. Honda Civic usually are known for good MPG, but let me tell you...it’s not even close to how good the Jetta is on fuel. I fill up with E15 fuel from Sheetz at roughly $2.05 a gallon, $26.00 full tank. Out of that tank I’ll get 450 miles with 70% city driving and 30% highway. Absolutely AWESOME daily driver and the manual is great.

@omaribrahim8116 5 жыл бұрын

So, You recommend than the Civic 2018 ?? which one is better

@MrSKlim 5 жыл бұрын

Omar Ibrahim civic is more expensive. Cheapest Civic I found was $19k. My Jetta was only $17k. MPG better in Jetta as well. More roomy, etc.

@Iraqveteran-ke6qu 2 жыл бұрын

I get 41 mpg combined in my 21 R line manual. I do mostly in town driving. Love it.

@blitzbbffl 6 жыл бұрын

Tough gig, but good job there Nathan!

@tadeuszlufik 5 жыл бұрын

bang for the buck. i like this reviewer the best on TFLCar. Engine AND an 8-Speed auto are amazing

@b.f.378 6 жыл бұрын

The previous gen looked much better on the outside. However this new interior looks much nicer

@aaronjaggan 6 жыл бұрын

I like the wolfsburg one with the sporty front.Wish that can fit in the older jettas.

@neubauerjoseph 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought one of these but 2020 and SEL Premium so far I really like it.

@dobarlos1381 6 жыл бұрын

Love my 2013 Jetta 2.0 tsi

@bebanieves8591 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2017 n love it n this one it’s a beauty!

@Tcflohr 6 жыл бұрын

Infinitely better looking than my 2013 TDI Jetta. I'm looking forward to seeing a GLI version. About time the GLI got the new motor from the MQB GTI. Still love my 2016 GTI. I drive about 5k miles a month and it soaks them up and feels every bit rewarding. Glad to hear the Jetta is only getting better.

@mohammaddarwish7825 6 жыл бұрын

Tim Flohr 5k miles a month wtf that’s insanely a lot

@chocolatewheelchair 6 жыл бұрын

Do you drive for Uber??

@Tcflohr 6 жыл бұрын

I commute, have alot of responsibilities as a single dad, full time job and full time college. Not easy to do and involves a ton of driving. I used to Uber a few years ago when I had my Jetta TDI, but working in Los Angeles at night as an Uber driver is stupid, dangerous, and not worth the risk or piss poor money.

@JeremyKeeler 6 жыл бұрын

There's something about that Golf chasis that makes the car feel so planted on the road. It's never caught off guard by potholes.

@Tcflohr 6 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Keeler that's true, it's a pretty good well rounded chassis. Stiffening up the rear goes a long way on the MQB though.

@MicheleMarlo 6 жыл бұрын

Can we use your review on our VW page? Great stuff!!!!

@DS-qg9ck 6 жыл бұрын

I had a 2017 Jetta wolfsburg that I traded in for the 2018 golf sportwagen comfortline..only thing I miss is the 1.4 turbo.my god it was great on fuel

@97I30T 6 жыл бұрын

The character line down the side of the car is identical to the Ford Fusion.

@ksorsomeplace 6 жыл бұрын

Quick question: Can you configure the VW Virtual Cockpit to show all the gauges (speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, voltmeter, coolant temp, and fuel) ?

@ChrisXif1 6 жыл бұрын

What are you doing in Hillsborough, NC? That's my neck of the woods...hope you got a chance to go to the Wooden Nickle for a beer and some food!!

@GeekTherapyRadio 6 жыл бұрын

Longtime VW/Audi fanboy. Everything looks WONDERFUL on this new Jetta...except for the grill.

@MDHenry4 6 жыл бұрын

I am a fan of the auto manufacturer’s that aren’t over date pinning their vehicles. What I mean is by making vehicles that use lights as body work or over doing the grill and lights to harken back to a place we don’t get and never will...

@Moisi547 6 жыл бұрын

The Jetta is one of the best compact sedans to drive on long trips, because of how stable it is; even when it’s windy.

@jakp8777 6 жыл бұрын

Does the corolla has a twist beam suspension and hard plastic? Thought so...

@Hintonbro. 6 жыл бұрын

You wouldn’t put it up against a GTI . That’s fantastic insight. Thanks.

@Meridian83West 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to see the Jetta on the MQB platform now. I'm a bit disappointed that they're using the torsion-beam axle for the rear suspension except for the upcoming GLI. I may be wrong, but I don't think any car in this class except the Toyota Corolla still uses that type of rear suspension any more.

@subvet3668 6 жыл бұрын

I hope they bring that digital cockpit to the GTI for 2019.

@vincento1067 6 жыл бұрын

I sure hope VW doesn't get rid of the 1.8 in the Jetta. I purchased a 2016 Jetta SEL 1.8 and chose the car because the power, ride, handling balance is great.

@timjeklar8699 4 жыл бұрын

In eu this engine came in 2014 and is quite reliable, but in this year came in eu the new 1.5 tsi which is the new generation of 1.4tsi engin, and this 1.4tsi and 1.5tsi engines have a timing belt (not a timing chain)

@MichaelWebber 6 жыл бұрын

My complaint about my 2014 was the fat center counsel that uncomfortably intruded into my right leg space. I also thought the drivers seat was more "off angle" than most smaller vehicles (smaller vehicles cant the seat off angle to create an illusion of more side leg room).

@victoriapurdum6813 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought a new 2019 pure white SEL Jetta!

@AndrewBullard9170 6 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the new Gli, hopefully by the end of this year

@robertdye2155 6 жыл бұрын

I had an 84 Jetta with a TDI

@pj9241 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t buy a car with out Nathan’s go ahead and that an honest statement

@automart3319 6 жыл бұрын

Nova geração de carros da volks tão bonito demais, seguem a nova linha de design da vw isso e top demais, mesmo padrões porém diferenciados!

@CaseyJPS 6 жыл бұрын

Any indication there might be a hybrid coming?

@Captain_Brown_Beard 6 жыл бұрын

Will the window regulators work forever on this model?

@mtc2300 6 жыл бұрын

MQB, European Passat, Golf, Polo, T-Roc. Tiguan. I thinks there's more. Also the Seat Leon, Seat Ibiza, Seat Arona, Seat Ateca, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb.

@lrb05131963 6 жыл бұрын

When will this 2019 model be at my local dealer,and You said a 6 year warranty,I read it’s a seven years bumper to bumper

@radinsyah1574 6 жыл бұрын

The Corrado is my all time favorite VW.

@eggbirdtherooster 6 жыл бұрын

I like the old one more stylingwise..

@curtlandgraff8132 6 жыл бұрын

Where did the music come from?ouch. Piano black interior not for me because of sun glare and would like to see brushed aluminum and just is asking for manual transmission. I hope you like these changes.

@rgms573 6 жыл бұрын

Why not the new generation 1.5 TSI? They introduced this new engine for the golf 7.5

@riselly1 6 жыл бұрын

Was the MK5 the best Jetta ever? Independent suspension, great handling/fit and finish, gas trunk hinges, suede glove box, etc etc........ and all of this standard on the basic of basic models.

@greenvalley651 6 жыл бұрын

just waiting for the VW Arteon 2018 to get to US, see if honda accord and camry can be put next to it, in design, tech and speed

@leecook7904 6 жыл бұрын

Why on earth are you in Hillsborough, NC?

@barnhib 6 жыл бұрын

That quick MQB quiz wasn't really fair. The Arteon isn't even available yet!

@TheWVgoodguy22 6 жыл бұрын

I am surprised that VW Fanboy Andre isn't doing this review with Nathan, but Nathan alone is good as well. I like it the Jetta looks better now and not as boringly simple. My buddy has a 14 year model one with a manual and likes it, I am not in the market for another compact sedan I want a midsize truck, but this would be a good inexpensive car for a first car for someone or for those that live on an extreme budget.

@TheWVgoodguy22 6 жыл бұрын

Yes I would agree that those cheap cars are usually a first car, heck my first two were like that old cars in that price range, then my next was a 7 year old Ford Escape with 76k miles on if for 10k. Heck I have never owned a new car my current one a Chevy Cruze 2013 had 33k miles on it when I got it in 14, and cost me $330 a month, and it helps build my credit. I had to get my Dad to cosign with his 800 credit score. Which with me owing $4200 on the Ford that I had to trade in put me at 19k financed which is the price of this new car. I usually say buy used if possibly and lease new. I make my amend and say this would be a good first new car for someone if they can afford the payments and build their credit up. Not everyone has 3k in the bank, I know I don't or I would probably put it towards an older truck that I can use for hunting and fishing and beating around in the winter.

@Skankhunt98745 6 жыл бұрын

Forrest Earnest Andre is better than Nathan, nathan is a dodge fanboy.... so I don’t get why your hating on Andre.

@IReahpZz 6 жыл бұрын

Forrest Earnest yup. Especially once there are 6 month and 1 year old versions of this Car. My son's 2017 jetta stickers at 22k and after 6 months and 6700 miles he got it for 14k otd. Great first car to build credit and not have to worry about it for a while. He's even tuned his and now it's pretty damn fun

@TheWVgoodguy22 6 жыл бұрын

I am NOT hating on Andre at all, just stating that hey I am surprised that he who is one isn't doing this review or tag teaming it with Nathan. He probably had a few other projects to work on for TFL and I like Nathan too, heck the whole crew.

@TheWVgoodguy22 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent Wedow I am definitely happy for him, that is a good deal for sure. Saving a dollar per mile and having all the warranty is great. Certified Pre Owned is the way to go if you can, especially 6 months to 2 years old with low miles. I use to sell cars for 14 months so I have seen how it goes, if someone is upside down with no cash down it is tough to go pre owned and have to do new with as many rebates as they can get, but if they are in the clear a rather new CPO car or truck like your son's is the way to go.

@silkhead44 6 жыл бұрын

it's quiet except the torque converter in the auto...at low rpm between 25 to 40mph...beware of loud breathing or grinding sounds when putzing in traffic

@Hinata21994 3 жыл бұрын

I truly miss the TDI and hope VW brings them back to the US.

@ejisloco1051 6 жыл бұрын

Will this arrive in Australia?

@76carmel 6 жыл бұрын

The question many people have is... when is the GLI version of the Jetta coming?

@_multiverse_ 6 жыл бұрын

I'm in the market and this would have been a strong consideration if it wasn't for the engine..... The lacking 1.8 is a no go for me. In Jeremy Clarkson's words " it's a cow in a track suit"

@heyitsme939 6 жыл бұрын

The thing I don’t understand is why there’s no turn signal indicators on the mirrors, 17 inch rims, or fog lights on the SEL. why are all of the good features reserved for the SEL premium? This still looks like a base model, not an SEL.

@garyallman3039 6 жыл бұрын

"I feel like I have a little bit better control of the vehicle" -- just as the video shows him almost off the pavement in a curve.

@CactusDronography683 5 жыл бұрын

Will i Fit in that thing being 6'4 330 lbs?

@cmdairsystems9712 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 5 cyl 5 speed manual Jetta SE and love it. Love the lines of the car, how it handles, and the 5 cylinder pulls like crazy, yet gives mpg that rivals most of the 4 cylinders. which makes me wonder why they dont have it as an option anymore. 4 cylinders dont particylary sound that wonderful, at leat when compared to the 5. This new one though, is just ugly in the front end compared to the model before. What is it with America having more Grill then bumper nowadays?

@WiscoWolfy 6 жыл бұрын

Those wheels are SO much better than the honda-ass wheels I've seen on these

@ksorsomeplace 6 жыл бұрын

I'm curious of the logic for only the 1.4 liter. I would have thought they'd made the 1.8 liter standard for all trims except the SEL Premium. Then, make the 2.0 the standard engine for the SEL Premium trim. But instead, they eliminated the 1.8 liter entirely.

@scottvickery2057 6 жыл бұрын

I think the engine is a gem...

@Walter-hg2nr 6 жыл бұрын

147hp really good job VW old people would be so happy.

@gusniev9631 6 жыл бұрын

Will there be a GLI

@residentevil54460 5 жыл бұрын

The last Jettas exterior with the new jettas interior hate the grill now

@koss9488 6 жыл бұрын

VW went back in time with the suspension on this, and not in a good way. And the Jetta didn't need to be larger than the previous generation. I'm 6'2" with a 5'10" wife and 17 year old daughter that like her mom is 5'10". We all fit in my wifes 2015 Jetta. Her lease is ending within days is she is leaning towards a 2018 Mazda6 with the 2.5 turbo.

@ThousanWhite 6 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the GLI

@stephenhendricks103 6 жыл бұрын

I understand that tax policies in Europe make a 1.4L engine desirable but I have to say that regardless of what a "gem" the engine is, the Jetta (or at least the GLI) needs the 1.8L mill of the Tiguan or better yet the 2.0L engine of the GTI.

@netcruzer 6 жыл бұрын

Ugh, it's HUGE for a Jetta. 'Murica loves big sedans.

@vh9network 6 жыл бұрын

It looks like the same as a my A3. Edit: Nah, on 2nd look it looks big like the old B8 A4.

@burgerbattle 6 жыл бұрын

vh9network Audi is owned by Volkswagen

@vh9network 6 жыл бұрын

Duke Fayce, omg you're kidding...no way!

@mikem2253 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect for infant seats.

@garyallman3039 6 жыл бұрын

1 inch longer, and 3.5 inches wider than my 2001 Passat.

@LaksitoSanHiJi8000 6 жыл бұрын

Does this product have something to do with Ford¿?

@marco1173 6 жыл бұрын

The 1.4T is a fine engine but I wonder if they couldn't have made it more compelling by making the 1.8T the standard power plant. I know, I know... cost.

@letsgocapsbeatpens 6 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention the 6 year/72000 mile warranty is transferable.

@reneantunez1998 6 жыл бұрын

love it

@gjolinares23 6 жыл бұрын

Besides the led lights the exterior looks older. I could believe you if you said the car was a 2007 - 12

@LlyleHunter 6 жыл бұрын

Very glad that they've brought the driving dynamics back up. What's a Volkswagen if it doesn't Fahrvergnüg? As it has a twist beam rear axel I'd be courios to know if it can do the VW three wheel dance. I hope that the next Passat is a Fahrvergnüger too.

@jayczyzyk9707 6 жыл бұрын

U still got in there Nathan lol

@savedbydave 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not really wow'd by the new Jetta body. It looks too much like a third gen ford focus sedan to me.

@ianmcalpine 6 жыл бұрын

Back end looks really nice, but that front is just so blegh.

@kamiljay2697 6 жыл бұрын

idk i liked mk6 most from modern ones , has perfect size, this new one not look like compact anymore i dont care what technology is there . look too big like not jeeta anymore.

@RLC2020 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like an accord now. I'll keep my '17 sel manual.

@Dellison8185 6 жыл бұрын

Front looks like a mix between a Ford Fusion and a Ford Taurus. The back looks like an Audi A4

@mavricxx 6 жыл бұрын

Looks good but MY GOD THOSE WHEEL GAPS!

@itannoysme3348 6 жыл бұрын

When he says "safer" compared to the '82 model, I say not necessarily. There are SUVs on the road now, everywhere, and they make it more dangerous for smaller sedans like the Jetta.

@ErikSamuel1988 6 жыл бұрын

Can the tires be any smaller than those? Lol

@BorisTerekidi 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like it's the same size as Passat, which brings the question: why do we need another Passat?

@swish1005 6 жыл бұрын

Ford Taurus?

@JOHNch4.v.v.7to10 6 жыл бұрын

Come back in a year or two, then compare Jetta sales with the Civic, then tell us if VW "hit it out of the park".

@muttsbutts 6 жыл бұрын

Original Jettas had a 2door version.

@stevec3526 6 жыл бұрын

Humm, so even VW cannot repair the transmission in the 82 Jetta... 1.8 or 2.0 turbo I could go for, 1.4 no...

@ahmednowaiser 5 жыл бұрын

It has transmission issues..my friend bought it and there an issue and he want to return it back and many other buyers

@InfoumusMOBB 6 жыл бұрын

Make a Jetta R!!!!!!!

@jbm0866 6 жыл бұрын

This thing is getting pretty much good reviews across the board, and it does look like an overall improvement over the previous generation, buuuuuuuuuuuttt.. There's always a but isn't there? What scares me is this thing seems to be an improvement in every area, but I know it was in development during dieselgate, (which cost VW a ton of money with fines and lost sales) yet they didn't increase the base price of this thing. Where is the cost cutting? It has to be in places you can't really see and feel during a test drive, and probably won't know about until the bumper to bumper and drivetrain warranty is up. I say pass until long term reliability is known..

@alfredonavarrete6460 6 жыл бұрын

The removed the double exhaust...? What a disappointment

@sergevivier2861 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect car for the US

@cascivic 6 жыл бұрын

Wasn't the rabbit the entry into the VW brand back then?

@LlyleHunter 6 жыл бұрын

Yes it was in the US. You paid more for the trunk.

@jamesbeaman6337 6 жыл бұрын

I thought they still made the beetle for a few years when the Rabbit first rolled out and that was the entry.

@LlyleHunter 6 жыл бұрын

In fact the Rabbit debuted as a 1975 model and the Beetle (VW1) ended its run in 1978. The Jetta made its debute in 1979.

@kenj.8897 6 жыл бұрын

I would rather have it in the 1.8t . like the looks but the hood reminds me of a chrysler 😭

@philliptheone 6 жыл бұрын

did his voice just change @ 3:08

@BTC909 6 жыл бұрын

"Looks like a 2015 Sonata with a VW grille. How unoriginal and dull" - Joel

@ric7744 6 жыл бұрын

So it is probably not the best compact sedan but it is ok. I would put it better than a Corolla and Sentra. Also wife has 2017 Mazda Grand Touring that we are getting rid of soon, would take the Jetta over that too. It just doesn't ride good and is not that comfortable. I have a extra car a 2000 jetta with 220,000 miles. I would have to say the cars with the best mixture are the Hyundai and Kia products, if you are talking about main stream cars and value. Also Genesis is really moving up in the world.