Great car review once again. Really hits the sweet spot and describes the every day foibles of living with a car, including an emotional aspect. Great industry knowledge and targeting cars in the price ranges that 99% of the people can afford is smart. Can't wait for the next video, I don't even care what car is being reviewed, I learn a little more about the car industry and its thought process with each video.

Your reviews remind me of older Car and Driver articles, just unfiltered thoughts from a knowledgeable enthusiast

The cinematography and in-depth knowledge of the car puts this channel leagues above other "car review" channels

I love my new 19 Jetta!!! I love how people pick apart a car this cheap. I got a loaded SE for $21K. I cant complain. I think its a very nice car

Kudos to VW for not using crappy CVT transmissions!

Very underrated car reviewer on KZfaq.

Simply the best reviewer on the internet today. Well done.

I always appreciate the uncluttered lines of a VW.

Hope you had a great Christmas. Huge congratulations on reaching 200k. Might have been overdue but, that’s ok. I hope you have a successful 2019.

Super mature, will not look dated in ten years. A great buy for $18k without feeling super cheap. Agree.

What I love about this channel is the absolute honesty. Too many reviews out there pick only the positive aspects and minimize the negative.

I really appreciate this review. Most reviews look at the loaded up versions of any particular model. So it is refreshing to see a review of an entry level car. Thanks and keep up the good work!

Well I got the 2019 SEL trim line back in July and has about four thousand miles on it. Two things that I don't like about the vehicle. It is a little bit noisier override then I like and some of the quality of the Interior or a little bit cheaper looking. Other than that this car is an awesome car for the price point. I was looking at the Honda Accord when I was looking at the Jetta. I love the Honda Accord even though it's a different segment it was close to the same price. But you get so much more car in the Jetta in the warranty for the price than you do a Honda. I would have had to go up to over $30,000 on the Honda Accord trim line in order to get the same that the Jetta offers at 23000. The lines are sexy and it's a definitely a good running car with plenty of power. Love the beats sound, sounds are quality and the high and lows are perfect. The ambient lighting makes the interior at night. The 2019 jetta to me is just perfect in the price range . Just a few cutbacks that I didn't like, other than that it's a great car.

Excellent editorial content as always on the spot. But the visuals were just pure eye candy. Nobody else is doing anything close to this, generally mounting Go Pro's everywhere and driving and talking. You guys put real effort into the variety from in the car, and from outside and the case vehicle with good cameras and lenses. Just wonderful. Look forward to next year.

While most reviews are quick and shallow -- I really enjoy your videos that go in depth and you've consistently managed to deliver it without much dryness. Keep at it guys!

Everything you said is accurate. I have the 2022 SEL. I've driven the civic, Corolla, and Forte. I'm sticking with this. For one, the traditional transmission. 2nd the advanced engine that's super efficient and quiet for this segment. I have the 1.5 turbocharged. The design is timeless, clean and classy. No overly done lines and sculptures. It has the best build quality as far as fit and tightness. Try closing the doors and you know what I mean.

I enjoy how you look underneath the car in your reviews, everyone should do it!

This review, as with the other SavageGeese productions, is a work of art (and, I must add, the absence of Mr. Turbowski only increases my appreciation). I feel we'd be unlikely to find the less-than-complementary remarks about interior noise(s), marginal seat cushioning, and unrefined transmission behavior from other reviewers. Thanks for the super-comprehensive, balanced and highly-useful reviews that are a pleasure to watch. Nobody does it better (yes, that was a song).

Never seen someone reviewed a car in such a detail, so thrilled with the level the knowledge you are providing. Thanks a lot for sharing this. Appreciate greatly.

I really appreciate your candor with this review. It seems like other reviewers just talk about how great these new cars are but you pair the realistic needs well with compliments.

Excellent review. I appreciate VW's simple and timeless approach to styling.

I recently purchased a 2019 Jetta with a 6 speed manual transmission. The interior is very comfortable and easy to work with. The car in incredibly quite. I love mine!!

It's the first video i see from you and what i have to say is: NOW THAT'S A REVIEW. You are covering everything and you clearly know a lot about cars not just mumbling about specs. Good job!

I just stumbled upon your channel. Excellent reviews, this one is no different! Very glad to have found your content. Thanks for the hard work.

Just bought this car and this review is spot on. VW says the torque converter sound issue is normal (I noticed it immediately and went on forums), but I'm going to bring it in just so they have it on record in case there's a recall or anything. Really good review, all the thoughts shared here are what I had in mind when I bought the car, and describing the interior as a 'sterile space' I think really summarizes the character of the vehicle and people who drive vehicles like this. 10/10

Talk about timing...this week I have a 6MT Jetta S. It has the same footwell buzz around redline. It also retains the kickdown switch accelerator pedal from the automatic, which feels weird when you’re driving stick. Great review 👍

I hope this channel never changes because it’s the BEST at car reviews.

your channel have one of the best car reviews on youtube... no smugness when reviewing regular cars, actually reviewing regular cars, everything is covered. :)

Looks like fair car. It will work for some and not others I assume. Great review as always. I loved the new pantry storage space! Lol

I was seriously looking into a VW Jetta yesterday and Savagegeese comes in clutch with this video! Thanks SG

I can tell you place a lot of value in audio and video quality. I can hear it and it shows and I really appreciate it. Thanks bb

Great review. You went over everything in the car and in an organized fashion. You listed the positives and negatives, advantages, disadvantages all in straightforward manner.

Waow... This is called A REVIEW. subscribed 👍😍

Wonderful review Savagegeese!! I just moved on from my Mk4 TDI this last year. I already miss the classic no-nonsense design over my new to me 08 civic. It's cool to see those classic lines carry through nearly 20 years down the line. I loved the design, and the drivability of that overweight sedan. However it was an absolute nightmare to maintain. The same issues are here on the 2019. 10+ torx screws on the MK4 to get to just the oil drain plug. No thanks, not for Dusty anymore. I want another Jetta, but I never want to work on a VW ever again.

The production quality with these videos are phenomenal!

Nice video! Really appreciated the great cinematography and your clear auto knowledge. Thanks to people like you for making my car research that much easier!

Finally some American reviewer talking sense. Good review, sir.

No crazy waves or curves, that's why I like this car and decided to buy one.

Another fantastic review. The quality of your videos is leaps and bounds better than any other car review channel period. I hope to see you channel grow you deserve it.

Wow!!! Always a great honest in-depth review. I heard some things here that I didn’t hear on other reviews. Appreciate a discretionary review👍👍👍

I got the 6 speed manual transmission and it's a blast to drive.

Great review! I hope you review the 2019 GLI soon. 😎👍🏼

Nice review. Gives me renewed appreciation for my 2017 Jetta SEL ! Thank you.

Thank you for uploading this video. Your videos are always highly elaborated. I often look for car reviews outside of Korea because car reviews hear are so biased that I need another source for evaluating cars. I always feel your reviews are perfect for non-native English speaker because of accurate pronunciation to hear and kind vocabulary to understand even for kids.

I have driven this car as a rental for 2 weeks and I really like it. I think it’s super quiet and it’s a really solid and well made vehicle. The doors close with a thud unlike Japanese competitors and I’m not sure what wind noise this guy was hearing but to me it’s really quiet. The transmission shifts smooth (thank God there is no CVT) but the motor is a bit sluggish. I would definitely consider this car if I were looking to purchase a compact sedan. I would however want the R model or the SEL as they offer more features that I would use.

I LOVE my 2019 Jetta SE. I got it in white, with black interior. It has a moonroof & with the cold weather package. BRB remote start, BRB heated seats in the front AND the back (yeah that’s right the back!) BRB heated steering wheel. I’m so happy with my decision & I sell Toyota’s for a living. No way I’d settle for a boring Corolla for the same price. Also the girls looooove it. Thank you for getting me laid VW.

wow I feel like I'm watching a movie dude, the quality on this video is absolutely incredible

Good content guys I stumbled across your channel, and I’m glad I did. Keep up the good job

I bought the 2019 Jetta S and no noises. Love the car . Drives very nice

I have had my 2019 Jetta S trim with the very awesome 6 speed manual since June and I have been really impressed and surprised. Mostly with the quality, features, tech and this new 1.4 motor is pretty amazing. For myself I really prefer this understated and more mature look, but I am in my 50s now so that makes since. The biggest surprise so far is the overall fun factor driving this non-independent rear suspension car. With the manual she really pulls quite a bit harder than the auto it seems. Honestly if you run premium fuel it does feel like the ECU is giving me a little more beans to work with by advancing the timing and boost a bit over the 87 octane gas. Highly recommended for a new driver wanting to learn clutch and manual transmissions. Super easy mode and very easy to teach a new driver. My oldest son hated trying to learn manual on my older 2011 Mazda 3 but this Jetta he had down smooth within minutes. I do feel this is by far the superior car in this segment. Plus the new 6 year / 72k mile warranty is kinda comforting considering the direct inject only engine. Just passed 10k miles and first factory service and she is perfect so far. So I am really having some great fun with mine and very happy with it. Awesome review, love the channel. Thank you!

The production quality of these reviews is excellent. The camera angle looking in through the windshield; the shot of the gauges upon acceleration; it's just superb. There are other reviewers who don't put in nearly as much effort and they somehow have half a million subscribers. It's bizarre.

Great video @savagegeese, your reviews are my favorite, by the way for anyone with the jetta, go to bluetooth settings and change the "bluetooth" setting from minimum to maximum, it raises the gain and makes the audio less flat.

It's sort of a weird review. When you're comparing it to cars in its class, you seem to generally think it's one of the better ones. It's almost like you're dinging VW for created a car that gives a first impression of being nicer than its class. By my way of thinking, that's a plus rather than a minus.

Absolutely love my 2019 VW Jetta SE.

This is, by far the best car review channel on youtube

Congrats on 200k! Should be 2mil but we'll get there!

I like the design aesthetic. Keep it simple. Don’t complain about the automatic. Get the manual. My sister has a Golf. Loves it. Paid

Great video! I love your style, I have to ask.... what camera + lens setup do you have? Your quality is outstanding!

I'm new to your channel and I like your style and reviews. If I could make a suggestion, that would be to utilize a decibel meter to accurately describe road and wind noise levels. With regard to the new Jetta, the loudness you experienced might be subjective. I just sold a Mk7 GTI and got one of these Jetta's, and the Jetta is much, much quieter, as measured by the decibel meter. Having said that, your overall positive comments allowed me to purchase one. Have a great 2019.

love this channel, very few channels will show you the underbody, thank you !!

motor mouth and other big name publications in trouble. their cinematography is not at the same level as u. your dwarfing them man. good frikken job.

The more things change, the less they remain the same. The new Corolla sedan will offer independent rear suspension and a 6 speed manual with a 168 hp non-turbo engine. It will be made in the USA. Why buy a VW?

Great review. I’m not typically in to a Volkswagen vehicle , especially one in this market, but you gave clear concise info about what the car wheel is and how it appeals to an enthusiast, but average daily driver will know what to expect. Superb👍🏼

So I ordered one back in Sept 1st and am still waiting on it to be delivered. I'm very lucky to have found your video. Subscribed.

I just bought a new S3 on the same platform. I’d love to see a comparison of a base car and top level car off of a same platform to see where manufacturers spend the money to make them cost 2x more

Nice review. I've owned more expensive VW's made in Germany and they had rattles too. Go Bears!

One of the best car reviewers on youtube. P.S. the music is great..very tasteful.

Another great review. I think the overarching point you're trying to make is that some automakers blend their cost-cutting much better than VW did with the base & mid range Jettas. I am starting to notice this on the Civic the more time I spend inside the cabin. All the cheap plastic and thin materials are there in the Honda. But dash rattle aside, none of it really distracts from the driving experience. And to be fair, getting behind of the wheel of the Jetta GLI is a much different experience. It's still a conservative car, but the extra touches (especially the interior) make it a much more well-rounded platform. Too bad the MSRP is an extra 50-75% lol. Side note: Your productions are getting exponentially better with each new release. From the BGM to the camerawork, this is first rate stuff. Bravo!

I’ve had three including this one. Enjoy it a lot. The Execline in Canada with manual. Great fuel economy. Thanks Goose. Fair review 👍🏻

Although Volkswagen isn’t ever really on the cutting edge, they make an essential package that would genuinely satisfy everyone’s needs (and more) in an unobtrusive, sophisticated, and affordable way. When you touched on the sound system, as far back as I can remember, VW’s base systems have always been laughable - even going back to our 1988 Jetta GL, it was downright miserable at times, but it was so incredibly easy to upgrade the sound, and the headunit could actually drive pretty decent power, so with minor speaker upgrades it went from piercingly bad to above average. No different now! I dislike the “Beats” branded systems, and would probably spring for the base system then upgrade with Infinity sound, but that’s just me. Otherwise, this Jetta is a phenomenal vehicle for the segment. It may not offer every single thing the others may, but it offers everything you’d want, need, and expect, and in a vehicle you could drive ten years down the road and still feel good about. There are definitely some cost cutting measures and omissions that even the last generation didn’t leave out, but all the important things are done well, and that’s what matters in this segment. Of all the vehicles, the Elantra/Forte, and this Jetta are probably my only recommendations, despite vehicles like the Corolla and Civic having better track records in recent years. The 1.4 TFSI is a robust, economical little thing, and VW (thankfully) still cares some about the driving dynamics and experience, so it isn’t soulless. Great video, as always!

Your reviews are great and you captured and addressed all of the issues that this car has. so actually lease this exact spec currently (orange r-line 2019). I've only owned VW/Audi vehicles for the last twenty years of driving. This mexican jetta really falls short of what i'm used to from the brand, but at $250/month you can beat it for a daily beater. You are correct about the stereo being horrible and the weird noise during acceleration. The seats are fine for short trips. Tech is good and torque gets the job done around town. I've found fuel economy to be excellent. keep up the good work. Your videos are superb.

Very good review. Tell us even more about the tech stuff underneath and the motor in the reviews. I've subscribed!

I just got a 2019 GLI and it have the standard radio and I thought it sounded good.

The shots of the rear suspension...those springs and shocks look so cheap

I appreciate your honesty in other car review videos, just not on my favorite car brand. Great video! Our 2014 jetta lugs first, we notice it doesn't do it in sport mode

Wow, what a beautifully detailed review. Subscribed!!!

Engines are really starting to sound like GTA IV cars.

Just recently spent some time looking at cars for my daughter. We drove many of the models competing in the compact sedan category. This review is pretty much spot-on with my driving impressions for the Jetta. For quiet, comfortable commuting, I thought the Chevy Cruze topped the others. If you lean toward a sporty, fun to drive sedan, the Mazda3 had it in spades. Feature wise, the Hyundai Elantra offered the most for the money. It felt a little cheap and drove like an inexpensive compact, but you got more bells and whistles and a better warranty. The Jetta offered the best warranty, a comfortable if uninspiring ride and timeless styling in and out. Its compromises were acceptable for the class and it was the quietest on the road, save for the Cruze, which really drove like a larger, heavier class of car. If GM offered a better warranty, we would have gone Cruze. The Honda Civic had a nice interior, but the noise from the CVT and the feel of the engine/transmission combination constantly reminds the driver that you are in a compact, four banger. Anyone considering cars in this class really should drive the Mazda3.

A new review. This just made my day

Absolutely great review. Quality information with great details and still entertaining through the whole video. I'm a VW guy (owned 6 of them) and I felt like if I go drive one I can still be objective and may come away with a similar assessment as I'm a car guy first over a brand loyalist/apologist..

Thanks for mentioning the seats. Scratch the Jetta!I have learned, the hard way, seats can absolutely kill an otherwise great car. Example: my 2015 Accord. 60k miles of pain that cannot be overlooked. An issue not mentioned in the many Car Of The Year awards.

I would go for the gti instead. Tht being said, I would ditch the VW after 60-70k miles. Doesn't seem like they're built to last, and no one wants a money pit.

Hey savage, I love your reviews. Probably the best on KZfaq in my opinion. I am wondering about the sort of dark and subdued thumbnail though. Orange cars get clicks like crazy. Why not a shot more like 0:33 or 0:55? One other quick note in that Subaru uses IRS on the Impreza, and their full lineup AFAIK. Great work as always. It does look upscale. Bummer it doesn't drive like it looks.

Fantastic review man, super helpful. I just watched another creator talk about how the car looks for 4 minutes inside his video, which I don't need. I can already see that myself haha. You got under the car and talked about the nuts and bolts, which is truly educational for me and most others. The comparisons to other cars are also quite helpful. Now I'm gonna see if you have a video on the honda civic to compare. :) keep it up, good content

I don't understand how interiors from makers like Honda and Subaru are always reviewed as stale and trash, but when Audi, Ford or VW do it, it's "simplistic, back to basics, familiar, premium." I can't wrap my head around it. As for the rest of the car, it appears Hyundai esque, this would not be an easy car to DIY maintain. I think the Mazda3 is a better alternative to this. Good review.

I think it has a cool european vibe. Once I drove the manual, I bought it.

The test of time.... they don’t last much. Anyways I’ve been a subscriber for a long time and honestly I don’t understand why you don’t have a million subs, your reviews are always top notch!

the quality, design, and content of your presentations are top notch !!! might think I was a fan, got one of your T's under my xmas tree..

Waiting to see what they do with the GLI.

Great review, @savagegeese ! I have to say, VW's body and interior designers did *fantastic* job making this car look simple, elegant, beautiful, and even slightly aggressive but without any gaudy features. However, I have some serious issues with their engineering priorities. While I recognize they've engineered this car to sell well with their target consumer group, a younger car buyer who favors electronic gadget compatibility over performance, it just does *not* sit right with me for them to actually be *downgrading* important core components of this car like the suspension and chassis in order to *upgrade* the surface-level features (e.g. the center console's touchscreen GUI performance). VW's marketing department and corporate executives are shrewd and understand the target audience for this car very well, but they shouldn't be going backwards in time with their suspension technology to make a snappier tablet UI or marginally improve smartphone-integration. Ideally, car companies should be putting in the time and effort needed to improve their manufacturing processes to keep costs down while retaining the advantages of better-engineered critical structural components which affect handling, efficiency, and longevity. Components and features like independent rear-suspension, reduced weight, tighter cornering, snappier shifting, as well as engine and transmission reliability and performance. I think Honda has taken steps in the right direction with their recent car design and engineering goals, they are saving money while retaining high performance and reliability by investing in the manufacturing technology for better efficiency through clever engineering.

Great review Mr. Goose. Another big plus for this car is the 6 year warranty/72 k miles. I have a 2009 Jetta Sportwagen with a little over 76k on the 2.0 turbo motor with nothing but routine maintenance. Love the DSG transmisson and the heated leather seats, the sound system has sucked, but I found a great shop that replaced the entire head deck and so far it works well.

You are an awesome reviewer. I instantly subscribed.

It's a bland, boring car but nice to cruise around the city in. My girlfriend just bought one for her 20 mile daily city commute and she loves it. It is surprisingly powerful feeling to about 40mph. Excellent fuel economy besides.

If I get this right, the Jetta and Corolla traded places for 2019.

Very well done and informative review. Thoroughly enjoyed this demonstration of the Volkswagen jetta. I indeed purchased a 2019 jetta, and I'm very satisfied with my decision to buy. Thank you again.

I just got some 6spd manuals on my lot and it makes the Jetta feel like a much better car! I am a manual enthusiast so I am a bit biased, but I feel like the engine sounds better. The overall feel of the car is better. Granted, you can only get the manual in the entry-level S model(which can be had with a driver assist package including front assist and blind spot monitors w/ rear traffic alert). I'm glad I'm not the only one who has noticed that weird stalling sensation when in reverse on the 8spd auto. Great car for the price though! And a good and fair review. I sell the darn things and I learned something! That's what I love about your videos, keep up the great work!

You have a way of sounding like you’re complaining when you’re complimenting. 😉

9:24 Mr. Geese's deadpan delivery is hilarious! How the fu*k does he manage to keep a straight face while I'm laughing so hard I'm almost crying?

Another excellent video! I love my MK6 2014 jetta (which had a multilink rear suspension, and the 1.8T EA888 Gen3!). I can't wait for the GLI to come out (hopefully with a nice engine).

Congratulations to Savagegeese for crossing the 200k subscriber mark. This car is spartan but will age well. I like the fact the Infotainment screen can be turned off totally even while using the HVAC and Audio controls which results in less distraction especially when driving at night. The floaty ride is a blessing in disguise for city dwellers (especially those residing in cities with bad roads).