i work at a car dealership if you walk out of a dealership with an sel at less then 36,000 then you did great!

@Gtaoutsider That setup is only on the Jetta S, on the SE and SEL, you still haver the 2.5 170 hp, plus disc brakes

@ratko89 and do you know the 2.0L is the same as the 99 model?? i mean 115HP??

@desodesign Which engine does yours have? Mine has a 1.4 TSI Twin Turbo engine with 160 BHP i love driving it.

@TheDreamDesign People, If you watch the video you'll note that I WAS NOT DRIVING.

i rented one it had a great interior agressive looking front end .. and the sound system kicks ass in it to, over all classy looking car

@mrpkinproduction its about $17,000 grand here in Canada (with taxes, freight, etc.)

what whells do you have oont hat beast

i am planning to get my first car. is volkswagon a dependable type? ???

Well done reviur! :) "bigger better cheaper" - that is absolutely I agree!

@desodesign FYI: VW paid us the exact same amount for this review as you paid to watch it.

The previous generation meaning the Mk4?

I own a 2011 jetta se w/ conv. package. Two words to describe it. Simply Awesome.

@desodesign Didn't you test drive the car??

Isn't the Jetta available with the 1.4 TSI engine? That engine is more modern so i don't understand it isn't available in the US.

Would it be a fair assumption that the 2.5 5-cylinder model is better selling than the TDI because of the extra hp? Even though the TDI achieves better fuel economy?

@desodesign What are you driving in a Jetta S? Try an SEL or TDI or even better GLI. Better than anything else you can get in that price range.

@vusomujo Doesn't South Africa build it's own Jettas? I know they made Golfs and Polos at least. And they have their own Polo Vivo...

@Deuzewski I would think that the 2.5 is better selling because it's cheaper than the TDI

@disbsam333 top 5 compared to what and to what market? Chevy Cruze is best seller mainly because it's a Chevy (you know, patriotism even though it looks japanese and has japanese ideas in it) and 2nd, because it's affordable...

@dunti21 am in botswana though.yes south africa makes those cars but they always come late even in s.a.arent's guys in the states and europe already driving the new jetta? here in southern africa it's coming year end.

this car is made in Puebla Mexico and disigned for mexican engeeniers and its so good Thanks VW Mexico to give us this amazing car!!!!

I think this jetta looks alot better than the old model!

at first i though this car was stupid and didnt match VW style. i am an avid VW fan and wasnt happy. I saw the car for the first time last week out on the streets and loved it. It is so nice and naturally caught a VW fan's eye. When i looked closer i saw it still retained all VW style with different accents toward an Audi. I love it and so does everyone i talk to who has driven one. I cant wait to drive one!....Im glad i get excited about cheap cars. my life would be more boring if i didnt... :)

@JeffreyAu2 If I'm a passenger in the car I want mp iPhone and iPod somewhere that I can get to it. BTW: Many car manufactures put the cable plug in the dashboard.

The TDI BlueMotion gets 57 mpg combined, but it's not avaiable in the US

@SuperTripleFFF In the scheme of things yeah it shares certain aspects.

@Mr99Burns That is the Jetta Basic, it most likely won't be available, it is built only for places like Colorado or Canada, That really don't need AC. Honda and Toyota offer the same type of car.

LOL i love the volkswagen dashboard and interior lights at night, they are red and blue

A much more improved design over the last model just like the Jetta that came out back in 1999. The last model, looked, how should I describe this, inmature? Thanks Volkswagen, I'll put this car into consideration now!

i don't understand why people complain to much about this Jetta,i saw one today in white ,it's a sexy car,looks like an Audi A4,it's a great alternative to the way '' overrateded'' Civic and Corolla ,actually VW by ''downgrading'' is making the Jetta more competitive and a great alternative to the new car buyers.

I was just about to comment on that!!! They are trying to save lives!

Is this the kex-car or not?

I'm not sure why people complain about hard plastic interior. It's not like you'll be rubbing your face all over the dash. Who gives a shit as long as it's durable and looks good. My MK3 jetta is now 15 years old with the original interior and it still looks immaculate. But I do take very good care of my car.

Oh sorry, I forgot there was an Mk5 already. Meaning that I guess you said that regarding the Mk5. :) I love the Mk4 Jetta a lot, just something about that one that catches my attention. ;)

@grkchick Yes please I'd like a link, but 115 hp souns still souns very weak, Corolla from 10 years ago has the same power.

I bought a 2013 Jetta and was questioning why the designers placed the iPhone/iPod port in the G-Box. It was explained to me like this by my dealer. So much of what VW is trying to accomplish is focused in on safety. A larger B-pillar multistage airbag deployment EBC stability controls crash sensors. That allowing the driver to access his/her iPhone while driving would not follow the broad safety first standpoint VW is going forward with.

@kevind15 I agree volkswagon taking on a new style and I like it.

@hec94gom please post a vid about it, i was planning on going today too! but i don't want to buy it unless i hear opinions from others. By the way I'm trading it in for a civic, bout u? Hope its not a downgrade!!

So many cell phone related crashes in recent times have lead to VW making that choice. The Jetta I primarily marketed to teens / young adults so the demographic fits the decision. The Jetta features attractive body lines and options while maintaining an even more attractive opening price point. College kids and young adults just starting out can have a safe reliable vehicle for a very inexpensive payment. I say kudos for VW bringing German engineering to the masses !

such a nice looking car!

The front is reminiscent of the latest Golf Gti styling while the rear looks like the Audi A4.

@vothry But what if you are not driving...like I wasn't? I guess that means that VW doesn't want to distract passengers from passengering as well.

@esemrpoot Hi. This is Much bigger than Golf. And here in Europe,every Jetta has independent rear suspension. And every engines are turbocharged. 1.2,1.4,2.0 TSI Gasoline engines and 1.6,2.0 TDI diesel engines. It`s a good car.

the engine on the 2010-present Volkswagen Jetta/ Volkswagen Vento (Select South American Countries) Engine 1.2 L TSI I4 1.4L TSI I4 2.0 L I4 2.0L TSI I4 2.5L I5 1.6 L I4 TDI 2.0L I4 TDI

@ricardobuchanan I guess u've never been to canada. We need A/C too!.

you're not supposed to be checking text messages while driving

Why does it resemble an audi a4?

the 2010-present Volkswagen Jetta is assembled in Puebla, Mexico Aurangabad, India Jakarta, Indonesia

@kharrison1095 you missed an opel....

To me....the car looks better esp as far as the front grill. I never liked the big chrome part that has been on the grills the past several years. I just wish the "diesel" was cheaper. I still have a 1996 Passat diesel and was one of my my favorite cars. Check out the price of a Gold diesel...it's crazy. $25,000.00 for that...makes no sense.

@kharrison1095 let me tell you about audi. we had a s6 in the shop which drove fine unless u stomped on it. then it would just fall on its face. they had to fly a audi guy in from germany with special computers. if we us cars did that i have 3 things to check.. air {take a breath} ok we have that, now check fuel and spark. i dont need to check ohms ratings between 2 modules because the drivers window wont go up or bring it in for service because my dsg trans is recalled.

@desodesign lawls you probably have the 2.0l

I like the look of the new car much better.....except for the front end styling :(

@4g63mark That's the deal with new cars, they make them out of cardboard nowadays. The old cars are still raping the roads and the new ones are filling the service workshops.

Seriously? The 2 liter tsi is gon' be the base engine??

I like Volkswagen's less-is-more approach to styling as opposed to the Mazda 3 ,the sales leader here in Australia atm, which I feel is too fussy and lacks a clean flowing and homogeneous design.

@SuperTripleFFF Nicest kia you've ever seen. Do you know who the chief designer of Kia is? the former Audi designer, Peter Schreyer.

This car has so much evidence of cost cutting...it's no wonder why the car's cheaper than before. How can the exterior design and interior quality be so subpar compared to competition, yet you call it "sophisticated"?that's just their way for saying cheap...definately gives corolla a run for it's cheapness

We have the exact car in the vid and it's a great car except it surely has lost a bit of previous year's refinement and handling.

the engine the 2011-present Volkswagen Jetta/ Volkswagen Vento (Select South American Countries) Engine 1.2 L TSI I4 1.4L TSI I4 2.0 L I4 2.0L TSI I4 2.5L I5 1.6 L I4 TDI 2.0L I4 TDI

Love it! It also looks more like an Audi

It sound's like a great car but I just wish that the exterior design was a little more stylish. I've got to admit I think the exterior looks kind of bland. Don't get me wrong. I like the way it looks but I personally like the previous generation's styling better but granted I do own a 2007 VW Jetta 2.5L (with the 5-speed manual) so I am a bit biased. Even still I would definitely consider buying one when I need a new car. These car's are great.

This car looks more expensive than the old model, which is good news off course!!

"Tons of leg room"? Is this guy nutz???

I think it would it will look better with golf mk6 front end

@ninjaman989 lol, trading it in for civic, doesn't make sense, meant to say, I'm trading my civic in for it.

I think I still like the previous generation of Jetta more

You have to see the car in person to appreiciate it.the headlights make it look quite different it looks like an audi.smart move volkswagen because americans love audis and put a premium that type of styling which add value.but i would say the body lines havent changed too much.this review said the interior was cheaper looking.i didnt notice any dfference other than the climate controI.this car was made to attract non volkswagen buyers.I reccomend the hardcore volkswagen buyer see it in person

@dunti21 why should we in africa have to wait that long for this?

@esemrpoot Hi. Yep,i know what you mean. Mexicans build my older cars too,New Beetle,and previous Jetta. I have no problem about that..

VW should change the horrible grille on the jetta, apart of that, the car has a good design

@09blackcobaltss exactly.

My aunt is getting SEL jetta yep hopping to see that sexy ass car

First off the iPod is on the glove box because you should not be checking texts while driving. Secondly, get the TDI and save a fortune in gas. It has the mileage of a Prius without making you drive a shoebox. I like it. You can easily put 500 thousand on a diesel engine. If you rust proof the car at least annually, do your scheduled maintenance you will have cheap transportation for life. And you can laugh while everyone else wines about fuel prices. Furthermore the resale value of a diesel i

... it's not a bad looking car, but for my money , I'll wait to check out the new Focus, Chevy Cruze or even the new Sonata.

@klramon American market... 2.5 liter engines are more poular there..

why would you want to check text mssages while driving????? And you wonder why people get into accidents.

maybe they put the usb connector in the glove box so you can't text & drive....

@TheDreamDesign He;s driving a fucking Jetta. He can do whatever he wants.

audi-ish. Not like that's a bad thing thoguh. Great car, good job VW. I'm curious to see this go up against the new Hyundai elentra. It gets 40mpg and is priced right in line with this car.

@mrpkinproduction I mean 17 grand :P

The Sentra SE-R Spec V has a 4/cyl. 2.5l engine and the jetta has a 5/cyl. 2.5l engine.... but the Sentra´s engine its more powerfull (200hp) and more torque (180 lbs) than the Jetta´s engine. I don´t understand why VW keep making so inefficient n/a engines. The Sentra SE-R Spec V has more room, better sound system, better standard equipement, better brakes.... and both cars costs the same. .

Интересно, когда она начнёт продаваться в России? И какова будет её стоимость? Машина мне очень понравилась.

It is sad that the European Jetta is light years ahead in terms of technology and engines that the american Jetta but I guess thats how the american market is. They look the same but underneath the bonnet they are complete different cars.

Did the guy seriously complain about not being able to text and drive. If you want to do that then just get an android or keep the phone charged

Maybe the Germans just want us to charge our phones inside the glove compartment, not text wildly at 75mph.

i want a GLI!! come on V dub!!

It's too bad the exterior styling looks like a Civic. I was also saddened when Subaru's Forester exterior styling basically copied Toyota's. Bummer. VW and Subaru had their own unique styling that set them apart. I like that more so than blending into the pack for "more widespread appeal." Oh well, at least the Golf stands out. Thanks for the review!

@geojibby I agree, if you want more evidence of widespread appeal look at the new Caravan, I mean Routan, yuck!

that man is friggin cramped in the back of the car wtf

Trading in my Audi tomorrow for a Toyota. I'll never buy a german car again. Only lasted 90,000 miles and has been a reliability NIGHTMARE.

@TheDreamDesign but people do it

"I'm 6' 2" and pretty tall". president of the redundancy department of redundancy.

I'd wait for the 2012 model = new more powerful and fuel efficient engines

@kkohouta i know, i didnt say the european version wasnt good, its just this people who think they have an european car when they get a mexican car lol, the Jetta here in America its just the way i said, i went to Europe last month and i saw i Jetta and its different than this thing if you know what i mean

Seems like a decent car. Most cars are over rated. They depreciate too fast and you cant have a nice car in the city. Im Thinking of getting rid of my 2010 MDX for a cheaper car for the city.

wow he complains about not bein about to check text messages i think thats a good thing keep ur eyes on the road not ur phone buddy!!

the front sorta looks like a ford focus

the best jetta ever! qualitywise i dont know...