I'm 6' 3" with long legs and I test drove a Jetta SEL Premium today. It had plenty of legroom and the seats were as supportive as any I seen in a compact or even midsize sedan. The 8-way power driver's seat allows you to tip the front of the seat cushion up and the rear of the cushion down to give more thigh support and legroom.

I bought a 2019 Jetta SEL leftover recently and couldn't be happier. Audi A3 for half the cost.

Definitely seems like it’s packed with good features, pretty impressed with the list of them. Ambient light is always great!

Interesting how this new Jetta is bigger on the outside, but on the inside, it’s actually smaller than the outgoing model. Trunk space is down from 15.7 to 14.1. Rear legroom down to 37.4 from 38.1. Even the fuel tank capacity went down from 14.5 to 13.2. What did they do with the extra space that having a bigger car usually provides? The only aspects that the new Jetta is bigger are the ones that involve width (slightly more shoulder room) and a little more headroom as well.

I have the SEL Prem. and I love it more everyday

I thought I was the only one who had their OCD trip out over the power button on the volume knob! I have the SEL and had to train myself to use only the steering wheel buttons otherwise it'd drive me crazy lol.

I like the video, the beautiful car, and the mellow blue color. It has understated beauty without any frivolity, which I like. It's called gravitas. To be honest, this is a midsize sedan that people refer to as a compact because dealers keep changing the definitions of size.

I just bought the 2019 Jetta SEL Premium today and pick it up in the morning. I'll let you know what I think after I've had it a couple days. My last car was a 2013 BMW 550i so of course I'm nervous about the horsepower but the 550i was a bit crazy for what I needed.

Love the place where the intro was taken, in fact the entire video. Beautiful site

Good to see fellow Albertan!

Where did you film the intro? Amazing scenery! Oh and great review too ;)

great review, enjoy ur channel very much.

UPDATED AS THE LIST KEEPS GROWING -- Why I prefer my 2017 Jetta SEL over the 2019 (based on reviewer / driver comments / reports): • more engine choices for 2017, mine has the 1.8 L engine • Independent rear suspension with 2017 gone for 2019 (back to torsion beam) • True exhaust outlets for 2017 vs. Fake exhaust outlets with 2019 • Adjustable center arm rest with 2017 gone for 2019 • Height adjustment for front passenger seat gone for 2019 • Adjustable rear headrests gone with 2019 • Rear deck more glare resistant; glare reports for 2019 • Damped glove box with inner upper shelf gone for 2019 • Engine shutoff when stopping with 2019, air turns off etc., (does have an off switch) * Solid moon roof slide cover for 2017 gone for 2019 (flimsy cloth material) * A Pillar material covering gone for 2019 (solid plastic) • more touch screen functions / interface with 2019 reportedly results in unwanted connections when bumped * 2019 Seating is very bench like, some reports it was less comfy * trunk pass-thru behind rear arm rest gone with 2019 * 2019 center console intrudes on drivers right knee room * 2019 eight speed transmission gets a bit confused /sloppy (could be a break-in issue) * And, trunk lid fully opens with 2017 vs. needing further lifting with 2019 In all fairness I have not driven the 2019 so these comments if they are all accurate may not be important for some new buyers. More soft touch surfaces on 2019 front doors, and MQB platform may provide a better and more quiet ride experience, etc.

Only if you can inform a little more about the sound and bass. would I need any other subwoofer or additional accessory to make it sound good. Hope to hear from you on this one. Very well explained thanks.

A have a jetta se it’s really nice so powerful and reliable

Another great review.

I love VW. Canadian

Saw Mountains at the background.. hmmm reminds me of Alberta.. *Alberta license plate showed up* OH 😮😮😮 🇨🇦

If you want LOTS of room and bigger engine for about the same price, get a Passat! Love my 2017. Or, if can wait, the new Arteon will be out in the Fall of 2018, and it's incredible!

Waiting for the GLI so it has the IRS (Indipendent rear suspension) hopefully a 6 speed manual and rear air vents because even the SEL premium doesn't have rear air vents on this car which I think it's ridiculous!

That hump beneath the steering wheel box which really badly hits knees, totally kills this car for me. Or anyone taller 5.8". Not to mention the fact it is longer than both Corolla and Civic while still having lesser rear seat head and leg room. That really surprised me. I mean wasn't rear seat head and leg room what Jetta was always a champion in its segment??

All that nice tech and all, but VW still can’t seem to add automatic adjustments for the passenger ‘s seat. Also I would have like for VW to have added an actual dual exhaust, and not just fake exhaust scoops! Not worth for the money!

Just subbed! 😎

jetta 2019 AKA VrankenWstein (side Ford Fusion + back Hyundai Sonata 7th Gen LF)

I got 45 miles a gallon on a 100 mile hwy ride last week

Bought the 2019 Jetta and very 😊

You need to test the sport and eco features, how some real data.

Where in Florida did you film this

Great review small engine for such a big car

VW desperately needs to IMPROVE their RELIABILITY! They would sell a lot more vehicles if they did this!

I like the design and interior. But that engine leaves a lot to be desired. Still the same power as the 2006 Jetta, with just a tiny bit of extra torque. Also it will never sound as fun as the 2.5L 5cyl

People from Europe wouldn't be seen dead in this. 😦

The wrong thing about VW is never change their designs and they look a like... This car like Skoda from rear and Audi dashboard... VW still made the classy cars never changed over the years.

No way is this thing a class leader!

I Love it awsome vechile 5 *****

It looks like Ford made a KIA and put a VW logo on it. I really like VW but I feel this design is really uninspired.

Plastic, plastic, and more plastic. But there are pretty lights.

How does it compare to the Audi A3 is the big question...

If you complain about the plastic interior, which all cars in its class has. Get a Bentley ffs

I used to love the Jetta, not anymore! It dosent look cool. The front end is so blocky and ugly! Where's the blacked out honeycomb grill?

No...its as awkward as a toyota camry

Those rims are quite silly.

You are handsome then the car lol

Gimped engine and transmission, lots of hard plastics everywhere, no independent rear suspension. VW massive cost cutting where you can't see, but can feel.

Unreliable. I bought it two months ago. Already the panel broke off and had to have it repaired. The brakes make this awful sound which the dealership said is normal. Maybe for a 10 year old car it is. I'll post a video of the sound later. And for all you new owners, there's a recall already with a "sealant.". Guess water leaks in. 3 dealership trips in less than 2 months what a mistake :(

Are you crazy....?

give it 2 years...they will be around 10k$ and under....nothing drops in NA in value like a VW!!

Garbage . Come on VW 1.4 are you Fucken kidding ????? Camry 200hp Accord 252 HP . Who are planning to sell it to old Grannies???? Plus all European complain because that engine takes more oil then gas .

Class leader? More like class reject... 😂

Leader for ordinary cars..¡

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What a much uglier car than previous gen Jettas! I can't stand those faux exhaust pipes and the weak 1.4L engines! Obviously, VW is really 'cheapening' the Jetta.