2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn (6-Speed Manual) - POV Driving Impressions
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
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2020 VW Jetta GLI
Horsepower: 228 hp
MSRP: From $29,945
Curb weight: 3,217 lbs
MPG: Up to 25 city / 33 highway
Dimensions: 185″ L x 71″ W x 57″ H
Transmission: 6-speed manual
0:00-4:48 Intro, Features, Specs, Walkaround
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5:51-11:36 POV Driving Impressions
11:36-14:01 Sound System Test
14:01-16:04 POV Driving Impressions (Continued)
16:04-18:28 Final Thoughts
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It looks like a Ford Fusion... yeah.
@@GerardPedrico No it doesn’t
It looks like a Volkswagen/Audi product
@@diamond_movado I have a GLI and have driven a Fusion for a couple of days. They don't look the same and the GLI feels sharp and sporty. The Fusion is just a pedestrian nice affordable sedan but not sporty. The GLI makes the driver feel immediately in control.
Is this car better than a Mazda 3 Turbo?
I guess im randomly asking but does someone know a method to get back into an Instagram account??
I was dumb forgot the login password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me!
This car is underrated. Then again, I didn’t even know it existed until a few months ago.
I was able to get my hands on the '19 35th anniversary. Have been running it 300+WHP for a year now. Fun car
I had a 2013 gli my first car that I bought.. i loved it so much 3 years later I bought a 2016 Passat R-line also a great spacious car ...
I got the 2016 GLI it's fun to drive
For the money, it's a fantastic car.
@@MeltingRubberZ28 still running strong?
Props to VW for not going for the tablet radio trend, keeping it minimalistic and simple but still has a good amount of tech.
This comment has not aged well
@@snakester24 HAHAHAHA.
Props to VW , oh wait , never-mind
I love how almost every other car reviewer says the sound system is completely trash, but you try to be diplomatic and say its acceptable.
The stock Jetta sound system is worse than my dad’s 1991 Volvo 240. This is better!
@@TheTopher What is on your speaker test playlist?
@@JuniorJr... absolute worst idea
@@dnazz9784 😎
@@TheTopher I wonder if it's better than the Fender system that's been available in the GTI recently.
I own this car, and I just love it. It's so well rounded, fun, fuel economy, space, tech. It's hard to find a better package for the price.
can you explain the 'fuel economy' part? I have this too and boy it eats gas! I drive it in sport & normally change gears when the motor asks for it (how I used to drive my 3.0 Accord V6).
So now I have to change gears before 3k rpm, and not step on the gas too much. I still have it in sport mode.
First VW ever & I live in the US. Thank you for your time :)
@@charlievelez3510 oh no it eats thru gas like crazy
@@jserna_teculutan8139 thank you Sir 🙏🏻
@@charlievelez3510 I own a vw jetta and my fuel economy is insane I once I got up to 46 in 45 zones in the us and 38 in the cities usually
@@NabilShehadeh driving it how though? I finally took it out of sport mode. It's in eco. Well only the drive system lol. The a.c. Is in "normal" or "sport"
Front: Passat
Rear: Audi A4
Looks way better with the Autobahn black package. Also really necessary to get all the good options like leather ventilated seats, better screens, better stereo system, etc.
audi is owned by vw anyways
Side: Every other VW/Audi/Skoda/*insert other VW 'compact' sedan here..
Front : virtus
Rear : virtus
The Topher is one of the few POV drives that I can get through the entire video. Within the past week, I’ve watch a few GTIs, Civic Si, GLI, and WRX videos all the way through. I absolutely love his videos.
My daughter owns this exact same car, same color, Autobahn with the 6 speed. The car is a blast to drive and is very quick and handles well. The sound system is also excellent. For this price point its tough to find another vehicle this much fun to drive. VW did an excellent job on totally refreshing the GLI.
The beeps in that car are annoying when you open the door.
yea I have a Golf MK7 and it does that when I get out with the keys in. Makes it feel like a cheap microwave. But other than that I love the car!
@@Nycholas1998 Same here. It is pretty annoying when I am refilling tires with my compressor plugged into the 12-volt.
There's gotta be a obd tweak for it
@@ARentz07 if you start the car (battery not ignition) make sure the door is already open, once you close it and open it again it will do that annoying beep.. Thats my way around it without turning the ignition on.
Only does it if you leave the ignition on from my experience.
Small detail but doing a review with the sun low is great. You get a feel for the lighting and all the accents on the inside and out. Props.
Chameleon Sunday is back!!! On a serious note, I love your content and you deserve more subs. I especially love the VW Jetta GLI. The GTi should be even more fun!
I like the interior because of it's simplicity and straight lines.
Thanks for making a review on this, I've been eyeing the GLI in this specific setup for a while now. I always appreciate your reviews for the smallest details many people miss, like the two stage pedal in a manual car.
Thanks for making my day better with this review
9:30 The two stage paddel actually serves a few things in a manul too. So first of all it offers a bit of extra power and on the cruisecontrol mode, to limit your max speed you can actually go over that speed by giving it a full kick down.
14:02-14:16 was quite smooth 😂 love the watch
Nice review! The two stage kickdown pedal has been a thing in Volkswagens for as long as I can remember. Takes a bit to get used to. I do miss my 02 Jetta. That thing felt so solid for an econobox.
Another good job done! I enjoy very much all your reviews. Thanks!
I just picked up mine white 6 speed with the black package and I LUV it. A well put together VW.
Great car, seems like a lot of fun. Beautiful review as always. And thank you for the songs!
Your production quality and confidence has taken such a leap over these past years. Super impressive to see your older videos compared to your newer videos
Had mine about 1 year so far... it's so much fun for DD you just cant beat it for the $$.
I got the exact same model - ‘21 Autobahn 6MT in pure grey. I partially based my decision on watching this video like 50 times…lolol. But I love this car thus far - it has every thing you need (ACC, leather, digital cockpit, heated/cooled seats, telescoping steering wheel, plenty of highway passing speed), and nothing you don’t - such as a high gas bill. I basically fill up once a month on 87 octane and it does great! Also - the 6MT is an absolute blast to drive; very light clutch, medium catch point. You can drive this thing hard or easy so it’s your choice how much fuel economy vs performance you want. I recently took it from LA to Mendocino County (500 mile drive) and averaged 38mpg round trip. It’s also a blast to drive in the mountain twisties - the low end torque and LSD really make the car dance on curvy roads, plus having the manual gives you so much control on the downhills in low gear. Love this car!!!
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They are not the greatest watches. Read the reviews..
Bought this car last month and lets just say I love it so much such a quick car
Damn, this looks fun.
Was just looking at this car yesterday. What a coincidence :)
I love your videos so much!
I like that you're using the 1st person view and when you the car lol. 🙌
In my GTI, I also have a Soundaktor. At first I was fine with it, but I noticed the drone you were talking about. After a few months, I unplugged the Soundaktor. Man, what a change. Even at idle it sounds different. I would recommend it to anyone. These cars don't need it. It still has some sound even without the enhancement.
GTI gang ✊🏾
@@Jiggy609 I ended up trading my GTI for a 2020 GLI. GLI gang I guess! I still get waves from GTI owners. The VW community vibe is strong.
Love the rev matching! Awesome
in love with my '12 gli autobahn, will get a 2021 one day.
Thank you for sharing!
Rented a Jetta and drove from Georgia to NYC. Was really impressed with it. Very premium for its segment. Stereo system was amazing to me.
The Noise is just Terrific👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Nice review, haven't considered this car until now, It's goes really fast to.
Had an mk6 GLI. It was a pleasure to own. Quick, handled decently for a FWD and tons of room. Gears are a little long for my liking in the manual. Regardless, would be tempted to get back into a newer one if there was a kid on the way!
You're filming right where I grew up at- I went to school off 5 mile and Haggerty
The two stage accelerator is there because of the adjustable speed limiter. It allows you to accelerate even over your limit when you push the accelerator all the way ;)
Love my Jetta ❤
Hi thetopher your videos are the best I love them
I’ll watch this guy’s reviews even if he reviews a piece of log floating in a river.
I actually got this car automatic with the Stage 2 from APR and took this car to the canyons where I live and it's the best time I've had with it.
Ahhhh yessss....the twistys...💖
Such a beautiful car!!
I had a 03 VW Jetta GLI. VR6 Engine. A lot of fun to drive!
I believe adaptive dampers and wireless charging are new, and a black package is new for 2020 on the Autobahn.
Luv ur pov vids mann and can u make pov driving on motorways or highways plzz make and if u go on a road trip make pov video or vlog
It's droney when accelerating hard, I would turn off the enhancement perhaps ;p
If I get a good price on a Jetta GLI in about 5 years, I´d definitely buy one, used of course. Such a nice looking and functioning, pretty sporty sedan. Additionally, I really like the interieur, even the gauge cluster! Greetings from Germany :)
I believe these are for the American market only.
@@zenoemenhemdeslappeslang346 thx for the info!
Awesome video man, can you do a golf next?
My cousin got one like that, and for me to drive it is great trip that u wish to never end
I just bought a white 2021 GLI DSG Autobahn (Canadian) today. I drove both the manual and dsg. Both fun, but the dsg is just so fast at shifting. Not a pdk, but next best. And this car is just nuts. I think it makes more than 250 ftlb torque....
Thanks for your reviews. I really leaned on them to make a decision on my purchase! 👍🏻
Love these reviews! Keep up the great work! Also that chime when you open the door is horrific
Wow, never been this early!
Cool video and discovered a nice music too (chameleon sunday)
Just makes me miss the off ramps from bck east lol
I bought a ‘21 jetta SE with a 6 speed and I love the car
I’d *love* to see you review the 2020 Volkswagen Arteon! Think that could happen?
un disclosed its nothing special other channels have reviewed it. Same 2.0 liter
You're driving my car in my hometown!
Nice To See Another Review While Being Filmed In Early Evening Time To Where You Can See How The Interior Lights Look, Too Many Car Reviews Done During The Daytime To Where Potential Buyers Never Get To See What The Car's Interior Looks Like At Night...
Awesome, I love me some VW GLi! I haven't bought the current model (yet?) but I think about it often enough. I almost want to buy one if not just because they offer a manual still. (I've owned many VW GTi and GLi cars over the years along with q bunch of other cars)
What are you waiting for?!!! Buy it nowwww!!!🤣 It absolutely rocks! I love my 2020 GLI manual!
I love the car too!!
This 2020 Volkswegan GLI is really good all rounder very smoothly drive and daily drive car.
Recently got a 2016 Jetta 1.8T White for my first car, for my first car, it's not bad.
I’m in love
Finally! I'm writing this before I even watch but Here are my guesses. You like the handling and ride for a FWD sedan, decent power but lots of rev-hang and there's more rattles than should be for a brand new car. Or maybe that's just my experiences. I have a stage 1 tune and it makes a good car great (for the price) IMO. On to the video!
Hahah. Nailed it 😄👍
@@TheTopher great video, as always.
I'll add, for anyone interested, that with decent rubber and a tune this car is a blast.
Topher, thanks for all your videos. You are why I got my 1994 NA Miata and why I ALMOST got a Veloster N. I think this is a better daily, but not nearly as charismatic.
I wonder why there is so much rev hang. Doesn’t the GTI lack rev hang like that? I thought they got exactly the same drive trains, but apparently they’re not tuned the same.
@@DanUtley I think it’s identical.
@@joel-ie2gu if you're really worried, I'd talk to your dealer. Most of the time only if the tune CAUSES the failure.
Wow, really impressed by VW. This car looks like fun.
It's very fun.
MeltingRubberZ28 I kinda wanna slap a tune on it
@@SM-1010 mine is stage two and it's definitely worth it
MeltingRubberZ28 sweet dude what’s it pushing?
@@SM-1010 I mean I've never had it dyno'd and I'm running it pretty conservative but per my tuner it's over 300whp/350wtq
I have the base model in a manual and it’s surprisingly great. I can only imagine how good it is with an extra 70 HP!
Does the car have "hill hold" with the manual? I had a 2012 Passat with manual, and it had that feature, which was great and prevented roll back on a hill while getting into first gear.
Yes it does!
when your in sport mode in the gli, it plays the sound of the engine through the speakers a little bit to make it sound louder
This is my dream car I’ll get one some day !
Youll be abel to buy one in 2 years if you save 5 euro a day.
Did u get it
I would love that the manual transmission arrive to México, but here we just have the double clutch
Hey Chris! I’ve been watching your videos for a long time now. Just wanted you to know that I’m in the market for a BRZ! Looking at a Series Yellow 6 speed tomorrow. I’m so excited. I know you liked yours a lot, your videos on it helped sell me on the car. Cheers man
Riding while the music was playing almost gave me the chillhop vibes. It felt nice.❤ what’s the 2-step peddle system ??
All new manual cars have rev hang - great engineering explained video on it (tl;dr - emissions)
Not the Veloster N!
buildmorefarms100 that’s what I’m thinking about getting before I start college and the 19s will be cheaper
@@frecklesthegamer5437 I have a 2020 Veloster N, its fun!
Michigan represent!
2:28 "subcompact midsize sedan" - a little oxymoron there, a subcompact midsize oxymoron to be loosely accurate 😂
Victor Kononenko I commented earlier about that too lol
1:13 fyi you must hold the trunk button for a couple of sec for it to open
@thetopher how does one tune it??? It's my first VW
Do the gears in the GLI feel much taller than in the regular 1.4t jetta?
Great video but I think that interior is amazing and as u said it’s the top in its class so how can that be outdated?
I have the 2015 GLI manual. Amazing car
I have a 2020 GLI S w/ the 6 speed. I can say that even though it's not as classy on the inside of the autobahn edition (GLI S has manual gages, cloth manual seats, and a worse audio system among other things), the drivetrain and the driving feel are pretty much identical and feel great. The GLI of this generation is a great all arounder and I love the car. Great video I definitely feel like you covered all the good things and some of the not so good things!
Looove my 21.
11:55 my best part
Coming here off the recent WRX video - this looks more upscale but the WRX offers more. Also note the WRX covers the trunk hinges - a nice touch to look out for, absent here.
Did you have the sunroof opened? because the road noise is pretty loud wouldn’t expect it in a Volkswagen
makes sense to mention car weight when talking about HP and torque, makes a big difference if it's a 3100lb or 3600lb car more than the HP.
They also dyno those numbers at the wheels stock, so they're clearly underrated
My little 1.8T in my Golf Alltrack has a hilarious amount of turbo whoosh :P
Can you possibly review a bmw 1 series like e82? Specifically a 128i?
For future reference you have to hold the trunk button for the key
So this is the US version of our Skoda Octavia vRS, nice.
Got mine a day before quarantine. Absolutely love it, one downside is the tires.
Please elaborate.
Yes please elaborate sir.
@@MichaelLuna They took a sport sedan and paired it with a basic all season passenger tire. GTI offered better tires stock. Even in the dry they dont grip as well as other tires do. In the future I'll plan on upgrading to a performance all season after winter. Regardless, its a small gripe, easily fixed.
I like that the Jetta hasnt changed much on the exterior since MK6. It's a nice design that doesn't look like all the other brands. I noticed Kia, Hyundai and Ford on the rear all copied off of Ford. While sharp, I'll take the "mature" look of the Jetta. I love my MK6 Jetta S with 200k, it's been good to me over the years. Mine is boring being the base non turbo standard model but honestly thats what has made it so incredibly reliable with decent maintenance.
2:32 I think the Jetta is a compact car, and I'm not sure the subcompact midsize segment exists lol ;) Great video. Would love to drive that car.
Hahah I was wondering how many people would catch that
Hey Topher do i get the 2020 GLI or WRX i need your opinion!
Keep in mind when you tune you are almost going to be guaranteed to have to replace the clutch at some point. Unless your technicallly inclined, you are probably looking at $1500+ for a replacement depending on labor and which clutch you go with..
Can confirm.
So worth it though lol.
What's the name of the song in 11:46?
That 2nd stage in the paddle is to disangage the speed limiter if it’s activated
I purchased a 2019 and it was a lemon. Had an issue where it liked to gently stall when it was either moving in gear (literally at 30mph it turned off), or if my foot was on the clutch while in gear at a stop. Tried getting it fixed and VW had no idea why it was happening (I call BS). Took my money back, bought a WRX and I don’t regret it! Besides that one issue, I loved the car and it definitely hurt giving it back. Hopefully this hasn’t happened to others.
I love my 2015 jetta se TSI shit fast af
I have a 2017 Jetta SE 5 speed manual. Cardinal Red.
Would you say this is a good first car?