Just bought a GLI a week ago and I love it. It's certainly not perfect but dealers around here are taking about 5k off the sticker if you're a good haggler and do your research and at 24k new, then it's a great value. Opted for the manual cause I love driving stick, but the DSG transmission is just magic, I was honestly pretty conflicted and almost went for it. This is basically a great GT car. It's not a corner shredder, it has some roll and it's large for compact, but it's great highway cruiser and will tear up some twisty back roads, I love it as a compromise between sporty and practicality. Test drove a mk7 GTI S and it without question was a little quicker and a tighter more tossable handler, but it also had a spine shattering ride over anything other then perfect pavement and I say that as a mk4 GTI owner which has lowered, sport struts/shocks, strut tie bar, etc. I liked the handling and quickness of the mk7 over this, but couldn't see myself living with that stiff, rough ride on the daily. Maybe the SE's are smoother, but then you're getting into a 33k car that they'll only bring down to maybe 28 or 29 and that effects monthly's like crazy. I said I was going to leave mine completely stock besides throwing a short throw shifter in it(box is nice, but throws are way too long for my liking), but if I can get the go ahead from my dealer to chip it without voiding the warranty(HIGHLY doubt that one), I will definitely do that, and way in the future when my shocks and struts need replacing, probably will hit it with coilovers to lower it slightly and tighten it up without destroying the smooth ride. My only real complaints are the long shift throws, the hard plastic on the door cards at the top by the windows where you rest your arm and it could be a hair tighter in handling, but overall it's a very satisfying and fun to drive overall car. It's a little bit too, jack of all trades, master of none, but still it's an easy car to love and drive every day.
Have your alignment checked - I have 2016 GLI SE with the 6 speed also - drove great until I noticed I had shredded the insides of my front tires (9k miles). Took it for alignment and both front wheels were 1 degree pointing inward. After fixing that - car handles totally differently! Night and day difference! Also, Neuspeed makes a ‘black box’ tuner for this car - plugs into 2 sensors and tricks the ECU. Can remove and no one at the dealership is the wiser…
was the GTI MK7 ride that rocky? i'm guessing they're lower and/or a smaller so it feels that way? i got my 15' GLI couple months back also it's elegant looking and comfortable as a daily driver but definitely lacks the thrust i had expected.. of course the only route would be the tune but i'll do that after warranty expires =P
Picked up one just like this car for over 6k off sticker the other week. I watched this video, among others, before I purchased it. Thanks for the thorough review. For the money I paid, there simply wasn't a worthy competitor on the market.
Nice review. That car actually sounds great ! Sort of reminds me of the Focus st sound. I agree with some other comments on here. VW should have this car on the same new gti platform/engine at this point. Still, pretty interesting car, especially if you can get it for under $25k (which I believe you can).
Actually I own the 2017 gli, I took the muffler off in the middle of the car to see what it sounded like and it sounds good, if you have traction control on and spin the wheels a bit the car will make that fart noise but it sounds amazing. The noise is just the engine going against traction control or something like that
***** i currently drive a ford fiesta and vw jetta or cc has just always been my dream car ever since i was like 13. i've always like their styling and their interior layout for some reason, while others find it bland. also, when i test drove the jetta, it drove incredibly smooth compared to my jerky fiesta, which was amazing.
+Ian M Nice car, I'm a fellow Mopar lover, but Jetta GLI's are a hell of a lot tighter in corner albeit lower on hp than a charger. All personal tastes :)
Hi 👋🏼! I was wondering if you could help. My 2017 Jetta GLI is experiment a trembling inside the engine causing the gages to flicker. Do you have any idea what the issue might be? Because my wheel locked, EPC, and engine light came on shortly after.
John Wagner I just got this car a few months ago. Same trim same color but dsg. Wondering if it’s been reliable for you. Everyday I keep falling in love with this car more and more. But I wanna make sure it’s worth keeping and losing it’s resale value
whats the actual difference between the 2016 and 2017? in your review for the 2016 you mentioned there was an SEL trim option, is that the same for this version?
Currently have an 09 GTI and looking to lease either a GLI or a base GTI (both 6speed). The decision is sooo tough. GLI's are leasing for cheaper and have sooo many more features than the base GTI's. Only advantages of the GTI's are the interior and updated engine.
Anyone can read EPA numbers which are meaningless. For example, the 2015 Passat was 35mpg highway, the 2016 was 38mpg and the 2017 is 34mpg highway. Same engine and transmission. So do what Alex does in Alex on Autos, and record your own fuel economy. So how is this different from Jetta SE or SEL? Does the GLI still have a trunk prop rod when the base Golf has the gas strut?
I do think VW underrates the HP. The wheels will actually get the stated crank HP, or then some. Wish they would install the higher HP version of the EA888 engine in the new MQB Golf GTI.
Great review! Expecting to turn in my 2014 Jetta TDI soon. Torn between the 2017 Jetta GLI or the 2017 Subaru 2.5 Limited. Since you reviewed both, do you have any recommendations or observations?
+skygazr33 The VW is going to be more fun to drive but with the Subaru you get standard AWD, better resale & better reliability (according to Consumer Reports)... Tough choice!
Hey gold pony, You did a review of 2016 GLI as well so what's the difference between the 2016 and the new one? Because I'm looking to buy the 2016 one. Thanks!! Awesome video
I have the 2016 one. You can see it in the profile pic. Mine is the GLI SEL so it's the one with the bi-xenon lights. Pretty much all the optional safety features (like blind spot) that were on the GLI SE are now standard on the 2017 GLI.
Yeah but is it really worth getting the 2017 one? i live in canada and the base GLI (2016) here is 30k while the autobahn which is the GLI SE (2016) in the states is around 38k.
The 2016 got Apple Car Play and Android Auto, the 2017 dropped the bi-xenon HID package option for some dumb reason. Otherwise it's mostly the same, with other paint color options. Waiting for the MQB to hit the GLI. I do like the longer size of the GLI as interior space is a sweet happy medium between the average compact and midsize. But it would be nice ot have the chassis and engine upgrades from the GTI and A3.
Mike Amicarelli the gti has a different motor and turbo. thats why they make 250tq vs the gli's 207tq. the gti is also lighter. the gli is running the old motor still and not on the mqb platform. its a damn shame honestly.
Nice video, as always. But I HATE that in Volkswagen the volume “on/off” sign moves with the knob. Also, there are barely any soft touch points on the Jetta, the interior is pretty cheap besides the steering wheel and seats, and it’s getting dated. Love your channel!
Wish they sold the GLI here in Sydney Australia it's a much nicer version to our top of the range called Highline Sports the exterior and interior is nicer on the us version.
Hello, I am a viewer living in Korea. I am operating the 2016 vw jetta mk6 facelift 2.0 tdi premium model. I am looking for a genuine spring exclusively for gli, but it is difficult to know the item number of genuine parts because the 2016 vw jetta gli model is not imported to our country. I asked the service center and they said if i check the overseas gli's VIN, they can check the item number of springs, so I need the VIN of the 2015-2016 vw jetta mk6 facelift gli model.. If you don't mind, can I ask you to check the your gli's VIN? Don't worry, I won't use it for anything other than checking the item number. plz, i'm in desperate need of item number of springs.
Seriously, when are they gonna give this thing some love? Soooo much potential in the VAG group that's going begging here - a GLI should be fwd, affordable alternative to the S3, but it's not. Bring on the MQB platform, EA888 @ 230hp+ / 258 lb-ft, Performance Pack with LSD. Also the front end is ugly and they could shorten the boot to lose some swing weight.
alpha rover : Good point! That could give BMW some sleepless nights, since the Jetta just weighs just over 3100 pounds and has still kept it's European tradition.
I don't think they want to cannibalize their A3 and A4 lineup. This car kind of already is (though it's a big sleeper since so few know about it). Making it stronger and/or adding AWD would really make the a3/a4 for badgewhores only.
Also waiting for the MQB to flow over to the GLI. I'd probably get an "S" Golf with the EA888 just to have the ability to tune with APR to crazy power.
I bought GLI 5 years ago. Today 2017 nothing has changed,still the same, now they offered a new car. why should I buy the same car GLI again. why. Noting change why ,why??????
Myles Patterson if you drive it gently it’s fine on cheap gas (it says in the owner’s manual) but if ur gonna drive it hard or tune it for more boost you need 91 or higher. Premium fuel also gets better mpg so it’s not a deal breaker. I have this exact car but dsg
I don't like it 😭😭😭 I mean I don't know I just don't like the way it looks! It looks...plasticy and....dated. I have a 2014 GLI in my opinion that's the best looking GLI. Anyone else think that way?
the regular 1.4 - 1.8 engine cars needs a extra gear, I mean.. you can do 75 MPH (converted it for Y'all MURCANS) but then it just bogs down in 3-4-5.....I mean you can't maintain speed when in cruise control......and by the way.. DSG is... MEEEEEHHHHHHHH... :P
Just took my new 17 GLI manual on its first long distance trip (800 miles) and got a very respectable 36.9 mpg cruising around 74 mph.
true story i have the '18 automatic and on long trips i get up to 36 mpg
Is that regular unleaded gas or premium?
@@RobinPetertoPayPaul it’s recommended that the car takes premium
I got 39 mpg from Md to Charlotte
I just leased this car yesterday. I actually saw this video at the dealership right before I said, "I'll take it". Good review.
+kay espedal Thanks, & Congrats... Its an awesome car!
GÜZEL BBİR ARABA
Just bought a GLI a week ago and I love it. It's certainly not perfect but dealers around here are taking about 5k off the sticker if you're a good haggler and do your research and at 24k new, then it's a great value. Opted for the manual cause I love driving stick, but the DSG transmission is just magic, I was honestly pretty conflicted and almost went for it. This is basically a great GT car. It's not a corner shredder, it has some roll and it's large for compact, but it's great highway cruiser and will tear up some twisty back roads, I love it as a compromise between sporty and practicality. Test drove a mk7 GTI S and it without question was a little quicker and a tighter more tossable handler, but it also had a spine shattering ride over anything other then perfect pavement and I say that as a mk4 GTI owner which has lowered, sport struts/shocks, strut tie bar, etc. I liked the handling and quickness of the mk7 over this, but couldn't see myself living with that stiff, rough ride on the daily. Maybe the SE's are smoother, but then you're getting into a 33k car that they'll only bring down to maybe 28 or 29 and that effects monthly's like crazy.
I said I was going to leave mine completely stock besides throwing a short throw shifter in it(box is nice, but throws are way too long for my liking), but if I can get the go ahead from my dealer to chip it without voiding the warranty(HIGHLY doubt that one), I will definitely do that, and way in the future when my shocks and struts need replacing, probably will hit it with coilovers to lower it slightly and tighten it up without destroying the smooth ride.
My only real complaints are the long shift throws, the hard plastic on the door cards at the top by the windows where you rest your arm and it could be a hair tighter in handling, but overall it's a very satisfying and fun to drive overall car. It's a little bit too, jack of all trades, master of none, but still it's an easy car to love and drive every day.
Have your alignment checked - I have 2016 GLI SE with the 6 speed also - drove great until I noticed I had shredded the insides of my front tires (9k miles). Took it for alignment and both front wheels were 1 degree pointing inward. After fixing that - car handles totally differently! Night and day difference! Also, Neuspeed makes a ‘black box’ tuner for this car - plugs into 2 sensors and tricks the ECU. Can remove and no one at the dealership is the wiser…
was the GTI MK7 ride that rocky? i'm guessing they're lower and/or a smaller so it feels that way? i got my 15' GLI couple months back also it's elegant looking and comfortable as a daily driver but definitely lacks the thrust i had expected.. of course the only route would be the tune but i'll do that after warranty expires =P
How do you like it?
Jeez.. I never expected a jetta to sound so good
The music is on point 👌
Picked up one just like this car for over 6k off sticker the other week. I watched this video, among others, before I purchased it. Thanks for the thorough review. For the money I paid, there simply wasn't a worthy competitor on the market.
My girl is getting a 17 GLI with the DSG and led headlights (22k since the dealer has a mark down) can't wait to compare to my GTI.
Earned a new sub, great review, short and on point, i like it.
+Jurgen DX Thanks, appreciate it!
Nice review. That car actually sounds great ! Sort of reminds me of the Focus st sound. I agree with some other comments on here. VW should have this car on the same new gti platform/engine at this point. Still, pretty interesting car, especially if you can get it for under $25k (which I believe you can).
The DSG is great! It makes a cool sound when shifting, like a fart!?!
Elizabeth Yamin I thought it would too but only on the mk7 GTI's, stock mk6 GLI's with the DSG's sadly don't (I own a 2015.5 GLI SEL w/ DSG)
Actually I own the 2017 gli, I took the muffler off in the middle of the car to see what it sounded like and it sounds good, if you have traction control on and spin the wheels a bit the car will make that fart noise but it sounds amazing. The noise is just the engine going against traction control or something like that
this would be my dream car, but actually the 2016 model is my dream car, because it has the bi-xenons. idk why vw dropped that.
***** when i say dream car, i'm referring my "realistic" dream car. obviously driving around in a mercedes at 19 years old is not realistic.
***** i currently drive a ford fiesta and vw jetta or cc has just always been my dream car ever since i was like 13. i've always like their styling and their interior layout for some reason, while others find it bland. also, when i test drove the jetta, it drove incredibly smooth compared to my jerky fiesta, which was amazing.
thats what I was saying until I got VW. Now I want BMW :P after bm a helicopter
The Canadian 2017 GLI has Bi-Xenon headlights with Adaptive Front-light System (AFS)
+Ian M Nice car, I'm a fellow Mopar lover, but Jetta GLI's are a hell of a lot tighter in corner albeit lower on hp than a charger. All personal tastes :)
Good review and good job getting the info out quick!
Appreciate it!
Great review
Thanks!
Wonder why the Torque is so much less in the Jetta GLI (207) vs GTI (258)?
Hi 👋🏼!
I was wondering if you could help. My 2017 Jetta GLI is experiment a trembling inside the engine causing the gages to flicker. Do you have any idea what the issue might be? Because my wheel locked, EPC, and engine light came on shortly after.
I have the same car, same color, also a manual. Has 1,400 miles on it. Love it so far!!
John Wagner I just got this car a few months ago. Same trim same color but dsg. Wondering if it’s been reliable for you. Everyday I keep falling in love with this car more and more. But I wanna make sure it’s worth keeping and losing it’s resale value
Please correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't the passat have a key while the Jetta has push button start, wtf???
whats the actual difference between the 2016 and 2017? in your review for the 2016 you mentioned there was an SEL trim option, is that the same for this version?
Currently have an 09 GTI and looking to lease either a GLI or a base GTI (both 6speed). The decision is sooo tough. GLI's are leasing for cheaper and have sooo many more features than the base GTI's. Only advantages of the GTI's are the interior and updated engine.
Hood holder is a simply stick, but in mk5 it was shock absorber... VW saves own money)
Anyone can read EPA numbers which are meaningless. For example, the 2015 Passat was 35mpg highway, the 2016 was 38mpg and the 2017 is 34mpg highway. Same engine and transmission. So do what Alex does in Alex on Autos, and record your own fuel economy.
So how is this different from Jetta SE or SEL? Does the GLI still have a trunk prop rod when the base Golf has the gas strut?
Seems like you reviewed the 2016 just yesterday! Awesome review, man!
+flickerfirefly haha I know right! Thanks for the support!
great review, and great car. I am glad you reviewed the manual version... I cannot wait until I can trade in my car and get this one
I do think VW underrates the HP. The wheels will actually get the stated crank HP, or then some.
Wish they would install the higher HP version of the EA888 engine in the new MQB Golf GTI.
Which one should I get Volkswagen Jetta iga or BMW m2??????
I want this car!
what about that stop at 1:49 ? the engine is too powerful to make the car stop ?
Haha Casey niestat style intro. Good vid dude
+Xion Unjust (Solidjake) Thanks!
Jake W. a2
Great review! Expecting to turn in my 2014 Jetta TDI soon. Torn between the 2017 Jetta GLI or the 2017 Subaru 2.5 Limited. Since you reviewed both, do you have any recommendations or observations?
+skygazr33 The VW is going to be more fun to drive but with the Subaru you get standard AWD, better resale & better reliability (according to Consumer Reports)... Tough choice!
Gold Pony thanks for the feedback. Local VW dealer is running a special...$4k off sticker. Very tempting! We'll see.
How are those four red LED lights on below the touchscreen? I have the same car and model and mines aren't on lol
I leave at Malaysia. Malaysia dont have VW Jetta GLI. So where i want to get this jetta GLI body kit?
Turn audio on the mic volume down just a bit dude! even with turning down my computer speakers it is still bit over powering... great review though!
+Werks Guy Thanks for the heads up! :-)
Hey gold pony,
You did a review of 2016 GLI as well so what's the difference between the 2016 and the new one? Because I'm looking to buy the 2016 one. Thanks!! Awesome video
I have the 2016 one. You can see it in the profile pic. Mine is the GLI SEL so it's the one with the bi-xenon lights. Pretty much all the optional safety features (like blind spot) that were on the GLI SE are now standard on the 2017 GLI.
Yeah but is it really worth getting the 2017 one? i live in canada and the base GLI (2016) here is 30k while the autobahn which is the GLI SE (2016) in the states is around 38k.
Another awesome review... !!
+Jose P. Thanks!
can you do a chevy sonic hatchback premier. the 2017 one?
Looking forward to another review ! Andrew
Nice car.
We have a 2017 VW Jetta we love it
Why GLI in 2017 has more features than a 2021 GLI , for example the 12 volt in back seat and fender audio.
Exact same engine and horsepower as the 2014 GLI.... Why??
Matthew Blevins I think VW would need to upgrade the GLI to the MQB platform before it gets the 210 hp/258tq engine setup that the GTI and Audis have.
The 2016 got Apple Car Play and Android Auto, the 2017 dropped the bi-xenon HID package option for some dumb reason. Otherwise it's mostly the same, with other paint color options.
Waiting for the MQB to hit the GLI. I do like the longer size of the GLI as interior space is a sweet happy medium between the average compact and midsize. But it would be nice ot have the chassis and engine upgrades from the GTI and A3.
Any chance you can get the new Honda accord coupe v6 with a manual?
you making me nervous when you talk that fast..
There is no lane departure warning, it's a blind spot monitor.
Two thumbs up!
+Coolvidal Thanks!
I would love to buy a "black 6 speed manual"!
beauty
I see people in UAE sell Volkswagen cars after they do 50 k kms. any reason for that ? what are the inherent problems with this car
Do you like the GTI or GLI better?
I think the GTI is a little more fun but if you need a little more space the GLI would do the trick and is also pretty fun to drive!
i think GLI is a little lighter tho. would be a blast w/ stage 3 APR
Mike Amicarelli the gti has a different motor and turbo. thats why they make 250tq vs the gli's 207tq. the gti is also lighter. the gli is running the old motor still and not on the mqb platform. its a damn shame honestly.
Nice video, as always. But I HATE that in Volkswagen the volume “on/off” sign moves with the knob. Also, there are barely any soft touch points on the Jetta, the interior is pretty cheap besides the steering wheel and seats, and it’s getting dated. Love your channel!
Wish they sold the GLI here in Sydney Australia it's a much nicer version to our top of the range called Highline Sports the exterior and interior is nicer on the us version.
What's the name of the rims?
Great! 😎🤘🏻
thats one of my local VW dealers
Hello, I am a viewer living in Korea. I am operating the 2016 vw jetta mk6 facelift 2.0 tdi premium model. I am looking for a genuine spring exclusively for gli, but it is difficult to know the item number of genuine parts because the 2016 vw jetta gli model is not imported to our country. I asked the service center and they said if i check the overseas gli's VIN, they can check the item number of springs, so I need the VIN of the 2015-2016 vw jetta mk6 facelift gli model.. If you don't mind, can I ask you to check the your gli's VIN? Don't worry, I won't use it for anything other than checking the item number. plz, i'm in desperate need of item number of springs.
If you’re still looking, I can help
what is the name of the song? Please
Seriously, when are they gonna give this thing some love? Soooo much potential in the VAG group that's going begging here - a GLI should be fwd, affordable alternative to the S3, but it's not. Bring on the MQB platform, EA888 @ 230hp+ / 258 lb-ft, Performance Pack with LSD. Also the front end is ugly and they could shorten the boot to lose some swing weight.
they should make a Jetta R.
AWD 295Hp - would be awesome
alpha rover : Good point! That could give BMW some sleepless nights, since the Jetta just weighs just over 3100 pounds and has still kept it's European tradition.
I don't think they want to cannibalize their A3 and A4 lineup. This car kind of already is (though it's a big sleeper since so few know about it). Making it stronger and/or adding AWD would really make the a3/a4 for badgewhores only.
Also waiting for the MQB to flow over to the GLI. I'd probably get an "S" Golf with the EA888 just to have the ability to tune with APR to crazy power.
They listened to you bud
the song is legit
Still think vw should make a rwd gti/gli but thats just me
what exactly is a "DSG automatic"?
I think the better question for you is "what is google?"
felix168 it's a dual-clutch transmission, faster than a standard automatic
Constructive criticism. Please stop beginning your voice clips with that high pitch voice tone.
I bought GLI 5 years ago. Today 2017 nothing has changed,still the same, now they offered a new car. why should I buy the same car GLI again. why. Noting change why ,why??????
how much this car
what intro song is that?
LED light?
Sounds like he could be chris fox’s brother haha great review tho
Does this car only take premium fuel?
Myles Patterson if you drive it gently it’s fine on cheap gas (it says in the owner’s manual) but if ur gonna drive it hard or tune it for more boost you need 91 or higher. Premium fuel also gets better mpg so it’s not a deal breaker. I have this exact car but dsg
i dont know price compared to golf but id rather have the golf
GLI????WHY NOT GTI
GLI is just below the Audi for half the price.
I don't like it 😭😭😭 I mean I don't know I just don't like the way it looks! It looks...plasticy and....dated. I have a 2014 GLI in my opinion that's the best looking GLI. Anyone else think that way?
same, I have the 2014 VW GLI Autobahn edition and it looks better. I totally agree.
your voice over is way too loud. check your audio levels.
You wouod be better iff buying an SEL premium of this car.
Poderia ser em português mais não intedi nada kk mais lindo do mundo jetta
the regular 1.4 - 1.8 engine cars needs a extra gear, I mean.. you can do 75 MPH (converted it for Y'all MURCANS) but then it just bogs down in 3-4-5.....I mean you can't maintain speed when in cruise control......and by the way.. DSG is... MEEEEEHHHHHHHH... :P
B-MAN c keifjdid
it's look old now
Make it in manual with a VR6 motor and then we'll talk.
How about RWD, 6spd manual, and small turbo V8?
I wish!
dude talking is annoying
you're annoying
current gen civic is obscene