I actually purchased this car in the SEL trim (non-premium) in the Silk Blue in May and have been pleasantly surprised by it. I'm not using the car as a racer but as a commuter car to pick up groceries and daily driving. I really have come to appreciate the adaptive cruise control feature as it makes long highway driving much more comfortable and its pretty spacious for a compact car, plus the looks will age well in comparison to some others and fuel economy is pretty good. So far I'm pretty happy with it and hoping to continue so for the next 5-10 years.
For a commuter car this is about as good as it gets. Top value for the driving convenience features it comes with. Also as someone who has to commute 100kms regularly (once or twice a week) I totally agree with you on the adaptive cruise control - it's such a blessing
I bought the SEL Premium-3 years ago- say what you want, I’ve owned Audis and this is my first VW. This is the best car I’ve ever owned.. zero issues and love the 45 mpg Highway ‼️✅👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Just leased a new 2019 Jetta it's a great commuter, very fuel efficient, the rides comfy. By no means is it a "sports car" nor does it tries to be. The new 6yr/72,000 mile warranty is a nice upgrade compared to other companies. Once my lease is over I'll upgrade to an Audi or something similar, but for now this is more than what I need.
I have a 2013 Jetta GLI Autobahn edition, and I still love it, and have never had a problem with it for 5 years now!! So stop it with the VW’s are not reliable vehicles BS!!
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 :(
I have a 2016 jetta and bought it with 40k and now has 86k and I have only had it for a 1 and a half and nothimg has went wrong with it so the VW jetta is very reliable love my VW jetta
Mine has has nothing but problems in the first four months that's all I'm saying. You must've got lucky one or me an unlucky one. Mines a piece of crap and I document it on here
You make enough cars you will get some with problems. The jetta I had was as reliable as the dealership. I bought it used from one dealer and had nothing but problems, I then started to take it to another and then had no problems.
when i wrecked my jetta, my worst injury was bad bruising on my left knee because of that knee clearance!!! take note, people! i’m grateful for nothing but the knee!
@@CactusJack252 not to steal his answer lol but i have the base line manual. it’s pretty good drives smoothly. besides obvious cosmetic stuff (no sunglasses holder, not a lot of storage, etc) since it’s a base model. it’s decent for the price, great on gas, and it gets to the point not really any flashy techy stuff besides the car play
I bought the 2019 Jetta SEL Premium a couple months ago after some nimrod totalled my BMW 550i and the insurance payout wouldn't put me in a new 550i. Obviously it's less overpowered than my 550i, but other than that I think it's a great car and I'm glad I coughed up the extra cash for the SEL Premium package. The glass cockpit and CarPlay stuff was worth it to me. It drives just fine in LA traffic and last week I drove it 300mi to Vegas and got 40.1 MPG using the adaptive cruise control - it was plenty powerful enough for going, say, 85 MPH up the steepest hills on I-15 with the A/C running. One oddity - the fancy computerized motorized controls are only on the driver's seat - my wife gets old-fashioned bars and cranks on her side. And as far as the vents being too low is concerned, they do that so the huge LCD panels can be as high as possible, and to me that's a good tradeoff. You can change the color of the "courtesy" lights to whatever you want but since I'm not 17 years old I don't give a shit about that.
@@beableish Haha, coming from a BMW 3 Series I felt the same way. Feeling much higher on the road. I heard the reasoning is that the market shifts more and more to SUV's and they wanted to give you a higher feeling.
Hi Micah, great review and so great to see you. I drive a 2014 VW Jetta, and the 7th generation does absolutely nothing for me. I feel that VW plays it too safe with its cars and makes me wonder about the next gen Passat. I find the 7th gen Jetta underwhelming. VW missed an awesome opportunity to go all out with 7th gen but again still an awesome and humorous review from you.
I owned the 2011 Jetta i loved the car and the only reason i traded that one was to get a minivan. I wanted for years to get another one but i didn't want to go back to the same outdated body style. It wasn't until the 2019 Jetta came to our dealership that i started to be interested again. At first the front grill didn't catch my attention, it wasn't until a month or two later that i went back and for some reason i liked it better. I test drove the 2019 Jetta Se with the Cold weather Package, and we immediately fell for it. I love simplicity and the interior is that. I love having three knobs and simple buttons for my climate control. I love the black and white display as well as the white illumination throughout the interior. The android auto works great and i'm very excited to see what updates they will bring to it. The 1.4 turbo engine is more than enough for me. Now if you like the Japanese style cars with the stretched headlights/taillights, CVT transmission and interior with all the sensitive touch buttons and colorful display this car is not for you. I just gotta say I'm glad i didn't buy a Toyota or Nissan I am pretty happy with my 19 Jetta and their Bumper to Bumper 72,000 miles or 6 Years warranty.
Bang on! Those new nav screens that look like an iPad plopped onto the dash are so stupid looking. Too bad they couldn’t have gone with a brand that actually makes quality products like Dynaudio or Sennheiser
Pulsar And they purposely break by design. On nearly every model since the beginning, there’s a thin wire leading from the left earphone to the right that gets easily pinched. After regular use, the right earphone craps out. Usually just long enough to outlast the warranty period
Ah yes, the standard complaints. "Why don't they offer a stick in upper level trims? Answer: They don't want to see cars sitting for months in dealer lots that end up being heavily discounted to sell. "Why don't they include (fill in the blank) feature, especially in the least expensive package?" Answer: Manufacturers have the irrational objective of making a profit and, especially in this market segment, price is an overriding priority and upselling to higher level trims for those with the budget to support it adds profit, as well. How unfair! "Why did they drop the larger engine and substitute a smaller power plant?" Answer: Another critical priority in this market segment is fuel efficiency. And achieving that magic "40 mpg" for highway mileage on the window sticker is a prime objective. That's especially true if similar real world performance can be achieved by mating that smaller engine with an eight speed automatic and still get "40 mpg" on the highway (or at least on the window sticker). "Why did they 'cheap out' with a torsion bar suspension?" Answer: See answers above, especially if it doesn't affect overall comfort in normal driving for the vast majority of consumers. "What about reliability?" Answer: Here's the longest bumper-to-bumper warranty in the industry. And it's transferable to boot. "Why isn't this a sedan version of a GTI?" Answer: Consumers who want GTI performance buy GTI's (and love them.) Next question?
If you are thinking to buy a new VW JETTA 2019, think twice. I bought this car in May 2019. The 8 speed automatic transmission, beside making a grinding noise when is driving at a constant speed of 30 to 40 miles per hour (+/_ 1,200 RPM), make an annoying vibration. The service department and the VW representative said that the vibration and noise are normal. I think this is the most ridiculos answer that I ever heard from a car manufacturer. I when to different VW dealers and drove a brand new car and all have the same problem. Be careful when you test it, maybe you will not notice it at the beginning. Just type in Google "Jetta 2019 transmission problems" and you will see. Pd: This happens on roads not very steep as we have in florida. Thanks
Just bought a SEL Jetta and absolutely love it. Yeah it's kinda disappointing it doesn't have the ventlated front seats and built in navigation but it wasn't worth the extra 3K jump to the SEL Premium
I think this is my next car...i had an 2008 jetta years ago.... It was hit or miss. Expensive oil changes and maintainance, fun to drive, my evaporator core broke down after I paid it off.....very expensive parts. I swore I would bever buy another one....but I dont know. This is calling me. Ive debated between a sonata, optima, jetta and other cars....so far this one is winning for the price range I want. Hmmmm
If I was in the market for a compact car . I would choose this or the Honda Civic. More likely probably this since I hate CVTs, but I'm loving my 2018 Audi A5 Sportback with its Dual Clutch Transmission.
this has been really helpful, ive actually been trying to decide between the civic and this car, its not an easy decision, but the price point, and mpg is deinitely a plus to the jetta
1. Micah is my all time fave 2. I think VW did an great job on this generation. Taillights/bumper look a little chubby, but it looks slick. I have to give them props on some of the little "nicety" touches throughout (power windows all around, the lighter color of the armrest cubby, etc.). 3. AM I THE ONLY ONE HAPPY TO SEE AUTO-STOP ON A SEDAN?? Idling is the worst way to pollute...my two cents.
It's sad to see the Jetta move away from being a more sporty compact to a mainstream compact. I have a 2016 Jetta and love how it accelerates and handles.
Lowering that seat cushion will help with not scraping your knees against that plastic steering column underside. Seems to move pretty quick with that 8-spd auto, though.
A friend bought this & my initial reactions were mixed. I felt the interior was pretty nice for the segment. The engine was quiet. But for me the dash was too high, making the windshield feel short. I am also not a fan of the push button parking brake either. I want a shifter. That's part of the fun. lol
I bought one of these a month ago, and have 2000 miles on it. There is a lot to like, but I'm not feeling the love. I came from a 2013 Focus with 100k miles on it that I had loved, but the DCT became too much out of warranty. This thing has some issues though. I don't know how VW managed to fuck up the suspension, but while it's soft on smooth roads, if you hit any hard impacts/potholes/expansion joints, it's VERY unpleasantly rough, especially the rear suspension feels like my grandfathers 2000 Silverado. The engine is nice with loads of torque down low, but lacks upper end grunt. The transmission is... Well it has quirks, mostly a weird slip into 3rd/4th, and a clunk when going into reverse. I'm considering taking it into the dealer to look at that. The steering wheel requires too much turning compared to the Focus to accomplish the same thing. It's also just HUGE, and the visibility is pretty poor, and lacks blind spot mirrors. (I'd take the blind spot mirrors of my Focus anyday over blind spot monitoring). The fuel economy has been great so far, 40+ on the highway at 75mph+ is easy. It's not a bad car, but it could have been so much more. I'm really regretting not getting another Focus- and I was one of the people that went through 4 clutch packs on mine. Or at least getting a Golf. It's an ok car, but I miss my Focus. Sorry VW.
My favorite car I ever had was a jetta. The one I had had a below 100hp engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. That little baby could move. Both off the line and on the highway...and was great in snow, and with a tight turning circle. I would be surprised if this newer jetta would be anything less. You really can't go wrong with a Jetta. It may not be the fastest, the most fancy car out there but it is a car that is easy to fall in love with. It maybe my next car.
The 6 year 72,000 miles bumper to bumper warranty is a huge plus. It means I can keep the car beyond the 1st 3 years without playing Volkswagen Roulette.
Hurry and snap up old 2018 stock and get a real independent rear suspension. Why does VW keep doing this? They cheap-out the new version of the Jetta, only to "fix" it during the mid-cycle refresh. This is the 2nd time in the last 10 years they've pulled that stunt.
VW has done massive cost cutting where you can't see but that you can feel (hard cheap plastics everywhere, no independent rear suspension, gimped engine, etc.).
I bought this car and got a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty and 3 years of oil changes and tire rotations for literally $7 extra per month. That's 2 tire rotations and 2 oil changes changes for $84 a month. What a steal
Somethings wrong, really. Even a Jetta mk4 with a used 250k miles suspension doesn't do this. That movement happens when you do have bad shock absorbers. Or stupid engineers. Or both.
Yes way too soft compression and rebound - even and 80's Renault wouldn't go this far soft. I own one. The floaty ride soon becomes a Dangerous float when travelling over 80MPH on the Interstate. Ive bottomed the suspension on the highway from excessive body motion! It's like a shrunken Mercury Grand Marquis without exaggeration. Or a '93 Buick Roadmaster. I sort of like it for comfort - and then I don't for handling confidence and precision. Wonder if TSB for this. It would be and expensive one.
Subie Guy1 Subie Guy1 VW, at least when it comes to cars OTHER than the GTI and Golf R, is underwhelming. Underwhelming reliability, outdated and bland styling, and mixed fuel economy (depending on which vehicle you’re looking at- this Jetta is no joke when it comes to mpg.) I’m not talking about the more premium VW brands, they’re great and mostly class competitive, if not class leading when compared to their competitors. But when it comes to economical vehicle choices, there’s always plenty of options better than VW. Not to mention what TomCook1993 said.
This is a nice car. I just how VW adds rear console hvac vents and a fully independent rear suspension. Some people just want a roomy smooth riding compact car with some type of handling perks.
We bought the SE back in June. This car will get up and go. Its not for teens. The only thing we dpnt like is the air conditioning. It takes forever to cool the cab.
I hear the Mk8 Golf will be made in Wolfsburg. If the Jetta gets more Americanized than this in the mid-cycle, I'm getting a Golf. Hopefully they'll still put manuals in them.
Should I upgrade from my 2017 Jetta S to the new R-Line Jetta or stick with my current Jetta? I'm also thinking of trying out another brand when my 2017 Jetta lease is up.
I hate the exterior of this jetta but I love the interior. I have a 2017 Jetta and prefer the look of that exterior with this interior. Lol But I want the new arteon coming out soon.
Yagna Otia that’s extremely low, was that new? I paid $17,250 for my 2016 iSport sedan. I don’t have the Bose, sun roof. I have remote keyless entry and push button start.
Went for a test drive of the R line and the SEL yesterday. They did not have any premiums. I just could not get comfortable. The seat felt as if it was pushing into my back. Rides nicely, handles OK and has good pick up and mileage. Would I buy one. No thank you. Look at the sticker the transmission is from Japan, 30% of the parts are from Mexico, I forget where another 20% are from. Then it is all assembled in Tennessee. If it was all built and supplied in Germany, I would be more interested. No wonder VW's quality is so poor.
Derivative and Horrendous. The guy who designed the Ford Fusion? Uh, I mean the guy who designed the Hyundai Sonata? Same but worse. Tesla Model 3 tail lights?! Bad steal there. Not smart VW. Can't afford Giorgetto Giugario? I own a 2019 S with a stick. So, daily I try not to regurgitate as I approach the vehicle, but once I'm situated in the cockpit all is well - aesthetically at least. I hope the TS and WW stalks don't snap off in my hands until my lease runs out. VW beef up tactile controls - you mustnot bean count HERE. If not for The 6M stick + turbo and the Wondrous 3 litre thrust from 2000-4000 rpm. I would not shop here at all. Work to be done for 2022!
VW has come a long way with the Jetta. I'll never forget when they "dumbed down" the Jetta for NA. Compare that to this.. major differences. Sounds like they're on the right track! I'd pick this over a Corolla any day.
ROBERT PARENT it’s either the transmission ( if you have the 8 speed auto) or the fuel line (they will put an anti rattle tape around it). Those are the 2 major complaints with the new Jetta.
I actually purchased this car in the SEL trim (non-premium) in the Silk Blue in May and have been pleasantly surprised by it. I'm not using the car as a racer but as a commuter car to pick up groceries and daily driving. I really have come to appreciate the adaptive cruise control feature as it makes long highway driving much more comfortable and its pretty spacious for a compact car, plus the looks will age well in comparison to some others and fuel economy is pretty good. So far I'm pretty happy with it and hoping to continue so for the next 5-10 years.
I am seriously considering the GLI version
Michael Tarubal get it
For a commuter car this is about as good as it gets. Top value for the driving convenience features it comes with.
Also as someone who has to commute 100kms regularly (once or twice a week) I totally agree with you on the adaptive cruise control - it's such a blessing
Good luck with 10 years on a VW Jetta.
@@aluisious it’ll last longer if taken care of lol.
I bought the SEL Premium-3 years ago- say what you want, I’ve owned Audis and this is my first VW. This is the best car I’ve ever owned.. zero issues and love the 45 mpg Highway ‼️✅👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Are Audi's expensive to own maintainence wise , as compared to vw
I was considering A1 hatchback as a option for Jetta
" Jetta is more Corolla than Corolla " 😁😁 You definitely made me laugh out loud.
I adore this car. Excellent drive quality and has been going strong.
Just leased a new 2019 Jetta it's a great commuter, very fuel efficient, the rides comfy. By no means is it a "sports car" nor does it tries to be. The new 6yr/72,000 mile warranty is a nice upgrade compared to other companies. Once my lease is over I'll upgrade to an Audi or something similar, but for now this is more than what I need.
I have a 2013 Jetta GLI Autobahn edition, and I still love it, and have never had a problem with it for 5 years now!! So stop it with the VW’s are not reliable vehicles BS!!
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 :(
I have a 2016 jetta and bought it with 40k and now has 86k and I have only had it for a 1 and a half and nothimg has went wrong with it so the VW jetta is very reliable love my VW jetta
Mine has has nothing but problems in the first four months that's all I'm saying. You must've got lucky one or me an unlucky one. Mines a piece of crap and I document it on here
Stop with your "I am the center of the car world" attitude, if it did not happen to you it did happen to about %50 of OTHER VW owners.
You make enough cars you will get some with problems. The jetta I had was as reliable as the dealership. I bought it used from one dealer and had nothing but problems, I then started to take it to another and then had no problems.
when i wrecked my jetta, my worst injury was bad bruising on my left knee because of that knee clearance!!! take note, people! i’m grateful for nothing but the knee!
Bought one in the manual base version. So good so far.
That is what I’m looking at getting. How do you like the car?
@@CactusJack252 not to steal his answer lol but i have the base line manual. it’s pretty good drives smoothly. besides obvious cosmetic stuff (no sunglasses holder, not a lot of storage, etc) since it’s a base model. it’s decent for the price, great on gas, and it gets to the point not really any flashy techy stuff besides the car play
When Micah comes on the TUBE it’s time for a Quick Break! Why? Cause I know I will smile a lot. Thanks for the smiles :).
I bought the 2019 Jetta SEL Premium a couple months ago after some nimrod totalled my BMW 550i and the insurance payout wouldn't put me in a new 550i. Obviously it's less overpowered than my 550i, but other than that I think it's a great car and I'm glad I coughed up the extra cash for the SEL Premium package. The glass cockpit and CarPlay stuff was worth it to me. It drives just fine in LA traffic and last week I drove it 300mi to Vegas and got 40.1 MPG using the adaptive cruise control - it was plenty powerful enough for going, say, 85 MPH up the steepest hills on I-15 with the A/C running. One oddity - the fancy computerized motorized controls are only on the driver's seat - my wife gets old-fashioned bars and cranks on her side. And as far as the vents being too low is concerned, they do that so the huge LCD panels can be as high as possible, and to me that's a good tradeoff. You can change the color of the "courtesy" lights to whatever you want but since I'm not 17 years old I don't give a shit about that.
@@beableish Haha, coming from a BMW 3 Series I felt the same way. Feeling much higher on the road. I heard the reasoning is that the market shifts more and more to SUV's and they wanted to give you a higher feeling.
If there was an Emmy for car reviews these guys would win. Nice balance of useful information and corny humor. 👍🏾
What an amazing compliment, thank you so much Barry! We're glad you enjoy our channel! 😁
The subversive close-up of the archaic rear suspension in action was worth the price of admission.
i thought so too! lol, so true. cheap af.
I love the ride of my ‘19 Jetta.
Hi Micah, great review and so great to see you. I drive a 2014 VW Jetta, and the 7th generation does absolutely nothing for me. I feel that VW plays it too safe with its cars and makes me wonder about the next gen Passat. I find the 7th gen Jetta underwhelming. VW missed an awesome opportunity to go all out with 7th gen but again still an awesome and humorous review from you.
I owned the 2011 Jetta i loved the car and the only reason i traded that one was to get a minivan. I wanted for years to get another one but i didn't want to go back to the same outdated body style. It wasn't until the 2019 Jetta came to our dealership that i started to be interested again. At first the front grill didn't catch my attention, it wasn't until a month or two later that i went back and for some reason i liked it better. I test drove the 2019 Jetta Se with the Cold weather Package, and we immediately fell for it. I love simplicity and the interior is that. I love having three knobs and simple buttons for my climate control. I love the black and white display as well as the white illumination throughout the interior. The android auto works great and i'm very excited to see what updates they will bring to it. The 1.4 turbo engine is more than enough for me. Now if you like the Japanese style cars with the stretched headlights/taillights, CVT transmission and interior with all the sensitive touch buttons and colorful display this car is not for you. I just gotta say I'm glad i didn't buy a Toyota or Nissan I am pretty happy with my 19 Jetta and their Bumper to Bumper 72,000 miles or 6 Years warranty.
This guy is hilarious 😂. Sweet, review! Considering getting this car!
4 years later, anyone with decent mileage on it, what's your opinion on the reliability?
Just bought one at 50k miles runs great worst problem is onetime I turned it off too quick and the car stayed in which was weird but that’s it
I have the 2019 Jetta s and it is everything I need and I get 45 mpg so I don’t fill the gas tank up for 600 miles!
Do you use premium fuel?
No I just use regular
Brother I am planning to buy the execline Jetta , how are the driving dynamics. I had a 2015 model year back in India.
What model is it?
El Vic-thor I just have the base S model
There's nothing LESS premium than Beats audio.
Only thing really good about this car is the gas mileage and the infotainment screen placement.
Bang on! Those new nav screens that look like an iPad plopped onto the dash are so stupid looking.
Too bad they couldn’t have gone with a brand that actually makes quality products like Dynaudio or Sennheiser
Probably cuz beats uses the cheapest possible parts. A $500 headset costs around $17- $22 to make lol
Pulsar And they purposely break by design. On nearly every model since the beginning, there’s a thin wire leading from the left earphone to the right that gets easily pinched. After regular use, the right earphone craps out. Usually just long enough to outlast the warranty period
I think your t-shirt with a broken down Volkswagen speaks louder about your opinion of this car than anything you said during this whole video.
Ah yes, the standard complaints. "Why don't they offer a stick in upper level trims? Answer: They don't want to see cars sitting for months in dealer lots that end up being heavily discounted to sell.
"Why don't they include (fill in the blank) feature, especially in the least expensive package?" Answer: Manufacturers have the irrational objective of making a profit and, especially in this market segment, price is an overriding priority and upselling to higher level trims for those with the budget to support it adds profit, as well. How unfair!
"Why did they drop the larger engine and substitute a smaller power plant?" Answer: Another critical priority in this market segment is fuel efficiency. And achieving that magic "40 mpg" for highway mileage on the window sticker is a prime objective. That's especially true if similar real world performance can be achieved by mating that smaller engine with an eight speed automatic and still get "40 mpg" on the highway (or at least on the window sticker).
"Why did they 'cheap out' with a torsion bar suspension?" Answer: See answers above, especially if it doesn't affect overall comfort in normal driving for the vast majority of consumers.
"What about reliability?" Answer: Here's the longest bumper-to-bumper warranty in the industry. And it's transferable to boot.
"Why isn't this a sedan version of a GTI?" Answer: Consumers who want GTI performance buy GTI's (and love them.) Next question?
just buy another car if you complain so much ab it people smh
Stephen Hendricks longer the warranty the worse the reliability. There’s a reason why they have to have a longer warranty.
My 2016 Jetta which I just got recently runs like a dream! Thanks Micah!
After seeing a bunch of reviews on the new Jetta, I actually learned something new here. I will come back.
We love to hear that! 🙌
If you are thinking to buy a new VW JETTA 2019, think twice.
I bought this car in May 2019. The 8 speed automatic transmission, beside making a grinding noise when is driving at a constant speed of 30 to 40 miles per hour (+/_ 1,200 RPM), make an annoying vibration. The service department and the VW representative said that the vibration and noise are normal. I think this is the most ridiculos answer that I ever heard from a car manufacturer.
I when to different VW dealers and drove a brand new car and all have the same problem. Be careful when you test it, maybe you will not notice it at the beginning.
Just type in Google "Jetta 2019 transmission problems" and you will see.
Pd: This happens on roads not very steep as we have in florida.
Thanks
call a Lemon Law attorney. They will tell you what recourse you have
The little engine in this thing is brilliant with good power vs the gutless junk of other cars and has very good fuel economy too.
"Sorry Corolla" .... Epic!
Just bought a SEL Jetta and absolutely love it. Yeah it's kinda disappointing it doesn't have the ventlated front seats and built in navigation but it wasn't worth the extra 3K jump to the SEL Premium
I think this is my next car...i had an 2008 jetta years ago.... It was hit or miss. Expensive oil changes and maintainance, fun to drive, my evaporator core broke down after I paid it off.....very expensive parts. I swore I would bever buy another one....but I dont know. This is calling me. Ive debated between a sonata, optima, jetta and other cars....so far this one is winning for the price range I want. Hmmmm
If I was in the market for a compact car . I would choose this or the Honda Civic. More likely probably this since I hate CVTs, but I'm loving my 2018 Audi A5 Sportback with its Dual Clutch Transmission.
My mom bought the 2005 toureg. I think we could've bought a new house with all the money she put into that thing😂.
Ethan Turner lol
I like analog gauges vs digital but it definitely looks better then a Corolla 🤷🏻♂️
this has been really helpful, ive actually been trying to decide between the civic and this car, its not an easy decision, but the price point, and mpg is deinitely a plus to the jetta
Get the Civic. I'm sure this car is great, but Civic reliability/resale are way better than VW. Also, I'd recommend the Mazda 3 for a compact car.
Very happy with the 2019 Jetta
And the 6/72,000 warranty os very nice
1. Micah is my all time fave
2. I think VW did an great job on this generation. Taillights/bumper look a little chubby, but it looks slick. I have to give them props on some of the little "nicety" touches throughout (power windows all around, the lighter color of the armrest cubby, etc.).
3. AM I THE ONLY ONE HAPPY TO SEE AUTO-STOP ON A SEDAN?? Idling is the worst way to pollute...my two cents.
wears out the quite ordinary starter mechanism ahead of time.
It's sad to see the Jetta move away from being a more sporty compact to a mainstream compact. I have a 2016 Jetta and love how it accelerates and handles.
You filmed this entire video in my neighborhood. Where do I apply to work with Micah
Thank you,Micah, you are fun to watch with
At 18k starting price and that soft suspension and VW styling , I don't think there is any competitors for those requirements
"look im driving a bus" that had me 💀
Doug Demuro would be proud of this warranty ;)
*BUMPER TO BUMPER!?!?!!!!!!!!!*
The Corolla lost its independent rear suspension, then regained it.
The Jetta got independent rear suspension, then it lost it.
Lowering that seat cushion will help with not scraping your knees against that plastic steering column underside. Seems to move pretty quick with that 8-spd auto, though.
Years ago Jetta was so popular here in eastern Canada. Then the word spread about electric issues and especially about the cost of repairs.
I've always liked the Jetta and think this generation will be a winner!
Needs "Beats Audio", to cover up grinding noise from 8 speed automatic. I anticipate a large recall due to this transmission.
www.carcomplaints.com/news/2019/2019-vw-jetta-transmission-noise-lawsuit.shtml
Omg i hear that too and people saying they keep allegedly getting the answer is normal. I am going to get mines checked
Best reviews about cars by Mr Micah . Best of all.
A friend bought this & my initial reactions were mixed. I felt the interior was pretty nice for the segment. The engine was quiet. But for me the dash was too high, making the windshield feel short. I am also not a fan of the push button parking brake either. I want a shifter. That's part of the fun. lol
I bought one of these a month ago, and have 2000 miles on it. There is a lot to like, but I'm not feeling the love. I came from a 2013 Focus with 100k miles on it that I had loved, but the DCT became too much out of warranty. This thing has some issues though. I don't know how VW managed to fuck up the suspension, but while it's soft on smooth roads, if you hit any hard impacts/potholes/expansion joints, it's VERY unpleasantly rough, especially the rear suspension feels like my grandfathers 2000 Silverado. The engine is nice with loads of torque down low, but lacks upper end grunt. The transmission is... Well it has quirks, mostly a weird slip into 3rd/4th, and a clunk when going into reverse. I'm considering taking it into the dealer to look at that. The steering wheel requires too much turning compared to the Focus to accomplish the same thing. It's also just HUGE, and the visibility is pretty poor, and lacks blind spot mirrors. (I'd take the blind spot mirrors of my Focus anyday over blind spot monitoring). The fuel economy has been great so far, 40+ on the highway at 75mph+ is easy. It's not a bad car, but it could have been so much more. I'm really regretting not getting another Focus- and I was one of the people that went through 4 clutch packs on mine. Or at least getting a Golf. It's an ok car, but I miss my Focus. Sorry VW.
Made me miss living in Long Beach.
My favorite car I ever had was a jetta. The one I had had a below 100hp engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. That little baby could move. Both off the line and on the highway...and was great in snow, and with a tight turning circle. I would be surprised if this newer jetta would be anything less. You really can't go wrong with a Jetta. It may not be the fastest, the most fancy car out there but it is a car that is easy to fall in love with. It maybe my next car.
The 6 year 72,000 miles bumper to bumper warranty is a huge plus. It means I can keep the car beyond the 1st 3 years without playing Volkswagen Roulette.
No it just means they will fix it when it breaks.
By the time you open the sunglass holder, it'll already be nightfall. Now that's a new level of engineering prowess.
So my 2015 Jetta (sport) is a better performer in the driving dynamics aspect? And power too. The interior and exterior does look dandy though.
Any transmission issues? I heard they have a faulty transmission..? And there is a lawsuit going on...
Hurry and snap up old 2018 stock and get a real independent rear suspension. Why does VW keep doing this? They cheap-out the new version of the Jetta, only to "fix" it during the mid-cycle refresh. This is the 2nd time in the last 10 years they've pulled that stunt.
alliejr take money from people of course
Perfect
VW has done massive cost cutting where you can't see but that you can feel (hard cheap plastics everywhere, no independent rear suspension, gimped engine, etc.).
Nicely done and entertaining. A reviewer with a personality.
I have a 2017 VW Jetta with Auto and happy with it.
I think the Jetta is a good looking car. They did a good job designing the body.
Why does VW use the 8 speed auto in the US and not everywhere?
Aaah it’s a great way to start my day with a bit of Micah . Micah Micah micaaah ! Luv it !
The warranty alone is worth buying a vw now.
Barsa F just not when the warranty expires
The Hyundai/Kia 10 year 100k mile warranty is the best out there
@@Bolero6879 Thats just powertrain. This is everything, bumper to bumper. It is also standard
@@Bolero6879 hyundai/kia has 5y-60K standard warranty (10y for powertrain only). VW has 6y-72K powertrain included.
I bought this car and got a 5 year 100,000 mile warranty and 3 years of oil changes and tire rotations for literally $7 extra per month. That's 2 tire rotations and 2 oil changes changes for $84 a month. What a steal
god i want this car with black rims and a loud orange paint job. cause i love Halloween
Lol seeing this makes me realise that my jetta 2010 is actualy very old i wish i could get one watching this lovely review
Somethings wrong, really. Even a Jetta mk4 with a used 250k miles suspension doesn't do this.
That movement happens when you do have bad shock absorbers. Or stupid engineers. Or both.
Vlad Mihai it's made for fat Americans.
No.. he has comfort settings in the car. There are multiple ways you can setup the suspension in a VW with a simple push of a button.
Even my Touareg with off-road suspension isn’t that floaty. Looks like they stole the suspension from a Lincoln Town Car
Yes way too soft compression and rebound - even and 80's Renault wouldn't go this far soft. I own one. The floaty ride soon becomes a Dangerous float when travelling over 80MPH on the Interstate. Ive bottomed the suspension on the highway from excessive body motion! It's like a shrunken Mercury Grand Marquis without exaggeration. Or a '93 Buick Roadmaster. I sort of like it for comfort - and then I don't for handling confidence and precision. Wonder if TSB for this. It would be and expensive one.
Bumper to bumper warranty i think doug demuro is excited
When I think of Volkswagen I think of like Golf R or like a Atlas and probably the Jetta. They are a good company.
Subie Guy1 This is a joke, right?
Osoji No what do you think.
You’ve got to be joking... have you lived under a rock for the last 2 years? Lying about emissions. Cover ups. Executives going to prison. WTF MATE
TomCook1993 .....
Subie Guy1 Subie Guy1 VW, at least when it comes to cars OTHER than the GTI and Golf R, is underwhelming. Underwhelming reliability, outdated and bland styling, and mixed fuel economy (depending on which vehicle you’re looking at- this Jetta is no joke when it comes to mpg.)
I’m not talking about the more premium VW brands, they’re great and mostly class competitive, if not class leading when compared to their competitors. But when it comes to economical vehicle choices, there’s always plenty of options better than VW. Not to mention what TomCook1993 said.
For me, the styling took a huge step back from the MK6 Jetta, but I like that this Jetta has a ton more modern features compared to the MK6
This is a nice car. I just how VW adds rear console hvac vents and a fully independent rear suspension. Some people just want a roomy smooth riding compact car with some type of handling perks.
We bought the SE back in June. This car will get up and go. Its not for teens. The only thing we dpnt like is the air conditioning. It takes forever to cool the cab.
Can you turn the auto on/off start system easily? I greatly dislike them.
I hear the Mk8 Golf will be made in Wolfsburg. If the Jetta gets more Americanized than this in the mid-cycle, I'm getting a Golf. Hopefully they'll still put manuals in them.
I love this car...for what I need it is great.
Thanks for the informational yet fun video!😉🤗
i love volkswagen's but i feel like they need to become more luxury with there cars
in this range i think this VW is the best looking one, although the corolla maybe more of people's choice.
Should I upgrade from my 2017 Jetta S to the new R-Line Jetta or stick with my current Jetta? I'm also thinking of trying out another brand when my 2017 Jetta lease is up.
He’s so cute! 🥰
Ugh I know
I hate the exterior of this jetta but I love the interior.
I have a 2017 Jetta and prefer the look of that exterior with this interior. Lol
But I want the new arteon coming out soon.
Bumper to Bumper Yo
You're gonna get Doug all excited
my mazda 3 packed with i touring trim level, bose 9 speaker system, sun roof, blind spot monitoring and keyless entry cost $17k on road.
Yagna Otia that’s extremely low, was that new? I paid $17,250 for my 2016 iSport sedan. I don’t have the Bose, sun roof. I have remote keyless entry and push button start.
yeah quite new, only 5800 miles and 2016 model, also built in navigation (which i do not use) 😂. I do have all the feature of i sport as well
Yagna Otia oh that makes more sense. I thought you were speaking of a brand new purchase price. Glad you are enjoying the car and the price!
So many korean consumers are tired wating new jetta volkswagen. we hope to meet 2019 jetta in korea with reasonable price.
Hey!! I have a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, don’t hate!
More corolla? Last time I had an audi/jetta, shit broke down so frequently and was expensive to repair. Def not very "corolla"
My only flaw is the sunshade over the sunroof will the sun impede when it’s really sunny out and give people headaches?
Good review... Is this going to launch in Middle East??
Styling is a yes 👌👌 reliability I’m not so sure , even with the warranty I’ll still get something else
I had a 2015 1.8t sport. I loved that car and am now sad that VW has killed the fun from the jetta. Now it is just a mini passat.
Re: The long closing, walk and talkshot. Did you use a slider or a stedi-cam?
But should we use premium fuel or just regular? Does it matter much
Went for a test drive of the R line and the SEL yesterday. They did not have any premiums. I just could not get comfortable. The seat felt as if it was pushing into my back. Rides nicely, handles OK and has good pick up and mileage. Would I buy one. No thank you. Look at the sticker the transmission is from Japan, 30% of the parts are from Mexico, I forget where another 20% are from. Then it is all assembled in Tennessee. If it was all built and supplied in Germany, I would be more interested. No wonder VW's quality is so poor.
Clown review. This is a beautiful car
You are the Jake Peralta of automotive world...
$0 down Lease only.
2001 VR6 was a very nice car. Now VW looks horribly boring. Who in the hell is in charge of design at VW?
Derivative and Horrendous. The guy who designed the Ford Fusion? Uh, I mean the guy who designed the Hyundai Sonata? Same but worse. Tesla Model 3 tail lights?! Bad steal there. Not smart VW. Can't afford Giorgetto Giugario? I own a 2019 S with a stick. So, daily I try not to regurgitate as I approach the vehicle, but once I'm situated in the cockpit all is well - aesthetically at least. I hope the TS and WW stalks don't snap off in my hands until my lease runs out. VW beef up tactile controls - you mustnot bean count HERE. If not for The 6M stick + turbo and the Wondrous 3 litre thrust from 2000-4000 rpm. I would not shop here at all. Work to be done for 2022!
hows the legroom on this? is it more comparable to the corolla or the camry
When are we going to get the next GLi?
VW has come a long way with the Jetta. I'll never forget when they "dumbed down" the Jetta for NA. Compare that to this.. major differences. Sounds like they're on the right track! I'd pick this over a Corolla any day.
Please review the Arteon... :)
Good God, that jetta is humongous. I sat in one of these at NYIAS and felt like I entered a passat
it has a great turning circle...don't let the size fool you
I have this car and its an amazing car!!
I have a new vw jetta 2019 that makes a rattle nois at 40-45 km.possibly wetsgate solenoid .vw tech heard but unable to fix
ROBERT PARENT same here ! I have an r-line 2019 and yes it makes weird noises 😩
ROBERT PARENT it’s either the transmission ( if you have the 8 speed auto) or the fuel line (they will put an anti rattle tape around it). Those are the 2 major complaints with the new Jetta.