2019 Jetta GLIs are available at dealerships now

"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt)
03/23/2019 at 22:32 • Filed to: jetta gli, gli, jetta, 2019 jetta gli, 2019 gli, Volkswagen Jetta GLI

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/767228214/overview/

I went to the build configurator and it’s not up yet. Checked Cars.com and Cargurus and they have inventory

Pricing and trim breakdown:

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a26551389/volkswagen-jetta-gli-pricing/

Anyone considering it?

DISCUSSION (19)

Spanfeller is a twat > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/23/2019 at 22:43

https://www.vw.com.mx/app/auto-configurador/vw-mx/es/nuevo-jetta-gli-2019/30905?page=trim

Have at it, no better place to configure than the source itself.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/23/2019 at 22:45

With apologies to that excellent Tritan fella and sm70: people who buy a sedan over a 5-door perplex me. But that seems to be cheaper than a new decently-optioned GTI in my area. I don’t know... I guess I can see the appeal.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Spanfeller is a twat
03/23/2019 at 22:48

Thanks! seems very straight forward, no options at all. Guess they’ve really simplified the trims.

Spanfeller is a twat > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/23/2019 at 22:51

Yeah, most brands don’t do optional extras here, except the very expensive ones.

My uncle had a joke about it. “There’s no such thing as a fully-loaded BMW”

Meaning there's always more options.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/23/2019 at 22:56

It’s cheaper and i believe the Jetta has more rear legroom than the GTI but the GTI has slightly bettter headroom in the rear.

To compare the mid level 35th anniversary trim(costs $27,890 with the manual and $28,690 ) to a mid level GTI Rabbit or SE level GTI it’s several thousands cheaper

DCC adaptive suspension for example is standard on the GLI 35th anniversay but is $860 package on the SE and not available on the Rabbit Edition

Kinja'd!!!

Spanfeller is a twat > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/23/2019 at 22:57

The GTI (now) has to be imported from Germany.... which makes it more expensive less profitable.

Maxima Speed > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/23/2019 at 23:04

That reminds me. Is there an Ohio Oppo with a white GTI?

Maxima Speed > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/23/2019 at 23:16

I love the looks of that sedan. I can totally see that if I was in a position to be buying one new that I could go for a sedan.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/23/2019 at 23:30

Sedans tend to be cheaper to insure than hatchbacks.

I own dead car brands only > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/23/2019 at 23:53

I find the rear quarter oddly proportioned. It almost seems like six or so inches too long

SmugAardvark > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/24/2019 at 00:44

Honestly, I’d probably just spend the extra money and buy an S3.

Forrest > Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks
03/24/2019 at 00:55

I prefer hatchbacks too. My MK7 Golf is great.

From 2011-2018, the Jetta was cheapeaned up a lot compared to the Golf (older platform, worse interior, etc). From what I’ve read, the new Jetta is finally the Golf’s equal. So... I guess now the only question is if you prefer a sedan, hatchback, or wagon.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/24/2019 at 01:18

If you grew up somewhere that hatchbacks and wagons are constantly having their rear glass smashed to take whatever was left in them even if it was a book of burned CDs or a bag of dirty clothes on the way to the laundromat while you stopped in the mini mart to grab snacks you learn to appreciate locking trunks.

Tristan > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/24/2019 at 01:53

I bought mine because I'm a cheapskate... To buy a GTI in the same condition as my GLI would have been thousands more. GLIs depreciate harder and faster than their 5 door brethren. If money wasn't a factor I would 10/10 rather GTI.

ttyymmnn > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/24/2019 at 03:00

That’s about how much I’m looking to pay for a used Odyssey to carry my kids around. Nine more years and they’ll all be out of college. Then I can look for something like this. I’m such a dad....

JP90 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/24/2019 at 06:19

I don’t like the "5 door" GTI. Its a shame that enough people did so they killed the proper "3 door" GTI. Going to test drive one of these jettas Monday, if its any good I may have to pick one up, if not I am giving up on VW and moving up to Audi.

Abam > SmugAardvark
03/25/2019 at 02:14

Except no manual S3 and an aging platform. I'd wait for a Golf 8 GTi or R, depending on the packaging in the end, but this is an interesting alternative, especially if you like sedans.

Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
03/26/2019 at 15:58

Has anyone driven these yet? Looks like a great fun family car if you can get over the VW ownership taboo.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Chan - Mid-engine with cabin fever
03/26/2019 at 16:01

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