BRAND NEW 2012 Jetta GLI Autobahn walk-around at Trend Motors Volkswagen in Rockaway, NJ

[MrTacoDelPaco]

Hi i ordered a jetta gli autobahn at montan import group in bozeman,mt about a month ago and they told me at the beggining that it could be 2 to 3 months before it gets here and now i come to find out that he hasnt even ordered it yet!!! so i was just wondering why is this?? Thanks

[TrendMotorsVW]

@MrTacoDelPaco Usually it takes roughly 8-12 weeks or so to special order the car...it has to be built and whatnot. Another way to go is they can swap the car in from another dealer, provided that there is a similar car in a local dealer's inventory. As far as why he didn't order it yet, it seems to me that he dropped the ball. It's totally worth the wait though! Maybe buy from us and take a nice roadtrip home?? :-)

Good luck!!

-Bryan

[MrTacoDelPaco]

@TrendMotorsVW Thanks for your help and just one more question. I found the exact car i ordered for sale at another vw dealership about 500 miles away in denver and i was wondering if it would be possible for the to ship it up to the delearship im dealing with???

[TrendMotorsVW]

@MrTacoDelPaco That is entirely up to the dealer you are working with and the dealer that has the car. Good luck though and let me know how it works out!

-Bryan

[Treezy00069]

I bought the black 2012 GLI and I love it.. its sick.. she hauls ass!!!

[TrendMotorsVW]

@Treezy00069 Congrats!! It's a great car and I'm sure you'll enjoy it...just make sure to keep it under 100...ok? haha.

[Nathan1138Ammons]

Looks bad ass. Gonna get me one in May, Manual trans with Autobahn Package. - Love the Dsg but gotta feel like it's all mine!

[CHRISZTRON]

it could've looked better with dual exhaust exits

[TheJoorgee]

very good

[zre90]

Do you have any Gli's currently in stock?

[TrendMotorsVW]

@zre90 Hello...sorry I didn't see this sooner. We've got a bunch of them in stock. You can check our website for current inventory. TrendMotors with a dot and then a com. Thanks!

[manorack]

my upgraded dream of the 1999 integra type R sedan not available in canada/america. I WANT ONE!!  I can give my 2003 gti in exchange lol

[TrendMotorsVW]

@manorack I'm sure we can make that happen...when can you come down? Haha!

[fienyanney8]

did you notice any torque steer?

[TrendMotorsVW]

@fienyanney8 I did not. The power delivery is very linear and easy to keep under control. It's like a point and shoot camera - easy to operate to capture the best image. I think the power is perfect for this car.

In comparison, I just drove a 2011 Mazdaspeed3 with the 263-HP turbo-4, and that zig-zagged in first and second gear like whoa. Too much power without an LSD, IMO.

[adooooo45]

Im looking at getting a GLI because for $26000 I doubt I could get a better car. The exterior is simple but noticeable, the interior looks classy but sporty. The suspension has received great reviews. Purchase a ECU flash to get 250hp/297ft torque and it can compete with the majority of the sports cars on the road. Oh....enjoy the 30+ mpg highway....yes thats AFTER the added power.

[TrendMotorsVW]

@adooooo45 You couldn't be more correct...I really enjoy the fact that with my 1.8T flashed, I'm still enjoying close to 30 mpg...and this is without direct injection technology. There is nothing like a VW turbocharged four to boost power while keeping fuel economy respectable.

[lordoftheriffs79]

with a remap that engine goes to 275 hp... add a full exhaust and you get 285 hp

[BGRedStarBG]

Awesome looking car!! Get it, lower it, put some 19's on it and you're good to go.

[TrendMotorsVW]

@BGRedStarBG I couldn't agree more! BBS LMs?

[BGRedStarBG]

@TrendMotorsVW Sounds good to me.

[paulicapopcorn]

'Jetta GLI ""Autobahn" the fuck they selling an car that was designed for a motorway on germany in USA.... or do they think that autobahn is in USA?

[TrendMotorsVW]

@paulicapopcorn Probably the same reason that they sold a "Wolfsburg Edition" to people outside of the town of Wolfsburg - to commemorate.

By the way, really digging your patriotic channel background!

[paulicapopcorn]

@TrendMotorsVW thanks , i even forgot about it xD

[BGRedStarBG]

@paulicapopcorn It's just a model it doesn't mean it was designed specifically for the Autobahn lol. If you're looking for that then 911 Turbo would be the way to go. Or if you want to stick with VW then a GTI W12.

[TheV12Diesel]

Can you get a second set of the same rims for winter tires?

[TrendMotorsVW]

@TheV12Diesel I'm sure you can order them through VW Parts...but why not just swap snows on your existing wheels? It would be cheaper, that's for sure. Unless you want to have one set that is free of winter weather damage...in that case, a nice set of steel wheels with cheaper tires would be your best bet, financially.

[santiagocervera19]

Hello, I love the rims I would like them for my car, they are 18¨ right? what is the reference so I can look then on internet to buy them, and do you know any web page that sells them, thanks

[TrendMotorsVW]

@santiagocervera19 Hello! You are correct...they are 18". I think your best bet would be to hit your local VW dealer or maybe find them used on VWVortex.com. The car is so new that your pickings may be slim...but be patient and you may just come across them for a good price. Good luck!

[TheV12Diesel]

Hey thanks for the review. I must admit I was really disappointed with the new Jetta being watered down so I'm happy this one seems to bring back the things I loved about the old one. Is the material on the inner doors made of hard plastic or is it soft touch as well? Finally do you know if they'll be watering down the MK7 Golf? I'm really worried about that. I was gonna get a fully loaded Golf TDI (comes with leather in Canada) or a Jetta GLI because of identical price.

[TrendMotorsVW]

@TheV12Diesel The door cards are made out of harder plastic than the dashboard, but to me it's one of those "oh man, why didn't they just use the soft touch....(1 week goes by)...oh that? I forgot about that." After spending time with the car, you look past that. Overall, it's an excellent package.

As for the MK7...I have no idea. I hope it continues to be of a high quality hatchback that it's been known for.

Thanks for viewing!

-Bryan

[TheV12Diesel]

@TrendMotorsVW But they aren't that really annoying shiny kind right? Are the door cards similar on the 2012 Golf or does the Golf have better ones?

[TrendMotorsVW]

@TheV12Diesel They are the same ones in the standard Jetta. And the Golf has different ones. 

[contradictions]

Hey Brian! Excellent review for the Jetta GLI. I was hoping to pick one up as my future car, but I've heard many mixed reviews about this it. How is the handling compared from this to the GTI? Seeing as though these cars are both front wheel drive. Plus, does this car lack the "punch" the GTI has when you hit the throttle? Again, thanks for the review and I'm hoping on purchasing this asap. :)

[TrendMotorsVW]

@contradictions Hi Brendon!

Thanks for the compliment. I haven't pushed this car to its limits, but being an owner of a 4th-gen GTI, and knowing that car's capability, I can only speak the highest praise for the newest GLI. The car shares identical underpinnings from the 6th-gen GTI, including the independent rear suspension and brakes. As for out of the box performance, the GTI is a rocket, IMO grossly underrated, and this car is pretty much the same thing, just with four doors.

[TrendMotorsVW]

@contradictions As for the front-wheel-drive setup, I'm willing to bet that you're not going to find the limit as far as handling goes. My final suggestion is to take one for an extended test drive, get a feel for the entire car; its performance, interior ergonomics, and overall presence. I think you will be satisfied in the fullest if you make the choice to purchase. You going for the 6-speed manual or DSG?

[contradictions]

@TrendMotorsVW

I have a general feel for what the 5th-gen GTI feels like, because the owner of one is my brother, which I rode in quite a few times.I do hope soon to take one for a test drive, to end this controversy of handling and or power between the two. I'm going with DSG. Or, if anything I can wait out a year or so, learn and get the hang of driving stick shift, and buy myself a 6-speed manual. But most likely it will be DSG.

Thank you!

-Brendon.

[Nelsonvodevil]

quiero uno pffff

[groshong1]

exactly how id make my gli(:

[superhawkn]

Does base model have air? 2011 or 2012

[MAXL323]

Excellent Review. Considering to buy this car, I found it really helpful. I have some questions though. Do you know if VW is considering Xenon + LED lights for the headlights (like the 2012 GTI) for future upgrade?

Also, can you tell more about the Fender sound system ? how does it really sounds ?

Thank you very much. PS, the white version looks really classy, I'd definitely go for that one

[TrendMotorsVW]

@MAXL323

Hi Max,

Thanks for the compliment. It's nice to know that I'm not just making these videos for the pleasure of hearing my brain talk haha.

First off, I am uncertain of the option of HID headlights with LED strips in the future. I would hope that VW would consider something like that to further differentiate the front end from the standard Jetta.

As for the Fender system...if you're a music fan, you are definitely going to notice a crisper sound and deeper tones from the speakers.

[TrendMotorsVW]

@MAXL323

Not saying that the standard audio isn't up to snuff, but there is a discernible difference with the Fender system. Enough for VW to offer it in more than one of their vehicles.

If there is anything else I can help you with, and that include sales, let me know!

Thanks!

-Bryan

[MAXL323]

@TrendMotorsVW

Hi Brian, thanks for your feedback. Definitely a music enthusiast so i'd go for the Fender system. It's a little sad that HID lighting does not come standard on this car... Which would have gave it a more distinctive and classy look.

I Live near Montreal, Quebec so I would buy here ... unless you have the deal of the year for me ! haha.

Thanks,

Max

[TrendMotorsVW]

@MAXL323 Who knows what the future brings as far as lighting. Fingers crossed that it's a bright one...haha!

And we have sold cars over the border before so perhaps you should drop us an email and see what happens! If not, good luck with your car purchasing!

Thanks,

-Bryan

[MAXL323]

@TrendMotorsVW Considering the price difference, the importation fees and all. I'll buy local. Thanks for all the info though. Cheers

[TrendMotorsVW]

Thank you! I'm an enthusiast through and through so I want to make sure that I convey this car to my viewers as completely as possible. Thanks for viewing and tell your friends!

[Emocrest]

nice, very thorough