4.0 Exterior | 3.0 Comfort | 5.0 Performance |
4.0 Fuel Economy | 3.0 Value for Money |
Exterior Pleasing proportions,flashy led "s in front and rear lights,bold VW logo both in front and behind enhances owners self esteem,nice curves,overall up-market appearance.
Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Seats are comfortable but not as supportive as previous model,lumbar support is effective and very usefull,the dual tone interiors attract appreciation all round and give an expensive look,the dashboard is well sculpted,sleek with easily readable gauges,the onboard computer gives a wealth of information and enhances the feel good factor, the touch screen is excellent, sound quality impressive, the multimedia facility quite versatile, the integration of bluetooth facility through the music system impressive, reverse sensor display accurate, reliable and has good visual graphics,the steering controls come in handy and well engineered, the central console has a lot of chrome, the buttons are good quality and soft to touch, there r a number of well planned useful cubby holes,the provission of usb in glove box quite classy, back seat has reasonable leg space,rear arm rest has cup holders, 60-40 split of seats with folding handle in boot very convenient, rear window blind a nice addition, the climatronic ac is excellent quality.
Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine noise is well insulated,excellent pick up makes it a pleasure to drive,creamy engine coupled to superb dsg gear-box underlines what makes this car best of segment and can even give a run for its money to its higher rated german brothers,the blue motion technology incorporated is effective and adds to the quality, however, the start-stop system is unpredictable at times,the sophisticated braking electronics are responsible for the pewerfull stopping ability despite at high speed and inspire a lot of confidence,you are unaware of the actual speed even when travelling at speeds excess of 170 kmph,only when you exceed 205 kmph does the steering lighten and u r aware of how fast you are travelling.
Ride Quality & Handling The steering is very good and communicative, corners at a speed excess of 140 kmph makes the car start to complain, going uphill is a breeze and u can zoom up without difficulty, the car handles with aplomb most of the abuse thrown at it, only the abominably large speed breakers or gutters unsettle it.
Final Words A CAR THAT SCORES AN A IN NEARLY ALL THE DEPARTMENTS AND CAN CHALLENGE THE NEXT SEGMENT CARS IN TERMS OF FEATURES,ENGINE QUALITY, PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMY--- IT SURE BRINGS A SMILE ON YOUR FACE WHENEVER YOU DRIVE IT.
Areas of improvement NA.
good looks,flashy led"s,strong performance,good economy,excellent braking power,all steel spare wheel,only semi-electric driver and manual front passenger seat,