Volkswagen Virtus [2022-2023] User Reviews

I currently have a honda city petrol & ciaz diesel and needed a new car under 20L with an automatic gear box, good build quality and better performance, so finally, after a test drive of Verna 1.0, city CVT, thar, Slavia (similar to virtus), I chose Virtus and here are pros and cons after driving 1500 KM Pros: 1. Best build quality. Toughest & safest body. Even with 2 airbags, this car is much safer than 6-8 airbags in Japanese or Korean cars. 2. Excellent suspension setup to handle potholes & ruffed roads with comfort to passengers. Also, high ground clearance is given of 179 MM which is very practical. 3. Best handling in the segment. Can easily handle and stop a car even at speed of 130 km/h. Till now didn't go beyond 130. But steering response & breaking is unmatched by any other car in the segment. The grip on the road is very good compared to rivals. 4. Dashboard looks very premium with a very good music system. 5. Best gearbox tuning, as you step on the paddle, the car takes you from 0 to 120 in no time without jerks. 6. Unlike previous VWs, Virtus is made in India and made for India, so once you open the hood, you can see they have organised stuff under the hood like Japanese cars, not past VW cars for easy & cost-saving maintenance. VW seems trying to correct the mistake they made in old cars. 7. Good mileage. Mileage depends on driving style & I obtained 8-9 km/l with aggressive driving in the city and 16-17 km/l on the highway with a constant speed of 90-95 km/h Cons: 1. Front look of the car looks very boring compared to rivals. 2. Rear seat is very narrow, 3 adults can not sit properly in the rear sit. For a long journey, this car is suitable for up to 4 people only. 3. 3 cylinder motor is powerful but a bit noisy, not as refined as a city.