Honest and true review, I changed by car tyres to Michelins which further enhanced the driving pleasure. 12000 km in 6 months, Super Happy with my Virtus GT+.

An Honest Review! Such a rarity these days! Thanks Gavin! I drive a Kushaq, 1 year 17k on the odo and relate with everything that's said here in the review. Love the car a lot more than I hate it sometimes. The niggles get masked when you drive this beast of an engine! More people need to get these cars. The niggles are not a deal breaker, trust me!!

@gp_here

7 ай бұрын

Another Kushaq DSG owner here. I could relate to most of Gavin's review. However, when I set the car in cruise control, it sits in D6 (80 kmph) and D7 (90 kmph) - I've not had a high revs issue. The only rev issue I've had is cases where we accelerate at 10-15 kmph and it down shifts and holds D1, Normally happens just after a speed breaker.

@pirateinpants3708

3 ай бұрын

Congrats on the car man. Nice to see you here didn't expect - @@gp_here

Lol android auto disconnecting when honking is soo funny

@sujith5157

7 ай бұрын

Even my carplay disconnects while honking

@vedanttoke20

7 ай бұрын

my rear camera didn't work when android auto was connected. However a simple infotainment reset fixed it in a minute

@vedantbhalgama3531

7 ай бұрын

Yeah the Android auto keeps on disconnecting for no reason randomly, same with the wireless charger, it stops for no reason

@8888rajrana

7 ай бұрын

It’s German engineering

@Newbutold

7 ай бұрын

My Android auto used to disconnect byt i noticed that used to happen only in bad network zone. Carplay has been quite consistent and if disconnects in a bad network area, it reconnects back automatically. Keep offline map downloaded on phone and it decreases further.

this is how a review should be made. one wants to know the full term not only the new condition but also entire service details.

@user-jm9gt4kt9d

3 ай бұрын

ok boss.

I'll be getting Virtus GT next week. Can't wait to get my hands on this beast. I was very much confused b/w this and the slavia but went with VW.

@midhungopan9270

7 ай бұрын

Opt for the one which has the closest service centre, not too much to distinguish between them ....looks are another subjective thing too

@BJeyR

7 ай бұрын

My experience with Virtus GT+ red was rather funny, My car had oil leakage at 600 kms, they painfully kept my car for 3 weeks, but post that this car is a gem, Honda City SV to this is 100% upgrade, the looks, Drive control & comfort, I love DSG, the power, Steering, etc : I love it all .... Only -ve is some odd vibration sounds from the centre console : it's not consistent, but it's there ... I went for accessories & their new Horn, both worth it.

@divyajeevan69

7 ай бұрын

​@@midhungopan9270 both are not far from where I live, yes looks are very subjective I find Virtus to be gorgeous but my friend purchased Slavia a year ago and he can't stop talking about it's looks.

@divyajeevan69

7 ай бұрын

​@@BJeyR I am upgrading from a 13 year old Vento so yes I went again with the VW reliability and spl the DSG gearbox. But yes I heard many issues with these new VW 2.0 cars but I am hopeful it doesn't come to my car.

@thegurujyot

6 ай бұрын

Hello @divyajeevan69 I am planning to buy one, but confused if I should go with Gt or GT plus. Could you please suggest me based on your experience

I too own the red GT beast . The primary challenges I've faced revolve around the delicate body panels - the front bonnet, side fenders, and roof. They prove susceptible to even minor encounters with debris or stones.I've experienced instances that left me restless at night within the first six months of ownership. Dealing with three dents prompted me to invest in a dent repair kit to tackle the problem. Plus I still face issues with the right driver side window. Sometimes it just decided to go up when you want it to go down and vice versa. But no complaints so far with the ride , the ride quality and the sheer Goosebumps the machine gives.

@atuln.2438

6 ай бұрын

Can u please elaborate on dent repair kit.. I own same model.. red virtus gt plus dsg.. n hv same issues with minor scratches

Video gets much more interesting when Gavin reviews any Car💯

Driven my Virtus 1.0 AT 55000 kms in just 16 months... Funtastic🤩

@vinyasns

7 ай бұрын

How's the fuel economy?

@hilalhira

7 ай бұрын

@@vinyasns 12-14 maximum 😌🏃

@BJeyR

7 ай бұрын

55k in 16 months 🧐👍🏻

@Injurdis

7 ай бұрын

In 16 months... 💀👀

@parthpatel6362

6 ай бұрын

​@@hilalhirawhat's your driving style? City and highways?

I was bit skepticle last year and moved forward to buy Honda City against Virtus / Salvia. Atleast couple of sedans are keeping sedan market alive in India. There periodic facelifts and upgrades should be released by manufacturers to engaged people

@jshaan75

7 ай бұрын

Same

@bd9511

7 ай бұрын

Same. Nothing like honda's engine. What a delight!

The window thing was there in my 1.5MT Kushaq as well but after a year or so they had an update for it, went to the service centre and got it fixed it’s absolutely smooth now no problem

I own a Virtus and they fixed my boot on asking on my first 1000km service checkup. I just love this car.

@GEETKOSHTI

4 ай бұрын

Average kitna hai...?

@atulrauthan

4 ай бұрын

@@GEETKOSHTI around 11 kmpl, mix of highway and ghat drives

I have always been a driving enthusiast. My other car is Hyundai Creta 1.4s Diesel which I have driven for over 1.4 lakh kms in just 4.5 years. It is a great car too. But VW Virtus is a different league altogether. I always wanted to buy a Sedan, but never had the courage to do so because of Indian roads and low ground clearance associated with Sedans. And then, Czech’s Skoda Slavia was launched in India in Feb 2022 with a surprisingly high ground clearance of 179 mm. I didn’t like the front grill design of the car and I was also very sure that there must be its German VW twin sister on its way as there has always been with Skoda-VW (Like Rapid-Vento, Kushaq-Tigun, Octavia-Jetta, Superb-Passat and so on). I was right. Virtus was about to arrive. Meanwhile my Creta was getting old and the way I was covering distances in it, I might had to retire it within 2-3 years. So I decided to give it some rest and leave it at my home in Bhopal with my father who doesn’t drive much and I took his Chevrolet Beat Diesel 2011 model with me in return to Hisar where I was working. But Beat was too old and not in a very good condition and definitely not for a person like me. So my research work on which car to buy next started. This time unlike in 2016 when I bought Hyundai Creta, I was well aware of the safety norms, GNCAP, Latin NCAP ratings etc and hence it was my number 1 priority to get a safe car and number 2 priority was to get an automatic car due to increasing city traffic. Initially with the financial constraints I had, I was looking for a budget car like Tata Punch, Tiago, Nexon, Kia Seltos, XUV 300, Renault Kiger, Honda Amaze and base models of cars like MG Astor, VW Tigun etc. Out of all these cars I tested, I liked Renault Kiger the most (4 star adult safety, 2 star child occupants). Especially its CVT - Turbo version which was a rare and exciting combination. However, its toy car like look was something which I was not very fond of. Still, I booked it considering other positives it was offering. Meanwhile VW Virtus was launched in Jun 2022 and had a long waiting period initially. It always had my attention but I never went to a showroom to had a real look at it because I knew that I was already in love with the car (after watching countless video reviews) and I would start seeing Kiger as a compromise I had to make. Virtus base model (Comfortline) was below base (no features), mid variant (Highline) lacked few features which I always wanted and top variant (Topline) was above my budget. So buying the variant I admired the most i.e topline automatic would have made an additional hole in my pocket. But as I say ~ “ You don’t select your car, your car selects you” Something similar happened. Waiting period for Kiger CVT Turbo got extended by 2 more months and I didn’t like the rude attitude of Renault’s representatives. It was a blessing in disguise. I cancelled the booking. Now I desperately needed a car since my beat’s AC had stopped working now and the cost of repair of its compressor was 22k. Which I was not ready to pay. One fine Sunday in October 22, I was free and decided to visit car showrooms. I started with Tata, then Renault again to give Kiger a second try, then MG, then Mahindra and then Hyundai (Maruti was never on my list due to their poor performance in GNCAP). On returning back after reviewing numerous cars, I decided to go to VW showroom at last. And there it was, VW Virtus, standing next to VW Tigun. I felt love. I went for a test drive and felt more love. I booked Highline (mid variant) at first and later upgraded my booking to Topline Automatic after some encouragement from my loved ones. I got my car within a month. I covered 15000 kms in just 4 months. Driven it at various terrains. What an amazing car it is. Best decision of my life so far. And I couldn’t have been more proud on my decision after seeing the latest GNCAP results (though it already proved its mettle previously in Latin NCAP with a 5 star rating) and now it has been officially declared as the SAFEST CAR OF INDIA. It is a practical feature loaded car, it looks good and has an adequate Ground Clearance .Have driven it on quiet bumpy roads as well. Especially the mountainous route between Jibhi and Tandi in Himachal. Tackled it with ease due to classical TC transmission. And one more positive side which I was assured of was its power due to its finest tuned 1 litre Turbo engine. Too good. Never felt the need of more power. It tackled difficult inclines with ease and smoothness. The only cons which I could find are - 1. Driver Side Power Window Issue- It doesn’t get rolled up or down automatically sometimes. You have to keep the button pressed. Discussed with service centre, they said it is a software glitch and they are waiting for an update. 2. Android/ Apple Wireless Car Play connectivity/ wireless charging Issue - Sometimes it doesn’t connect/ takes a lot of time to connect. I have started using wired connection now. 3. Noise from suspension/brakes when you turn the steering wheel at a very low speed (while parking) That is it. And above issues don’t bother me much. I am extremely happy with all the pros it offers. It is truly a no nonsense car and daily when I press the push button, it gives me immense happiness. The hole in my pocket was totally worth it. 😊

@TheSudhanshu1982

Ай бұрын

Tu pagal hai yeh my country pe essay kyu likha hai

@abajaj5904

Ай бұрын

@@TheSudhanshu1982 kyunki pagal hu 😅

@TheSudhanshu1982

Ай бұрын

@@abajaj5904 🤣🤣🤣🤣love you bhai

I own a Virtus GT reflex silver and I can relate with every single thing he said except the Android auto disconnection issue.

Indeed a Volkswagen Virtus takes a crown because of best in segment ground clearance ,Dynamics , Strong build etc.. the list goes on and on

I own a Slavia 1.0 AT from the initial batches of 2022. The pros and cons mentioned in video are very much felt with my machine also.The major irritation i felt is the reduction in sound level of music system while running with google maps. The driver side window also sometimes tests our patience. But above all just love the machine alot , its an absolute fun to drive🤩

@Rohit-fd9nl

7 ай бұрын

bro can you share the top speed of slavia 1.0 ltr

@ajeeshkodiyalil4670

7 ай бұрын

Speedometer shows a maximum of up to 260 😊. I have gone only up to 110 and found highly stable at those speeds.

@PrashanthJacobPereira

7 ай бұрын

There was a software update for the driver side window after which I haven’t faced any issue.

@kmackmachines

6 ай бұрын

the window issue can also be addressed by using a little dry silicon lubricating spray in the felt linings on which the glass slides. its basically that after a certain torque the window motor needs to apply, it assumes an obstruction (anti pinch) and rolls down the window. the software update may have just increased the value for the anti pinch function.

Awesome review. Thanks for sharing.

Slavia 1.5 tsi owner here, the review could not have been more spot on. Though I do not find the gearbox to be such a big issue as it is quite sporty like I prefer.

I have come to taigun 1.5 after ny polo. Polo was such a flawless car. In taigun, the touch AC is such an irritation. Within 8 months my clutch cylinder changed because of bumper bumper traffic. Yes, this car struggles in bumper to bumper. Sometimes door lock/unlock issue, sometimes mirror folding/unfolding issues and the co-passenger window not working. So altogether, my car had been to workshop for 4 time within 8 months- for 10k km. Polo was the car I chose vw. Sigh.

@ShobhitTechVideo

7 ай бұрын

i have skoda slavia 1.5 dsg automatic didn't face any of these issues till now done 7k km..

@BJeyR

7 ай бұрын

Window is a clear issue, I drive a demo car for 3 months, it clearly has window noise, window dosent go down in both front, + break noise on down hill .... Clear issues

Spot on review.. I own a Troc 1.5 TSI evo here in the UK (pretty much the same engine), and I couldnt agree more on the 7 speed DSG.. while it sounds extremely fancy on paper, this gearbox is the only slight drawback on an otherwise brilliant car. It feels very clunky and unresponsive at lower gears (generally bet 2 and 3). I feel it is hesitant to shift quicker thereby leading to slightest of vibrations esp on low speed traffic. This also contributes to the above mentioned fuel economy. But that aside, I'm loving every bit of my ownership. The pure sense of assurance VW cars give you at the price point is in itself worth the spend and I would still recommend a buy (with all that negativity around the gearbox, this is a dream in the highway and at gears 5 and above)...

@bachihard

Ай бұрын

Try resetting the gearbox before you go on a long drive. Just put in your key and press the accelerator for 10-15 seconds.

Finally a helpful review. Thank God

Please do many longterm review more going forward

I love their long term report

You mentioned that android auto stopped working while hitting the horn. Did you connect it wirelessly or was it wired? I had the same problem with apple carplay but it turned out that I switched to the original apple cable and it magically got resolved

I really love the way the car drives and handles corners.. I own a 1 Litre TSI virtus automatic .. took a time to adjust to it's eagerness to move 😊.. Though It has its own issues like rattle sounds on interiors , suspension thuds on the pot holes etc

@Rohit-fd9nl

7 ай бұрын

Can you share the top speed of 1ltr Tsi virtus

@akshaypunyani

7 ай бұрын

​@@Rohit-fd9nlI have gone up to 180 on the Samruddhi Mahamarg on my Virtus 1.0 TSI AT and I felt it could have gone more if my brother sitting beside me wouldn't have asked me to slow down.

He’s right about the gearbox it’s a think of beauty if you get it to work right! else it’s turns the other beautifully made machine into a gas guzzler. The trick I use in my 1.5 is using the paddle shifter to upshift if it’s reving high.

@7:10 I agree.. on steering feedback. It has got some harry potter magic on connection with wheels. Sometimes i just go out on a drive just to enjoy the 100 prcnt accurate steering wheel

virtus 1L with torque converter is a better choice for city use.

I own a taigun, 14000 kms, absolutely love it. No regrets

Can you do a long term review of Taigun TSi manual like this...

Did you get a chance to test out the GT with the manual transmission?

how come no one has pointed out the weird placement of hazard switch..... its way out of drivers reach, and in all those nighttime highway runs with multiple unexpected barricades you need these to alert the traffic behind you. Best placement i've seen till date is in Ford Ecosport, Honda Elevate its just at the right place and you can reach it without any disturbance.

What if its comfort line 1.0L engine? Manual virtus? What about the gearbox? What’s your opinion on all of the above Qs?

Cannot find a review of the 1.5 manual anywhere. I’m planning to buy the Virtus GT, but I’m really confused between Auto and Manual. Main concern with automatic is the DSG gearbox and its issues. Although, I do want the convenience of automatic. Would be great if Autocar can tell us about how the manual gearbox is.

@SagarSingh-fr1pf

7 ай бұрын

Go with the manual it’s more fun to drive and is more efficient

@Chaitanya.kumar098

7 ай бұрын

I drive a taigun 1.5 gt, I get 10 -14kmpl in the city, in highway I get 21-25depending on how you drive. yeah I didn't believe it either, if you're gentle on the throttle you can cruise on100-120 with just 2 cylinders. If you maintain rpm between 2-3 k the mileage is really good in manual.

@atuln.2438

7 ай бұрын

DSG is no more issue with the current tuning.. don’t hesitate if you want automatic

@faiz3346

7 ай бұрын

Go with automatic if you are staying in urban area , the left leg will be relaxed forever

my skoda slavia 1.5 dsg automatic on highways if you drive at around 100-130 .. mileage is around 17-18 and if you drive 80-95 mileage increases to 20-21 even on ac.. tank to tank.. and in winters without ac it gives around 2-3 kmpl more..it is sibling of virtus 1.5 dsg and at steady speeds it runs on 2 cylinder mode half power .. so gets more mileage.. in noida city mileage is 12-13 (noida roads are mostly 4-6 lanes) and in bumper to bumper 8-9..

@eurodrift2498

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for honesty about fuel consumption, this Autocar Gavin bastrd say its worst 5 kmpl he getting all the time 8.5 kmpl for a bullshite 1.5 litre 150 bhp lol , even my merc v6 225 bhp 3.0 litre was giving 11.5 on highway and city 8kmpl

@ShobhitTechVideo

7 ай бұрын

@@eurodrift2498 it depends on city.. my sister changed her city from delhi ncr to mumbai... in delhi ncr their petrol alcazar used to give mileage of 11-12 while in mumbai it dropped to just 7-8 because of huge traffic jams and thin roads and people popping on roads all the time.. mumbai and bangalore are worse for any petrol car..

Good comparison..🎉

2 things to note: 1) Boot will stay up once you ask service center to adjust spring setting (1/2/3 level) 2) My car android/apple car play is working well, you might need a system upgrade.

In same amount of virtus i would prefer Volkswagen 2017/18 used jetta or passat. All current gen budget sedans has lost the charm.

@harishankarps7971

7 ай бұрын

Absolute Nightmare ownership 😅

Honest feedback helps buyers to take the right decision. ✅️

Which to choose from - Virtus or Kushaq & which variant? Limit rs 20 lac. Any other car / suv recommended ?

VW fan boys can note that not every common man can deal with such bad fuel economy... The same case is with 1.0 tsi so it's only good for people who don't care about fuel economy or use it mostly on highways

How is the braking ? I keep hearing a grinding noise when the car comes to standstill once the brakes are hot … sounds like a metallic rubbing noise, have checked the pads, lot of life left

how is the clutch of manual 1.5 tsi? hard? soft/smooth? how long is the clutch travel and How high is the biting point? I don't mid the manual if the clutch is not too bad. I think the manual 1.5 tsi would make it a perfect car

I drive a Slavia 1.0 MT and it’s the same story this side as well (obviously). However, the power window issue and the boot issue you speak of are electrical and mechanical failures. I had the same power window issue, had to get it fixed from the service center.

@rohHitnaik

7 ай бұрын

What are the mileage figures for the 1L MT

@vinyasns

7 ай бұрын

Wanted to know the same about fuel economy?

I ❤❤ virtus..i find some reason to drive..weekends bangalore to mysore for a cup of coffee..

Wow, quite a few deal breakers for me, incl the city driving. Thank god I didn't go through with the booking

Will VW ever bring in an alternative fuel option as CNG for the Indian market as this version has in Brazil? Or a smart hybrid option These cars have a mileage issue in b2b traffic

I have a golf with a DQ200. This can be easily reprogrammed to upshift early.

Who needs Tech stuff..when you have best handling and best engine with safety

Why are all videos capped @1080p? I think it's high time you guys push out content in 1440/2160p

Review i was waiting for 😢

Well my fathers daily commute is of 100kms should we consider virtus for 2lakh kms or more ? As we cross 1.5 lac kms in just 4 or 5 years

The boot lid issue There is a spring that can be adjusted to maintain tension. Its a DIY The AA issue .. its mostly with the android phone.. my note 10 never disconnects.. but my z flip4 heats up on wireless AA and disconnects and now my s23ultra just randomly disconnects.. its a phone software issue. The window roll up was fixed in the 5k service through software patch. Although my window never had issues

The expectation in a long term review maybe the points in addition to what was explained is the maintenance. Like which failed and which did not. I can understand this is too early to talk when the car has only clocked 11k but still if there were any points !

Thank you for calling out those god awful touch AC controls. When I test drove the Virtus, this was an instant dealbreaker and I knew I could not live with that everyday. The person at VW who thought this would be a good idea needs to be fired immediately.

@BJeyR

7 ай бұрын

Subjective, I use it well while driving, not much of a problem, However Honda City touch AC was better, they moved to buttons now

I sold my VW Vento after 10 years and getting VW Virtus Topline, Lava blue color, delivery is scheduled for this coming Monday, waiting time was two months.

@r3tr0n17

2 ай бұрын

how's it going so far?

@mohan02

2 ай бұрын

@@r3tr0n17 Great car, love it.

6 months with the Virtus GT Manual too please 🙏🏻

@Choko_G

7 ай бұрын

I own one and it’s a delight if you are an enthusiast.

@nischay154

7 ай бұрын

How is the fuel economy@@Choko_G

Salavia or Virtus GT which one should i go for

2:49 the samething which also happens in my duster

Why do you want to get an exact number of the temperature?🤔

Thanks

@5:30 I highly object to this conclusion of FE. It totally depends on the aggression. But we run a community of virtus owners and in average virtus DSG with ACT gives us 18.5, sometimes 20 kmpl in over 1000+ kms. I recently did hyderabad to kolkata 1400kms at average speed of 74kmph ( speed cams ever 2kms at 80kmph limit ) .. abd we got 19.2kmpl Thats better than what my 1.2 mpi polo used to give. I strongly suggest you take the car and go on a long drive on a highway and keep speeds in cruise control between 80 and 90.. you will see what i mean

Black painted alloy is an eyesore lacks the premium of diamond cut alloy of 1.0 tsi

More bad features that you would expect GT to have: -There is no button on steering wheel to play and pause the music. Same goes for disconnecting a call! Look at the display to do that and brace for accident! -Only the driver window is automatic (though not perfect) and rest all are manual! Uh what!? -The ground clearance is definitely higher but the longer wheelbase tends to lead the car scraping on those high speedbrakers! There goes the base of the car! -Even when you push to lock the trunk, it would still fall on you when on a slope! Ouch! I have hurt my spine multiple times!

Hai Gavin..why can't you shoot your next video on night drive..just a suggestion.

Glad I didn't make the leap and buy this. Will wait a few more years before they have more efficient and spacious cars. The current lot have some or the other limitation which needs to be ironed out.

I am getting virtus topline on 14th

Is this Rear Wheel Dive car ?

larger wheels and drive modes would make this car perfect

So manual is the way to go?

The steering has all the buttons you need? it doesnt even have an answer call button.

If VW introduced the Virtus with a petrol hybrid engine it will kill the competition and mileage will be a big plus…

Pl test the GT+ Manual Fuel Efficiency

Steering Wheel lacks mute button.

@shuaseg

7 ай бұрын

Hello @nihal can you also add if you noticed any other issues. I am planning 1 ltr highline

@nihalrashidkp6658

7 ай бұрын

@@shuasegBrother these are not a deal breakers. If you are buying a Volkswagen for driving pleasure, it will definitely delivered. I made myself a habit of using the power key on screen to mute. The only annoying factor is the driver power window.

@shuaseg

7 ай бұрын

@@nihalrashidkp6658 alright. So far it seems like my major two concerns like reliability and service costs are not gonna be an issue. Like honda city gives reliablity and satisfaction of ownership. And 1 ltr 3cylinder engine wont feel like underpowered or pressurising the engine ?

@shuaseg

7 ай бұрын

Rest smaller niggles are something one gets used to with time. Or can be fixed with updates from VW

@nihalrashidkp6658

7 ай бұрын

@@shuaseg No, it is not underpowered

Did VW/Skoda resolve these Problems/Issues/Shortcomings reported in Virtus/Slavia by customers? • Rattling and squeaking noise from everywhere • Break noise is apparent in the 1.0 automatic while creeping in b2b traffic, parking and reversing. The brake pads makes a screeching sound and the ABS brings the car to a juddering halt • Jerky brakes. Brakes are not as much activated till a certain time and then they suddenly become too sharp. The breaks makes major noise like screeching and whistling • Aggressive creep function in 1.0 automatic. The acceleration is quite aggressive when parking in tight spots. • AC ineffective and AC cutoff problem • Ac vissiling noise after every 20 sec when driving in a silent atmosphere • Fuel injector issues • consumes engine oil more • EPC error/ Fuel pump malfunction leaving the car stranded on road during trip • Got it towed when it showed ESC & engine error due to loose engine air suction pipe (manufacturing assembly error) • Infotainment system hangs multiple times with a message as 'component protection mode active' • Min 95 octane fuel mandated in the manual which is extremely difficult to find • The discs are very grabby, the car doesn't start creeping forward because of the stuck brakes • MT has issue of clutch pedal sticking to the bottom in excessive usage, mostly on mountains or bumper to bumper traffic • Power window one touch up doesn't work sometimes and it comes down on its own • Auto Gearstick has distinct vibration while braking at high speed (120+) • Transparent/open part of the sun blind making the AC ineffective by letting in sunlight heat • Panel gaps • Exhaust smell coming into cabin when AC in recirculation mode. Outdoor smell coming in despite the AC vent closed or on, painful whenever passing a drain • Piano black on the interior prone to scratches easily • Cabin lamp comes apart and fell down on potholed roads • Rear reading light had fallen off going over rumblers • Lever to open driver side door broke • Grab handle loose/improper fitting (handle came out on co passenger side during the 1st usage) • The cruise buttons in the right switchboard panel of the steering wheel fell off on its own • Noisy windows roll motor • Engine sound inside cabin. if music is not played and road is relatively empty, engine noise is irritating inside cabin • Front ac vents are of cheap quality • Windows roll up/down not working properly • Noisy ventilated seats • Irritating Auto start stop switching off the engine on a speed breaker • Not well done cabin insulation. You hear tyre noise, stones hitting your car underbelly and the engine rev noise. • Gear stick breaking and coming to your hands • Jerky rides on lower gears in DSG. D3-D2 transition is jerky when driven at City speeds, DSG is inherently jerky at city speeds • DSG lag • Wireless charger heating • Erratic Android Auto/Apple CarPlay disconnecting and refusing to connect • Steering alignment issues • No disk breaks at the rear • No physical control for AC needing to take eyes off the road to fiddle with climatronic control • Placement of buttons (lock and auto engine start stop) near gear box is painful to operate for driver. These should have been at right side • No height adjustable seatbelt • No sunglass holder(Virtus) • Smaller size ORVM • Only typeC port available • Less wider seats at the front making it uncomfortable for wider people • Seat which are supposed to be stock seat material, but looks more like after market seat covers. Fit and finish is very poor with lots of wrinkles, lines and loose fitting with exposed zippers, exposed stitching and poor contouring around the creases • Ugly looking rear with an exposed tank, torsion beam(Slavia) • No dynamic guidelines on reverse camera • ESP can't be turned off completely • Low quality/resolution reverse camera • No full fledged highline TPMS • The music audio quality is a let down with no branded audio system in any variants • Uncomfortable back seat recline angle • Low mileage in city • Low quality plastics and cheap materials used for India-spec 2.0 models • Inability of service centre to resolve issues. They are pathetically slow & poor in responding to query

@SS90994

7 ай бұрын

LOL, such a perfect car 😂😂

@AmitKumar-qn3ux

7 ай бұрын

Wow... Thanks for addressing and bringing all issues.. We as a customer need this... Wht are the issues.. Usually people hide that. No car is perfect, but if there are issues which we are basics anf are expected from 20 lakhs car then its alarming situation.

@ShobhitTechVideo

7 ай бұрын

i guess most of these issues got fixed in 2nd iteration/2nd year production of both slavia/virtus.. i have slavia 1.5 dsg automatic.. i don't know around 90% of these.. my car is from 2nd year of production.. mileage depends on city.. i live in noida i get 12-13 in city.. but people in mumbai get 8-9.. highway i get around 18-19 usually..

@atuln.2438

7 ай бұрын

Kuch bhi

@sumanamjs

7 ай бұрын

This is a litany of woes that no one wants for free, leave alone paying for them. Thanks but no thanks VW! You can keep your “car” to yourselves 😆

The tuning of the Gearbox needs to be changed. The Electronics intervene in the acceleration and shifts to an upper Gear which is the worst thing I am experiencing with this gear box. Very frustrating to drive in bumper to bumper traffic with this useless tuning. This can just be updated with a minor software update. But the team at VOLKSWAGEN INDIA is not ready to take feedback from its CUSTOMERS.

@thurules

7 ай бұрын

what is the issue in b2b traffic? does dsg jerk?

How many advertisements do you need. Autocar .. Yes You advertising plus in video advertising plus on video advertising.. nice

so 1.5 GT MT is the way to go

I took test drive yesterday.. Worst part was. Not being able to see speed and revs in 1 view

My Taigun has traveled 21,000 kilometers, and I'm experiencing recurring problems with both the one-touch power window and the wireless charger. Despite multiple visits to the local dealer, EVM Motor, these issues remain unresolved. It seems Volkswagen's renowned German technology may not provide solutions for these particular issues. 😂😂😂😂

BS review. If you want a car for Mumbai bumper to bumper driving what would u go buy a 1.5L engine? Then u say fuel efficiency is less. And looks like u have issues with window and boot(please contact service centre they can fix it for you) and you should reset/update your android auto man. Also please ask passenger seat person to adjust the temperature for you or you can go ahead and buy bmw which might satisfy your requirements.

Does virtus and taigun 1 litre still has the AC cooling issue?

@vedanttoke20

7 ай бұрын

no they are fixed now

@SS90994

7 ай бұрын

Every owner has rated the AC below average, not sure what they can fix via software if the hardware ain't there

@Newbutold

7 ай бұрын

they released software update, i haven't got that yet. AC us average at best, experienced much better AC in punto, brezza, previous gen Baleno abd new model Santro

Didnt find this video very helpful.. no real insight I feel for an 11K duration apart from the dsg gearbox thing.. it would have been a great addon to discuss if the 1.5 is truly a better buy than the 1.0..

does it have the turbo lag?

@VADAPAV001

7 ай бұрын

Every car has it.

This thud is silly, I hear same sound when a bajaj ace or a tempo also closes the door.

@vedanttoke20

7 ай бұрын

lmao get your ears checked out

@FBI-sw3gh

7 ай бұрын

Then buy a Bajaj ace bro nobody is stopping u good luck :)

@SharkFishSF

7 ай бұрын

Congrats, you are now at the top of the list for fan boi trolls here.

@srikkie

7 ай бұрын

@@FBI-sw3gh yeah bro I have 15 of them in my business. On the way to add 3 more this Diwali. Thanks for the wishes.

@kargo1517

7 ай бұрын

Lmao 🤣 Thud is the only thing left to buy in the Virtus/Slavia. Literally in every other point City/Verna is better 😂😂

Why not buy a second hand Octavia L&k 2019 with 180hp & 250nm instead of Virtus. It comes for a cheaper price without a compromise in quality 😮

Cost of Maintenance being low means quality has gone down! They don't quiet feel VW 1.0 era version cars.. Rapid TSI/TDI still feels so much great driving cars than 2.0...They need to buck up to match the quality during from 1.0 era..omitting VWs basic features like one touch uptown, remote windows roll down is bit of disappointment and also the interiors doesn't feel worth 22 lakhs. Lastly at 22 lac price tag they good have given DQ 250 as standard for the entire segment for India 2.0 car portfolio...

Android Auto disconnecting while honking is a deal breaker for me. They should recall all the cars just because of that problem.

@niketprasad

7 ай бұрын

I am running it for a year. Never once happened to me. Either the Android auto disconnection or power window issue

Basically, if you enjoy driving just get the manual version.

VW Skoda engines are amazing. But poor fuel economy is a deal breaker for me. And of course the built quality has always been great. i guess that's why people go with Honda IVTEC because it provides double digit fuel economy even in bumper to bumber traffic, plush interiors with syrong built.

Ha

The DSG is a great in traffic as well!! Don't know what you've been smoking. In fact in D mode, it's very relaxed and upshifts very quickly. Now how can that make you an aggressive driver. Seriously have you really driven the car for a year!? You say the gearbox keeps the revs high then you've been driving in S mode because in D mode the revs hardly cross 2k rpm before it upshifts.

@kartikkesarwani1320

3 ай бұрын

His feedback is opposite of the actual experience of owning the car lol

What a car? Virtus GT is the best if one can afford maintenance otherwise Verna is the King

@M4NA5

7 ай бұрын

City is king when it comes to comfort, reliability, and decent performance. Virtus/Slavia are best in the segment in terms of safety, performance, and handling. Verna doesn’t do anything really well, except pretending to be a safe car.

@abhirajjit7582

7 ай бұрын

@@M4NA5 Verna even has better features than both the cars and also has better engine

@M4NA5

7 ай бұрын

@@abhirajjit7582I agree. Hyundai, Kia, and Suzuki know Indian market really well - as people overlook safety and vehicle dynamics in favor of things like mileage and features. I would never consider buying a Verna, for that matter.

@MyfakeYoutube

7 ай бұрын

​@@M4NA5you do know that verna now has a 5 star rating for both adult and child occupancy, right?

@kargo1517

7 ай бұрын

City is the best for comfort, quality and reliability. Verna comes a close second and is one of the best overall core product offering in the segment. Virtus/Slavia are crap products which don’t offer anything special and are just in the game.

I am getting only 8/9 km milage in short trips and highway 14km.

@ZK-APA

3 ай бұрын

The mileage in this car is very touchy. If you drive at the right RPMs it gives great mileage, but rev it too much the mileage just drops. So in your case looks like your RPM is a bit high ie you can go a gear higher

You are complaining about a responsive gear box ?

How is overdoing chrome accents timeless design? It looks gimmicky. It's wierd of you to justify good overall engine + gearbox when the gearbox has issues in what it needs to do reliably and properly which directly affects fuel economy and cost of running the car.

For a car that cost over 22L...these are just not acceptable! This is why I prefer a Japanese or Indian brand..

Long term for 11k 😂the problem starts after 35 to 40... from clutch to other parts use it as daily drive u will know how high the maintenance is... machine is extraordinary but maintenance is too high

5.95 kmpl in city worst, you should be a crazy driver one who does not know to drive😊....a 200 bhp xuv 700 also delivers 7kmpl at its worst

@hurtlocker9600

7 ай бұрын

Brother not talkin abt city mileage, but if u live in hilly area with steep slopes u will get mileage instantaneous around 5-6 kmpl talkin after driving polo GT in hilly areas .

@vm-my6hg

7 ай бұрын

There are times & places where the traffic comes to an absolute standstill, I used to cover 3 km in 45 min in Sakinaka during peak monsoon evening rush hour. No vehicle will give half decent mileage if the engine & ac are on in such circumstances.

We know MG your cars are cheaper now, please stop ads

You call 10000 km a long term review..... you got to be joking