Driving on the highway, the max fuel efficiency I got was 23 km/l. But I would rate the car’s AC an 8 out of 10.
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It has been 6.5k km with my Virtus Topline 1.0 AT and I feel like sharing my 2 cents about this vehicle and why I chose this over other cars which I considered.
Why Virtus?
- Since safety was the prime reason before buying a vehicle in a budget of 15L+ on road, I had VW/Skoda (Taigun/Kushaq) on my mind.
- Skoda Jaipur gave me absolute ignorance instead of attention when I asked for a test drive. They promised to call me back in a few mins, but that call never came. Same happened with my friend who was also looking to buy a new car at the same time.
- I went to VW for a test drive for Taigun and all of them were on the road being driven by other potential buyers. While waiting for my turn, I saw a Virtus and started enquiring about it.
- The salesman told me that it starts at 13L (at that time 1.5 L cheaper than Taigun) on road but I was worried if I would be able to manage such a lengthy sedan. Upon multiple requests for a test drive from the salesman and free time in hand, I agreed.
- Driving was super smooth and effortless and the attention this car fetched on traffic signals worked in favor of VW. (To be honest, I didn’t like the front chrome grill on the Taigun) and sedans being very uncommon in a sea of CSUVs, I decided to buy the Virtus.
- Lava Blue color was love at first sight.
Pros:
- Comfort – Seats keep you firmly placed on your seat and are comfortable on long journeys.
- Fuel Efficiency – It’s better than what I expected it to be. On highways, it touched a maximum number of 23 and ended up being 19 after the trip ended. There was a little bit of off-roading as well and I feel 19 is decent.
- Interior look – The infotainment makes it look nothing less than a sports car. I drive my Virtus sedately and never on S mode but I like the Sporty look.
- Exterior Look – This is subjective but every time I wash it, I can never stop myself from clicking a picture or two.
- Safety – We all know it is synonymous with VW/Skoda so no description is needed in that department.
Cons:
- AC – It’s 8/10 which isn’t a great rating for an 18L car.
- Absence of some features like proper TPMS.
- Touch AC Controls – What better feeling than a distraction while driving a car, right? (Sarcasm attempt).
- Dead pedal is too narrow.
- ORVMs are small. Maybe that’s because I am coming from a Dzire (and WagonR as a secondary car) which gives you square-shaped big ORVMs.
Since the pros (drive experience, safety and looks) outweigh the cons, I am quite happy with the purchase.
Also, did I tell you how amazing the Lava Blue looks? Here are some shots I took of my Virtus.
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