While looking for the upgrade, my mind jumped from Skoda Kylaq and Mahindra XUV 3XO to Mahindra BE 6.
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In a conundrum of choosing between Honda Civic CVT and KIA Seltos GT line 7DCT, having booked both, I ended up with the latter in October 2019.
It was all a hassle-free experience with Seltos all these years, with a plan to upgrade it to something worthy and performing (a 3 series or a C class, perhaps) in 2026. However, I sold off my KIA last month, and wanted a sober, family-type car for my better half.
From Skoda Kylaq and XUV 3XO to Mahindra BE6, the mind jumped from one tree to another just like our ancestors did. Then Virtus GT happened! Of course, I checked the 1.0 litre one, but knowing the enormity of the 1.5-litre DSG, I did not have to weigh my options anymore.
The 3 series or C class can wait for a year or so, hence taking a back seat. The booking amount (refundable) was 20k, and I did not have to wait for long. In a matter of two weeks, the GT arrived at the dealership. Yes, I was in a dilemma to choose between lava blue and cherry red. VW presented lava blue as the new colour in the block.
I also checked it in person; however, I observed a not-so-old Kushaq of the same colour in my campus, and it looked older than it really is due to the accumulation of dust on the body. Or perhaps, the dust was seen prominently due to this colour.
I had to then immediately inform the dealership that I wanted cherry red, thanks to the touring video shared by Faisal Khan on YouTube. And cherry red it is now with a scintillating road presence, best complemented by the black rims, black grill, and black finishes wherever it was possible. I remember the 1.5 litre A4, which now does the job in A3 with 1.4 litre, 150 PS power and 250 Nm torque. If you replace the VW logo with that of Audi, one can easily be fooled without a close observation. I feel between D1 and D2, she’s confused at times!
Quick observations:
- Better music system.
- The infotainment system is the best with zero lag.
- I miss the 360-degree camera in Seltos. Driven by the habit, I have to be both conscious and cautious during parking and all. It will be there in the next upgrade, and the showroom personnel assured me I could install it. Let’s see if it is going to be possible!
- The sports mode option could have been given in the form of a circular knob. It would have been operationally friendly while enhancing the aesthetics of the interior. These small things that would make customers happy, VW can really think of. They have this in the Tiguan R line anyway.
- Dual exhausts – if they could express themselves! Dual exhausts are something to boast of or to flaunt. Why would VW think of concealing it!
- Deafening sound it is inside. The GT oozes quality from left, right, top and bottom.
Here are some pictures taken during the delivery.
I got the 3M ceramic coating (product code: 39901) done last week, and today morning, I wiped the body using a micro-fibre cloth. The shine brought a smile to my face. I was advised not to water-wash the car for 20 days. The 3M ceramic coating was for 35k after a discount of 5k with a 3-year warranty and free check-up and re-layering every six months. I did this in the showroom itself for palpable reasons, even though I could have availed it for 20k outside.
I am respecting the break-in period now with only 200 odd kilometres on the odometer. Two of my office colleagues have come forward to become new VW customers post my purchase. I am trying to form a GT lovers group within Odisha. Anyone from Odisha, reading this post, may respond, please.
P.S. None of the pictures shared with you here are edited.
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