Volkswagen Virtus pros and cons — Good driving dynamics but subpar interior quality

There are a few sedans left in the C-segment in India, and they are disappearing fast, too. The Maruti Ciaz is also expected to soon be discontinued. Among the few options left, the Volkswagen Virtus is one of the most appealing ones. Here are the top Volkswagen Virtus pros and cons that you might want to consider before making a buying decision for a new car in India.

Volkswagen Virtus pros

Peppy engines

Unlike its key rivals such as the Honda City and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, the Volkswagen Virtus-Skoda Slavia duo come powered by powerful turbocharged engines that are more focused towards performance and spirited driving.

Good driving dynamics

Complementing the turbo motors are a good suspension setup and a sorted chassis that come together to offer good ride and handling, making it one of the best driver’s sedans under this side of the Rs 20 lakh price bracket, and the next ones cost more than double.

Likeable styling

The Virtus looks aggressive and appealing at the same time, and looks more enthusiastic of the German duo. It gets a sleek pair of headlights and tail lights, the iconic Volkswagen front grille, and hints of chrome on various panels.

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Volkswagen Virtus cons

Subpar interior quality

While the exterior looks quite the part, the quality of materials used on the interior is a bit disappointing. The quality of plastics used on various surfaces feels subpar when compared to other cars from the segment like the Hyundai Verna and Honda City, and makes you feel that you’ve been shortchanged, especially when considering the quality levels of older Volkswagen cars in India.

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Questionable reliability of DSG variants

The dual-clutch transmission that comes with the more powerful 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine is quite an infamous gearbox and has been historically known to be problematic in later stages of ownership. 

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Expensive 1.5-litre variants

The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, being imported from outside the country, attracts more taxes and duties, and thus, reflects a significant bump in the Volkswagen Virtus price. The 1.5-litre variants are priced a lot higher than the 1.0-litre variants.