{"id":241203,"date":"2023-10-09T08:49:22","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T08:49:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=241203"},"modified":"2023-10-09T08:49:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T08:49:22","slug":"cancelled-my-xuv700-booking-and-bought-a-vw-virtus-initial-impressions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/news-features\/cancelled-my-xuv700-booking-and-bought-a-vw-virtus-initial-impressions\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancelled my XUV700 booking and bought a VW Virtus: Initial impressions"},"content":{"rendered":"

While I liked the GT, the reviews about DSG issues and the fact that 80% of my driving was going to be in city traffic, I decided to go with the 1.0 AT Topline.<\/h2>\n

BHPian maverick81<\/strong> recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

A month with Maverick (Virtus 1.0 AT)<\/h2>\n

My search for a car started a few months ago. My family was keen on a 7-seater SUV but deep down I wanted a sedan. After TDing the Slavia 1.0 and 1.5, Honda City, and the XUV700, we booked the XUV. I wasn\u2019t fully convinced but gave in as the family found the ride quite comfortable and the car was spacious. After reading through the TeamBHP blog on the XUV 700 and the experiences shared by owners, I decided to cancel the booking (in any case wasn\u2019t keen on waiting for 6-7 months to get the vehicle).<\/p>\n

Looked for sedans in the market within the 20L range and the only one that I had not tried out was the Virtus. I called up KUN Motors in JP Nagar and booked a TD. Over the weekend, I test drove both the 1.0 and 1.5 versions. To my surprise, the cabin felt a lot better than the Slavia that I had previously been in.<\/p>\n

While I liked the GT, the reviews about DSG issues and the fact that 80% of my drive was going to be in Bangalore\u2019s infamous bumper-to-bumper traffic, I decided to go with the 1.0 AT Topline. Picked the lava blue colour (the other two colours I liked were white and cherry red)<\/p>\n

Contacted multiple VW dealers and got the best price from PPS Motors Richmond Road. The booking process was seamless and the car was ready within a week. The delivery experience although wasn\u2019t great. I later found out that PPS Motors had opened a new showroom in Lalbagh that was probably getting all the attention.<\/p>\n

Anyway, took delivery of the vehicle on 25th Aug. Made a couple of trips to Mysore and Krishnagiri. The first 1k inspection (Swagath) is complete as well. Got that done from KUN Motors.<\/p>\n

Here are a few impressions from the first month of ownership:<\/h2>\n