VWs new sedan is everything we loved about the Taigun SUV, and then some.Right off the bat, let me simply state, Im a huge proponent of sedans. I ran the Taigun for a couple of months just recently, so the experience is fresh in my mind.Low centre of gravity, nice steering and well-judged suspension.Aesthetically speaking, I believe the three-box sedan shape still rules the roost for that magnificent sensation, and boy does the Virtus have the percentages down. Now that Ive discussed it, youll discover the gaps in the wheel arches, however in some way, I do not believe they spoil the stance all that much; its absolutely nothing a wheel and tire upsize will not repair dramatically.Bright Wild Cherry Red colour fits right in throughout the festive season.If you think the sedan boot gives away a lot to the SUV, you d be incorrect, because, though you cant stack it to the ceiling, the Virtus 521-litre boot is a full 136 litres more than what you get in the Taigun. Never ever believed I d state this, but I want the manual back, for efficiency!Perhaps then, the best version is the 1.0 TSI with the 6-speed torque converter, because simply about everything else on the Virtus is just so great.

VWs new sedan is whatever we loved about the Taigun SUV, and then some.Right off the bat, let me just state, Im a big proponent of sedans. Before the SUV boom, these longer, more magnificent automobiles are what told people you had moved up and out of your entry-level hatchback, and got here in life. Now, obviously, things have actually changed; price and body design arent directly correlated, however that impression has stuck to me. And yes, I see the useful benefits of an SUV, but simply as rapidly as theyve handled to fill the marketplace, my interest in them has begun to wane.So, sedans– what makes me like them so much? Lets use our brand-new, long-term Volkswagen Virtus as an example, which, smoothly, shares our workplace garage area with its SUV equivalent, the Taigun. I ran the Taigun for a few months just recently, so the experience is fresh in my mind.Low centre of gravity, good steering and well-judged suspension.Aesthetically speaking, I believe the three-box sedan shape still rules the roost for that magnificent feeling, and boy does the Virtus have the percentages down right. It advises me of the last Jetta, which was a masterclass in downplayed sophistication. Okay, that chunky Thanos chin that is the front bumper looks a bit extreme in the wrong colour, but otherwise, its spot on. And heres the important things, it does that while having 179mm of ground clearance; just 9mm less than the Taigun. Now that Ive mentioned it, youll observe the spaces in the wheel arches, but in some way, I do not think they ruin the stance all that much; its nothing a wheel and tire upsize wont repair dramatically.Bright Wild Cherry Red colour fits right in throughout the joyful season.If you believe the sedan boot hands out a lot to the SUV, you d be incorrect, because, though you cant stack it to the ceiling, the Virtus 521-litre boot is a complete 136 litres more than what you get in the Taigun. If you need it, and you still have the ability to drop the rear seats for more. Some might choose the enter an SUV as opposed to the take a seat in you have to do with a sedan, however Ill make that sacrifice while my knees are still working. The lower seats are much better for my stubby-legged dog, who I take for drives as frequently as I can.DSG can be clunky and sluggish to respond at low speeds.I liked driving our long-lasting Taigun, but thrilling as it is to have 150hp and a manual at your disposal, when alls said and done, in traffic, you truly want an automatic. And my commute is practically entirely traffic. I was happy to discover, then, that our Virtus would likewise have the 150hp, 1.5 TSI Evo engine, but this time with VWs notoriously quick-shifting DSG automobile. While the high-speed delights stay, for the sluggish crawl that is Mumbai traffic, this model of the DQ200 DSG is terribly clunky.Struggles to even strike 9kpl on my admittedly sluggish commute.It slams into gears at low speeds, making it near impossible to trigger efficiently, and it fumbles with both downshifts and upshifts, not reacting to your inputs intuitively. Even worse than this, however, even with a light throttle and without engaging S mode, it prioritises high revs, which not just lets some engine buzz into the cabin however likewise ruins the fuel economy. I understand this thanks to the manual Taigun, which on the precise same path averages around 10.5 kpl; the Virtus struggles to strike 8. The efficiency from the 150hp TSI is appropriately exhilarating.Its unfortunate due to the fact that this is naturally a really efficient engine, thanks to cylinder deactivation and engine stop/start. It also has enough low-down pull just above idle– at 900-1,200 rpm– where it is efficient too, and perfect for crawling through traffic. Problem is, the DSG chooses to keep things hovering around 2,000 rpm, and theres absolutely nothing you can do about it. Never believed I d state this, but I want the handbook back, for efficiency!Perhaps then, the ideal variation is the 1.0 TSI with the 6-speed torque converter, because practically everything else on the Virtus is so good. It feels huge, comfy, full and prominent of tech. I believe it simply may be my favourite of the great deal of midsize sedans presently on sale. Lets see what some more time with this smart, fun-to-drive VW will give light.Also see:2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno long-lasting evaluation, first reportAudi Q5 long term evaluation, first report