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Trending Questions on Volkswagen Cars - Answered by Autocar Experts
Hi. I have owned a Swift Dzire petrol for the last 10 years and I love sedans. I plan to upgrade with a budget of around โน20 lakh. I mostly do mixed driving in the city and on highways. Which car should I buy?
There is minimal choice in the sedan market today, and your best options are the Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus, which have strong petrol engines, excellent ride and handling and a comfortable cabin.
They are ideal for your mix of city and highway drives and come with a high level of safety, too. If you are a regular driver and donโt want extra performance, then the 1.0 versions paired to the 6-speed automatic will work well for you.
Both the Slavia and Virtus are identical except for the design and a few feature differences across the variants. So the one to choose depends on your comfort with the dealer, the design, your affinity with the brand and the best deals you get.
I am planning to upgrade from a Polo. Should I go for the Citroen Basalt X or the Tata Sierra? My priorities are good build quality, driving dynamics, looks, and decent features.
Hey, I have been driving a Seltos diesel manual for the last 6 years and am planning to exchange it for a petrol automatic car. I am interested in the Volkswagen brand because of its strong build and engine quality. I am not interested in Maruti Suzuki due to concerns about engine performance, automatic gearboxes, and service experience. Please suggest which brand and model I should consider for my new car, and also where I can get a good rate for my old car.
Itโs true that Volkswagen cars are well-built and have strong engines. We donโt know your budget, but assuming you want a Kia Seltos replacement, the Volkswagen Taigun with the 1.5 TSI and 7-speed DCT is a good option.
It is rapid, feels sporty and stable, and has all the characteristics you are looking for in a Volkswagen. If you can extend your budget to around Rs. 40 lakh, then it might be worthwhile waiting for the Volkswagen Tayron, which is a seven-seater and is expected before March 2026.
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Please suggest a new car from the shortlisted options: Skoda Kylaq, Skoda Kushaq, or Volkswagen Taigun with the 1.0-litre engine. You may also recommend other suitable alternatives.
I am the proud owner of a Volkswagen Jetta diesel automatic 2014. I am an anesthesiologist. I have to go for surgeries at any time at night, so safety is my concern. It has been 12 years since I bought my Jetta. Also, I suffered a major accident two years ago, and despite the airbags deploying, I survived due to the strong build quality of the Jetta. I replaced the airbags and dashboard of the Jetta and continued to use it. I want to buy a new vehicle, my daily running is 50 to 80km, and 3 to 4 times a week on highways. Which SUV should I buy?
I currently drive a Kia Seltos HTE (base variant) and get around 8 to 9 kmpl in city conditions in Kolkata. Are there any hybrid options expected in the Seltos segment in the next 8 to 9 months? Will sedans like the Virtus or Verna get hybrid options? Are there plans for a Honda Elevate hybrid, MG Hector hybrid, or a Creta hybrid?
I currently own a 2018 Jeep Compass 2.0 diesel manual. I am now looking for a comfortable petrol or hybrid automatic SUV that can match the driving dynamics of the Compass. I drive around 30 km daily in the city and love driving. Please suggest suitable options.
With an on-road budget of โน22 lakh, I want to buy an SUV in the next 4-5 months that is fun and punchy with reasonable fuel efficiency. I donโt want a Maruti car because the hybrids compromise boot space, and the others arenโt engaging to drive. My main requirements are good rear seat space and an enjoyable driving experience. The MG Hector and Tata Sierra have some variants that fit the bill, but theyโre gas guzzlers. Apart from those, are there any other models that fit the bill?
The most fun-to-drive SUVs in your budget are the 1.5-litre Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq twins, which are very engaging thanks to their brilliant dynamics and a powerful, punchy engine.
Both are due for a facelift, and the upgraded Kushaq is just around the corner and scheduled to launch on January 20th 2026. The Volkswagen Taigun facelift will come a month later. Both these SUVs will see some significant enhancements to the air conditioning and interiors.
Top-end variants will come with rear massage seats, a first in the segment. However, one weakness is the rear seat space, which is relatively narrow and best for four.
Therefore, if this is a deal-breaker for you, you could consider the Tata Sierra. It is fantastically spacious, has superb ride and handling and an all-new 1.5 petrol engine, which is smooth, punchy and fairly efficient too.
The Sierra is not as engaging to drive as the Kushaq and Taigun, as it is heavier and has a relaxed power delivery. We would rule out the MG Hector in your case as it is too big, it's not a very engaging car to drive, and as you said, it guzzles fuel.
Hi, we are a family of three adults and one teenager. Over the past 10 years, we have owned a Honda Brio S MT, a Honda City V MT, and a Maruti Celerio AMT. The biggest advantage has been very low maintenance and minimal to no electrical or mechanical issues. We are now planning to buy a new automatic transmission car (non-AMT, as we want to avoid shift jerks). Any body type is acceptable. We plan to make the purchase in the next 6 to 12 months, with a budget of up to โน17 lakh. Our main requirements are good city mileage, good safety, and decent performance.
I drive 12โ15 km Monday to Friday, and a 140 km one-way trip on Saturdays, mostly on the expressway. My budget is up to โน20 lakh, and I want a car with good mileage but also fun to drive. Which car should I buy?
Stick to a sedan since you are used to one, and also, sedans are more fun to drive than SUVs.
You could go for the Skoda Slavia 1.5 or Volkswagen Virtus GT, which comes with a strong 1.5 turbo-petrol mated to a quick-shifting 7-speed twin-clutch.
Both these sedans have superb ride and handling, which makes them fun to drive. At the same time, these sedans are easy to drive too.
Last Updated on: 29 Dec 2025