Thank you for this series of postings.
I hope to get something to replace our current BMW which I do not enjoy. The VZ2 is top of the list but some of the comments on this forum and Google in general have planted serious doubts in my mind. It almost feels like a ££££ gamble and I have never gambled ! Everything about the car suits my needs but ...infotainment issues !!!
I intend to purchase something within the next couple of months and if it is the VZ2 it will be one less than a year old so should have all the updates.
Only real alternatives are also VAG cars, the Audi sq2 or VW T-roc R. Infotainment similar but not quite as comprehensive but lacking in other areas. Other cars discarded included Jaguar E-Pace, Volvo XC 40 T5, Alfa Stelvio etc.
It is reassuring to read of other positive experiences so I just have to hit on the right car. Wish me Luck.
Cheers
Fozz57.
HI there mate,
By and large it's a
problem-free car. It's important to remember that those who have issues are the loudest!
I have a VZ3 equivalent and know two others with Formentors, with with a 245hp hybrid, and another with a VZ3-ish spec (we don't have the UK's spec levels so I'm approximating).
ALL of us had the infotainment issues, but once they were sorted, it's been
problem free except for the hybrid which suffered from a broken charge port, replaced within 3 days of him notifying the dealer.
I love driving mine - it's a highlight when I get in.
I do wish I could just have the exhaust flaps opened permanently in my custom profile!
Mine is in for a service right this moment, and they were very good in replacing the engine cover for me without my input (it's a small recall item) and they will update the software also.
Feel free to drop me a line if you have queries. I don't regret my purchase/lease at all.