VW won't be missed!
Cars weren't meant to be computers on wheel.
I bought a 2025 Suzuki because it is a manual and there is no firmware update, no internet connection, GOS Android Auto is all I get and only if my phone connects with the car.
It is so weird how companies in 2026 still making such bad mistakes.
I've used a 2023 Suzuki S-Cross (manual fwiw) and this doesn't match my experience. Which model are you using?
They have an app [0] (which doesn't sync correctly for me, and their support is awful). When working it shows things like where you last parked, fuel efficiency, and allows you to remotely lock the vehicle, so it has internet access.
I sent Suzuki a Subject Access Request as a workaround to gain access to the data, and received months of extremely accurate location, speed, etc data.
There are also software updates, you just have to do them yourself [1]. They also didn't work for me.
Software aside however, they are extremely reliable cars, most of which seems down to their simplicity.
Connected cars can be convenient though. E.g. when doing larger trips, we usually take a break when we need to charge (get some tea, food, etc.) and it's really handy to get a notification when the car is done charging.
Also in the heat of the summer, it's nice to be able to start the air conditioning a few minutes before leaving.
I bought a 2025 Suzuki because it is a manual and there is no firmware update, no internet connection, GOS Android Auto is all I get and only if my phone connects with the car.
It is so weird how companies in 2026 still making such bad mistakes.