The Volkswagen Virtus has finally been revealed and the audience is super excited! A new German Sedan has made an entry into the Indian market after a very long time. With the upcoming Virtus, people might have a lot of questions, well, we’re here to answer them. Here are the top 10 Googled questions on the Volkswagen Virtus!
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Is the Virtus made in Germany?
No, the Volkswagen Virtus will be manufactured in India. It is based on the MQB-A0-IN platform which is designed to suit Indian roads and driving conditions.
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Is the Virtus replacing the Vento?
In a way, yes, the Virtus is a replacement for the Vento. However, it sits one segment above the Vento in terms of pricing.
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What are the features offered?
The Virtus comes fully loaded with modern features. It gets an electric sunroof, ventilated seats, a 10-inch infotainment screen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and much more. It also gets a fully digital drivers display.
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Which engines does the Volkswagen Virtus get?
The Volkswagen Virtus gets 2 engine options. The first one is a 1L Turbo Petrol that makes 114HP and 178nm, it is paired to a 6-Speed Manual/AT gearbox (torque converter). The other one is a 1.5L TSI unit that makes 150HP and 250nm, mated to either a 6-Speed manual or a 7-Speed DSG.
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Does it get one-touch up and down for all the windows?
Unfortunately, the Virtus does not get the signature one-touchup and down feature for the windows. This luxury is only given to the driver’s side window.
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Does it get ADAS?
No, the Virtus does not get any autonomous driving features as of now.
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What is the top speed of the VW Virtus?
Volkswagen has not announced an official top speed for the Virtus yet. However, it should be able to do 180KM/hr+ fairly easily.
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What will the VW Virtus compete with?
The Volkswagen Virtus will directly compete with the Skoda Slavia, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and the Honda City.
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How much does the Virtus cost?
While official prices are not yet revealed, the Volkswagen Virtus will be priced very close to the Skoda Slavia. It will sit between Rs.11-18 Lakhs (ex-showroom).
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When will the VW Virtus launch in India?
The Virtus is expected to hit the Indian Market by May 2022.
