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Volkswagen Virtus Revealed! Everything You Need To Know

Volkswagen has finally revealed the Vento-replacing Volkswagen Virtus sedan in India. The Volkswagen Virtus is the sibling of the recently launched Skoda Slavia. This comes after a lot of spy shots were seen all over the internet of a new Volkswagen sedan. VW hasn’t revealed the prices for the Virtus 1.0L TSI or the 1.5L EVO TSI. Expect it to be in the range of 10 to 17 lakhs (ex-showroom). An India-wide launch is expected in May 2022

Also Read: Volkswagen Polo & Vento Production Ending Soon!

Volkswagen Virtus Revealed In India
Volkswagen Virtus Revealed In India

Volkswagen Virtus Engine & Transmission

The VE Virtus comes with two petrol (Turbocharged) engine options; a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder TSI (115hp and 175Nm)  and a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder TSI (150hp and 250Nm)

It should be noted that the 1.0L TSI is only offered on Dynamic Line whereas the 1.5 TSI is only offered on Performance Line variants.

The 6-speed manual is standard on both engine options. However, the 1.0L TSI is also offered with a 6-Speed Torque Converter Automatic. The phenomenal 7-Speed DSG DCT is reserved for the 1.5L TSI EVO engine.

Volkswagen Virtus Features

Volkswagen Virtus Dashboard
Volkswagen Virtus Dashboard

VW has completely pimped the Virtus and it gets a host of features including

  1. 8-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
  2. 10.1-inch touchscreen information display with Apple CarPlay
  3. 8-Speaker Audio System
  4. Automatic Climate Control
  5. Ventilated Seats (Front Only)
  6. Automatic Headlights & Wipers
  7. TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System)
  8. Wireless Phone Charging
  9. Electric Sunroof
VW Virus 1.0L & 1.5L
VW Virus 1.0L & 1.5L

On top of these features, the Virtus also gets VW’s propriety Connected Car Tech. Safety-wise, the Virtus is also kitted with 6-Airbags, ESC, TCS, Hill-Hold Assist and 5-Adjustable Headrest along with a 3-point seatbelt for all 5 seats.

VW Virtus Colour & Variant options

The Virtus will be available in two variant lines;

  1. Dynamic Line; which includes all the 1.0 TSI variants
  2. Performance Line; which includes the 1.5 TSI variants.The top-end variant Virtus 1.5 will be called the Virtus GT, which gets plenty of black detailing on the exterior. The VW Virtus will be available in 6 colour options; Wild Cherry Red, Candy White, Carbon Steel Grey, Curcuma Yellow, Reflex Silver, Rising Blue Metallic.
VW Virtus Front Grille
VW Virtus Front Grille

Volkswagen Virtus Dimensions

Length 4,561mm
Weight 1,752mm
Height 1,507mm
Wheelbase 2,651mm
Boot Capacity 521 Litres

 

The VW Virtus is based on the same MQB A0-IN platform as the Skoda Slavia, also making it larger than its competitors; Honda City, Hyundai Verna and the Maruti Ciaz.

Akshat Ajeya
Akshat Ajeya
Lead, Content & Creatives at GoMechanic | Automobile Scale Model Collector | DIY guy | Consumer of many foods | CVT is not that bad

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