The New Volkswagen Virtus | 5 Things To Know

Volkswagen has finally revealed Virtus, the much-awaited replacement for Vento. Just like Kushaq was followed by Taigun sharing the same platform and engines, Virtus has followed Slavia. Let’s see what we know about the VW Virtus:

1. Design & Dimensions
   

   

   Vento was based on the PQ24 platform, while Virtus shares the same MQB-A0-IN platform as Slavia. It is more significant than Vento and other competitors such as Honda City & Hyundai Verna. Similar to Slavia, it has class-leading dimensions (mm):

   Length	4,561
   Width	1,752
   Height	1,507
   Wheelbase	2,651
   Boot-Space	521 litres

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   Virtus will be longer than the Honda City, which gives some additional cabin space as it is slightly more comprehensive too. The sleek design has a fantastic sporty appeal that goes excellent with VW’s driving dynamics and punchy engines.

2. Engine & Transmission
   

   

   It has the same pair of engines as the Skoda Slavia. A 1.0-litre TSI & a bigger 1.5-litre TSI engine. The former 3-cylinder engine makes 115hp & 175Nm of torque, while the latter 4-cylinder churns out 150hp & 250Nm of torque. The bigger engine will also have cylinder deactivation technology to enhance fuel efficiency while cruising.

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   There will be a 6-speed manual as standard with both the engines in the transmission options. And for the automatic, the smaller engine would be paired to a 6-speed torque converter while the bigger one will be mated to a 7-speed DSG. The fuel efficiency could be around 15kmpl.

3. Safety
   

   Being a European car, we do not doubt the build quality as it has more than the Skoda’s reassuring thud. But with the rising focus on safety, VW has put a load of safety features in the Virtus to make sure the car is solid & safe.

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   It is equipped with six airbags, ABS, ESC & EBD. It also has traction control, a reverse parking camera with assist & a tyre pressure monitoring system. In addition to that, it also has a multi-collision braking system with hill hold assists and a lot more.

4. Features
   

   

   Feature-wise, the Virtus is pretty well equipped and has a better interior than Slavia. A purely digital instrument cluster is expected with a 10.1-inch infotainment system supporting wireless connectivity with Android Auto & Apple carplay.

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   It will also have a wireless charging pad for a smartphone with 8-speakers as standard & front ventilated seats. There will also be an electric sunroof with automatic climate control & automatic wipers & headlamps, and lastly, cruise control.

5. Price, GT Variant & Rivals
   

   While the prices have not been revealed officially, we can expect a similar price range to the Slavia, i.e. ₹10.69-17.79 lakhs. It will compete with other sedans such as the City, Verna, Ciaz & its sibling Slavia.

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   The GT variant offered gives it another edge over the competitors. Like the Taigun, the GT variant comes with ‘GT’ badging and might have more extensive or differently designed alloy wheels. It might only be available with the bigger 1.5-litre TSI engine. What do you think about the Virtus?