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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

    Volkswagen Virtus Revealed In India
    Volkswagen Virtus

    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

    Also Read: Volkswagen Virtus GT Sedan Teased For India

    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

    Volkswagen Virtus
    Volkswagen Virtus TSI Engines

    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.

    Also Read: Skoda Kushaq vs VW Taigun – Let’s Spot The Differences

    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.

    Also Read: Volkswagen Polo & Vento Production Ending Soon!

    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

    Volkswagen Virtus Dashboard
    Volkswagen Virtus Dashboard

    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.

    Also Read: Volkswagen Virtus | What We Know So Far

    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?

Yuvam Gupta
Yuvam Guptahttps://gomechanic.in/blog
Mechatronics Engineer in the making | Automobile enthusiast | Creating revving content | Living life 1/4 mile at a time | Always hustling for skills, experience, and knowledge.

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