VOLKSWAGEN NEW SEDAN VIRTUS

Introduction

Volkswagen has pulled the covers off the Virtus sedan in India, the first country where it will be launched. It will soon be followed by its debut in international markets, and the brand aims to export it to about 25 regions from here in India. The Virtus is the spiritual successor to the Vento, which was the brand’s first product when it arrived in the country.

The new Volkswagen Virtus is based on the brand’s MQB-A0-IN platform which also underpins not just its sibling, the Taigun, but also one of its rivals and distant sibling, the Skoda Slavia. In terms of dimensions, the Virtus is almost similar to the latter, with the only exception being the length, courtesy of the longer front bumper. That said, let’s take a look at the car.

Exterior Design

The new Volkswagen Virtus is available in two versions, including Dynamic Line and Performance Line. The latter receives a host of cosmetic updates over the former, which we will be talking about a little later.

Interiors and feature list

Get inside the Volkswagen Virtus and you are greeted by a similar beige and black interior theme, which is visible on the dashboard as well as the seats, and gloss black inserts for the centre console. The GT Line, on the other hand, features black upholstery with contrast red stitching for the seats while the brushed aluminium inserts make way for red inserts.

Release date:

The Volkswagen Virtus sedan will be launched in India in May 2022.

Variants:

The Volkswagen Virtus will be offered in three variants including 1.0 MT, 1.0 AT, and 1.5 DSG.

Performance: 

Engine, transmission, power, torque, fuel type, Powering the new Volkswagen Virtus will be a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, TSI petrol engine and a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, TSI petrol engine. The former is tuned to produce 114bhp and 175Nm of torque, while the latter produces 148bhp and 250Nm of torque. Transmission options include a six-speed manual unit a six-speed torque converter automatic unit and a seven-speed DCT unit.

Features:

Feature highlights of the Volkswagen Virtus will include LED projector headlamps with integrated L-shaped LED DRLs, a single slat grille with chrome surrounds, fog lights, new 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, GT Line badging on the front fenders, wrap-around LED tail lights, Virtus lettering on the boot-lid, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a fully-digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, ventilated front seats, an electric sunroof, automatic climate control, and cruise control.

Price:

The Volkswagen Virtus is expected to be priced between Rs 9-12 lakh (ex-showroom).

Rivals:

The Volkswagen Virtus will rival the Skoda Slavia, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna, and the Honda City.

Conclusion

Volkswagen is expected to launch the Virtus sedan in May 2022, with deliveries likely to start soon after. The Virtus could be priced at a premium of Rs 30,000 when compared to the Slavia, but it is expected to undercut another rival, the new Honda City, by the same margin.