Volkswagen Virtus breaks cover in India; launch scheduled for May
German automaker Volkswagen has finally unveiled its Virtus sedan in India. It will be launched here in May. As for the highlights, the car bears an eye-catching design and has a spacious cabin with a bevy of features, including ventilated front seats. Under the hood, it is offered with a choice of BS6-compliant 1.0-liter and 1.5-liter petrol engines.
Why does this story matter?
The Virtus is Volkswagen's fourth car based on the MQB-A0-IN platform and serves as a replacement for the Vento, the production of which will cease in the coming days. The car is expected to be priced competitively on our shores. It will take on rivals such as the SKODA SLAVIA, Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, and the Hyundai VERNA.
The car has 16-inch wheels and LED headlights
The Volkswagen Virtus has a sloping roofline, a chrome-surrounded mono-slat grille, a wide air vent with fog lights on the sides, and LED projector headlights with integrated L-shaped DRLs. It is flanked by contrast black ORVMs, "GT Line" badging on front fenders, and 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. A shark-fin antenna, wrap-around LED taillamps, and "Virtus" lettering on the boot lid grace the rear end.
Two engine choices are offered
The Volkswagen Virtus runs on a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder, TSI petrol engine that makes 114hp/175Nm and a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder, petrol mill that generates 148hp/250Nm. Transmission duties are handled by a six-speed manual, six-speed torque converter automatic, or a seven-speed DCT gearbox.
The sedan gets ventilated seats and an electric sunroof
The Volkswagen Virtus has a spacious cabin, featuring ventilated front seats, automatic climate control, an electric sunroof, and a multifunctional steering wheel with cruise control. It houses a fully-digital instrument cluster, a wireless charger, and a 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The safety of the passengers is ensured by multiple airbags, ABS, and EBD.
Volkswagen Virtus: Pricing and availability
In India, the Volkswagen Virtus sedan is likely to sport a starting price figure of around Rs. 9 lakh (ex-showroom). Pre-bookings for the car in the country have commenced on Tuesday.
