AUTO

Volkswagen Virtus GT DSG debuts in India

By Akash Pandey

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Details

Volkswagen has introduced a new variant of the Virtus in India, dubbed GT DSG. The mid-size sedan is priced at Rs. 16.19 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Scenario

The latest model of Virtus has emerged as the freshest face in the sedan segment. It aims to attract those who want a powerful automatic sedan under Rs. 20 lakh.

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Design

The Virtus GT DSG has the 'GT' branding on the grille, fenders, and rear. It sports 16-inch gloss black alloy wheels with red-colored brake calipers on the front.

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Performance

The Virtus GT DSG is powered by a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine, which is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The mill churns out 148hp of power and 250Nm of peak torque.

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Convenience

The Virtus GT DSG has a dual-tone five-seater cabin with GT-themed upholstery and red ambient lighting. It gets over 40 active and passive safety features, including airbags, ABS, EBD, and ESC.

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Price

The Virtus GT DSG comes in seven colors: Candy White, Curcuma Yellow, Wild Cherry Red, Carbon Steel Grey, Rising Blue, Reflex Silver, and Lava Blue. The sedan costs Rs. 16.19 lakh (ex-showroom).

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