Volkswagen Virtus teased ahead of India debut next month
German automaker Volkswagen will unveil its Virtus sedan on March 8 and launch it in India sometime in May. In the latest development, the brand has put out a teaser image of the upcoming vehicle, highlighting key design details. The picture suggests that the car will have LED headlights, a chrome-lined grille, and a small boot lip spoiler, among other highlights.
- The upcoming Volkswagen Virtus will be the facelifted version of the car that has been on sale in South America since 2018.
- It will serve as the replacement for the Vento and shall first be offered to Indian customers.
- The four-wheeler is expected to be priced competitively here and will take on rivals like SKODA SLAVIA, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai VERNA, and Honda City.
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The Volkswagen Virtus will be based on the MQB A0 IN platform. It shall flaunt a sloping roofline, swept-back LED headlights with DRLs, a chrome-finished grille, a long bonnet, and a chunky front bumper. It will be flanked by ORVMs, blacked-out B-pillars, and designer alloy wheels. A boot lip spoiler, a shark-fin antenna, and wrap-around taillights will grace the rear section.
The Volkswagen Virtus will be fueled by a 115hp, 1.0-liter 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine and a 150hp, 1.5-liter 4-cylinder turbo-petrol motor. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed torque converter automatic, and a 7-speed DSG gearbox.
Volkswagen Virtus is expected to have a spacious cabin, featuring ventilated front seats, a sunroof, wireless phone charging, a multifunctional steering wheel, and auto climate control. Six airbags, front and rear parking sensors, as well as electronic stability control should ensure the passengers' safety. It will also pack a digital driver's display and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with support for connected car technology.
The Volkswagen Virtus sedan is tipped to bear a starting price-tag of around Rs. 10 lakh (ex-showroom) in India. The vehicle might be offered in standard and GT Line variants.
