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Volkswagen Virtus teased ahead of India debut next month

Volkswagen Virtus teased ahead of India debut next month
Written by Dwaipayan Roy
Feb 21, 2022, 12:03 pm 2 min read
Volkswagen Virtus teased ahead of India debut next month
Volkswagen Virtus sedan previewed in a teaser image (Photo credit: Volkswagen)

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.

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Why does this story matter?
  • 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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Take a look at the teaser

Striking design, unveiling soon.

Register interest here: https://t.co/W9rOaP7xtE#ComingSoon #VolkswagenIndia #Volkswagen pic.twitter.com/ont7kYln1U

— Volkswagen India (@volkswagenindia) February 20, 2022
Exteriors
The car will have a long hood and alloy wheels

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.

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Two engine choices will be offered

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.

Interiors
The four-wheeler will get ventilated seats and digital driver's display

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.

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Volkswagen Virtus: Pricing and availability

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.

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Dwaipayan Roy covers tech and auto news for NewsBytes. He has previously worked with The New Indian Express and DIGIT. Over a career spanning nearly three years, his work focused on the latest product launches and in-depth coverage of changes in the auto and tech industries. He has a Master’s degree in Journalism & Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi.
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