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Volkswagen commences production of Virtus sedan with 95% localization

Volkswagen commences production of Virtus sedan with 95% localization
Written by Athik Saleh
Apr 01, 2022, 12:15 am 2 min read
Volkswagen commences production of Virtus sedan with 95% localization
Volkswagen Virtus will take on rivals such as Honda City and Hyundai Verna (Photo credit: Volkswagen)

German automaker Volkswagen has commenced the production of the new Virtus sedan in India. The car was unveiled in the country last month. The company has announced that the production of the four-wheeler has started at the Chakan plant in Pune. The Virtus is part of Volkswagen's "India 2.0" project and incorporates 95% localization.

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Why does this story matter?
  • The Virtus enters production with a lot riding on it. Apart from being an important part of Volkswagen's next chapter in India, it is also expected to revitalize the country's sedan segment.
  • The car is based on the MQB-A0-IN platform, and according to the company, it has hit the sweet spot of maintaining desired localization levels while keeping up with international standards.
Exteriors
The car sports a chrome-surrounded mono-slat grille

The Volkswagen Virtus is a mid-sized sedan with a lengthy hood, a sloping roofline, a chromed mono-slat grille, a wide air dam flanked by fog lights, and LED projector headlights with integrated DRLs. On the sides, it has black ORVMs, blacked-out B-pillars, and 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels. Sleek wrap-around taillamps, a shark-fin antenna, and "Virtus" lettering on the boot lid grace the rear end.

Information
Two engine options are available

The Volkswagen Virtus is powered by a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder, TSI petrol engine that generates 114hp/175Nm and a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder, petrol mill that churns out 148hp/250Nm. Transmission duties are handled by a six-speed manual, six-speed torque converter automatic, or a seven-speed DCT gearbox.

Interiors
The sedan houses a 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment panel

The Volkswagen Virtus features a roomy cabin with ventilated front seats, automatic climate control, an electric sunroof, and a multifunctional steering wheel with cruise control. It packs a fully-digital instrument cluster, a wireless charger, and a 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment console with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Six airbags, ABS, EBD, and a rear-view camera display with parking sensors ensure passengers' safety.

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Volkswagen Virtus: Pricing and availability

Volkswagen is yet to announce the price of the Virtus. However, we expect it to start at around Rs. 10 lakh (ex-showroom). The car is available for pre-booking for a token amount of Rs. 11,000.

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Athik Saleh covers auto and tech news at NewsBytes. He had started as an SEO content writer at NewsBytes and has since been elevated after exhibiting his automotive acumen. He has previously worked as a columnist at Law Insider India. He has a Bachelor's degree in Law from the National Law Institute University, Bhopal.
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