Price

Volkswagen Virtus price ranges between Rs. 11.48 Lakh – Rs. 18.77 Lakh depending on the variant selected.

When was the Volkswagen Virtus launched?

The Volkswagen Virtus was launched in India on 9 March, 2022. The 2023 version was introduced on 22 March, 2023.

What variants does the Volkswagen Virtus get?

The Volkswagen Virtus is available in three variants – Comfortline, Highline, Topline, and GT Plus.

What are the features available in the Volkswagen Virtus?

Exterior:

The front of the Volkswagen Virtus gets a clean design with two horizontal chrome slats. These extend up to the LED headlamps, which also get integrated DRLs. Further down, the fog lamps get vertical housing, while the chrome insert on the bumper gives the Virtus an appealing look.

At the side are dual-tone alloy wheels. Notably, the top-spec GT trim gets gloss black alloy wheels and a ‘GT’ badge on the front fender. At the rear, the split tail lamps get a smoke effect, and the ’Virtus’ lettering is placed more prominently at the centre of the boot. The colour options of the sedan include Carbon Steel Grey, Wild Cherry Red, Candy White, Reflex Silver, Curcuma Yellow, and Rising Blue.

Interior:

The cabin of the Volkswagen Virtus is dominated by a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a wireless charger, ventilated front seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, an electric sunroof, a digital instrument cluster, and leather upholstery. The Virtus has the capacity to seat five occupants.

On the safety front, the Virtus is equipped with six airbags, multi-collision brakes, a reverse parking camera, and electronic stability control.

What are the engine, performance, and specifications of the Volkswagen Virtus?

The Volkswagen Virtus can be had in two BS6 Phase 2-compliant petrol engines – 1.0-litre petrol and 1.5-litre petrol. The former has an output of 114bhp and 178Nm of torque and is coupled with a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic transmission.

The 1.5-litre petrol engine is a more potent offering that generates 148bhp and 250Nm of torque. The motor is mated only to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, while a manual gearbox is given a miss for this powertrain.

Is Volkswagen Virtus a safe car?

The Made-in-India Virtus has scored a five-star safety rating in the Latin NCAP crash test.

What are the rivals to Volkswagen Virtus?

It takes on the likes of the Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Skoda Slavia, a

The 2023 Volkswagen Virtus is a well-rounded car. Agreed, it needs to up the quality, plus fit and finish in a few areas. However, on other counts, there’s very little to complain about. It not only drives and rides well, but it’s also well-specced.

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