Volkswagen Virtus, the upcoming mid-size sedan from the German automaker, will make its global debut in India in early March 2022. Its production model will hit roads in the third week of May. Here’ it will be placed against the cars like Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and the upcoming Skoda Slavia. The new Volkswagen sedan will share its platform (MQB A0-IN), components and engines with the Slavia. Though, both models look unique and have slightly different set of features. In India, the VW Virtus will come as a replacement to the Vento.
While its official details are yet to be revealed, the sedan model lineup is likely to come in standard and GT Line trims as we have seen in the Taigun. The GT Line variants will carry some sportier design elements and extra features along with the more powerful engine. Engine setup of the Virtus will include a 1.0L, 3-cylinder TSI and a 1.5L, 4-cylinder TSI petrol motor. While the former pushes out a peak power of 115bhp and 175Nm of torque, the latter delivers 150bhp and 250Nm.
The smaller capacity gasoline unit can be had with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed torque convertor automatic transmission. The 1.5L TSI motor will come with the 6-speed manual and 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox options.
As mentioned above, the feature list of the upcoming Volkswagen Virtus will be slightly different from its cousin – Skoda Slavia. It’s likely to borrow some of its features from the Taigun including a digital instrument cluster, a 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, leatherette upholstery, wireless phone charging, automatic climate control, connected car tech, keyless entry and go, a sunroof, 6 airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, auto headlamps and wipers, LED headlamps and more.
Official information on the Volkswagen Virtus sedan will be revealed soon. Stay tuned to IndiaCarNews.
