Volkswagen has officially announced that the upcoming mid-sized sedan, VW Virtus will make global debut on March 8, 2022. It is basically a facelift of the sedan already on sale in South America. The new Volkswagen Virtus has already been spotted multiple times on the Indian roads. In fact, VW has released multiple teaser images revealing the design elements of the new model.
MQB AO IN Platform
It will be the fourth model to be based on the heavily localised MQB AO IN platform. This platform already used by the VW Group’s India 2.0 models including the VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and the new Skoda Slavia. The global-spec model is based on the MQB AO platform that underpins the global-spec Polo, T-Cross and the Nivus coupe SUV.
Engine Options
The new Volkswagen Virtus will share the engine and gearbox combinations with the Taigun mid-sized SUV. The new model will be offered with two engine options – a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbo petrol & a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder TSI petrol. While the former is good for 108bhp and 175Nm of torque, the later produces 147bhp and 250Nm of torque. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed torque convertor automatic with 1.0L petrol and a 7-speed DSG automatic with 1.5L petrol.
Launch Timeline
The new sedan is scheduled to make global debut on March 8, 2022. The new Volkswagen Virtus sedan will be launched in the country in May 2022; however, VW is yet to make an official launch date.
Features (Same As Taigun)
The new Volkswagen Virtus shares styling cues from the bigger VW sedans including the Passat. The sedan will come with the signature VW Grille, slimmer headlamps with integrated angle running lights, LED tail-lights and sloping roofline.
The new Volkswagen Virtus will share the equipment and features with the new Taigun. In terms of features, the SUV will come equipped with a 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, a digital instrument console, wireless phone charging, connected car tech, an electric sunroof, automatic headlamps & wipers, LED DRLs, automatic AC, six airbags and others.
Bigger Than Vento
The new VW Virtus will come as a replacement for the ageing Vento sedan. The Virtus is likely to mesure similar to the global-spec Virtus, which is 4,482mm long, 1,751mm wide and 1,472mm tall. It is 92mm longer, 52mm wider and 5mm taller than the Vento. The sedan rides on 2,651mm wheelbase, which is again 98mm longer than the Vento’s 2,553mm. The new Volkswagen Virtus will rival the likes of the Hyundai Verna, Honda City & the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.
