Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen Virtus Latest Updates

1. 08 November 2024: The Virtus clocks highest-ever monthly sales in October this year. The manufacturer sold 2351 units.
2. 21 October 2024: Volkswagen sells over 50000 units of the Virtus sedan within 28 months of its launch in the country.  
3. 03 October 2024: Volkswagen launches the GT Line and GT Plus variants of the Virtus with blacked-out styling.
4. 06 August 2024: Volkswagen launches the Onam editions of the Virtus and Taigun in India at a starting price of 13.57 Lakhs.
5. 04 June 2024: The Volkswagen Virtus will now come with six airbags in its all variants.
6. 22 March 2024: Volkswagen has revealed the Virtus GT Plus Sport Concept alongside the Taigun Variants.

Volkswagen Virtus Engine and other Specifications

This car has been provided with a revolutionary 1498cc 1.5L TSI EVO engine equipped with fuel-saving active cylinder technology that aids in delivering maximum power at minimum fuel consumption. Having four inline cylinders (three cylinders in the variants powered by a 999cc 1.0L TSI engine) with four-valve per cylinder operability, this Virtus engine pumps out a maximum power of 148bhp at 5000 rpm and a peak torque of 250 Nm at 1600 rpm. Further, the 1.0L TSI engine churns out a maximum power of 114bhp at 5000 rpm and torque of 178 Nm at 1750 rpm.

Talking about the transmission system, the top model of this FWD car gets a seven-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission system and the lower variants are provided a six-speed manual or automatic (TC) transmission system. Furthermore, the ARAI claimed Volkswagen Virtus mileage ranges between 18.67 km/l and 19.40 km/l, depending upon the variant. On the performance front, it is claimed to achieve a 0-100 km/h kick-down within 9.03 seconds.

The suspension setup of this sedan includes a McPherson suspension with a stabilizer bar in the front and a twist beam axle in the rear. Additionally, this car boasts 16-inch alloy or steel rim wheels with 205mm wide tyres, front disc brakes, and rear drum brakes.

Volkswagen Virtus Exterior

The dual-tone exterior of this salon-silhouetted car flaunts chiselled lines on the bonnet, an impressive front grille with integrated LED headlamps, daytime running lights, a contrast roof, sharp dual shoulder lines, and electrically adjustable ORVMs with turn indicators. Furthermore, it evinces a sporty and sleek appearance through the front and rear chrome wings having glossy black inserts, cornering fog lamps, a glossy black rear spoiler, an electric sunroof, and an integrated antenna.

Volkswagen Virtus Interior

The spacious dual-tone Virtus Interior is furnished with leather-leatherette seat upholstery that includes ventilated seats with eight-way manual adjustability in the front seats. Besides, it gets a gloss black scratch-resistant dashboard consisting of a digital instrument cluster, an infotainment system, red ambient lighting, and chrome accents on the air vents’ slider. Furthermore, it encompasses a glove compartment, a leatherette front centre armrest with a sliding storage box, foldable roof grab handles, a rear centre armrest with cup holders, an integrated 2DIN audio system with eight speakers distributed in the front and rear, and android auto and apple car play connectivity features.

Volkswagen Virtus Safety Features

The Volkswagen Virtus comes equipped with an electronic stability control program aligned with antilock braking and an electronic brake force distribution system, to keep the car stable and anti-skid. Moreover, it encompasses up to six airbags, central locking, a multi-collision brake, child-safety door locks, hill hold control, and ISOFIX anchorage for child-seat, among many other safety features.

Volkswagen Virtus Price and Variants

The Virtus is sold in six variants which give a little bit of an idea about their offerings through their names. The names of the variants are Comfortline-1.0L TSI MT, Highline-1.0L TSI MT, Highline-1.0L TSI AT, Topline-1.0L TSI MT, Topline-1.0L TSI AT, and GT Plus-1.5L TSI DSG. The colour offerings of this car are Wild Cherry Red, Curcuma Yellow, Candy White, Reflex Silver, Carbon Steel Grey, and Rising Blue Metallic.

Further, the Volkswagen Virtus Price is similar to that of its competitors, like the Skoda Slavia, Honda New City, and Hyundai Verna. Scroll up to the price section to check the updated prices of this car.