The new Virtus is the primary VW sedan to be constructed on the localised MQB A0 IN platform, and it’ll substitute the ageing Volkswagen Vento. Here’s what you possibly can count on from the brand new compact sedan.
View PhotosThe Volkswagen Virtus will make its India debut on March 8, and can substitute the Vento sedan
The all-new Volkswagen Virtus compact sedan is ready to make its world debut in India tomorrow, on March 8, 2022. The new Virtus is the primary VW sedan to be constructed on the localised MQB A0 IN platform, and it’ll substitute the ageing Volkswagen Vento in India. Now, Volkswagen India is unveiling the automobile forward of its official launch, which can occur later. With the Polo going out of manufacturing, the Virtus would be the most inexpensive providing from the German carmaker in India. And here is what you possibly can count on from the brand new Volkswagen Virtus compact sedan.
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Platform
Now, we now have already instructed you that the Virtus will likely be primarily based on the MQB A0 IN platform, which is the localised model of the model’s modular structure, specifically developed for India. We have already got the Volkswagen Taigun, which is predicated on the identical platform, the Virtus will likely be positioned just below the compact SUV.
Volkswagen Virtus is predicated on the MQB A0 IN platform, just like the VW Taigun compact SUV
Design and Styling
We nonetheless have not seen the automobile in its undisguised avatar. However, primarily based on the a number of spy images we now have seen, and the teaser launched by the carmaker, the Virtus will likely be greater than the outgoing Vento and will likely be related in dimensions to Skoda’s Slavia, which measures 4,541 mm in size, 1,752 mm in width , 1,487 mm in peak, and it comes with a wheelbase of two,651 mm. Expect to see LED taillamps as normal, full LED headlights within the top-end trim, and new LED daytime operating lamps. It can even include 16-inch alloy wheels.
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Interior and Features
The cabin and options will likely be revealed on the official debut, nonetheless, we count on to see choices like a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital instrument cluster, flat-bottom multi-functional steering wheel and extra. The Virtus can also be anticipated to get ventilated seats, a wi-fi charger, an electrical sunroof and a tonne of normal security options.
The Volkswagen Virtus will get the identical engine choices because the Taigun, which will get two turbocharged petrol motors – a 1.0-litre TSI and 1.5-litre TSI
Engine and Transmission
The Volkswagen Virtus will get the identical engine choices because the Taigun, which will get two turbocharged petrol motors – a 1.0-litre TSI and 1.5-litre TSI, and each will likely be provided in handbook and computerized decisions. The former makes 113 bhp and 175 Nm of peak torque, and it comes mated to a 6-speed handbook gearbox and an non-compulsory 6-speed computerized torque converter. The greater 1.5-litre motor makes 148 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque and comes mated to a 6-speed handbook gearbox and a 7-speed DSG computerized unit.
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Launch, Price and Rivals
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We count on VW to launch the Virtus sedan round April 2022. While we don’t count on the costs to be revealed on the official debut on March 8, we count on the Virtus to be priced from ₹ 10 lakh, going as much as ₹ 17 lakh (ex -showroom, India). Upon launch, it can compete with the likes of Honda City, Hyundai Verna, and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.
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