Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Volkswagen Virtus In Detailed Images

Volkswagen recently took the wraps off the Virtus sedan in India. It’s the second VW model to be based on the MQB-A0-IN platform, and completes Volkswagen Group’s India 2.0 strategy of restructuring operations and launching four made-in-India vehicles (two apiece from Skoda and VW). Here’s everything about the VW Vento successor in 10 images:

You’ll immediately notice from the front that the styling is largely identical with the sixth-gen Polo sold overseas. Highlights include a sleek grille with sharp LED headlights, gloss black finish for the bumper and a sleek splash of chrome below it. Essentially it's the new Polo in sedan form.

Looking at the sides, you’d be confused whether it is a Virtus or the Skoda Slavia as they're both based on the same platform. They measure 4561mm long, 1752mm wide, 1507mm tall; with a 2651mm wheelbase.

The only major difference between the Virtus and Slavia at the side profile is a swanky set of 16-inch alloy wheels. 

At the rear, you’re treated to split LED tail lamps and a splash of chrome on the rear bumper. The bumpers themselves are nicely sculpted and add to the Virtus’s appeal. There’ll be six body shades on offer.

There’s also a sportier GT trim that adds blacked-out alloy wheels, a small rear spoiler, black elements on the ORVMs, and ‘GT’ badging to the Virtus. 

Head inside, and the cabin is largely identical to the Taigun SUV, sharing its steering wheel, 8-inch digital driver’s display, touch climate control panel, 10-inch infotainment system, and gear lever. That said, the GT trim adds red inserts.

Comes loaded with features such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 8-speaker sound system, ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, a wireless phone charger, auto headlamps and wipers, as well as keyless entry with push-button start. 

Safety kit includes six airbags, electronic stability control, tyre pressure monitoring, hill hold assist, ISOFIX child seat amounts, and a rear parking camera and sensors.

Under the hood, it gets the option of either a 115PS 1-litre unit or 150PS 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine, paired to a 6-speed manual as standard. Automatic options include a 6-speed torque converter for the 1-litre TSI engine, and a 7-speed DSG for the 1.5-litre TSI.

Bookings for the VW Virtus are open, with a launch expected in May. Prices are expected to start from Rs 10.5 lakh(ex-showroom, India). Rivals will include the Skoda Slavia, Honda City, Hyundai Verna, and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.