German auto giant Volkswagen has launched the all-new Virtus in India with prices starting at Rs 11.22 lakh (ex-showroom). This sedan is available in two variants — Dynamic Line and Performance Line with a choice of six paint options.
Engine and transmission options
The MQB-A0-IN-based Virtus gets two powertrain options: a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine delivering 148bhp and 250Nm that is exclusively mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, turbocharged petrol unit producing 114bhp and 175Nm of torque, which can be mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed torque-convertor automatic transmission.
The Volkswagen Virtus comes in as a replacement for the Vento. However, it is larger than the Vento and with 98mm of additional wheelbase. The key exterior highlights of the sedan include LED headlamps with integrated L-shaped daytime running lights, two-chrome slats adjoining the headlight unit, chrome trim for the bumpers, fog lamps with cornering function, LED rear lights, and 16-inch alloy wheels.
Besides this, the Performance Line trim comes with a gloss black ducktail spoiler, black alloy wheels, and GT badges on the radiator grille and fenders.
The cabin of the Virtus is reminiscent of the new-generation Polo available in some eastern markets. Furthermore, it comes with an eight-inch fully-digital driver display, a ten-inch touchscreen infotainment system, an eight-speaker sound system, a wireless charging pad, ventilated front seats, and an electric sunroof.