The new Volkswagen Virtus mid-size sedan is finally going to be launched. It will be available for sale in the Indian market on June 9, 2022. The production of the new model has already started at the factory located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra.
Customers can pre-book this new model online or at dealerships. The new Vertus is based on the MQB AO IN platform. When launched, it will take on the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and the Skoda Slavia. Its price is expected to be between Rs 10.5 lakh and Rs 18 lakh.
engine
The Volkswagen Virtus will be available with two different engine options. It will get a 1.5-litre TSI EVO engine with ACT and a 1.0-litre TSI engine. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual gearbox, 6-speed automatic torque converter and 7-speed DSG. The Performance Line variant produces 150 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque. While the Dynamic Line variant will generate 115 PS of power and 178 Nm of torque. The new Volkswagen Vertus sedan will replace the Vento sedan which was recently discontinued.
Features
The Volkswagen Virtus will be a perfect sedan with features like an electric sunroof, multi-function steering wheel, digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, LED projector headlamps, LED tail lamps, a wireless charger and a cooled glovebox.