Summary
Volkswagen is all set to launch a new sedan in the mid-size premium segment.
Volkswagen is all set to launch a new sedan in the mid-size premium segment. The German carmaker has released the first teaser picture of the upcoming sedan that could be named Virtus. This new car of the company has been seen many times during testing on Indian roads.
The teaser picture and a video clipping reveal that the Virtus will come with an LED headlight unit with LED DRLs.
This new sedan has been prepared to replace the Vento (Vento) in the Indian market. According to the carmaker, this car will have an ‘attractive design’. The teaser promises that the new sedan has been ‘engineered for adventure’.
platform
The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus (2022 Volkswagen Virtus) will be based on the group’s MQB A0 IN (MQB A0 IN) platform. This platform has been used to build many new generation models of both Volkswagen and Skoda. The sedan is likely to share a lot of similarities with the upcoming Skoda Slavia sedan, which will be launched later this month.
engine and power
The new mid-size sedan can get a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. This engine generates maximum power of 108 bhp and peak torque of 175 Nm. This engine will be mated to a 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The sedan may also get a new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which is also used in the Taigun. This engine generates 147 bhp power and 250 Nm torque. A 7-speed DSG gearbox is available with this engine.
Features
The interiors and features of the Volkswagen Virtus sedan are likely to be shared with the Taigun mid-size sedan. Talking about the features, it will get an electric sunroof, a large touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument console, multiple airbags, automatic AC, LED projector headlamps, LED tail-light and many more. The Volkswagen Virtus sedan will compete with the Skoda Slaiva, the new Honda City, the Hyundai Verna and the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.
Size
The Volkswagen Virtus is likely to be longer and wider in size than the current Vento model. This means that the new sedan will offer full space for the passengers inside the cabin. The new sedan will be at par with the global-spec Virtus in size. The VW Virtus measures 4,482 mm in length, 1,751 mm in width and 1,472 mm in height. The new sedan is 92 mm longer, 52 mm wider and 5 mm longer than the Vento. The sedan has a wheelbase of 2,651 mm, which is 98 mm longer than the Vento’s 2,553 mm.
Expansion
Volkswagen is all set to launch a new sedan in the mid-size premium segment. The German carmaker has released the first teaser picture of the upcoming sedan that could be named Virtus. This new car of the company has been seen many times during testing on Indian roads.
The teaser picture and a video clipping reveal that the Virtus will come with an LED headlight unit with LED DRLs.
This new sedan has been prepared to replace the Vento (Vento) in the Indian market. According to the carmaker, this car will have an ‘attractive design’. The teaser promises that the new sedan has been ‘engineered for adventure’.
platform
The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus (2022 Volkswagen Virtus) will be based on the group’s MQB A0 IN (MQB A0 IN) platform. This platform has been used to build many new generation models of both Volkswagen and Skoda. The sedan is likely to share a lot of similarities with the upcoming Skoda Slavia sedan, which will be launched later this month.