Volkswagen unveils new global sedan Virtus in India

 “The Volkswagen Virtus carries the global sedan lineage of the Volkswagen brand selling over 129 models across our 61 years of presence in the sedan segment world over. A truly global carline that will redefine, re-energize and set new benchmarks in the premium midsize sedan segment in India. The Virtus, with its dynamic and emotional design language, spacious interiors, functionality and TSI technology, will win the hearts of our customers.”, said Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India.

The Volkswagen Virtus is the longest car in its segment. Till a few days back this honour had gone to the all new Skoda Slavia which was the longest in the segment. But since the Slavia and the Virtus belong to the larger Volkswagen family, there are a lot of similarities between the two.

The Virtus has a length of 4561mm, a width of 1752mm, a wheelbase of 2651mm with a huge boot space of 521 litres.

There will be two petrol engine options for the Virtus, the 1.5 litre TSI EVO engine with ACT and a 1.0 litre TSI engine, just like the Slavia. Transmission options again will include a 7 speed Direct Shift Gearbox or DSG, a six-speed Automatic Torque Convertor and a 6-speed Manual Transmission.

The 1 litre Dynamic Line delivers a peak power of 115ps, while peak torque is at 178Nm. The 1.5 litre Performance Line engine will deliver a peak power 150ps and a peak torque of 250Nm.

EXTERIOR

For Performance Line LED headlamps will be standard, Auto headlights, electric sunroof, rain sensors, R16 black standard wheel size for the Performance line and the GT elements will include Dual Tone roof, Black ORVM, Boot lid spoiler and front brake calipers in red.

The Virtus will be available in 5 different colours like Candy white, carbon steel grey, curcuma yellow, reflex silver and rising blue metallic.

INTERIOR

Ventilated fronts leather seats, KESSY-push button start stop, height adjustable head restraints, 60:40 split folding rear seats, smart storage space, smart-touch “climatronic” AC, and cooled glove box, aluminium pedals and red stitching on seats.

TECH FEATURES

Tech features include an eight inches digital cockpit, 10 inches touch screen infotainment system and wireless AppConnect, wireless mobile charging, 4 USB ports and 12V socket, 8 speakers as standard and My Volkswagen Connect. 

SAFETY FEATURES

Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Hold Control, Side Impact protection beam in doors, Multi-collision brakes, tyre pressure deflation warning, Impact absorbing body components, Electronic Differential Lock, All seats with 3 point seat belts, hydraulic brake boosters, 5 headrest-adjustable for all passengers and up to six airbags.

With the World Premiere of the Volkswagen Virtus, pre-bookings for the sedan have commenced across the 151 sales touch points in India and can also be initiated through the online booking platform on the Volkswagen India website.