Live updates: 2022 Volkswagen Virtus India unveil, expected prices, interiors, mileage, specifications, engine, features, safety
Volkswagen India is gearing up for the big reveal of the updated VW Virtus sedan. VW Virtus is currently sold in South American markets, and VW's global sedan will eventually make it abroad post its India launch. The VW Virtus is based on the MQB-A0 IN platform as part of the India 2.0 line-up, similar to the Skoda Slavia. The Volkswagen Virtus will share most of its specifications and features with the Skoda Slavia. VW Virtus is expected to go on sale in May, its rivals will include the Skoda Slavia, Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and expected badge-engineered Toyota sedan. Stay tuned for all the live updates from the unveiling of the Volkswagen Virtus.
Pre-bookings for the new Volkswagen Virtus will commence today
The Virtus will be available with a host of features and plenty more
The Volkswagen Virtus will be available in 2 different engines and 3 transmission options
Marc Pavone, head of exterior design, responsible for giving the exterior design and styling for the new Virtus explains how the intent was to make the sedan appear larger, sportier and exclusive.
The Volkswagen Virtus is claimed to be the biggest in its segment.
The Volkswagen Virtus unveiled
The Volkswagen Virtus will the made-in India and exported to over 25 countries across the globe
Volkswagen has 85 years of experience in the sedan sector
We're also told to expect fresh interiors versus the outgoing car, with a large 10-inch central touchscreen as on the Taigun, as well as digital instrumentation, with the layout of the dashboard expected to stay similar to that of the Skoda Slavia, though whether the freestanding infotainment screen carries forward or is integrated into the dash remains to be seen.
Like the rest of the India 2.0 models, the VW Virtus too will offer a petrol-only line-up comprising of the 1.0-litre 3-cylinder TSI with a 6-speed manual, or 6-speed auto, with the 1.5-litre 4-cylinder TSI engine offering a 6-speed manual, or 7-speed DSG.
