Volkswagen has taken the cover of its global sedan, the all-new Virtus. The Volkswagen Virtus has a sleek body shape, limousine-like design, and a plethora of exterior and interior features. The sedan is built under VW Group's India 2.0 strategy and shares the brand's MQB-A0-IN platform. The Skoda Slavia, which was launched last week, is similarly built on the MQB platform. In this post, we'll look at a few essential features of the recently released VW car.
Engine
The VW Virtus comes with two turbo-petrol motors, one of which is a modest 1.0-litre TSI motor that produces 114 bhp power with a peak torque of 178 Nm. This engine is mated with a six-speed manual transmission as standard, with the option of a six-speed automatic transmission.
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The other engine is a 1.5-litre TSI EVO unit that produces 148 bhp and has a maximum torque of 250 Nm. This engine comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission, although a seven-speed DSG gearbox is available as an option. The TSI EVO technology gives additional power on demand while remaining as efficient as possible. In addition, the engine features active cylinder cut-off technology.
Design and Dimensions
With dimensions of 4,561 mm in length, 1,752 mm in width, 1,507 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,651 mm, the Volkswagen Virtus is the longest car in its segment. The sedan is also slightly larger than the recently released Skoda Slavia. However, both sedans have a cargo size of 521 litres.
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The exterior is well-designed, with eye-catching touches including 16-inch alloy wheels, sharp shoulder lines, chrome window strip, door handles, and front grille lining. The GT model also has red brake callipers, a black roof, and other GT-specific features. LED projector lights, LED tail lamps, halogen fog lamps, and LED daytime running lights are present in the front. A small rear boot spoiler, glossy black razor alloy wheels, blacked ORVMs and roof, and multiple GT badges distinguish the GT line.
Interior Features
Volkswagen has packed a plethora of features onto the Virtus' cabin. The new sedan features a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 8-speakers, a KESSY push-button start, ventilated leather front seats, and 60:40 split-folding seats. Among other things, it has automatic climate control, connected car technology, a chilled glovebox, wireless charging, and an electric sunroof. Red inserts are used in the seats, dashboard, and doors of the GT series.
Safety Features
The VW Virtus features a good amount of safety features on board and comes with hill hold control, side-impact protection beam on doors, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESP), TPMS, multi-collision brakes, Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), and hydraulic brake boosters. For passengers' safety, it comes with six airbags, all-five three-point seatbelts, and other 40+ safety features.
Variants and Colours
Volkswagen Virtus is unveiled with two trim levels: Dynamic Line with a 1.0-litre petrol engine and Performance Line or GT Line with a 1.5-litre petrol engine. Reflex Silver, Wild Cherry Red, Curcuma Yellow, Rising Blue Metallic, and Carbon Steel Grey are the five colours available for the sedan. The GT line will have a blackened roof and other black external inserts.
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The sedan was just showcased by the brand, and the pricing and launch date are most likely to be revealed in the third week of May 2022. Volkswagen must price its new vehicle competitively in order to compete with the other sedans on the market.
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