Currently, VW Virtus is one of the hot sedans in the Indian market that rivals fifth-gen Honda City, Maruti Ciaz, Skoda Slavia and Hyundai Verna. The deliveries for the same have commenced and the customers have started modifying their whip straight out of the showroom.
This modified VW Virtus is the top-of-the-line, GT Plus variant that gets a 1.5L TSI motor under the hood. The German carmaker provides 16-inch stylish alloy wheels with gloss black finish in the stock form but the owner of this Virtus from Punjab had other plans. The one seen here now rides on 18-inch wheels.
While the looks are subjective, we believe that this Virtus GT finished in Carbon Steel Grey colour looks beautiful with these aftermarket 18-inch alloy wheels. These bigger wheels with low-profile rubber will enhance the driving experience for sure, however, considering the Indian road conditions they will be prone to the punctures too.
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Based on the latest MQB AO IN platform, VW Virtus is the fourth product to be based on this platform. Powered by two engine options - 1.0L TSI and 1.5L TSI, Virtus surely attracts the crowd with power-packed units and loaded features up to the brim.
The 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, turbocharged unit produces 114 bhp of power on tap with a peak torque of 178 Nm. This engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission as standard and a six-speed torque converter automatic gearbox as optional. The ARAI certified mileage of the stick shift sticks to 19.4 kmpl while for the 6-speed AT it is, 18.12 kmpl.
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The more powerful, four-cylinder, 1.5L turbocharged petrol unit belts out 148 bhp of power with a maximum torque of 250 Nm. Unlike the Taigun which also gets a 6-speed stick shift, the Virtus GT only gets a 7-speed DSG unit as standard. The ARAI-certified fuel economy of this motor sticks to 18.67 kmpl. VW Virtus is priced from Rs 11.22 lakh to Rs 17.92 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
