Even though the craze for SUVs is at its peak in the Indian market, some customers still prefer sedan cars. Especially Volkswagen’s popular Virtus is achieving tremendous success in the market due to its powerful engine and excellent safety.
It is the only car in its segment that has been purchased by more than 20 thousand customers in the financial year 2024-25. Volkswagen Virtus is the only vehicle in the C-segment sedan whose sales have registered a slight increase in FY2024-25. So if you are also looking for a powerful and safe sedan, then Virtus can prove to be a great option for you.
Price and amazing specifications
This is a premium sedan that comes with great comfort and attractive looks. Its ex-showroom price in the Indian market starts from ₹ 11.56 lakh and goes up to ₹ 19.41 lakh for the top model. You can buy it in two engine options and 5 different variants. An attractive discount is also available on this sedan in the month of April, which makes it even more value for money.
Powerful engine and performance
The Volkswagen Virtus is available with two engine options. The first is a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, which generates 115bhp of power and 178Nm of torque. The second option is a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine, which is capable of producing 150bhp of power and 250Nm of torque.
Manual and automatic transmission options are available with both engines. Volkswagen claims that its 1.0-liter model is capable of delivering a maximum mileage of 19.40 km, while the 1.5-liter DCT model can deliver a mileage of up to 18.67 km. These mileage figures make it an affordable option in its segment.
Modern features and safety
The interior of the Volkswagen Virtus is sporty and attractively designed. Its dashboard has a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and an 8-inch fully digital driver display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Apart from this, premium features like sunroof, wireless phone charger and ventilated front seats are also available in it, which make it even more comfortable.
Volkswagen Virtus is also second to none in terms of safety. It has achieved a 5-star safety rating in the GNCAP crash test. Virtus has modern safety features like 6 airbags (standard), ISOFIX child seat anchor, hill hold assist, electronic stability control (ESC), rain-sensing wipers, and rear parking sensors, which ensure the safety of you and your family.