Highlights:
★The car features cylinder deactivation technology and a powerful turbo petrol engine.
★It has a 5-star safety rating, making it a safe sedan.
★The car is known for its mileage and excellent safety features.
Volkswagen Virtus, the safest sedan in the country, has gained popularity due to its mileage and superior safety features. It is the first sedan in India to receive a 5-star safety rating. The car is known for its premium features, world-class build quality, and mileage. Volkswagen is manufacturing this sedan in India, which has helped in keeping the price within the budget of Indian customers. The car comes with only a petrol engine option and does not have a diesel variant.
The Virtus sedan offers two engine options. The first is a 1.0-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine that generates 115PS of power and 178Nm of torque. The second option is a 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine that produces 150PS of power and 250Nm of torque. The 1.5-liter engine also features the “Active Cylinder Deactivation” technology, which shuts off 2 cylinders for fuel efficiency. The claimed mileage for the 1.0-liter variant is 19 kmpl, while the 1.5-liter diesel engine offers a mileage of 18.67 kmpl.
In terms of features, the Virtus sedan comes with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, push-button start/stop, and a fully digital driver display. It also includes a single-pane sunroof, connected car technology, wireless phone charger, ventilated front seats, and rain-sensing wipers. Safety features include 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold assist, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and rear parking sensors. The Virtus sedan has received a 5-star safety rating in the Global NCAP crash test.
The Volkswagen Virtus is priced from INR 11.47 lakh to INR 18.76 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It is available in two trims ★Dynamic Line and Performance Line. In the Indian market, the Virtus competes with the Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia, Maruti Ciaz, and Honda City.
Summary:
★Volkswagen Virtus, the safest sedan in India, is gaining popularity for its mileage and excellent safety features.
★It is the first sedan in India to receive a 5-star safety rating.
★The car offers two engine options ★a 1.0-liter petrol engine and a 1.5-liter turbo petrol engine.
★It comes with premium features, world-class build quality, and a host of safety features.
★The Virtus sedan is priced from INR 11.47 lakh to INR 18.76 lakh and competes with other sedans in the Indian market.
