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The Volkswagen Virtus is a stylish and modern sedan that offers a blend of performance, comfort, and technology. It features a sleek exterior design with LED headlights and a spacious interior with high-quality materials. The car is equipped with advanced safety features, a digital cockpit, and an infotainment system that supports connectivity options. With efficient engine options and smooth handling, the Virtus is ideal for those seeking a reliable and dynamic driving experience.

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The Volkswagen Virtus is a refined and feature-rich sedan known for its understated elegance. With a competitive price range and a focus on practicality, it emerges as a strong contender in the sedan segment. Price: Minimum Price (Ex-Showroom): 11.56 Lakhs, Maximum Price (Ex-Showroom): 19.41 Lakhs Specs and Features:&nbsp;<ul><li>Engine: The Volkswagen Virtus is equipped with a 999.0 cc engine, delivering a blend of power and fuel efficiency.</li><li>Mileage: This sedan offers a commendable mileage range, with a minimum of 18.70 km/l and a maximum of 19.62 km/l, ensuring cost-effective journeys.</li><li>Transmission: Buyers have the option of both manual and automatic transmissions, catering to various driving preferences.</li><li>Safety Features: The Virtus places a strong emphasis on safety with features such as Airbags, Antilock Braking System (ABS), and Power Steering, enhancing overall security.</li><li>Comfort and Convenience: It comes with conveniences like Cruise Control, Alloy Wheels, Sunroof, and a spacious interior designed to seat up to 5 passengers comfortably.</li><li>Fuel Type: The Volkswagen Virtus is available in Petrol variants, offering simplicity in fuel choice.</li></ul>Rivals: In comparison to its rivals like the Hyundai Verna, Honda City, Skoda Slavia, and Toyota Belta, the Volkswagen Virtus brings an element of German engineering precision and sophistication to the competition. It offers a balance of style, features, and practicality.&nbsp; When selecting a sedan, the Volkswagen Virtus stands out for those who appreciate European craftsmanship and a refined driving experience. Its competitive pricing, safety features, and comfortable interior make it a compelling choice. Whether you're commuting in the city or embarking on long highway journeys, the Virtus provides a well-rounded package that emphasizes elegance without compromising on practicality. It's a sedan that appeals to both the head and the heart, making it a reliable choice in its segment.

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One sedan to rule them all, one sedan to find them. One sedan to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them. The sedan space may have been in the dark in the Indian car market in recent times but the all-new Volkswagen Virtus has long been promising to create a renaissance for the segment here. The challenge being thrown is as much to the existing crop of mid-size sedans already available as it is to a near frenzied craze for SUVs of all shapes, sizes and at varying price points. But for any sedan to not just lead in its own segment but fend off rivals in other segments, it needs to strike that perfect balance between styling, features, comfort and capable drive traits - all at a price point that doesn't put off the sentiments.

For <a target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/volkswagen">Volkswagen</a> in India, there have been many chapters to its sedan tale but none that has been remarkably well received. Whether it was the Ameo or the <a target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/volkswagen/vento">Vento</a> or even the far more premium Jetta and Passat - the strong intent was met only with a lackluster response. But ever so often a model comes in with a fresh breath of air and in that sense, the Volkswagen Virtus is promising more of a storm than a gentle breeze. Will the Virtus manage to prop up Volkswagen to the pedestal of a rather tiny empire called sedans? In the words of Gandalf - Have patience. Go where you must go, and hope!

(Update: <a target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/cars/volkswagen-virtus-sedan-launched-at-rs-11-21-lakh-declares-big-war-on-suvs-41654744818627.html">Volkswagen Virtus launched at ₹11.21 lakh</a>)

But you don't have to go anywhere and definitely don't need to hope one way or another because we recently landed in Amritsar to test drive the Volkswagen Virtus. The stretch running parallel to the India-Pakistan border near Attari evoked emotions of various kinds but it is the Virtus that sought to wage the biggest war Volkswagen may have ever had to wage in the country.

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Here's the first-drive, road-test review of the all-new Volkswagen Virtus:

Volkswagen <a target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/volkswagen/virtus">Virtus</a> - sporty sedans scream style</h2>The <a target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/volkswagen/virtus">Virtus</a> is one of the better looking sedans one would find in the market at present. With ample amounts of Jetta cues on the exterior styling, the car manages to strike a perfect balance between traditional Volkswagen aesthetics and youthful curvature. So while the straight lines on the grille and bonnet are trademark VW, the sleek L-shaped LED DRLs and head light units are massively appealing. So while the single slat grille is something we have seen in past models, the tactful use of chrome surrounds and a wide air dam with fog lamps on the bumper lend it a strong face.

<table><tbody><tr><td>&nbsp;</td><td>Volkswagen Virtus</td><td>Skoda Slavia</td></tr><tr><td>Length</td><td>4,561 mm</td><td>4,561 mm</td></tr><tr><td>Width</td><td>1,752 mm</td><td>1,752 mm</td></tr><tr><td>Height</td><td>1,487 mm</td><td>1,507 mm</td></tr><tr><td>Wheelbase</td><td>2,651 mm</td><td>2,651 mm</td></tr><tr><td>Boot space</td><td>521-litres</td><td>521-litres</td></tr></tbody></table>

In fact the large size of the bumper at the front goes a long way in lending the vehicle a more pronounced look. This is more appealing on the GT Line - officially called Performance Line - than on the Dynamic Line, and yes, there are two broad trims that each have their unique bits.

The Virtus in GT Line stands on 16-inch blackened alloy wheels, has a ‘GT Line’ badge on the front fender, chrome inserts on the door handles, chrome underline all across the window stretch and a dual-tone roof treatment in black. To further enhance the sportier appeal, the headlights have black masking, gets a lip spoiler at the rear and red brake calipers.

The Dynamic Line is slightly more sober but only in comparison. Chrome is still used as much as it is on the GT Line, and as tastefully as on the GT Line. The blackened LED rear lights are also common.

While we keep highlighting how looks of any car model can be very subjective, the Virtus is a good example of how to march on with the times while still holding firm to inherent styling dynamics that have long defined VW models.

Volkswagen Virtus - cabin clicks class considerations</h2>Step inside the Virtus and here's where things get a bit tricky to explain. Much like what we saw on the <a target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/volkswagen/taigun">Taigun</a>, the Virtus GT Line also makes use of insert colours on the dashboard that is the same as the body colour on the outside. Personally, it continues to look extremely tacky even if the continuation means it is something that's working for VW. The same Cherry Wine Red colour on the outside that gives Virtus so much character looks oh so wannabe when used on the inserts. Thank the heavens that the Dynamic Line has a far more sober shade of grey-ish silver on the panel inserts here.

The use of hard plastics on the dashboard and on the doors, however, is common to both, and frankly, take away a substantial chunk from the otherwise premium appeal of the cabin. I mean you have a splendid piano black finish on the dash and the center console, a well-appointed touch panel for controlling the air conditioning, a flat-bottomed control-mounted steering wheel and two vivid screens - why not go easy with the plastics?

This aside, and as mentioned, the cabin of the Virtus attempts to put on quite a premium guise. The 10.1-inch main infotainment screen has a sharp resolution and is extremely responsive to touch inputs. There is wireless support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay with seamless connection. The driver display is also all digital with confident use of colours for a vivid output that can be customized by the person behind the wheel.

The center console is once again well appointed and while the piano black finish means you'll have to swipe a microfiber cloth over it often, it looks smart for most parts. A large storage space for wireless phone charging, Type-C charging points, controls for front seat cooling and a button for auto start-stop are all housed here. In all, there are eight speakers around the cabin.

The seats, with red stitching on the GT Line, are mostly comfortable even if I found them to be a bit too firm for my personal liking. This is also true for the rear seats but the fact that Virtus offers miles of space means that the firmness of the seats are soon forgotten. The Virtus has a longer wheelbase than any of its rivals, except for <a target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/skoda">Skoda</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/new-cars/skoda/slavia">Slavia</a> which is its cousin anyway. Ample amounts of leg room, knee room and head room make the rear seats perfectly suited for long journeys. The center console doesn't eat into the feet space for the middle-row passenger and there are charging points here as well. The effectiveness of the air-conditioning for the people at the back, however, wasn't on point exactly. That or Amritsar was just too blazing hot at temperatures at well over 42 degree C. Shut down that sunroof! Yes, there's one.

<h2>Volkswagen Virtus - delivering on the drive dynamics</h2>The Virtus will be offered in two trims - the GT or Performance Line which has a 1.5-litre petrol motor at its heart and a seven-speed DSG transmission. This unit produces 150 hp and 250 Nm of torque which is identical to that of the more capable Slavia. Then there is a turbo 1.0-litre petrol motor as well and this is on the Dynamic Line which gets either a manual transmission or a six speed AT, depending on what you choose.

We started early in the morning with the more appealing GT Line and boy, did things get hot fast. Here I mean the car and not the weather because the thunderous four-cylinder TSI is every bit as capable as it is touted to be, sans the audible grunt and groan. Capable of hitting 100 kmph in under 10 seconds, the GT Line is fast off the line with the DSG unit ticking off numbers with superb precision. The acceleration is eager, the car is steady and regardless of speeds, the Virtus stays true to the solid build that Volkswagen is famed for. The Koreans have nothing on the Germans in terms of sheer drive capabilities and the Japanese aren't exactly up there either. Not yet anyway.

The suspension too is well tuned and it is only when the Virtus is hurled into extremely tight corners at high speeds that there is a trickle of body roll. But for most other parts, the more capable Virtus is also far more eager and more mature than most of its rivals.

But if it is a mile muncher that you want, it is the turbo 1.0-litre that plays the balancing act better. Our test unit by afternoon was one with the six-speed AT and while this is no DSG, it is no slugger either. Speed builds in a more linear fashion and the Virtus picks pace more at leisure. But in its own right, the AT manages to slot in the numbers fairly well and throttle responses, for most parts at least, aren't left wanting for some actual responsive action. There is very little doubt that in a cost-to-benefit ratio, it is the Virtus Dynamic Line with its AT that is most likely to take the crown.

<h2>Volkswagen Virtus verdict</h2>The name Virtus finds its origins in Latin and means valor, courage, manliness, character, excellence and worth. Let's not get into the gender debate about its perceived machismo but this sedan has valor and courage in great amount. It also has a fair bit of character, whether standing still or in motion. As for worth, well that would really depend on how well folks at Volkswagen price the model.

The Virtus is the second model from Volkswagen under the INDIA 2.0 project, after Taigun and is a confident expression of interest. It is also based on the MQB-A0-IN of the Volkswagen Group which also underpinds the Slavia. The Slavia starts at ₹10.69 lakh for the 1.0L TSI and ₹16.19 lakh for the 1.5L motor (ex showroom prices). Going by recent trends, Volkswagen Virtus is likely to be priced just above these figures and while that may mean that the GT Line is a tad too expensive, it should make the Dynamic Line a very, very worthy contender to not just revive but to possibly lead the mid-size sedan space. On that note, please allow me to indulge in one final Gandalf quote - The board is set, the pieces are moving. We come to it at last, the great battle of our time. Will the battle of sedans and for sedans have a virtuous leader? Time and you, the customer, will tell.

Users celebrate the Virtus for its impressive performance, stylish design, modern features, and strong safety ratings, though some mention minor rear seat space issues and variability in mileage.

Users admire the Virtus for its stunning design, luxurious interior, strong performance, and excellent insulation, while noting minor issues with rear seat comfort and AC performance.

Users appreciate the Virtus for its luxury, practical space, smooth transmission, and superior build quality, while highlighting minor concerns about noise and rear seat space.

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So is the Volkswagen Taigun good enough to a) establish itself as a solid new product, and b) mount a serious challenge to the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Tata Harrier, among others? We took the upcoming car around the scenic, rain-drenched hills of Udaipur to find out.

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It is quite easy to often get carried away when designing an all-new SUV, especially for a looks-conscious car market such as ours. But I would have been very, very surprised had the Taigun been like no other Volkswagen we have ever seen.

Quite pleased to report that here is an SUV that - in how it appears from the outside - beautifully balances Volkswagen's trademark design strengths with modern-day interpretations for a smart profile all around.

Remove the VW logo from the front grille and the Taigun is still clearly a VW. But the generous dollops of chrome on the front - on the grille and the front bumper - clearly underline an intent to put on some visual pomp. There are multiple body lines on the bonnet and a silver skid plate at the bottom.

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