New Delhi. Volkswagen Virtus has crossed the huge figure of sales of 50,000 units just two years after its launch in the Indian market. The company launched it in June 2022 under the India 2.0 project. This is the German brand's second offering under this project and has been seen as one of the most popular compact sedans in recent months.
From May 2024 till now, Volkswagen Virtus has been the best selling car in its segment. It is registering average sales of more than 1,700 units every month. With this, the combined sales of Virtus and Taigun crossed the mark of 1 lakh units in the second quarter of FY 2025. These two cars have contributed about 18.5 percent to Volkswagen's total Indian sales.
Powerful engine options are the reason for popularity
A major reason for the popularity of Volkswagen Virtus is its two powerful engine options, making it the most powerful car in its segment. This car has the option of 1.0 liter turbo petrol and 1.5 liter turbo-petrol engine. This sedan has the option of 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic and 7-speed DCT gearbox.
Equipped with premium features
Many premium features have been provided in Virtus, which include 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 8-inch driver display and single-pane sunroof. Apart from this, the car also has features like push-button start/stop, wireless phone charger, and ventilated front seats. Volkswagen Virtus comes with a 5-star Global NCAP crash rating.
Top in security too
The Volkswagen Virtus was crash tested by Global NCAP in 2023, where it received a 5-star safety rating. It includes safety features like 6 airbags (standard), electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts, rain-sensing wipers and rear parking camera.
price and competition
Volkswagen Virtus is priced between ₹11.56 lakh to ₹19.41 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). In the Indian market, it competes with cars like Skoda Slavia, Hyundai Verna, Honda City and Maruti Ciaz.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: October 22, 2024, 15:26 IST