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Here’s Everything to Know about Volkswagen Virtus

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Despite the raging popularity of SUVs, the demand for sedans is still unbeatable. Considering this trend, several car makers are launching new sedans equipped with much more advanced features, security measures, latest mechanisms, redefining the world of SUVs in a whole new light. The three most significant additions to the sedan family are the Volkswagen Virtus, gradually followed by the Skoda Slavia and Hyundai Verna. Among these 3 fierce competitors, Volkswagen Virtus is surely the limelight stealer, setting new standards for future SUVs.

Volkswagen Virtus: basic details

Virtus is currently available in two variants both in petrol engines but varying in capacity: one is 1 ltr. turbo petrol engine, while the other one is 1.5 ltr. petrol engine clubbed with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6 or 7-speed automatic gearbox. To meet the latest RDE regulations, both these engines comply with BS6 Phase 2 norms.

There are 4 basic variants of Virtus: Comfortline, Topline, GT Plus, and Highline. The colour options are also varied. The ex-showroom price usually varies between INR 11.50 lakhs and INR 18.80 lakhs approximately.

Volkswagen Virtus: Specifications

The Virtus 1 ltr. turbo petrol engine maintains a transmission of 6-speed AT or MT. The power output is 115 PS, with a torque of 178 Nm, and offers a mileage ranging between 18.12 kmpl and 20.8 kmpl, depending on the driving conditions.

On the other hand, the 1.5l turbo petrol engine variant allows a transmission of either a 6-speed MT or a 7-speed DSG. The power output is 150PS while the torque is 250 Nm @ 1600-3500 rpm. The average mileage ranges between 18.12 kmpl. and 20.8 kmpl.

The engine displacement capacity is 1498 cc and possesses 4 cylinders. The optimum power output is 147.51 bhp @ 5000-6000 rpm. It is a 5-seater vehicle with an optimum fuel tank capacity of 45 ltrs. And remains equipped with low fuel warning light, heater, trunk light, vanity mirror, and accessory power outlet.

The front suspension is Mc-Pherson with a stabiliser bar while the rear one is a twist beam axle. It features an electric steering type with a telescopic and tilt steering column. The front brake is disc while the rear one is drum, offering a braking capacity of 40.66 m and tested to reach 100-0 kmph in 9.03 seconds.

Volkswagen Virtus: Dimensions

The length of a Volkswagen Virtus is 4561 mm, the width is 1752 mm, the height is 1507 mm, the wheelbase is 2651 mm, with a boot space of 521 litres.

Volkswagen Virtus: Safety features

A standard variant of Volkswagen Virtus remains equipped with 2 airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, a camera for reverse parking, all-wheel disc brakes, an electronic stability program, and ISOFIX mounts. The automatic variants have a hill hold assist.

Apart from these, there are power steering, power windows in the front, AC, automatic climate control, fog lights in the front, with alloy wheels.

Volkswagen Virtus: features

The features of Volkswagen Virtus vary from one model to another. GT Plus/Edge and Topline variants possess digital cockpit, sunroof, and ventilated seats. The sunroof feature is present in the Highline and GT variants too.

The 1.5 litre variant possesses an exclusive cylinder deactivation mechanism. The digital driver's display is another added convenience.

Volkswagen Virtus: interior

The interior of the Volkswagen Virtus remains equipped with an electronic multi-tripmeter, leather and leatherette seats, glove compartment, digital clock, and digital odometer, and features an attractive dual-tone scratchproof dashboard.

The driver’s side bears a footrest, foldable roof grab handles in both front and back, a 60:40 foldable split rear set backrest, leatherette center armrest in the front with a sliding storage box. The rear centre armrest features a convenient cup holder.

Volkswagen Virtus: exterior

The exterior remains equipped with fog lights, adjustable headlamps, a power-adjustable rearview mirror, an electric folding rearview mirror, a rain-sensing automatic wiper, a rear window defogger, a rear spoiler, indicators for turning the rearview mirror, an integrated antenna, charming dual-tone body colour, automatic headlamps, tubeless radial tyres, LED DRLs, headlamps and taillamps.

Certain other additional exterior features include GT branded front grill and front fender, GT elements, brake callipers in the front painted red, carbon steel grey door mirrors, black alloys, Chrome-striped grill, etc.

Volkswagen Virtus: entertainment and communication

In this sector, Virtus is quite a player. It features a radio, a total of 8 speakers in the front and rear, integrated 2DIN audio, a wireless phone charging point, Bluetooth connectivity, touchscreen of 10.09 size. It has connectivity features of both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Some additional features include apps like BBC News TM, Gaana TM, Sygic TM navigation, etc. along with live tracking Geo fence, valet mode, SOS emergency call facility, trip analysis, due date reminder, driving behaviour, safety alerts, etc.

Conclusion

We have discussed all the significant details of Volkswagen Virtus. From this discussion, it can be well understood that the features of this exclusive sedan are quite promising.

Although the safety measures are quite good in this vehicle, you cannot be sure of anything as accidents may happen at any point to anyone. Therefore, it is best to keep yourself prepared and cushioned to minimise the risks involved by investing in a competent Volkswagen car insurance policy. You can easily purchase this car insurance online or offline according to your preference and convenience.

However, you must consider all the relevant aspects like the coverage span, the premium payable amount, the claim settlement procedure, etc. and then make the purchase.

Disclaimer: The above information is for illustrative purposes only. For more details, please refer to the policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales.

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