VW Virtus variants: Volkswagen has increased the number of Virtus 1.5 TSI models from one to three in less than a month. After introducing the Virtus GT Plus MT last month, the automaker has now introduced the Virtus GT DSG, which costs Rs 16.20 lakh (ex-showroom). This is the Virtus 1.5 TSI trim with the lowest price to date, and it comes after the GT Plus trim with more features.
VW Virtus variants: Specifications
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 521 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 999 cc |
| Cruise Control | No |
| Number of Airbags | 2 |
| Sunroof | No |
Know about the engine and powertrain
A 1.5-liter, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine with dynamic cylinder-deactivation technology and 150 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque powers the Performance Line versions of the Virtus. Both a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DSG) transmission are available for pairing with it.
The Virtus Performance Line is now offered in GT and GT Plus trims, with the GT trim having access to only the DSG gearbox while the GT Plus has access to both manual and DSG gearbox options.
Volkswagen Virtus : Variant wise price
| VW Virtus variants | Price (ex-showroom) |
| GT DSG (new) | Rs 16.19 lakh |
| GT Plus MT | Rs 16.89 lakh |
| GT Plus DSG | Rs 18.56 lakh |
Company is coming with these new features
The Performance Line Virtus variants (1.5 TSI engine-equipped variants) now have a new base trim called GT. The recently released variation is Rs 2.38 lakh more cheaper than the GT Plus DSG variant. Although there is a considerable price difference, many amenities and decorative components are also removed.
This can be seen externally in the chrome window and grille trim, LED turn indicators, and blacked-out alloy wheels that are actually coated in silver. The interior now lacks features that are exclusive to the top-spec GT Plus trim, including full leatherette upholstery, front side airbags, curtain airbags, a height-adjustable co-driver’s seat, an auto-dimming rear view mirror, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, a digital instrument cluster, a sunroof, and ventilated front seats.
Here is the new powertrain and a limited edition
The new GT DSG option lowers the price of the 1.5 TSI variants by a substantial margin, which could aid in increasing sales. With the more affordable GT models, Volkswagen hopes to draw more buyers for the higher-spec engine, which has so far only made up a measly 10% of sales.
Additionally, Volkswagen recently debuted the Virtus GT Edge Limited Collection, a limited-edition model. This can only be ordered online and will be made to order. It is offered in the exclusive “Deep Black Pearl” paint tone.
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