[Venkatesh]

The day of unveiling is finally here. Discover the New Virtus at 11 am today.

[PrasunBannerjee]

Is there any live broadcast link ? The one on the website requires to fill a complete long form even with mobile number authenticated by OTP. Not that good move though when we aren't sure if they'll unveil it fully or partly (sans interiors) like some recent launches.


Edit: Adding the link for the live broadcast video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHCSosHr3_U

[PrasunBannerjee]

Unveiled. Mods please merge with the previous post if possible






Variant Lineup

• LED Headlamps standard
  
• 8 speakers standard
  
• Claims to be biggest car in segment
  
• Up to 6 airbags
  
• Bookings begin today itself

VW must price this really aggressively. I'm seeing parts on front and rear and interiors shared with Nivus/Taigo, T-Roc, Global Polo/Virtus, and even Indian Taigun, Alloys lifted straight from one edition of Indian Polo. Smartly done though. Not able to digest the looks beyond 80-90% due to evident cost cutting (the seat fabrics look cheap at least in pictures on such an expensive car), but it will grow on me I'm sure.


TVC/Product Video showing the car in full glory below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK5yPevgygM

[Venkatesh]

Volkswagen India has unveiled the Virtus, Pre-bookings are now open.









At 4561mm in length, VW says the new Virtus is the biggest car in its segment. The 2651mm wheelbase is shared with the Slavia.

Dimensions
Length: 4561 mm
Width: 1752 mm
Height: 1507 mm
Wheelbase: 2651 mm
Bootspace: 521 litres



The Virtus shares everything with the Slavia in the powertrain department.



An overview of the safety features on the new Virtus.





Interiors of the new Virtus. Fully digital instrument cluster, a large touchscreen for the infotainment system, and touch-sensitive air-con controls.



Some of the features that will be available on the new Virtus







All the features that come standard across the two engine options.



Touches of chrome across the car, and even a small lip spoiler on the GT version.

[kartavya]

Can't decide if I like or hate the design. In a way its trying to sporty and classy at the same time without taking either direction in a proper manner. I do think that VW is losing the timeless designs of the Vento/Polo with these new ones. The best part about the Vento was that the design doesnt even feel relatively old after 10+ years of launching.

[CarguyNish]

Cost Cutting seems evident in this New Virtus too

Alloy Wheels are straight lift from Volkswagen Polo Comfortline.

That Blue shade though is nice.

[audioholic]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

Volkswagen India has unveiled the Virtus

What a clever launch hack, the LED headlamps are single barrel but for the launch, they have hardwired the indicator lights with white bulbs to give a feeling as if they are dual barrel LED units like in the Tiguan.

For me, this car looks too much like a Golf and the rear is also nothing special. In comparison, the Slavia has a much better design both at the front and back. If only Skoda offered a blacked out roof which is offered on the Virtus. And the missing Sub-woofer is also another downside.

[stringbh]

I hope the extra 20mm goes in to increasing the cabin space and curcuma yellow should be interesting !

Originally Posted by audioholic

For me, this car looks too much like a Golf and the rear is also nothing special.

As they said, it is a timeless classic progressive design

[tsi_niks1989]

Originally Posted by stringbh

I hope the extra 20mm goes in to increasing the cabin space and curcuma yellow should be interesting !

Yes I am also excited to see how curcuma yellow would look on a sedan, hoping it would be similar to VW Arteon .

[DRIV3R]

Hydraulic brake boosters? I recall the Slavia has electric brake assist, so is this another difference from Slavia?

[Sahil]

The Slavia vs Rapid looks like a revolutionary upgrade where as the Vento vs Virtus look evolutionary.
VW always manages to add some datedness to all it's fresh models, they need to shake up their conservative designs.

[Venkatesh]

Volkswagen Virtus in pictures from the launch event. The Virtus will be offered in 6 colours.

WIld Cherry Red, Candy White, Carbon Steel Grey, Curcuma Yellow, Reflex Silver and Rising Blue Metallic. Link





























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Again... Dear VW/Skoda a launch without pricing is not really a launch, you just gave us a visual brochure.

[karan561]

Comprehensively I like the Virtus' design over the Slavia's.

Though there are design flaws in the VW as well (Usage of chrome in the GT Trim, Rim design is below average, Tail lights could have been sharper at the rear quarter panel end etc.) but overall the GT treatment works.

[akash_v12]

The GT is not really to my taste, but how good does the 1.0 look. Love the design now, and the way they've integrated it. To my eyes, it looks better than the Slavia as well. Kudos VW