Volkswagen Virtus Gets 4,000 Bookings Before Price Announcement — Powertrain-wise Breakdown | V3Cars

10 June 2022
By Amit Saraswat
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Volkswagen India launched the Virtus sedan with introductory prices starting from Rs. 11.21 lakh ex-showroom. At the launch, Volkswagen revealed that Virtus received over 4,000 bookings before the price announcement. The 1.0L TSI accounts for 60% of the bookings.

Volkswagen offer the Virtus with two engine options — 1.0L turbo petrol and 1.5L turbo petrol. The booking ratio for the 1.0L and 1.5L stands at 60% and 40%, respectively. Volkswagen further offer the 1.0L turbo petrol with a 6-speed manual and torque converter automatic transmission whereas the 1.5L comes with the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic only. The bookings split between the manual and automatic transmission powertrains stands at 45% and 55%, respectively.

Volkswagen also shared some interesting stats regarding their current range. Over 70% of test drive requests now take place online. Additionally, over 15% of the bookings for Virtus came from the online booking portal while the rest came through dealerships. Volkswagen also offer other online services such as interactive online sessions and vehicle service with live video conferencing.

Take a look at the prices of the Virtus sedan:

Volkswagen Virtus Ex-Showroom Price
Variants	1.0L Turbo Petrol MT	1.0L Turbo Petrol AT	1.5L Turbo Petrol AT
Comfortline	Rs. 11,21,900	-	-
Highline	Rs. 12,97,900	Rs. 14,27,900	-
Topline	Rs. 14,41,900	Rs. 15,71,900	-
GT Plus	-	-	Rs. 17,91,900

The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus offers the following features:

10-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Automatic headlamps
Rain sensing wipers
Keyless entry and push-button start/stop
Ventilated front seats
Electric sunroof
Hill descent control
6 airbags
Cruise control
3-point seatbelts for 5 passengers
Wireless charger
Auto start/stop

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amit Saraswat

Born and brought up in Agra, he grew up reading magazines more than textbooks. With a keen interest in cars, he decided to make his future in automotive journalism and is currently helping in content at V3Cars.