Here’s What You’ll Get In Each Trim Of The Volkswagen Virtus

Volkswagen recently launched the Virtus sedan at introductory prices ranging from Rs 11.22 lakh to Rs 17.92 lakh (ex-showroom). It completes the VW Group’s India 2.0 strategy and can be specced in the  Comfortline, Highline, Topline and GT Plus trims. Let’s take a look at what you’ll get from each of these trims:

Comfortline:  Rs 11.22 lakh 1-litre TSI (MT)

 

Let’s start with the most barebones offering in the Virtus lineup. Actually, its not that barebones as there’s plenty of kit on offer. Here are some of the key bits:

• LED headlights with LED DRL.

• 16-inch wheels.

• Signature LED tail lamps.

• Dual-tone interiors.

• Rear defogger.

• Height-adjustable driver's seat.

• 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

• 8-speaker sound system.

• Engine idle start/stop.

• Dual front airbags.

• ESC.

Highline:  1-litre TSI  Rs 12.98 lakh (MT) / Rs 14.28 lakh (AT) 

Moving over to the second trim of the Dynamic Line range, the Highline gets everything from the Comfortline and adds a few premium bits including a 6-speed automatic transmission option. Here’s a lowdown of what it gets over the Comfortline:

• Signature chrome wing (front and rear).

• Chrome strip on grille (Upper & Lower).

• 16-inch 'Scimitar' alloy wheels.

• Rear seat backrest split 60:40 foldable

• Reverse camera.

• Beige seat upholstery.

• 10-inch VW Play touchscreen infotainment system with wireless AppConnect.

• Wireless phone charger.

• Smart touch ‘climatronic’ auto AC.

• Paddle shifter (AT only).

• KESSY Push button start/stop.

Topline : 1-litre TSI  Rs 14.42 lakh (MT) / Rs 15.72 lakh (AT)

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At the top of the Dynamic Line stands the Topline trim which comes with all the bells and whistles. Here’s the key bits it gets over the Highline:

• 16-inch ‘Razor’ alloy wheels.

• Leather + leatherette seat upholstery.

• Auto headlights.

• Electric sunroof.

• Ventilated front seats with leather inserts.

• 8-inch digital driver’s display. 

• Height-adjustable co-driver seat.

• Auto-dimming IRVM.

• Rain and light sensor. 

• MyVolkswagen Connect.

• 6 airbags.

GT Plus: 1.5-litre TSI Rs 17.92 lakh (DSG) 

We get to the cream of the crop of the Virtus lineup with the Performance Line. It comprises a sole GT Plus trim that adds sportiness to the sedan as well as a brawnier 150PS 1.5-litre TSI engine with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission. Here’s what it gets over the Topline:

• Dual-tone roof.

• 16-inch ‘Razor’ alloys painted in Black.

• Glossy black rear spoiler.

• GT front grille badging, GT fender badge.

• Red brake calliper.

• Aluminium pedals.

• Rave Glossy or Dark Red Glossy dashboard insert.

• Red ambient lighting.

The Volkswagen Virtus takes on the Skoda Slavia, Honda City, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, and the Hyundai Verna.