VOLKSWAGEN VIRTUS

The 2026 Volkswagen Virtus sold in India is a mid-size sedan built in India and offered in 12 variants across two turbo-petrol powertrains: the 1.0L TSI and the 1.5L TSI EVO. It is positioned with a broad color palette, multiple transmission choices, and trim-specific equipment that ranges from practical comfort features to sport-focused upgrades.

Variants

The Virtus is offered with the 1.0L TSI in Comfortline, Highline, Highline Plus, GT Line, and Topline ES trims, while the 1.5L TSI EVO is reserved for the GT Plus and Anniversary Edition performance-oriented variants.

Dimensions

The Virtus is positioned as a large C-segment sedan, distinguished by its 2,651 mm wheelbase and 521 L boot space.

Available Colors

Autocar India and Volkswagen India list eight core colors shared across the range, while other market listings add Curcuma Yellow as an additional shade mentioned on select Indian pages. Some sources also note that certain finishes such as Deep Black Pearl and Carbon Steel Grey Matte are treated as premium exterior colors.

Key Features by Trim

Safety & ADAS

• Six airbags on higher trims and performance variants, with broader safety equipment spread across the lineup.
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Hill Hold Control are core safety features.
• Rear parking camera and rear parking sensors are offered on upper trims.
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is available on higher variants.
• ISOFIX child-seat mounts are part of the safety package on family-oriented trims.
• The India-spec Virtus is primarily equipped with conventional active safety systems rather than a full ADAS driver-assistance suite.

Infotainment & Connectivity

• Touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity.
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support.
• Digital instrument cluster on higher trims.
• Bluetooth, USB connectivity, and steering-mounted controls.
• Wireless charging is available on upper variants.
• Connected-car features appear on top variants and special editions.

Comfort & Interior

• Automatic climate control on higher trims.
• Rear AC vents for second-row comfort.
• Height-adjustable driver seat across the lineup, with more adjustability on premium trims.
• Cruise control on mid and upper variants.
• Leatherette upholstery on higher trims and special editions.
• Ventilated front seats on top variants.
• Ambient lighting on premium and sport-oriented variants.
• Keyless entry / push-button start on higher trims.

Exterior

• LED headlamps and LED tail lamps on higher trims.
• Alloy wheels on mid and upper trims.
• Blacked-out styling on GT Line and GT Plus Sport variants.
• Chrome-accented exterior treatment on Chrome-oriented trims.
• Sport-specific design cues on GT and Anniversary Edition models.

Performance / Sport

• The 1.5L TSI EVO variants use active cylinder deactivation technology for improved efficiency in appropriate driving conditions.
• The 7-speed DSG is paired exclusively with the 1.5L engine in the sportier trims.
• GT Line variants are positioned as the sport-styled 1.0L offerings, while GT Plus Sport DSG emphasizes the performance theme further.

Engine, Transmission & Powertrain Summary

The Virtus lineup is distinguished into the Dynamic Line-style 1.0 TSI variants and the more performance-oriented 1.5 TSI EVO DSG variants.

Variant-wise feature positioning

The Virtus lineup is organized around the 1.0 TSI core range and the 1.5 TSI EVO DSG performance range, with special visual and equipment themes such as GT Line, GT Plus Sport, and Anniversary Edition.