Volkswagen Virtus Facelift Exterior Revealed Ahead Of Launch

Volkswagen India has taken the wraps off the exterior of the facelifted Virtus sedan, which is set to launch in December. This will be the first comprehensive update to the Volkswagen Virtus since its 2022 India debut, and the reveal came a day after a teaser video for the same was released.

The cabin and the rest of the features are expected to be shown in the coming days as Volkswagen ramps up the excitement for the Virtus facelift.

Commenting on the upcoming launch, Nitin Kohli, Brand Director, Volkswagen India, said, "We are excited to introduce the New Virtus to the Indian market. The Virtus has built a strong connect with its discerning set of customers and has clearly established a leading position in its segment as a stylish, sophisticated and performance-oriented sedan offering great driving pleasure.

With this facelift, we are building on a much-loved product, bringing a fresh and contemporary character while retaining the qualities that make the Virtus special. We look forward to continuing to bring the joy of driving to our customers with the New Virtus."

Volkswagen Virtus Facelift - Exterior Changes

What has been revealed till now shows the German sedan getting a new front bumper, redesigned alloy wheels, a 360-degree camera and front parking sensors. The front bumper is new, with diamond-shaped design elements and smaller fog lamp housings.

The grille gets an illuminated VW logo and a GT badge, while the headlamps carry over with integrated LED DRLs. A camera pod and front parking sensors sit on the bumper, and the ORVMs carry camera pods too. Together they make up the new 360-degree camera setup.

The images show the top-spec GT variant, which rides on redesigned 16-inch black alloy wheels with red brake calipers at the front. Red GT badges sit on the front doors and the boot door. Non-GT trims are expected to get dual-tone wheels.

The sedan also appears in a new shade of blue, with the ORVMs, roof and lip spoiler finished in black. At the rear, the bumper has a slightly revised black section on its lower portion, and the shark-fin antenna carries over.

Volkswagen Virtus Facelift - Cabin & Features

Volkswagen has not shown the interior of the Volkswagen Virtus facelift, which is expected to stay the same in design. Features from the Taigun are likely to move across, including a larger 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and an updated climate control system with a revised compressor.

The 10.1-inch infotainment system could get a refreshed interface with integrated AI-powered features. Carry-over equipment is expected to include a single-pane sunroof, a wireless phone charger, automatic climate control with rear vents and an 8-speaker sound system.

The safety kit should remain largely unchanged, with 6 airbags as standard, TPMS, rear parking sensors and a day/night IRVM. The 360-degree camera and front parking sensors are the additions.

Volkswagen Virtus Facelift - Engine, Gearbox & Expected Pricing

Volkswagen has not shared mechanical details of the Volkswagen Virtus facelift. The 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine, which makes 115hp, is expected to get the new 8-speed torque converter automatic that replaced the 6-speed unit on the Taigun, Slavia and Kushaq. The 6-speed manual with the same engine is expected to continue. So is the dual-clutch automatic paired with the 150hp 1.5-litre TSI petrol.

The VW Virtus currently costs Rs 10.71 lakh to Rs 19.20 lakh (ex-showroom), and prices are expected to go up slightly with the facelift, with the starting price expected to hit the Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom) mark. Rivals for the Volkswagen Virtus include the Skoda Slavia, Hyundai Verna and the Honda City.