The Virtus is one of the few C-segment sedans in India that is still thriving amidst the market shift towards bigger hatchbacks and SUVs. Should you consider buying the Volkswagen Virtus in 2025? Here’s what we think.
Owing to its peppy turbocharged engines, the Virtus claims of handsome performance figures. Moreover, it gets a good suspension setup and a chassis that complements the other two aspects, offering good handling and driving dynamics.
In the design department, the Virtus does well with its aggressive approach to styling and an overall appealing exterior. While the interior layout is also distinctive, the quality of materials used as well as the fit and finish have a lot of scope for improvement and make the car feel less premium.
The Volkswagen Virtus variants that come with the bigger 1.5-litre TSI engine are priced quite high. Also, the 7-speed DSG that comes mated to the engine is the same DQ200 unit that has been known to cause issues in the past and isn’t too reliable.
Direct rivals of the VW Virtus are a few. These include the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, and its sibling car — Skoda Slavia.
Yes. It is perhaps the best driving sedan that you can get in the segment. It’s practical as well as fun. While it does have a few issues, you’ll most likely make peace with them given the value that the car offers. But if you’re more oriented towards comfort and luxury, you might want to pick one of its rivals instead, such as the Honda City.