Volkswagen has unveiled the sedan derivative of the sixth generation MQB-based Polo called VW Virtus. The world premiere of the new compact sedan Virtus in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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In terms of looks, the Virtus is identical to the Polo until the B-pillar. Much like its predecessor, VW Vento, the boot has been integrated rather neatly giving it a well-proportioned look. The Volkswagen Virtus has a wheelbase of 2.65 m and at 4.84 m, it is considerably longer than the hatchback. In fact, it is 450 mm longer than the Vento sedan. The boot can hold up to 521 L of luggage.
As anticipated, the dashboard has been lifted straight from the Polo. It features Volkswagen's Active Info Display - a 10.25 inch screen that replaces analogue dials. The centre console houses an 8-inch screen for the infotainment system that supports MirroLink, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
The show car bears 200 TSI badging, which means that under the hood there is a 1.0 L TSI turbocharged petrol engine. It produces 128 hp running on ethanol and 115 hp running on gasoline. Peak torque output is rated at 200 Nm. There will also be a 1.6 L petrol on offer delivering 117 hp and 162 Nm of torque. It will be mated to a 5-speed automatic while the more powerful 200 TSI variant gets a 6-speed automatic transmission.
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The launch of the MQB based VW Polo and VW Virtus in India is shrouded in uncertainty. It is reported that VW owned Skoda is working towards developing a new low-cost 'Eco' platform, which could underpin new generation variants of both models in India.