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Volkswagen's C-segment sedan for India, launched in 2022 as the sedan half of the brand's MQB-A0-IN push alongside the Taigun. Mechanically near-identical to the Skoda Slavia, with Volkswagen's own styling and trim naming.
Volkswagen Group's India-specific evolution of the MQB platform, developed jointly by Skoda and Volkswagen for the compact sedan/SUV lineup sold here since 2021 -- Slavia, Kushaq, Kylaq, Virtus and Taigun all share it.
Yes, the Volkswagen Virtus is currently on sale in India.
How much does the Volkswagen Virtus cost in India?
The Volkswagen Virtus is priced from ₹10.71 Lakh to ₹19.20 Lakh (ex-showroom, as of 2026-07-27).
What platform is the Volkswagen Virtus built on?
The Volkswagen Virtus is built on the MQB-A0-IN platform, shared with the Kylaq, Taigun, Kushaq, Slavia, Kushaq Pre-Facelift, Taigun Pre-Facelift, Slavia Pre-Facelift.
What engines does the Volkswagen Virtus offer?
The Volkswagen Virtus is offered with the 1.0 TSI EVO (115 PS) and the 1.5 TSI EVO (with Active Cylinder Technology) (150 PS).
What gearboxes are available on the Volkswagen Virtus?
The Volkswagen Virtus is offered with 6-Speed Manual and 6-Speed Torque Converter AT and 7-Speed DSG.
