Volkswagen unveils new Virtus sedan

In its product development strategy from now until 2025, Volkswagen will expand its influence by launching a series of new models, including the new Virtus sedan. In fact, Virtus is the new name of Polo in the South American market.

The Virtus is based on the sixth-generation Polo's MQB A0 platform, which is designed for a variety of body styles, from sedans, hatchbacks, crossovers to SUVs. The newly revealed renderings give us a glimpse of the upcoming model.

Sketch of Volkswagen Virtus.

The body has a lot of similarities between the high-end Passat and the Vento (currently on sale in India). The C-pillar is designed to be swept back. Some experts speculate that the sedan's wheelbase will be 2,600mm - 36mm longer than the hatchback version. The Virtus' luggage compartment volume is expected to be 500L.

For the South American market, the Virtus will be offered with two options: a 1.6L four-cylinder petrol engine with 117 horsepower and 162Nm of torque; and a 1.0L three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, (128 horsepower and 200Nm of torque). Volkswagen will equip the old-generation 1.6L engine with a 5-speed automatic transmission, while the turbocharged engine will be favored with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The new sedan will replace the already familiar Voyage and Polo sedans in the Brazilian market. In addition, Skoda has confirmed that it is currently developing a low-cost "Eco" platform based on MQB. The platform will be shared by VW and Skoda. There is no information yet on the presence of the Virtus sedan in India.

According to VnMedia