Volkswagen has teased the upcoming Virtus facelift for the first time, showing the design changes on the midsize sedan. It is the first comprehensive update for the Volkswagen Virtus since its India launch in June 2022. The teaser shows new headlights and taillights, a fresh grille and front bumper, and redesigned alloy wheels. It is also expected to get new features, like the Skoda Slavia facelift, along with a new 8-speed automatic transmission replacing the 6-speed automatic gearbox offered with the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine.
- Interior design is expected to be the same, but new features are expected to be added
- Engine options will be the same, but the smaller engine will get a new gearbox option
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Volkswagen Virtus facelift teased: What was spotted?
Gets an all-new front bumper and revised headlights and fog lamps
The teaser reveals a new front bumper design on the Volkswagen Virtus facelift, with smaller design elements that appear to have a gloss finish. The fog lamp housing has changed as well and features smaller cube-shaped lights. Keen-eyed views can also spot a slightly revised grille featuring what looks like an illuminated Volkswagen logo and a red GT badge. The headlights also appear to be slightly redesigned, now featuring LED DRLs only beneath the main headlights. The chrome strips running between both headlights, however, seem to be the same as the older model.
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Sports new black alloy wheels
The teaser also shows new alloy wheels finished in black, which was also the case with the GT trim of the older Virtus. Other trims are expected to be offered with dual-tone alloy rims. The wheel size, however, is expected to be the same at 16 inches. New camera pods on the outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs) also confirm a 360-degree camera setup on the facelifted Virtus. Except for these, no other change can be spotted in the profile.
Revised LED elements on the taillights can be spotted
At the rear, the Virtus facelift teaser reveals revised LED elements on the taillights, while the housing looks identical to the older model. Other elements like the rear bumper with a black lower section, and a boot-lip spoiler look identical to the older Virtus.
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