Volkswagen Virtus facelift

The exterior design shows a few changes on the Virtus facelift’s exterior, compared to the older model. These include refreshed headlights and tail-lights, along with redesigned grille, front bumper and alloy wheels. The Volkswagen Virtus has always looked handsome, and these changes on the facelift are expected to retain the midsize sedan’s charm.

The interior design of the Volkswagen Virtus facelift is yet to be teased, but it is expected to be similar to the outgoing model, similar to what we have witnessed with the Taigun facelift. So, expect the same ergonomics and space as the outgoing model.

While confirmed details about the facelifted Virtus’ feature suite is yet to be revealed, they could be very similar to the Taigun facelift sibling. So, a new 360-degree camera with a blind-spot monitor, and a larger 10.25-inch digital driver’s display are expected to be added to the Virtus facelift. A reworked compressor is also expected to be added to make the in-cabin cooling more efficient. These changes could make the Virtus more feature-rich and offer better competition for the rivals.

The confirmed claimed fuel efficiency of the Volkswagen Virtus is yet to be revealed, but a reasonable idea of it can be made from the mileage offered by the same powertrain on other cars. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol manual and the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT powertrains will be the same as the older model, which offered claimed mileage of 20.19kpl and 19.62kpl, respectively. The new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol 8-speed AT powertrain will be new, but it is already being offered with the Volkswagen Taigun, where it offers a claimed mileage of 19.54kpl.

Both the 1.0-litre TSI and 1.5-litre TSI engines of the Volkswagen Virtus are known for offering a strong performance, and this will be continued on the facelifted model. The 1.0-litre direct injection engine produces 115hp and 178Nm, and the 1.5-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol engine produces 150hp and 250Nm.

The pre-facelift Volkswagen Virtus was known to offer a stiff ride and commendable handling. As the mechanicals of the Virtus facelift are expected to be unchanged, the ride comfort and handling could be the same as well. 

A confirmed launch date of the Volkswagen Virtus facelift is yet to be revealed. At its expected price point, the rivals offer a more-or-less similar package and hence can be chosen if the buying decision cannot wait. Moreover, the remaining stock of the older Virtus are carrying exciting discounts, making it a choice-able option too, as not much will be changed on the facelifted Virtus.