Volkswagen Virtus GT Line Gets More Affordable With New Entry-level DCT Variant

The Volkswagen Virtus’s DCT option gets Rs 2.37 lakh more affordable

• It is priced at Rs 16.20 lakh, which is Rs 70,000 less than the GT+ MT variant.

• Exterior highlights include red callipers and “GT” badges.

• Inside, it gets red ambient lighting and GT-specific upholstery.

• Features on board still include a 10-inch touchscreen, cruise control and dual airbags.

• Powered by the larger 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that puts out 150PS of power.

Shortly after getting an affordable GT manual variant, the Volkswagen Virtus has now been given a new entry-level GT DCT trim priced at Rs 16.20 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It is more affordable than the range-topping GT+ DCT by Rs 2.37 lakh, while costing as much as the Topline AT variant of the sedan.

The GT DCT variant costs Rs 70,000 less than the GT+ MT, thus becoming the new entry-level variant in the GT Line. Furthermore, the Topline AT uses the 110PS 1-litre turbo-petrol engine with a 6-speed torque converter.

Any Noticeable Changes?

While the GT variant gets the same treatment on the outside as the GT Plus (which includes the red brake callipers and “GT” monikers), you can tell it’s the lower trim since it doesn’t get the blacked out alloy wheels and the chrome windowline. On the inside, the Virtus GT DCT gets the GT-specific upholstery and red ambient lighting, which is also available on the GT Plus variants.

Differences In The Features List

Being a lower variant, the Virtus GT DCT misses out on features such as a single-pane sunroof, digital driver’s display, leatherette upholstery, rain-sensing wipers, auto-headlights, LED DRL turn indicators, height-adjustable front passenger seat, ventilated front seats, and auto-dimming IRVM. Its equipment list isn’t totally scarce either as it still packs cruise control, a 10-inch touchscreen, paddle shifters, and auto AC with rear vents.

Its safety kit includes dual front airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), ISOFIX child seat anchorages, and rear parking sensors. In case you’re worried about the extra airbags, the Virtus is also currently rated as the safest mass market car in India as per the Global NCAP crash tests.

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Performance Under The Hood

As the GT Line product, the GT DCT features the larger 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine (150PS/250Nm). While it gets just the 7-speed DCT, the manual GT variant gets a 6-speed unit. This engine also features cylinder deactivation technology that can boost your fuel economy while cruising at steady speeds.

Competitors

Volkswagen’s compact sedan goes up against the Hyundai Verna, Honda City and Skoda Slavia.

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