Powertrain1.0 TSI turbo petrol 115 PS / 178 Nm + 6MT / 6AT
Max output115–150 PS / 178–250 Nm
Facelift generation map
Volkswagen India's MQB A0 IN sedan since 9 June 2022, built at Chakan with Taigun/Slavia/Kushaq. One generation so far; the current on-sale Virtus is that 2022 car (GT Line / GT Plus Sport from 3 October 2024 and the 5 August 2026 Anniversary Edition are packs, not a facelift). 1.0 TSI 6MT/6AT and 1.5 TSI EVO 6MT/7DSG. 4,561 mm, 521 L boot. Global NCAP 5-star (April 2023). Facelift only reported for Q4 2026 — not on sale as of 19 August 2026. Two official India seat-belt campaigns listed below. India launch: 9 June 2022.
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Volkswagen · Official press image (manufacturer copyright)2022
2022–now
First generation
9 June 2022
New genCurrent
What changed
Launch
Current on-sale India Virtus.
VW / 9 June 2022: deliveries from that day at introductory Rs 11,21,900 Comfortline 1.0 TSI 6MT to Rs 17,91,900 GT Plus 1.5 TSI 7DSG (ex-showroom).
Look
MQB A0 IN sedan (4,561 mm, 521 L boot) with chrome grille, LED lamps, R16 Razor alloys.
Powertrain
Dynamic Line Comfortline/Highline/Topline 1.0 TSI 6MT/6AT.
Performance Line GT Plus 1.5 TSI EVO ACT 150 PS / 250 Nm 7DSG.
Safety
Six airbags, ESC, GNCAP 5-star April 2023.
Also
3 October 2024 GT Line / GT Plus Sport and Highline Plus are packs, not a facelift.
GT Plus Sport added 1.5 6MT.
5 August 2026 Anniversary Edition (150 units) is a pack.
Built at Chakan.
Facelift only reported for Q4 2026 — not on sale as of 19 August 2026.
1.0 TSI turbo petrol 115 PS / 178 Nm + 6MT / 6AT
1.5 TSI EVO ACT turbo petrol 150 PS / 250 Nm + 6MT / 7-speed DSG
Recalls
Taigun and Virtus rear seat-belt buckle / webbing
30 April 2025
Affected21,513 (Taigun + Virtus combined; Virtus-only count not published). Group total with Skoda Kylaq/Kushaq/Slavia: 47,235
Production24 May 2024 – 1 April 2025
Defect
SAVWIPL / SIAM / in a frontal collision the rear seat-belt buckle latch plate may break, and/or the webbing of the rear-centre belt assembly along with the rear-right buckle may fail, posing a safety risk to rear passengers.
What was changed
Free inspection and replacement of affected rear seat-belt parts at authorised Volkswagen dealers. VIN check on the Volkswagen India recall microsite.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India / SIAM
Taigun and Virtus rear seat-belt metal-base frame / incorrect parts
21 July 2025
Affected961 (Taigun + Virtus combined). Group total with Skoda Kylaq/Kushaq/Slavia: 1,821
Production1 December 2021 – 31 May 2025
Defect
SAVWIPL / SIAM / second 2025 campaign: rear seat-belt assembly (left and right) may have a frame crack in the metal base; SIAM also notes incorrect seat-belt parts fitted that may need replacement.
What was changed
Free inspection and replacement of affected seat-belt assemblies at authorised Volkswagen dealers. VIN check on the Volkswagen India recall microsite.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India / SIAM
Compare
Same brand stays inside Volkswagen. Same class is other brands in the Sedan segment. Picking a car swaps the dispatch log below.
Volkswagen Taigun23 September 2021 (current facelift 14 April 2026)Related MQB A0 IN compact SUV sibling, not a Virtus generation. Shares the 1.0/1.5 TSI family and Chakan plant. Tracked separately in sales data.
Skoda Slavia2022Related MQB A0 IN compact sedan twin, not a Virtus generation. Tracked separately.
Virtus GT Line / GT Plus Sport; Anniversary EditionGT Line and GT Plus Sport 3 October 2024; Anniversary Edition 5 August 2026Cosmetic/feature packs on the 2022 body, not a facelift or generation. GT Plus Sport: aero kit, blacked-out GT cues, 1.5 TSI 6MT/7DSG. Anniversary Edition: 150 units on GT Plus Sport, Avocado Pearl / black roof, Rs 19.19–19.20 lakh. Same engines.
Monthly dispatch log
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