Volkswagen has launched the Anniversary Edition of the Virtus sedan in India at Rs 19.20 lakh (ex-showroom). At this price point, it costs the same as the variant it is based on (top-spec GT Plus Sport variant) and features a host of cosmetic enhancements and new features over the standard model.
Volkswagen Virtus Anniversary Edition – What’s Special?
To start with, the Virtus Anniversary Edition flaunts an exclusive Avocado Pearl paint scheme, with a contrasting blacked-out roof, ORVMs and alloy wheels for added appeal. Similar to the regular GT Plus Sport variant, it continues to get red-black callipers, darkened headlamps and tail-lamp housings, a black boot-lip spoiler, and an all-black interior theme.
On the equipment front, the Virtus Anniversary Edition is offered with an official Volkswagen accessories package, comprising puddle lamps, front parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera.
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Other Features Onboard
Apart from the above-mentioned add-ons, the Anniversary Edition carries all the features of the GT Plus Sport trim, with key amenities including automatic LED headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an 8-speaker audio system, digital driver’s display, automatic AC, rear AC vents, powered front seats with ventilation function, leatherette upholstery, red ambient lighting, a single-pane electric sunroof, paddle shifters, push engine start/stop button, auto-dimming IRVM, ISOFIX anchors, six airbags, traction control and a 5-star Global NCAP safety rating.
Volkswagen Virtus Anniversary Edition – Engine Specifications
Based on the GT Plus Sport variant, the Virtus Anniversary Edition is available with the sedan’s 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine (150PS/250Nm), paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Thanks to its active cylinder technology, it claims a fuel efficiency of 19.62 km/l.
Not available with the GT Plus Sport/Anniversary Edition, select variants of the Virtus are also available with a 1-litre, 3-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine (115PS/178Nm), which can be mated with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission.
Competition Check
In the mid-size sedan segment, the VW Virtus locks horns with the 2026 Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia, and recently facelifted Honda City.
