Both the Virtus GT Plus Sport and Verna Turbo variants have beauty tweaks inside and outside in comparison with their normal counterparts

The Volkswagen Virtus was not too long ago showcased in a brand new GT Plus Sport idea model. It will get some beauty tweaks inside and outside, giving it a sportier look over the usual sedan. It shall be a direct rival to the turbo-petrol variants of the Hyundai Verna, which already has some design variations on the outside and inside. In this text, we’ve got in contrast the sportier wanting variations of each compact sedans in photos:

Front

The design of the Virtus GT Plus Sport is nearly the identical as the usual mannequin save for the inclusion of purple ‘GT’ badges. Volkswagen has even blacked out all of the chrome bits of the common mannequin on this particular version idea to present it the sportier look. On the opposite hand, the Verna turbo’s fascia stays unchanged over the common model and has the identical LED DRL gentle bar and the mesh-like sample for the grille.

Side

In profile, the Virtus GT Plus Sport comes with black facet skirts and darkish chrome end on the door handles, purple ‘GT’ badges within the entrance fenders, black ORVM housings, and black alloy wheels with purple brake callipers. It additionally has a black roof. The Verna turbo’s bodywork from the edges stays unaltered over that of the usual mannequin, but it surely additionally will get the supply of blacked-out alloy wheels with entrance purple brake callipers.

Rear

At the again, the Virtus GT Plus Sport will get a black end for the decrease half of the bumper, purple ‘GT’ badge on the tailgate, and a black boot lip spoiler. Both the headlights and taillights on the particular version Virtus have a smoked impact. The Verna turbo’s rear is almost an identical to that of the common mannequin aside from the inclusion of the ‘1.5 Turbo’ badge.

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Cabin

Volkswagen has given the upcoming sportier iteration of the compact sedan an all-black cabin theme and seat upholstery, whereas there’s a purple insert and ‘GT’ badge on the steering wheel. It additionally will get an all-digital driver show with the purple theme and purple ambient lighting.

Surprisingly, it’s the Verna that has extra of the sporty detailing for the cabin reminiscent of distinction purple stitching across the centre console and equipment lever, on the leatherette upholstery and on the dashboard as nicely.

Powertrain Details

*DCT- Dual-clutch computerized transmission

As Volkswagen solely revealed the Virtus GT Plus Sport in an idea type, we’re but to determine its precise powertrain particulars. As it’s a GT variant, we predict it’s prone to be restricted to the bigger 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. Both sedans supply their extra highly effective engine choices with the selection of handbook and DCT auto transmissions, however the Verna has barely extra efficiency on supply.

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Prices

The costs for the Volkswagen Virtus’ new GT Plus Sport variant is anticipated to be introduced within the second half of 2024, and it’ll doubtless be a completely outfitted variant, therefore the upper beginning value. Volkswagen presently gives the sedan’s GT variants within the vary of Rs 16.62 lakh to Rs 19.41 lakh (ex-showroom pan India). In comparability, the extra highly effective and higher outfitted Hyundai Verna presents as a extra value-for-money possibility with its extra inexpensive costs.

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