An Accessible GT

The GT” experience for the Volkswagen Virtus is now at a more accessible point for those who want a sportier personality for their sedan

- Gaurav Davare

IF THERE IS ONE WORD THAT COMES TO MIND when we say "Volkswagen" and "GT" in the same sentence, that is performance. Basically, anything sporty or enthusiast specific that came from Volkswagen always has a "GT" badge or, for the spiciest models, "GTI" affixed to it. While in India we may not have an all-out GTI offering, we do get the GT persona for both the Taigun SUV and the Virtus sedan to give it a bolder look.

Unfortunately for the Virtus, this treatment was a pretty niche one, limited to the 1.5-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine variants. Well, Volkswagen have heard our prayers and have rejigged their variant line-up to make the GT badge more accessible via the "GT Line" variants. We got a chance to check out all the sporty bits you get in this new persona.

While there are those who appreciate chrome on the Volkswagen Virtus, the GT treatment truly makes the sedan stand out, giving it a sportier look. It's the same for the Virtus GT Line, the highlight here being a blacked-out treatment for the lighting, front grille, 16-inch alloy wheels, wing mirrors, door-handles, and the "Virtus" lettering at the back. You also get "GT Line" badging on the front doors and tailgate as well as a black lip spoiler.