THE REAL DEAL

The Volkswagen GT Line ticks all the boxes for a complete driver’s car

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When you talk about driving excellence, Volkswagen is a name that often comes up. For decades the carmaker has churned out cars and SUVs that offer the essence of driving nirvana distilled in a refined package, a combination very few have been able to successfully emulate. No wonder, ‘People’s Car’ is an adage associated with Volkswagen. At the upper echelons of the German carmaker’s portfolio is the GT — a hallowed badge adorned by its sporty sedans and SUVs. These are the holy grail of accessible performance for enthusiasts all over the world. In India, we get the iconic badge as well — on the Taigun GT and Virtus GT. With their sporty looks, dynamic handling and performance from the stonking 1.5-litre TSI EVO engines, the GT cars are adored by enthusiasts. However, Volkswagen has ensured that the essence of driving is not limited to its GT cars. The carmaker offers the GT Line, a sportier-looking version of its 1.0-litre TSI powertrain equipped Taigun and Virtus. The GT Line offers t