Volkswagen Taigun And Volkswagen Virtus GT Line Get A New Flash Red Exterior Colour
This Flash Red does remind us of the bright red colour the iconic Volkswagen Polo used to adorn in India
The Volkswagen Virtus GT Line and Volkswagen Taigun GT Line get an exclusive Flash Red exterior colour option, which will be offered for limited units only. Unlike the Cherry Red option already available with both cars, the Flash Red hue is brighter and vibrant, giving them a more sporty quotient. It’s also very reminiscent of the bright red hue that was very popular with the erstwhile VW Polo.
The Taigun GT Line and Virtus GT Line basically cater for those who want a sporty-looking car with the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine. They come with plentiful blacked-out elements and wheels that give them a dapper look. In addition to that, the Taigun goes the extra mile by offering you a contrasting dual-tone black roof.
There are no other design changes to either of the cars. Let’s take a quick look at their features and specifications:
Volkswagen Virtus And Taigun GT Line Features Safety
Common features onboard these cars include a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a single-pane sunroof, cruise control, push-button start/stop, and paddle shifters(automatic only). The Virtus GT Line comes with an 8-speaker sound system, while the Taigun GT Line gets a 6-speaker setup.
Safety features include six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill start assist rear parking camera with rear sensors, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), auto headlamps and rain-sensing wipers.
Powertrain Options
The Volkswagen Taigun GT Line and Virtus GT Line share the same engine option. The detailed specifications are as follows:
| Engine |
1-litre TSI turbo petrol |
| Power |
115 PS |
| Torque |
178 Nm |
| Transmission |
6-speed MT, 6-speed AT* |
*AT- torque converter automatic transmission
Price Rivals
The prices of the GT Line trims of Taigun and Virtus are as follows:
| Variant |
Price |
| Virtus GT Line MT |
Rs 14.08 lakh |
| Virtus GT Line AT |
Rs 15.18 lakh |
| Taigun GT Line MT |
Rs 14.80 lakh |
| Taigun GT Line AT |
Rs 15.90 lakh |
*All prices are ex-showroom, pan-India
The Taigun rivals the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq, and Honda Elevate. The Virtus takes on Hyundai Verna, Honda City, and Skoda Slavia.
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