- Democratizing the Performance line, Volkswagen India makes the GT badge accessible for customers
- Volkswagen India introduces much in demand manual transmission on the top of the line Virtus GT Plus that is powered by the 1.5l TSI EVO engine
- Introduces 2 new variants of the Volkswagen Taigun : GT Plus MT and GT DSG
- New exterior body colour ‘Lava Blue’ launched on the Virtus and Taigun across all variants
- Launches its marquee ‘GT Limited Collection’ comprising of limited volumes of the Virtus GT Plus DSG & GT Plus manual in an exclusive ’Deep Black Pearl’ finish, the Taigun GT Plus DSG & GT Plus manual in ‘Deep Black Pearl’ and ‘Carbon Steel Matt’ finishes. Showcases upcoming special editions on the Taigun ‘Sport’ and ‘Trail’ as part of the ‘GT Limited collection’
- In addition, the Taigun GT Plus MT and Taigun GT Plus DSG adorn a new matte finish exterior body colour, Matte Carbon Steel Grey
- Enhancing the sporty appeal further on the Performance line, Volkswagen India introduces a Deep Black Pearl colour on the GT Plus variants of the Taigun & Virtus
- In addition, the Taigun GT Plus MT and Taigun GT Plus DSG to also adorn the Carbon Steel Grey in ‘Matte’ finish
- Market introduction of all new variants and the ‘GT Limited Collection’ will commence from June 2023 onwards.
- Volkswagen India offers the safest product portfolio in the Indian market with the Taigun and Virtus adjudged with a 5-star Global NCAP rating in adult and child occupant protection. The Volkswagen Virtus has received the best-ever score in GNCAP history
- In-line with Government regulations to enhance the adoption of safety among occupants, the seat belt reminder is now standard on the Taigun & Virtus manufactured from 1st April 2023
Speaking on the introduction of the new variants across the Taigun & Virtus carlines, Mr Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, said, “At Volkswagen, accessibility and customer centricity is the focus of our brand. Taking customer feedback on board, we have democratized the GT badge by enhancing the variant offerings on our Performance Line. We have introduced three new variants, Virtus GT Plus manual, Taigun GT Plus manual and Taigun GT DSG, giving our customers a host of variants to choose from. Along with introducing the new Lava Blue colour across the Taigun and Virtus line-up ,we have also introduced a marquee ‘GT Limited Collection’ which will comprise of carlines with the GT Badge in limited volumes. The ‘GT Limited collection’ will comprise of the Virtus GT plus (DSG and Manual) in an exclusive ‘Deep Black Pearl’ finish and the Taigun GT Plus (DSG and Manual) in ‘Deep Black Pearl and ‘Carbon Steel Grey Matte’ finish. Market introductions of these new variants will commence from June 2023 onward.”
Carlines on display:
Volkswagen Virtus | Volkswagen Taigun |
New variant introduction:- GT Plus MT | New variant introduction:GT Plus MTGT DSG |
Virtus GT Plus DSG: new exterior colourDeep Black Pearl | Taigun GT Plus DSG: new exterior colourDeep Black Pearl |
Virtus GT Plus MT: new exterior colourLava Blue | Taigun GT Plus MT: Carbon Steel Grey in‘Matte’ finish |
Taigun TRAIL Concept on the GT MTvariant. TRAIL inspired body-graphics | |
Taigun SPORT Concept on the GT Plus DSG with sport inspired body graphicsand TSI powered badge at the rear |