It can be said the Volkswagen Virtus 1.0 TSI manual’s price, is the starting point for the sedan’s range in India. Prices start at ₹ 11.21 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Comfortline trim and tops off at ₹ 14.41 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Topline version featured here. It runs the same 115hp and 178Nm, three-cylinder, 1.0-litre, direct-injection, TSI turbo-petrol unit as the Virtus 1.0 TSI AT.
It might be the entry point to the Virtus range but that is not the only reason to consider it. The engine-gearbox combo is rather likeable. The engine starts out smoothly and performance-wise you really will not have any problem keeping up with the flow of traffic. Sure, when you do press down hard for a quick overtake from low speeds, there is some hesitation under 1,800rpm, but after that, you really will not be left wanting for power.
What also helps the experience in town is that the gear ratios are well-selected, so you will not be changing gears too often. Gear shifts are smooth, and even the clutch is progressive and easy to modulate.
