Volkswagen India achieves a significant milestone as Virtus reaches 50,000 units sale Mark in just over 28 months after launch. Volkswagen Virtus emerges as India’s best-selling premium sedan in 2024, with over 17,000 units sold to date. “The landmark sales milestone further solidifies the Virtus’ position as the No. 1 premium sedan in India, capturing the hearts of Indian customers with its dynamic performance, cutting-edge features, and resilient safety standards,” said Volkswagen.
Volkswagen said that its Virtus and Taigun collectively surpassed the one lakh domestic sales milestone in the second quarter. “At the end of the third quarter of 2024, the brand crossed the 6.5 lakh domestic wholesales milestone in India, with the India 2.0 models contributing to nearly 18.5 % of the domestic volumes in a short span of over 3 years, ever since the market introduction of Taigun,” said Volkswagen.
Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, said, “We are immensely grateful to all our customers for making the Volkswagen Virtus India’s No.1 selling premium sedan.” He further said, “The Virtus continues to resonate strongly with our customers, and crossing the 50 000 sales mark is a testament to the product’s success in the Indian market, making it India’s most loved premium sedan.”
Gupta said that the company has 60 Virtus sedans every day, ever since its launch. “We have also crossed the 6.5 lakh domestic wholesales milestone in India and are grateful to the extended Volkswagen family for their immense love and trust in the Brand,” said Gupta.
About Volkswagen Virtus
The Car offers two engine options. A 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine and a 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual and automatic torque converter unit for the 1.0-litre engine. 1.5-litre engine features a manual and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
The Volkswagen has priced its landmark sedan from Rs 11.56 to Rs 19.41 Lakh (ex-showroom).
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Oct 23, 2024 14:17
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Akshat Mittal