Volkswagen Virtus GT: In a time when the market is dominated by SUVs the Volkswagen Virtus GT offers an exciting package of sporty design, performance and European sophistication in a sedan.
This isn’t simply another iteration of the Virtus, this is the top-spec, performance-oriented kind that’s also meant to excite drivers without undoing the daily practicality it brings to the table.
The GT badge isn’t just about cosmetic changes—it brings character, punch and real driving enjoyment with it.
Gutsy Style With a Sporty Attitude
Dicey designThe Virtus GT is not a wallflower – it’s quite vocal with its stark design language.
It’s an evolution of the plain, reasonable lines of the regular Virtus, featuring sporty highlights such as gloss black alloy wheels, a two-tone black roof, red GT badges and discreet aerodynamic detailing on the front and rear bumpers.
So there we have it: nothing too mind-blowing, but certainly enough to keep it from simply blending in with its more pedestrian brethren.
Itstance is wide, and its low roofline makes it look planted, something that many crossover makers struggle with to this day.
Those LED headlamps with DRLs, chrome embellishments, and a nicely sculpted bonnet, give it good road presence.
It’s among the few sedans in its class that looks sporty without looking like it’s trying too hard.
Driver-Focused Interior
On the inside, the cabin keeps with Volkswagen’s tradition for first-rate materials and neat layout. The only thing that separates the GT version is a gang of red to the dash, seats and door pads — a little bit of sportiness, if you will.
Contributing to a premium feel, the added appointments feature black leatherette upholstery, metal pedals, and GT badging on the steering wheel and seats.
A 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system is compatible with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Comfort is bolstered by a full digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charging, auto climate control, and a sunroof.
Rear seat space is good for two adults but it’s the front cabin that really feels like a driver’s cockpit.
“To match its looks with strong performance”
What truly tempts us into selecting the Virtus GT is what stirs beneath the bonnet. Under the hood, it gets a 1.5-litre TSI turbo-petrol unit that makes 150 PS and 250 Nm of peak torque.
The engine is also connected to a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission that provides super fast shifts that are silky smooth.
There’s also an active cylinder deactivation technology, which shuts down two of the cylinders in low load situations to increase fuel economy.
In those conditions, the car feels keen and prompt, either in city-gridlock circumstances or out on the open road. The turbo spools up quickly, and the gearbox always feels like it’s in the correct gear.
Passing maneuvers or just rocking through some twisty swaths; the Virtus GT stays confident and fun to drive.
Ride and Handling
The suspension tuning from Volkswagen has struck a good balance of comfort and agility.
It’s one of those cars that just makes bad roads feel like a non-event, while confidently cornering, without feeling like its going to lose composure.
And the steering is nicely weighted and direct, which adds to the driver engagement.
It may not be a proper sports sedan, but the GT does provide one of the most entertaining drives in this segment.
Pros:
Powerful 1.5L turbo engine is great.
Cool, quick-shifting DSG ‘box
Sporty appearance, sleek, sporty, diamond front design.
High quality premium products with loads of tech
Responsive handling and good highway performance
Cons:
More expensive than many of its competitors in the sedan segment
Tight rear headroom for taller passengers
One of the downsides of DSG gearbox is it can be costly to maintain.
No manual available for driving enthusiasts
Doesn’t offer as advanced of ADAS as those newer rivals
Volkswagen Virtus GT: Verdict
The Volkswagen Virtus GT is a rare sort of animal: A sporty sedan in a sea of high-riding SUVs.
For customers who want the joy of driving without having to sacrifice daily ride comfort and utility, the Virtus GT doesn’t disappoint in most areas.
It’s a car made not just for transportation, but for people who love the journey as much as the arrival.