Overview
- Volkswagen has discontinued the 6-speed manual for the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol in the Virtus and Taigun, leaving a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic as the sole pairing.
- Ex-showroom entry prices for the 1.5 TSI now start at Rs 18.80 lakh for the Virtus and Rs 18.95 lakh for the Taigun, up from about Rs 17.09–17.33 lakh and Rs 17.04 lakh for the former manual trims.
- The 1.5 TSI continues to produce 150 PS and 250 Nm, with outputs unchanged from the discontinued manual to the DCT-equipped variants.
- Buyers seeking a manual must opt for the 115 PS 1.0-litre TSI, which still offers a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic, with variant prices starting at Rs 10.49 lakh for the Virtus and Rs 10.58 lakh for the Taigun.
- Coverage notes the Hyundai Verna now stands as the only midsize sedan offering a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with a 6-speed manual, and reports suggest Virtus and Taigun facelifts are expected in the coming months.