Skoda had discontinued 1.5 TSI from Kushaq and Slavia in Sep 2024 – Now VW has completed the identical with Virtus and Taigun
Volkswagen Virtus and Taigun are the main quantity mills for the model in India. In a transfer that may very well be linked with the necessity to enhance enterprise effectivity, Volkswagen has discontinued the guide transmission choice with the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. Virtus and Taigun 1.5 TSI variants at the moment are accessible with solely the 7-speed DSG transmission. Let’s take a look at extra particulars on these developments.
Virtus, Taigun 1.5 TSI MT variants discontinued
Volkswagen Virtus and Taigun 1.5 TSI 6-speed guide variants have been most well-liked for his or her responsive driving expertise. These have been additionally accessible at a extra accessible value level. The beginning value was Rs 17.09 lakh for the Virtus 1.5 TSI guide and Rs 17.04 lakh for the Taigun. With the 6-speed MT now not accessible, Virtus and Taigun 1.5 TSI variants now have solely the 7-speed DSG transmission choice.
For the GT Plus Chrome DCT variants of Virtus and Taigun 1.5 TSI, costs begin at Rs 18.80 lakh and Rs 18.95 lakh, respectively. Within the case of GT Plus Sport DCT variants of Virtus and Taigun, the costs are Rs 19 lakh and Rs 19.19 lakh, respectively. The 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine generates 150 PS and 250 Nm of torque. The output numbers are the identical for each the guide and DCT variants.
Volkswagen’s choice to discontinue the guide choice with the 1.5 TSI engine follows the same transfer by Skoda for the Slavia and Kushaq in September 2024. As talked about earlier, the choice may very well be linked to enhancing the effectivity of the Virtus and Taigun lineup. The guide variants may very well be catering to a distinct segment phase of customers, leading to restricted gross sales potential.
Patrons who need a guide choice with the Virtus or Taigun can nonetheless get it with the 1.0-litre TSI variants. This engine continues to be accessible with transmission choices of a 6-speed guide and 6-speed computerized. Output is 115 PS and 178 Nm. Virtus and Taigun 1.0-litre TSI variants can be found at a beginning value of Rs 10.49 lakh and Rs 10.58 lakh, respectively.
1.5 TSI Virtus, Taigun – Competitors examine
Volkswagen Virtus is at present the highest promoting sedan in its class. It’s forward of rivals like Skoda Slavia, Hyundai Verna and Honda Metropolis. With the guide choice discontinued with the Virtus 1.5 TSI variant, Hyundai Verna stays the one sedan on this phase to supply a 6-speed guide choice with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. This engine generates 160 PS and 253 Nm of torque. Verna can be accessible with a 7-speed DCT transmission.
Coming to Taigun, there are a lot of rivals within the 4.2m – 4.4m SUV phase. Main the pack is Hyundai Creta, which has a 7-DCT transmission choice with the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. Maruti Victoris, Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder would not have any turbo petrol engine choice. Kia Seltos 1.5-litre turbo petrol variants have transmission choices of 6iMT and 7DCT.
As is obvious from the above, Taigun 1.5 TSI is unlikely to see any main affect with the discontinuation of the guide transmission choice. Furthermore, each Virtus and Taigun are anticipated to obtain their facelifts in coming months. One can count on beauty touch-ups and new options resembling Stage 2 ADAS.
