The upcoming Volkswagen compact sedan, likely to be called the Vertus, has been spotted on test again. It will be based on the new MQB-A0-IN platform, which also underpins the upcoming Skoda Slavia.
see photosVolkswagen’s compact sedan will make its global debut in India in March 2022
We have already told you that Volkswagen’s compact sedan will make its global debut in India in March 2022. Most likely, the new compact sedan will be named Vertus in the Indian car market. Ahead of its imminent debut, the sedan has been spotted testing on Indian roads, however, it is still heavily camouflaged, so there is not much that we can talk about in terms of design or styling. The latest offering from the German carmaker will be based on the new MQB-A0-IN platform, which also underpins the upcoming Skoda Slavia.
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Looking at the spy images, the sedan will sport a very distinctive Volkswagen design. It will get the signature-style sleek grille, twin-pod headlamps, five-spoke alloy wheels, LED taillights and more. Though we don’t get to see the cabin in these images, the interior of the upcoming sedan will be well-equipped with new features, equipment and creature comforts. It is likely to come with a touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, automatic climate control, keyless entry, connected car tech, advanced safety features and more.
Ahead of its imminent debut, the heavy camouflage test mule of VW’s upcoming compact sedan has been spotted testing
The VW compact sedan will come as a replacement for the Vento. Its 93 percent localization will also be like the Taigun SUV. When launched, it will take on the likes of the Honda City, and even its sibling, the Skoda Slavia.
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Under the hood, the new compact sedan will be powered by the same powertrain options as its sibling which includes a 1.0-litre turbocharged TSI three-cylinder engine and a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder TSI unit. While the former makes 113bhp and 175Nm of power, the latter is good for 148bhp and 250Nm. Transmission options will include a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard with an optional 6-speed automatic torque converter (1.0L) and a 7-speed DSG automatic unit (1.5L).
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