This is the 2018 Volkswagen Virtus, which recently celebrated its global premiere in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Essentially the latest iteration of the Polo Sedan, or Vento as it is now known where we live, the Virtus shares a lot in common with the latest Polo Mk6.
Under the sedan-shaped bodywork, it uses the same MQB A0 modular platform that can also be found in the latest Seat Ibiza. However, the Virtus has a wheelbase measuring 2,650 mm, which is 86 mm longer compared to the Polo, and nearly exactly the same as the Jetta.
It is also longer than the hatchback (4,480 mm versus 4,053 mm) as well as a little taller (1,468 mm versus 1,446 mm), but the width is identical on both models (1,751 mm). Unsurprisingly, the sedan offers more boot space at 521 litres, easily more than the hatchback’s 351 litres.
For the Brazilian market – where the Virtus will first be introduced – two engines will be offered. The first is a 1.6 litre four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 117hp and 162Nm of torque, while the other option is a 1.0 litre turbocharged three-cylinder with 128hp and 200Nm of torque. The 1.6L engine is mated to a five-speed automatic, while the 1.0L turbo gets a six-speed automatic transmission.
Styling-wise, the car largely mimics the Polo’s fascia at the front, albeit with a tweaked bumper that further emphasises the fog lamp enclosures. Moving towards the rear, the increased length is plain for all to see, with longer rear doors and a gently-sloped rear window that ends on a slight lip. Viewing the car from the back, we see taillights that are reminiscent of those on the B9 Audi A4.
As for the interior, the design of the Virtus is virtually the same as the Polo in terms of layout. The instrument cluster features a 10.25-inch Active Info Display screen, and just beside it is a glass-encased, 8-inch centre infotainment system.
The Virtus is just one of 20 new models that Volkswagen plans to introduce in Brazil by 2020, of which 13 will be produced at its Brazilian plants. It remains to be seen if the Virtus will make its way to Malaysia, and if its name will be retained should it come here. For now, what do you think of the latest Polo Sedan?
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what a boring looking car
cheaper audi A3. oh why not.
Most powerful 1.0T @128hp 200Nm, BEAT the famous Ecoboost 1.0 @123hp 170Nm. But the problem is when mesia will get new Polo & Virtus with 1.0T @6AT…? Yr 2020 ….?
Behind a bit ok. But the front… seriously? Mau recycle this kind of design for how long leh?
yeah we need 2 udang on the back to look exciting
another saga FLX. ohwai.
Gorgeous looking car as big as the Jetta. Will sell well globally just like the previous one.
The wheels look too big for the car
If no teh tarik hook I dun wan
In short, this is the latest Polo/Vento sedan with the latest MQB A0 modular platform. Its has longer wheelbase almost the same as the Jetta.
From the 2 engines available, the 1.0 turbocharged 3-cylinder with 128hp/200Nm torque seems to be the preferred choice that has a 6-speed auto.
Other than that, the techs & goodies are expected from a VW. It looks pretty decent too for a small sedan. IMO, this Polo look alive will be the most salable under the VW Group of M’sia.
Why no the good and fastest shift speed DSG gearbox? Kan VW said now no problem already solved?
This is the Brazilian market model. Normally South American market keeps the toys to the mimimum. Each market is different with different needs and specification. However this model looks like a sure fire winner in Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Singapore markets, where VW sells most of its cars in the SEA region.
nope. lets pass.
Virtus, Vento, Polo Sedan. Why so many names for same model?
And wheelbase is exactly same as Preve. So is this Bsegment or Csegment?
nothing wrong, because it suits a certain specific market. Vento was also used for VW Golf Sedan (normally known as Jetta) and at one time – Bora.
Toyota and Nissan are doing the same thing (Nissan Sunny/Pulsar/Sentra/Almera – same car for different market) even Proton (Wira/Persona and Waja/Impian)
Why all out there looked premium, cost less than here
Becoz looks can be deceiving?
For me it looks like a Audi A3… Better than the current design…
Ladies and gentleman, I present you…
The poor man’s Audi A4!
Poor man’s Audi A4 is still better than your Axia.
so uncle, look more uncle than Camry
Oh my god
So beautifully
The curve like mazda
I calling vw. Now. For early booking
Going turbo
The only positive compared to its previous version is the interior
Virus!
What da heck is wrong with VW designers! The btm is so gorgeous but the front facade is a pure copycat of the P1 SAGA! Wth everyone is copying Proton shamelessly these days! Biggest flattering for P1 fanboy! (Although honestly I thought that their newer model Suprima and above are quite okay for the price lol)
Brace yourself for haters comments in 3…2…1…
Who cares..? We are busy with new myvi at the moment.
Then whatdaheck r u doing here?
So that U can Bash Him. he he he.
Myvi, not even a qualified competitor at all
hyundai accent copy?
Nice and better than japanese cars