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Business Upturn
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Business Upturn
Volkswagen Virtus crosses 1.43 lakh sales milestone in 3 years, leads midsize sedan market in FY2025
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 9, 2025, 10:33 IST Volkswagen Virtus has surpassed the 1.43 lakh sales mark since its launch in India on June 9, 2022. This milestone includes 61,563 units sold domestically and 81,243 units exported till the end of April 2025. The combined figure is expected to cross 1.45 lakh units once May 2025 numbers are accounted for. The sedan, built on the MQB A0 IN platform, has stood out in a declining midsize sedan market dominated by SUVs. In FY2025, Virtus emerged as the best-selling midsize premium sedan in India with 21,432 units sold, capturing 38% of the segment's market share. It overtook rivals such as the Hyundai Verna, Honda City, and Maruti Ciaz. The Skoda Slavia, its sibling model, is categorized separately as an executive sedan. Virtus has also led Volkswagen India's exports, with 34,640 units shipped in FY2025 alone—making it the sixth most-exported passenger car in the country. It has consistently driven VW India's export momentum since FY2023. The sedan is praised for its build quality, spacious interiors, and strong TSI petrol engine options—offered in 13 variants ranging from Rs 13.50 lakh to Rs 22.43 lakh. With over 40 safety features and a 5-star Global NCAP rating, the Virtus continues to be a strong contender in the premium sedan space despite an industry-wide tilt towards SUVs. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Volkswagen Taigun, Virtus Get Discounts Up To Rs 2.70 Lakh In June'25
Volkswagen India is offering discounts on select variants of its popular models, including the Virtus sedan and the Taigun SUV, to promote sales and clear inventory. In this article, we will take a look at these limited-time period offers by Volkswagen. These discount details are received through our dealer-level sources, and it may vary from city to city and across dealerships. Volkswagen Virtus: June 2025 Discount Volkswagen offers great discounts on the Virtus Sports variant. The GT Line 1.0L TSI AT offers up to Rs 1.15 Lakh off, while the Virtus GT Plus Sport 1.5L TSI DSG provides discounts of up to Rs 1.20 Lakh, with a scrappage benefit of Rs 20,000. For the Chrome variant, Virtus Highline 1.0L TSI AT offers up to Rs 2.15 Lakh in benefits, plus a Rs 20,000 scrappage benefit. The Virtus Topline 1.0L TSI MT provides benefits up to Rs 2.20 Lakh with the same scrappage offer. The Virtus GT Plus Chrome 1.5L TSI DSG has benefits of up to Rs 1.55 Lakh. Volkswagen Taigun: June 2025 Discount The Taigun Sports variant offers customers a discount of Rs 1.15 Lakh on the GT Line 1.0L TSI AT and up to Rs 1.85 Lakh on the GT Plus Sport 1.5L TSI DSG, along with a scrappage benefit of up to Rs 20,000. For the Taigun Chrome, buyers can enjoy discounts of up to Rs 1.40 Lakh on the Highline 1.0L TSI AT, Rs 2.20 Lakh on the Topline 1.0L TSI AT, and Rs 2.70 Lakh on the GT Plus Chrome 1.5L TSI DSG variant, plus the same scrappage benefit of up to Rs 20,000. This is a great chance for buyers wanting to buy a new car. With these discounts, customers can enjoy high-quality features at lower prices. Since the offers won't last long, interested buyers should visit their closest Volkswagen dealership soon. Volkswagen's current discount offers a great opportunity for buyers looking to purchase a new car. With savings on the Virtus and Taigun models, customers can enjoy a more affordable price. These offers are available for a limited time, so interested buyers should visit their nearest Volkswagen dealership soon.
Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Indian Express
Court rejects bail plea of MS University law student in Vadodara car crash case that left woman dead, 7 injured
Considering the argument that MS University law student Rakshit Chaurasiya 'had the knowledge' that 'speeding through a residential area' on the eve of a festival under the influence of 'psychotropic drugs' could endanger lives, the Vadodara court on Thursday rejected the 21-year-old's regular bail plea in the March 13 Karelibaug accident case that had left one woman dead and seven others injured. Opposing the bail, the Vadodara city police had submitted that Chaurasiya was driving the Volkswagen Virtus at a speed of 140 kmph, under the influence of a cocktail of THC (cannabis) and Codeine. Vadodara District Government Pleader Anil Desai, who appeared for the city police, vehemently opposed the bail plea, emphasising that the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act had the provision of enhancing the 10-year sentence for Section 105 (for culpable homicide not amounting to murder) to life imprisonment if the trial court so decides. Desai said, 'Our argument was based on the fact that the accused, being a law student, was aware of the legal consequences of such an act, where he was speeding at 140 kmph through a residential area on the night of a festival (Holi) and also driving under heavy influence of psychotropic drugs, as the FSL report has confirmed.' Desai added that the court considered the police submissions that his conduct following the accident had been 'far from remorseful' and also highlighted that Chaurasiya had given media interviews while in police custody. 'We told the court that along with the accident case, he is also under investigation for the NDPS case lodged against him, his co-passenger and car owner's son Praanshu Chauhan and a third friend Suresh Bharwad, at whose rented apartment they had consumed the drugs…,' he said. The police affidavit before the court, opposing the bail, had stated, 'The police had collected the blood samples of the three (NDPS case) accused – Chaurasiya, Chauhan and Bharwad — at the time of the accident and sent the same to the forensic laboratory in Gandhinagar. The FSL report confirmed the presence of Tetra-Hydro Cannabinol (THC) and Codeine in the bloodstream and determined that the accused was under the influence of drugs at the time of the accident. All three persons have been booked in a separate case of NDPS.' The affidavit filed by the Karelibaug police station, through the Investigating Officer – Police Inspector HM Vyas, also stated that the Event Data Recorder (EDR) report received from the German car maker, Volkswagen, has confirmed that the car was speeding at 140kmph when Chaurasiya crashed the vehicle into three two-wheelers. Chaurasiya had crashed a speeding car into three two-wheelers, killing one and leaving seven others grievously hurt on the night of March 13 in Vadodara. He was arrested from the spot after being nabbed by locals and has been in judicial custody since March 17. Desai said that the revision petition filed by the Vadodara police in the case of Chauhan — who was released by a local court after a petition contending 'illegal detention' — will be next heard on April 29.
India Today
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Despite segment taking hit, this sedan stood tall. Not Amaze, Aura, City, Slavia
In the face of stiff competition from the SUV segment and lack of new models, the sedan segment has been losing volumes as well as market share. However, one model has been able to withstand all the pressure and deliver year after year. It is none other than the Maruti Suzuki segment's decline: In numbersThe sedan segment witnessed a decline of 10.27% year-on-year (y-o-y) in domestic volumes to 3,41,093 units in FY25 from 3,80,136 units in its share in the passenger vehicle (PV) market dropped to 7.83% in FY25 from 8.94% in the previous fiscal. Sedan segment's decline: Reasons With limited model introductions, the sedan segment has not been able to attract new buyers. In FY25, the major updates came in the form of the fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire and the third-generation Honda Amaze. Also, the Volkswagen Virtus was updated with GT Line and GT Plus Sport contrast, the SUV segment, which has been the nemesis of all other segments, saw the entry of new models like the Mahindra XUV 3XO, Mahindra Thar Roxx, Tata Curvv, Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor, Kia Syros and Skoda second car sold in India now is an SUV. Buyers are preferring SUVs over sedans, hatchbacks and MPVs. The segment's share increased from 50.49% in FY24 to 54.34% in FY25. While the launch of new SUVs has aided the segment, SUVs are also being picked for their feature-rich character and commanding road presence. Sedan segment: OptionsIn the mass market, the sedan segment offers models like the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze, Hyundai Aura and Tata Tigor in the sub-4 metre compact category. In the mid-size category, there are options like the Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia, Hyundai Verna and Honda country's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India, recently discontinued its mid-size sedan, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. Sedan segment king: Maruti Suzuki DzireThe Dzire underwent a generation change in FY25 with the arrival of the fourth-generation avatar. A generation change usually coincides with a slight dip in sales. However, Dzire's sales increased 0.31% y-o-y at 1,65,021 units in FY25 from 1,64,517 units in Dzire's share in the sedan segment jumped to 48.38% in FY25 from 43.28% in the previous fiscal. Maruti Suzuki Dzire: DetailsThe Dzire is priced between Rs 6,83,999 and Rs 10,19,001 (ex-showroom). The car uses Suzuki's new Z12E 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine, which develops 81.58PS of maximum power and 111.7Nm of peak torque. The transmission options include 5-speed MT and 5-speed AMT. There is also a CNG option (69.75PS and 101.8Nm) with a 5-speed Dzire is loaded with features like LED headlamps and rear combination lamps, SmartPlay Pro+ infotainment system, 360-degree camera, and an electric we talk about safety features, the car gets six airbags, electronic stability control, hill hold assist, ABS with EBD, three-point seatbelt for all seats, and rear defogger as standard. The Dzire is the only Maruti Suzuki car with a Global NCAP five-star safety to Auto Today MagazineMust Watch
News18
21-04-2025
- News18
'Driving At 140 Kmph, Under Influence Of Drugs': New Details Emerge About Vadodara Hit-And-Run Accused
Rakshit Chaurasia, 23, crashed his friend's Volkswagen car into three vehicles on the night of March 12, killing a woman. He has been in judicial custody since March 17. Rakshit Chaurasia, a 23-year-old law student from MS University, who crashed his friend's Volkswagen Virtus car into three vehicles on March 12 and killed one woman in Gujarat's Vadodara, was reportedly driving at the speed of 140 kmph through the busy street on the night of the police and was allegedly under the influence of a cocktail of drugs, according to police. Chaurasia was driving the speeding Volkswagen that collided with several two-wheelers and killed Hemali Patel, while injuring seven others. In the video that surfaced on social media and went viral, Chaurasia was seen stepping out of the car after the accident in a seemingly intoxicated state and started shouting, 'Another round, another round!" Despite claiming that he was not drunk, police had earlier said that the primary report of the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Gandhinagar that tested the blood sample of the accused revealed he had smoked marijuana. His friends in the car also tested positive for drug use. On Monday, the Vadodara city police shared new details with a court while opposing the bail plea filed by Chaurasia, who has been in judicial custody since March 17. The affidavit filed by the Karelibaug police station states that the Event Data Recorder (EDR) report by Volkswagen confirmed that the car was being driven at 140 kmph at the time of the accident, according to The Indian Express. 'To gain access to the data of the car in the possession of the accused at the time of the incident, the car was sent to the Volkswagen company showroom and a report was received after being analysed in Germany (car manufacturer headquarter). The report stated that the speed of the car at the time of the accident was 140 km per hour, as per the details extracted from the Event Data Recorder (EDR) of the car," read the affidavit. The document also said that the blood samples of Chaurasia and two co-accused Praanshu Chauhan and Suresh Bharwad were collected and sent to a forensic laboratory in Gandhinagar, which confirmed the presence of Tetra-Hydro Cannabinol (THC) and Codeine in the bloodstream and determined that the accused was under the influence of drugs at the time of the accident. All three were booked in a separate case related to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The police said Chaurasia, being a law student well-versed with the legal process, would not only 'hamper the trial" but also pose 'a risk that the accused will intimidate witnesses and destroy evidence" if granted bail. Referencing the 'another round" video, the police said Chaurasia's conduct was that of jubilation, 'as if he had achieved a feat", instead of remorse or reaching out to victims. They also pointed out that he would be absent from court hearings, being a resident of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
