Volkswagen India’s top-spec Virtus and Taigun trims are seeing record demand, with GT, GT Plus, and GT Sport Plus variants accounting for 60% of total sales.
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VW India's Premium Models Drive 60% of Sales
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Top-spec Virtus and Taigun GT trims now account for 60% of Volkswagen India's total sales.
Indian buyers are increasingly opting for feature-rich, comfortable, and automatic gearbox-equipped variants.
The powerful 1.5-litre engine with a 7-speed DSG (148 bhp) is a significant draw for these premium models.
January 2026 started with some interesting news from Volkswagen India. Turns out, people can’t get enough of the top-spec Virtus and Taigun. Seriously. About 60% of all sales are now coming from the GT, GT Plus, and GT Sport Plus trims. That’s huge. It seems Indian buyers are no longer satisfied with just basic models. They want features. They want comfort. And yes, automatic gearboxes.
Why Everyone Wants GT, GT Plus, and GT Sport Plus
Volkswagen figures show a clear trend. The Virtus top-spec and Taigun top-spec trims? Flying off the lot. Automatic? Even more popular. The GT trim comes with both engine options, however the better GT Plus, GT Plus Chrome, and GT Sport Plus? Only with the 1.Five-litre engine and a seven-speed DSG. It pumps out 148 bhp and 250 Nm torque. Enough to make any drive fun.
Honestly, it’s no surprise. People in India today want more than just a car that moves. They want feature-rich cars. They want a ride that feels premium without burning a hole in the pocket. And Volkswagen seems to get it. Buyers are saying Give me comfort. Give me style. Give me ease of driving.
Facelift Coming Soon
Volkswagen also dropped another hint. Both Virtus and Taigun are getting a mid-life facelift. Yes, this year. Interiors, exteriors, small but meaningful tweaks, maybe a fresh infotainment system. It’s like giving the car a little personality boost.
Photo : Volkswagen Virtus & Taigun GT exterior.
And there’s whispers of ADAS tech too. No official timeline yet. But imagine. You’re cruising in a top-spec Taigun, traffic slowly moving, and your car is helping you stay safe. Nice, right?
Here’s where it gets interesting. Volkswagen isn’t just stopping with these two models. Tayron R-Line is here, yes, but by the end of 2026, Taigun and Virtus will be joined by three more models. They’re clearly trying to make a mark in the Virtus vs Taigun scene. And honestly, with these trims, it makes sense.
Consumers today aren’t settling. They want top-spec cars in India, with tech, comfort, and smooth automatic drives. Volkswagen is playing this well. It’s like they’re saying, We hear you. Here’s what you want. And people are responding.
Indian buyers are changing. They don’t just want a car. They want an experience. Interiors that feel premium, drives that are smooth, tech that feels useful. That’s why GT, GT Plus, and GT Sport Plus are in demand.
You can see it clearly. With upcoming facelifts, new features, and automatic transmissions, Volkswagen car popularity is only going to grow. And the sales? Yeah. They’re already climbing. Slowly but surely.