The Volkswagen Virtus, a high-end midsize sedan known for its German construction, contemporary features, and overall excellent safety record, has suddenly become much easier to purchase in India. A substantial change to GST implications, put in place by the central government in September 2025, has established a flat tax structure of 40% for all midsize sedans, the previous tax structure being 45% plus additional offspring cess. Price has dropped significantly for all Virtus versions, making them easier to buy, while also making competition in the segment fierce again.
Volkswagen Virtus New Price After GST Price Cut
Today, the Virtus range is much more approachable with prices slashed by as much as ₹39,900 for the base model including the introduction of the 1.0 TSI Comfortline MT all the way to a ₹66,900 cut for the top-of-the-line GT Plus Sport 1.5 AT. The entry-level Virtus starts at ₹11.16 lakh and the highly-spec'd GT Plus Sport 1.5 AT tops out at ₹18.73 lakh. These are the final uniform ex-showroom prices across India fixed today.
- The biggest price cut is for the GT Plus Sport 1.5 AT at ₹66,900 less than previously.
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The base Comfortline 1.0 MT now costs ₹11.16 lakh after a ₹39,900 price cut.
Volkswagen Virtus GST Price Cut: Old and New Price List
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Volkswagen Virtus New Price State & Citywise
Prices differ slightly by location due to local taxes and the logistics to deliver cars to dealerships in different cities. Below we show the new and old starting ex-showroom prices in key cities and states:
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Ex-showroom pricing that follows the change in GST in September 2025 will no longer change by city or state except for local charges which are not included in the ex-showroom pricing.
Volkswagen Virtus 2025 Specifications & Features
Here are the specifications and features available for the Virtus buyer now at better pricing post-GST cut:
- 1.0 L TSI (999 cc, 115 PS) and 1.5 L TSI (1498 cc, 150 PS) turbo-petrol engines.
- 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter automatic or the 7-speed DSG.
- Touchscreen infotainment system (up to 10 inches), with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay.
- Up to 6 airbags, ABS, ESC, hill-hold and 5-star crash test rating GNCAP.
- Automatic Climate Control, Ventilated Front Seats, Sunroof (on higher trims).
- Premium comfort with a wireless charger, a tyre pressure monitor, rear AC vents.
- Tops with premium alloy wheels and wide 521 litres for boot space.
All these features, especially the premium infotainment, comfort, and safety features are now available at buyers' pricing now; looking at the reduction in pricing, it will look like better value for money and possibly the best offer throughout the entire range of products available. The standard features and specifications on this range of goods will also remain.
Volkswagen Virtus New GST Price: Impact on Market and Rivals
With this price drop through the GST price change, Volkswagen Virtus becomes a more competitive option compared to rivals Honda City, Hyundai Verna, and Skoda Slavia that previously enjoyed only a slight price advantage over the Virtus including a price advantage on higher spec models that may have been outside of the budget of several buyers. This price drop will draw more buyers to the Virtus, allowing for slightly better sales and market share as buyers can afford models above the entry level. We also expect Honda, Hyundai, and others to follow suit with similar price offerings into the market which would generate bigger price drops throughout the segment.
A relative of mine saw my Volkswagen Virtus for the first time. He really liked the car, but when I told him it only had a 1.0 liter engine, he was left in shock and disbelief.
— Parth Monish Kohli (@Pmkphotoworks) August 20, 2025
To give him a reality check, I took him for a drive, and by the end of it, he was pleasantly… pic.twitter.com/V90rKalKwB
Conclusion
This GST price drop for the Volkswagen Virtus is a big win for mid-size sedan buyers in India. Not only are the prices cut, but so is the price of value as essential features are pushed down from the top spec ranking. Therefore, the Virtus now poses a better buy when combined with its successful German engineering and safety regulation implementation at truly affordable prices. So, this price drop serves to ease the ownership in a more premium vehicle segment still dominated by robust competition and buyers still wanting value for money.
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