New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- October was a record-breaking month for the Volkswagen Virtus, as the premium sedan sold 2,453 units - its highest ever. Launched in India on June 9, 2022, as a successor to the Vento, the Virtus has been one of the strongest contributors to the brand's performance in India. According to the automaker, the car accounted for 40% market share in the premium sedan segment over the last two months. Volkswagen attributes the steady demand to the Virtus's combination of precise German engineering, eye-catching design, thrilling performance, and premium safety features. Together with the Taigun SUV, the Virtus sedan collectively crossed the sales mark of 1.60 lakh units in the country.

Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Niti...