India, May 24 -- Volkswagen Virtus has a launch date and it is scheduled for June 9. The Virtus is the latest product from the Volkswagen camp in India and the model is looking at reviving the mid-size sedan segment, a category that has conceded ground to SUVs in recent times. The Virtus follows the line already taken by Skoda Slavia, its technical cousin, and will be offered in two broad trims - Dynamic Line and Performance Line.

The Virtus is based on the Volkswagen MQB A0 IN platform which also underpins the Slavia from Skoda that was launched earlier this year. Larger than the Vento, the Virtus will also replace this model in the market here. But while space and a stronger road presence are key focus areas, Volkswagen is also betting...