Volkswagen Virtus news

This is not the first time both these cars are being recalled as a similar announcement was previously made in April 2025

While the Honda City Sport is available with a sole CVT option, the Virtus GT Line also offers a manual transmission

The overall mass-market sedan segment has witnessed a 6 percent month-on-month increase in sales in May 2025

The recall is being made for the units manufactured between May 2024 and April 2025

Models like Tata Tigor, Hyundai Verna and Honda City records the maximum decline in sales amidst an overall slump in the segment

The Maruti Dzire sold more than the combined sales of all other mass-market sedans

The list not only consists of sedans that offer superior boot space but SUVs as well, including the newest Mahindra BE 6

Honda recalled more than 90,000 units of its old models in 2024, which was the most for any mass-market carmaker in India

From some mass-market ICE and EV offerings to a few premium models, the coming year is likely to be a busy one for the entire auto industry

We can expect the return of fan favourite Skoda Octavia RS along with multiple EV offerings and a few other global offerings coming to our shores from the Volkswagen Group

The VW Tera is built on the MQB A0 platform and gets a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine similar to the Taigun, and has a similar footprint as the upcoming Skoda Kylaq

In October, we saw the launch of not just a couple of EVs but also two premium sedans from German carmakers, one of which is high on performance

Of the five models on the list, it’s the Honda sedans that are more readily available in over 10 top cities

The Virtus has been the bestseller in its segment since May 2024, averaging more than 1,700 sales units per month

The GT Line variant of the Volkswagen Virtus gets fresh exterior and interior updates, making it a sportier choice for those looking to pick the sedan with the smaller 1-litre turbo-petrol engine