Is the Virtus GT Plus worth the extra 3 lakh over the regular GT model

Volkswagen is now offering 6 airbags as standard across all the variants of the car but there are a few major feature differences between these 2 variants.

BHPian signal_beat16 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Is it worth paying 3 lakhs extra for the GT Plus variant vs the GT variant? It now comes with 6 airbags as standard for all variants. The major feature differences are:

• Speakers with woofer and amplifier
•  Ventilated seats
•  Full LED vs LED (not sure what the difference is here)
•  Sunroof
•  Alloy wheels painted black
•  Digital cockpit vs Analog

Here's what BHPian silver_bullet24 had to say about the matter:

I have the Virtus GT Plus and my feedback is as under:

• The Speakers with Woofer and Amp definitely provide a much better sound.
• Ventilated seats: OK. Provide decent comfort. Not very effective in the summers though.
• Sunroof: Not useful in the summers. Panoramic sunroof as available in C-SUVs is better esp. for rear passengers. But safety is a concern.
• Digital cockpit: Looks smart and provides a lot of customization.

The following is also available in GT PLUS:

• Electric seats - a MUST at that price point
• Footwell illumination - barely noticeable - poor illumination

Add-on accessories:

• VW Puddle-lamps: Looks smart
• 360-degree camera: Costs around 65K. But have yet to check how good the installation is since it is not factory-fitted, but installed by the dealer.

I recommend not to go for the DEALER MUST-HAVE accessories. They are totally useless - except for the mud flaps. Better to purchase individual accessories. The 7D Floor mat looks great.

Happy buying and safe travels.

Here's what BHPian shiv4747 had to say about the matter:

I have a GT model, but it doesn't come with a woofer and amp. I think it would be worth getting those added.

The ventilated seats are a great feature. It's effective if you park in the shade or a covered parking area, rather than parking directly in the sun.

I love using the sunroof, especially during cloudy and rainy weather. It's an amazing experience, especially when driving in the hills.

The alloy wheels give the car a distinctive look compared to other models, but I might consider changing them after a couple of years.

Even though I'm old school, I wasn't initially interested in the digital cockpit. However, it does make a difference, and that's one of the reasons we chose this variant. It may take some time to get used to, and it can be a bit distracting while driving.

Hope it helps. Thanks!

Here's what BHPian naru80 had to say about the matter:

Virtus 1.5 buyers are enthusiasts. They don't mind paying extra for that driving pleasure. VW milks it to the hilt with the GT Plus variant.

If you want the thrills on a budget go for GT. VW doesn't market it, nor do the salesmen push it because the margins are so much more on the Plus.

Just FYI: GT Plus had cash discounts (ex-insurance) of 95k till last month. These will go up as the update comes nearer. There are none on the GT.

So the effective gap is just 2 lakh, which is not so bad IMHO.

It is easily the best thing on wheels for under 21L.

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