Volkswagen Taigun
Volkswagen today launched the new Taigun at ex-showroom price of Rs.10.50 Lakhs. The price is similar to its siblings the new Skoda Kushaq which was launched back in June. Volkswagen aims to get good sales number of this car and has launched before the festival season. It shares the same platform as Kushaq and lot of part sharing is been done between both of the vehicles.
Taigun Variants and engine options:
The new Volkswagen Taigun will be offered in Comfortline, Highline, Topline, GT and GT Plus variants.
Comfortline variant:
Comfortline is the base model and it will be powered by a 1.0L Turbo Petrol engine and will be offered in manual transmission configuration. It is been priced at 10,49,900 Lakhs. Top features of Comfortline:
- 17.78 cm Touchscreen infotainment
- 40.6 cm R16 Steel wheels with full cover
- Signature Trapezoidal chrome wing, front
- Functional roof rails, black
Highline variant:
The Highline will continue to offer same 1.0L Turbo petrol engine, it will offer both manual and automatic transmission options. The manual is been priced at 12,79,900 Lakhs and Automatic at 14,09,900 Lakhs. Main features that will be offered over the Comfortline are:
- 25.65 cm VW Play Touchscreen infotainment with Apps
- 40.6 cm R16 'Belmonte' Alloy wheels (set of 4)
- Front fog lamps with static cornering light
- Infinity LED tail lamps - 1st in segment
Highline Automatic features:
- 6-Speed Automatic Transmission
- 40.6 cm R16 'Belmonte' Alloy wheels (set of 4)
- Paddle Shifter
- Hill start assist
- Infinity LED tail lamps - 1st in segment
Topline variant:
Will offer same 1.0L Turbo petrol engine and will be offered only with a Automatic transmission option only, it is been priced at 15,90,900 Lakhs. Extra main features offered over Highline variant:
- Paddle Shifter
- Cruise control
- Curtain Airbags
- LED Headlamps with LED DRL
GT Variant and GT Plus variant:
The GT and GT plus are the top end variants and come with 1.5L Turbo petrol engine, it is been priced at 14,99,900 Lakhs. Main features over the Topline variant:
- 40.6 cm R16 'Belmonte' Alloy wheels (set of 4)
- Dual chamber Halogen headlamps with LED DRL
- GT branding at front grill
- Infinity LED tail lamps - 1st in segment
GT Plus will offered with 7speed DSG automatic gearbox option and is been priced at 17.49.900 Lakhs. It will come with some extra features:
- 43.2 cm R17 'Manila' Alloy wheels (set of 4)
- LED Headlamps with LED DRL
- Paddle Shifter
- Curtain Airbags
Engine specifications:
1.0L is 999cc 3 cylinder engine which produces 115ps and 178Nm of torque.
It will be offered with both 6 speed manual and 6 speed Torque converter gearbox option.
Other is a 1.5L 1498cc 4 cylinder engine which produces 150ps and 250Nm of torque. It will be offered with both 6 speed manual and 7 speed DSG gearbox option.
Volkswagen Taigun dimensions:
- Length: 4221mm
- Width: 1760mm
- Height: 1612mm
- Wheelbase: 2651mm
- Boot space: 385L
- Ground clearance: 188mm
- Kerb weight: 1310Kg
- Gross weight: 1700Kg
Exterior of Volkswagen Taigun:
Upfront Taigun gets 3D grille with LED headlamps and LED DRLs. It gets new Volkswagen logo which was introduced this year. At the side it gets 16inch 17inch wheels, roof-rails, body cladding. At the rear it gets first in segment infinity LED taillights, rear camera.
Interior of Volkswagen Taigun:
- It gets dual-tone premium interiors
- Ambient Lighting, Red color for GT trim and White for Topline trim.
- Leather seats with front ventilation option.
- Rear seat having 60-40 split.
- Cruise control.
- Paddle shifters for Automatic transmission.
- 8inch Digital instrument cluster.
- 10inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay.
- 6 speakers (4 speakers and 2 tweeters).
- Wireless charging.
- Engine stop-start button.
- Sunroof
Taigun safety features:
- 6 Airbags
- Electronic Stability Control.
- Hill Hold control.
- Multi collision brakes and 40 plus more safety features.
The car is built on the MQB A0 IN platform which is specially made for India with 95% localization promising less cost effective parts. Platform being build strong and Volkswagen promises their car is built well and will keep passenger safe.
Taigun Color options:
- Curcuma yellow
- Wild Cherry Red
- Candy White
- Reflex Silver
- Carbon steel grey
Taigun Rivals:
The main competitors of Taigun are Seltos and Creta, which are one of the top selling cars in India. Taigun still offers good features which competes neck to neck to the Korean siblings. The German siblings both Kushaq and Taigun offer great build and great driving dynamics. The Korean siblings have a advantage that they offer a Diesel engine, the German sadly doesn't offer one. But still it is very early to judge. Now MG has also revealed their Astor with ADAS into it, but Taigun doesn't get those but Volkswagen has packed good features into the Taigun and they have priced it well. What you guys think about the Taigun, comment your thoughts below
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