Volkswagen has announced its new SUV line-up, which comprises of the T-ROC, Tiguan AllSpace, Tiguan 5-seater and the Taigun mid-sized. The VW Taigun is the locally developed mid-sized SUV, which will be positioned against the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. In this article, we talk about key features and other details of the new Taigun mid-sized SUV.
Volkswagen Taigun Exterior
The SUV was first previewed as the pre-production Taigun concept at the 2020 Auto Expo. The SUV retains the design of the concept, featuring a prominent front grille with chrome applique, new Volkswagen logo at the centre of the grille, LED headlamps with LED DRL (Daytime Running Lamp), 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and LED tail-lamps with a connected bar. The top-spec variant will be called the VW Taigun GT Line.
Volkswagen Taigun Interior Features
– Ventilated leather front seats
– Ambient lighting
– Flattened tunnel at the rear
– Digital instrument console
– 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system
– Automatic AC with touch control
– Rear view camera
– Multi-functional leather wrapped steering wheel
– Electric sunroof
– My Volkswagen Connect
– Wireless AppConnect, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
– Type C, USB charging ports
VW Taigun Safety
– Electronic stability control
– 6 airbags
– ABS with EBD
– Tyre pressure deflation warning
– 3 head-restraints at rear
– Rear park distance control
– Hill-hold control
– ISOFIX
– The new Volkswagen Taigun is based on the MQB AO IN platform, which also underpins the Skoda Kushaq. The company claims that the SUV will have close to 95% of localisation levels.
– The new Volkswagen Taigun has a wheelbase of 2,651mm, which is longer than the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos – 2,610mm. In fact, the wheelbase is 15mm longer than the Jeep Compass (2,636mm).
– It will be offered with two petrol engine options – a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol with 6MT & 6AT, and a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged with 7-speed DSG automatic.
– While the former is good for 114bhp of power and 175Nm of torque, the 1.5L turbo engine churns out a maximum power output of 147bhp and a peak torque of 250Nm of torque.
