Volkswagen Taigun Launched in India

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Volkswagen Taigun is officially scheduled to launch in India in 2021. It’s microsite is already online: Volkswagen Taigun India.

Sharing some images from our Volkswagen: Auto Expo 2020 Coverage.

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Volkswagen Taigun Teased Ahead Of Launch

Volkswagen India has officially teased the upcoming Taigun compact SUV, suggesting the launch is around the corner. The carmaker released a teaser video of the Taigun on its official social media account. The SUV has been listed on VW's official India website for collecting online enquiries. Specifically designed for the Indian market, the SUV was showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo in February. It will be based on the company's MQB A0 IN platform, which will also be used on VW Group's upcoming models, such as the production version of Skoda's Vision-IN concept.

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Volkswagen Taigun Teased Again On Social Media

Volkswagen has again teased its upcoming compact SUV- Volkswagen Taigun on social media platforms ahead of its launch. The carmaker released a teaser video of the Taigun giving us a fair idea of the front end of the production-ready model. The SUV has already been listed on the German carmaker's official India website for collecting online enquiries. As we already know, the Volkswagen Taigun has been specifically designed for the Indian market and will be based on the company's MQB A0 IN platform, which will in-turn spawn Volkswagen Group's upcoming models.

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New arrival at Volkswagen India: The Taigun is on its way

– The Taigun is a bold, dynamic and German engineered SUVW, creating its space in the mid-size SUV segment

– The new model boasts a charismatic design language, with striking exteriors, premium interiors including a digital cockpit

– Premium and practical interiors: The Taigun has a contemporary dashboard layout with décor inserts, digital cockpit, smart storage spaces, exceptional roominess and a large infotainment system for the young and active consumer

– Dynamic and efficient powertrain: High performance, low fuel consumption and driving pleasure are the main characteristics of the Taigun powertrain

– Safety a top priority: Safety is synonymous with Volkswagen and the Taigun comes equipped with advanced safety features, which include excellent driver and occupant protection system with up to 6 airbags

Mumbai – The all-new Volkswagen Taigun is a bold, dynamic and German engineered SUVW designed and developed for the discerning Indian customers. It’s Volkswagen India’s new addition to the SUVW product portfolio and will be competing in the mid-size SUV segment. Built on the indigenized version (MQB A0 IN) of globally renowned MQB (modular transverse matrix) platform of Volkswagen, the Taigun boasts a charismatic design language, the exterior of the SUV exudes strength and confidence, and the interior offers a feeling of space, air and light.

Mr. Klaus Zyciora, Head of Volkswagen Group Design said,

“The Taigun is a design statement; it’s a combination of dynamism, power and space well complimented with legendary safety, build quality & functionality of a Volkswagen.”

The exterior in detail
The striking front end highlights the vehicle’s family affiliation, while emphasizing individuality with the generous chrome applique on the front grille, keeping in mind the needs of the Indian customer. The new Volkswagen logo sits perfectly between the grille and is one of the first locally manufactured products in India to carry the new logo.

The LED matrix (headlamps with daytime running lights) greet even before the drive starts. They can be individually switched off and dimmed. They are intelligently controlled and can illuminate the road as brightly as possible without dazzling the other road users. Providing a higher stance and on-road presence, the R17 dual tone alloy wheels contribute to the striking appearance of the Taigun.

“The Taigun has the most distinctive rear within its segment. The width spanning C-shaped continuous LED tail lamp marks a strong rear end design. This superior, sporty character further adds to the overall aesthetics of the Taigun.”, says Mr. Zyciora.

Premium and practical interiors
Anyone who takes a seat in the all-new Volkswagen Taigun will enjoy superior visibility due to the elevated seating position – typical of an SUV. The good all-round visibility also engenders a feeling of safety and confidence in the Taigun occupants. The long wheelbase of 2651mm makes the interiors extremely roomy and spacious. The flattened tunnel at the rear bench of the Taigun makes the seating position comfortable for the middle occupant.

The Taigun has a modern dashboard layout with décor inserts, smart storage spaces for the young and active consumer, ambient lighting and ventilated leather front seats making the driver and occupant at ease. Adding an element of modernity to the Taigun interior is the digital cockpit and automatic air-conditioning with touch control. The 25.4 cm touchscreen Infotainment comes embedded with Apple CarplayTM and Android AutoTM, enabling customers to be connected and entertained. An inductive charging interface (Type C, USB charging ports) will ensure sufficient power for smartphones. The multi-function leather sport steering wheel and electric sunroof further accentuate the Taigun interiors.

Mr. Jozef Kabaň, Head of Volkswagen Design said, “The Taigun reflects a seamless integration of design proportions that depict true Volkswagen style. The sporty, modern and robust appearance would definitely appeal to the young Indian customer.”

Dynamic and efficient powertrain
High performance, low fuel consumption and driving pleasure are the main characteristics of the Taigun powertrain. The all-new Taigun will be powered by Volkswagen globally renowned TSI technology. The two engine options available on the Taigun will be 1.0l and 1.5l TSI with a combination of three transmission options for customers to choose.

Safety a top priority
The Taigun comes with a full range of safety features. It will be equipped with up to 6 airbags, ESC, 3 headrests at rear, 3-point seat belts, ISOFIX and adjustable headrest for all. The Taigun boasts excellent driver and occupants protection system with up to 6 airbags, Electronic stability control. SUV also includes the rear park distance control, Hill-hold control and tyre pressure deflation warning system.

“The all-new Volkswagen Taigun has been designed and developed specifically for India. The country has a rich and diverse set of people with individual requirements and lifestyles. The design elements of the Taigun cater as much to these requirements, making the carline a superior and robust offering for the Indian customer.”, said Mr. Jozef Kabaň, Head of Volkswagen Design.

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First Volkswagen Taigun today rolled out from Chakan facility in Pune with upto 95% localization.

Volkswagen has announced the pre-bookings. Deliveries will commence from next month onward.



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Volkswagen India commences exclusive previews of its much awaited SUVW – the Taigun

– Exclusive preview for customers: An opportunity for prospective customers to come and experience the Volkswagen Taigun before the market launch in India

– Scheduled in eight key markets in the first phase: Bengaluru to host the first exclusive preview of the Taigun on 21st & 22nd August, followed by Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Chandigarh on the weekends

– Pre-Bookings open for the Taigun: Volkswagen India recently announced pre-bookings open for the Taigun across India via authorized Volkswagen dealerships or the online booking platform

– The Volkswagen Taigun is the brand’s first product under the India 2.0 Project. A mid-size SUVW built on the MQB A0 IN platform with a robust presence, striking exteriors, premium interiors, digital cockpit, safety and infotainment features

– The Taigun will be powered by the Volkswagen globally renowned TSI engine technology and will be available in a 1.5L engine mated to a 7-speed DSG and 6-speed manual transmission and a 1.0L engine mated to a 6-speed automatic and manual transmission

– New brand design implementation has been activated across Volkswagen dealerships in India. As on date, over 40 dealerships adorn with pride the new brand language and logo that represent a vibrant, modern, humane and contemporary Volkswagen

Mumbai – Enabling customers to experience the Taigun, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India kick-starts its exclusive previews across eight key cities in India in the first phase. The first preview begins in Bengaluru on 21st & 22nd August 2021, followed by Chennai, Coimbatore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Chandigarh over weekends. The Volkswagen Taigun is the brands’ much-awaited SUVW that will be launched right at the heart of the festive season in the month of September.

During the course of the multi-city preview, prospective customers can experience the Volkswagen Taigun firsthand along with the brands’ recently activated 360-degree visualizer. The 360-degree visualizer enables customers to view the features of the Taigun at the comfort of their homes via digitally connected devices like mobile phones, tablets, laptops or desktops. In addition, customers can also seek information on the accessories that will be available on the Taigun. Giving them the opportunity beforehand to understand how well the Taigun can suit their lifestyle requirements.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India said, “The Taigun is a bold, dynamic and German engineered SUVW that perfectly matches the requirements of an Indian customer. Through the multi-city exclusive preview, we aim to give our customers an opportunity to experience the Volkswagen Taigun along with our new brand design language and digitalized solutions that enhance accessibility and convenience for the customer.”

Volkswagen India has been relentlessly working towards enhancing its value proposition and customer experience. The brand over the last couple of months has been strengthening its network presence along with the implementation of its new brand design and logo across its dealerships in India. The new design language represents the brands’ vibrant, modern, innovative, digitalized and humane outlook. Customers can witness this across 40 dealerships in India currently, while the remaining are under development.

To further enhance customer experience, Volkswagen has invested in the development of digitalized initiatives that increase accessibility towards the brand. Under its Sarvottam 2.0 program, the brand has identified over 40 solutions along the customer journey that would simplify processes, through digitalization and people development, offering an improved customer connect basis evolving preferences. Some of the solutions under the program include – 360-degree visualizer, Test drive scheduler, Service Cam, WhatsApp for business, Paperless documentation, Car Health Report and a lot more.

All of the above initiatives will further amplify the experience of owning a Volkswagen Taigun. The carline boasts of a charismatic design language with striking exteriors, premium interiors including a digital cockpit, and 40+ inbuilt safety features. The Taigun retains the brands’ core DNA of superior built quality, safety and a fun-to-drive experience. It is powered by Volkswagen globally renowned TSI technology and will be available with two engine options: 1.5L TSI mated to 7-speed DSG and 6-speed manual gearbox and 1.0L TSI engine mated to a 6-speed automatic and manual gearbox.

Keeping in mind the current COVID-19 guidelines across the eight key cities, Volkswagen India is taking all the necessary precautions for the safety of its customers and employees. Customers interested in attending the exclusive previews, need to register themselves at Volkswagen Taigun Exclusive Preview and select their preferred city and timeslot. Customers are requested to adhere to their preferred timeslot in order to maintain the local guidelines.

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The much-anticipated Volkswagen Taigun is finally on sale in India. The compact SUV has been launched at a starting ex-showroom price of ₹ 10.50 lakh for the base Comfort Line 1.0 TSI variant which prices go up to ₹ 17.50 lakh for the GT Plus 1.5 TSI top-end trip. Yes! You read that right, Volkswagen has axed-down the base Trend Line variant for the Taigun and comes in a new fully-loaded range-topping Topline variant in the 1.0-litre Dynamic Line Taigun. Now this is part of Volkswagen's new model positioning strategy in its India 2.0 game plan, as the German brand feels that its customers aspire for a decently equipped and upmarket offering even at the base level. And so the stripped-down base variant is not on offer.

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7-speed DSG

Cruise control

Ventilated seats

R 17 - alloy wheels

 

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Volkswagen Taigun Receives More Than 12,000 Pre-Bookings In India

Volkswagen India has received more than 12,000 pre-bookings in India. It was just a few days ago that we told you about the company receiving over 10,000 pre-bookings for the SUV in the country and now that number stands at 12,221. Having received such an interest from the market for a VW car is certainly a big deal, given that price of the SUV begins from ₹ 10.50 lakh in the country.

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Volkswagen Taigun is offered with two engine options: 1L TSi (6-Speed MT or AT) that delivers 115 PS and 178 Nm torque.

1.5L TSi Evo engine (6-Speed MT or 7-Speed DSG) delivers 150 PS and 250 Nm torque. It’s also equipped with Start-Stop as well as Active Cylinder Technology.

The Compact SUV is available in five color choices: Curcuma Yellow, Wild Cherry Red, Candy White, Reflex Silver and Carbon Steel Grey.

It has a standard 4-Years or 1,00,000 Kms warranty which is extendable to 7-Years. The road-side assistance is extendable to 10-Years. First three services are free.







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Press Release:

The New Volkswagen Taigun is the first product offering by the brand in the mid-size SUV segment, developed on the globally acclaimed MQB A0 IN platform under the India 2.0 project with a localization level of up to 95 percent. The Taigun has the largest wheelbase in the segment of 2,651 mm that makes the interiors extremely roomy and spacious.

The Taigun is a perfect combination of dynamism, power and space that are well complimented by the core DNA of Volkswagen - Build quality, safety and fun-to-drive. Dressed to make heads turn every time it swerves by in style, the New Volkswagen Taigun imbibes the global lineage and language of a Volkswagen. It boasts a charismatic design language, robustness of an SUV and premium feature rich interiors that add to the comfort and convenience of the occupants.

Speaking at the launch of the new Volkswagen Taigun, Mr. Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India said, “Today is a significant moment for all of us at Volkswagen, as we launch the new Volkswagen Taigun. The bold, dynamic, German-engineered SUVW, Taigun will be a game changer in India’s mid-size SUV segment. The carline embodies the core DNA of brand Volkswagen and staying true to that, Taigun offers superior build quality, safety and exceptional driving dynamics. We are confident that the carline will be a huge success.”

Powered by the globally acclaimed TSI technology, the Volkswagen Taigun is available in two engine options - 1.0L TSI engine with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission option that delivers peak power of 115PS (85 kW) ranging from 5000 to 5500 rpm and peak torque of 178 Nm@1750-4500 rpm. Whereas the 1.5L TSI EVO engine is equipped with a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DSG transmission option, delivering peak power of 150PS (110 kW) from 5000 to 6000 rpm range and peak torque of 250Nm@1600-3500 rpm. The 1.5L TSI EVO engine also comes equipped with Active Cylinder Technology (ACT) and idle start/stop technology.

A prominent front grille with a generous chrome applique, LED headlights and DRLs that greet the Taigun customer even before the drive starts - they are intelligently controlled and can illuminate the road as brightly as possible without dazzling the other road users. Providing a higher stance and on-road presence, the R17 Manila alloy wheels contribute to the striking appearance of the Taigun.

The Taigun has the most distinctive rear within its segment. The width spanning C-shaped Infinity LED tail lamps mark a strong rear-end design and further add a superior and sporty character to the overall aesthetics of the Taigun.

On entering the new Volkswagen Taigun, customers will experience the modern dashboard layout comprised with décor inserts, smart storage spaces for the young and active consumer, ambient lighting, ventilated leather front seats, electric sunroof and wireless charging putting the driver and occupant at ease. Adding an element of modernity to the Taigun interiors is the 20.32cm digital cockpit and smart touch Climatronic auto AC with pollen control. The 25.65 cm VW Play touchscreen Infotainment system comes embedded with Apple CarplayTM and Android AutoTM, enabling customers to be connected and entertained.

The Taigun also comes equipped with the locally developed MyVolkswagen Connect App that is a one stop application for customer convenience. The application enables our customers to monitor their usage, asses their driving behavior and live track information related to the car and their safety, all in real-time.

At Volkswagen, safety is a top priority and is synonymous with the brand. The Taigun comes with a full range of 40+ safety features such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), up to 6 airbags, multi-collision brakes, 3 headrests at the rear, reverse camera, 3-point seat belts, ISOFIX and an adjustable headrest for all and tyre pressure deflation warning system.

The Taigun will be available in five vibrant body colours such as the Curcuma Yellow, Wild Cherry Red, Candy White, Reflex Silver and Carbon Steel Grey.

Volkswagen has redefined its variant structure and introduced two parallel lines loaded with features: The Dynamic Line is available on the 1.0L engine and the Performance Line is powered by the 1.5L EVO TSI engine.

Making the ownership experience more seamless, the new Volkswagen Taigun comes equipped with the 4EVER Care package that offers standard 4-years/ 100,000 kms warranty extendable up to 7 years, 4-years road-side assistance extendable up to 10 years and 3-free services. For their peace of mind, customers can also purchase the service value packages starting at an attractive cost of INR 21,999.

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Volkswagen Launches Service Value Package For Taigun, Starting At ₹ 21,999

Volkswagen India has entered the compact SUV segment with the launch of the all-new Taigun. The SUV is priced from ₹ 10.50 lakh, going up to ₹ 17.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). While the prices are quite competitive, the company simultaneously launched a very lucrative 'Service Value Package' for the Taigun, which starts at ₹ 21,999, for 4 years. The new VW Taigun is offered with two turbocharged petrol engines - a 1.0-litre TSI and a 1.5-litre TSI. Both come with a 6-speed manual, along with an optional 6-speed torque converter for the 1.0 TSI and a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission for the 1.5 TSI.

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Volkswagen has extended its subscription-based model for Taigun Dynamic Line and GT Plus variants starting at a monthly rental of Rs.28,000.

This price is inclusive of financing, maintenance and insurance, supported by ORIX Auto. There's option to subscribe for a period of 24, 36 and 48 months.

The ‘White Number Plate’ subscription is available across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad as part of Phase-I.

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My detailed drive review of the Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 manual
Highline mid-Spec variant.

 

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Volkswagen Taigun SUV - New TVC

 

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New TVC