Volkswagen Starts Production Of Taigun SUV, Bookings Open Now

Can’t exactly call it a highly anticipated launch but right now, almost every car enthusiast is waiting for the upcoming Volkswagen Taigun. Interestingly, the German carmaker has started the production of this new SUV and customers can now place their bookings for the same against a token amount of Rs.25,000.

Is the upcoming Taigun worth waiting for? Well, only time will tell but right now, check out all the details related to Volkswagen Taigun down below.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Volkswagen has started the production of the all-new Taigun SUV.
• Bookings for the Volkswagen Taigun has started against Rs.25,000.
• To be powered by 115HP, 1.0-litre TSI and 150HP, 1.5-litre TSI engines.

Volkswagen Taigun: Details

Exterior & Design

Starting with the underpinnings, the all-new Taigun comes with a localised version of the world-class MQB AO platform. Well, that’s the major reason why we can expect a good ride and handling from it. The front profile proudly comes with the brand’s new logo, grille, headlamps and a reprofiled bumper. Apart from all this, it runs on new alloy wheels that help to all-new SUV to stand out in terms of design.

Interior

Just like Skoda Kushaq, the upcoming Taigun feels very premium with minimum clutter inside the cabin. Some of the panels available on the dashboard are new for the Taigun and to be precise, it comes with a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, multiple Type-C USB ports, multifunctional steering wheel, ventilated seats, ambient lighting, wireless charger and a fully digital instrument cluster depending upon the variant.

For an airy atmosphere inside, Volkswagen offers a single pane electric sunroof on the new SUV.

Safety Aids

With the German build quality, Volkswagen Taigun comes packed with several features for occupants safety. To begin with, the list includes six airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system, ABS, ESC and ISOFIX child seat mounts to name a few.

Engine & Powertrain

Powering the upcoming Volkswagen Taigun is a potent 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. The overall output from this unit is rated at 150HP and 250Nm but as expected, this motor will be reserved for the top-end variants.

For the entry-level variants, Volkswagen will offer a fuel efficient 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol engine that churns out a decent 115HP and 178Nm of peak torque. Interestingly, both the engines are available with a 6-speed manual gearbox but for added convenience, Volkswagen has decided to offer a 6-speed torque convertor (1.0-litre TSI) and 7-speed DSG with the 1.5-litre TSI engine.

Alternatives

When launched, Volkswagen Taigun will lock horns with some well-established rivals such as Kia Seltos, MG Hector, Hyundai Creta and Skoda Kushaq. Want to learn more about the Korean rival? We have covered some important details related to Creta down below.

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Creta is the best seller when it comes to the compact SUV segment. Also, the new SUV has been a chartbuster in overall sales for a really long time. Right now, the second-gen Creta is available with three engine options. Talking about the features, it comes with a panoramic sunroof, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ventilated seats, air purifier, multiple drive modes and Bluelink connected car tech.

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