Thursday, September 23, 2021
By Kamal Swami
Volkswagen Taigun Launched In India, Priced of Rs 10.50 Lakh
German carmaker Volkswagen has finally the highly awaited compact SUV Taigun in the Indian car market. It is launched with a starting price of Rs 10.50 lakh for the base variant Comfort Line 1.0 TSI and goes high up to Rs 17.50 lakh for the top-end variant GT Plus TSI. Both the prices are ex-showroom prices. According to company sources, the Taigun is promoted as a “Made in India” and “Made for India” product. It has the combination of all the features that the buyers of a compact SUV segment in India prefer in their vehicle. It is developed on the same platform as used in Skoda Kushaq but is quite different from it.
Volkswagen Taigun is launched with two engine options consisting of a 1.0-litre TSI turbo petrol engine and a 1.5-litre turbo TSI petrol engine. The former generates the power of 115 PS and the torque of 178 Nm, whereas the latter develops the power of 150 PS and torque of 250 Nm. The 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine is mated with a six-speed manual gearbox along with an option of a six-speed automatic gearbox. The 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine is mated with a DSG automatic transmission system.
Inside the cabin, the Taigun receives some noteworthy features like a 10.1 inches VW Play touchscreen infotainment system, and an eight-inch digital cockpit. It supports connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other features include a sunroof, voice-command recognition, wireless mobile charging and a few more. The red-coloured lighting pattern further helps in giving it a premium taste.
On the exterior front, it receives an excess of chrome finishing. The front fascia is customized with an LED headlight and DRLs. The side profile is offered with an option of 17 inches and 16-inch alloy wheels based on the trim purchased by the buyers. The rear portion has a funky LED taillight. It is offered with a six colour option including Yellow, Blue, Black, Grey, White and Red.
Now as Taigun is launched in the Indian car market, it will be a strong contender to the upcoming MS Astor, Kia Seltos, and Hyundai Creta. Industry experts believe that the launch of Tiagun before the festive season will help the German carmaker to boost its sales.
