The Volkswagen compact SUV has become more expensive by up to Rs 1.56 lakh, and now offers more variants and editions to choose from

Two years ago, on September 23, 2021, the Volkswagen Taigun was launched in India as a competitor to the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. It is the entry-level SUV offering from Volkswagen India, and has become the carmaker’s star product after the discontinuation of the Polo hatchback. Let’s take a look at what has changed since its launch:

Price Revisions

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The Taigun’s current starting price has increased by over Rs 1 lakh compared to its launch price. The top-spec variants in both Dynamic and Performance Lines, namely the Topline and GT, have also become more expensive by up to Rs 1.27 lakh.

In the past year, Volkswagen has introduced new variants of the Taigun, including the top-spec GT Plus with a manual shifter, and limited editions such as ‘GT Plus Edge’ and ‘GT Plus Edge Matte.’ These additions have enhanced the features and aesthetics of the SUV’s range-topping GT trim.

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Volkswagen has made the DCT option available on the GT variant and introduced limited editions in the SUV’s automatic lineup. The petrol-auto combination of the Taigun has become more expensive by over Rs 1 lakh since its launch.

Features Rejig

Volkswagen made a few changes to the Taigun’s features list in early 2023. It added LED headlights with auto coming/leaving home lights to the 1-litre Highline and 1.5-litre GT variants, which were previously available only on the top-spec 1-litre Topline and 1.5-litre GT Plus variants.

The Taigun still boasts a 10.1-inch touchscreen system, ventilated front seats, a single-pane sunroof, an 8-inch digital driver’s display, and cruise control. Its safety features include up to six airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, a reversing camera, and electronic stability control (ESC).

Top Scores In Two Crash Tests

The Volkswagen Taigun achieved a five-star rating in both adult and child occupant protection during the updated Global NCAP assessments in October 2022. It was also awarded a five-star rating in the stricter Latin NCAP crash tests conducted in July 2023. The SUV performed well in terms of safety in both tests.

Is It A Popular SUV?

The Taigun has gained popularity in India, with average sales of around 1,700 units in the last six months. In August, 1,943 models were sold. While its market share in the segment is just over 3 percent, the demand for the SUV has been relatively consistent.

Any Updates Coming?

Although the Taigun has received several updates in the past year, there are already plans for a facelift for one of its international counterparts. It is possible that an India-specific facelift will be introduced by the end of 2024, as the SUV enters its third year in the Indian market.

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