Volkswagen India has unveiled the new Taigun, a premium SUV crafted for customers who value driving dynamics, safety, and purposeful design. The new Taigun brings together expressive design, intuitive technology, enhanced
comfort, and the brand’s hallmark safety, delivering a driving experience that is both exhilarating and everyday practical. With its bold new front fascia, first -in-segment illuminated logos, and refreshed interiors, the new Taigun reflects Volkswagen’s global design language while offering accessible premiumness. The SUV stands for German engineering, benchmark safety, and turbocharged performance – core pillars that have long
defined the Volkswagen brand.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Nitin Kohli, Brand Director, Volkswagen
Passenger Cars India, said, “The Taigun has been a key pillar of our India portfolio.
Since its introduction, it has played a significant role in our SUVW journey,
contributing to the brand’s growth with its robust build quality, strong safety
credentials, and fun -to-drive performance . The new Taigun builds on this strong
foundation with a sharper design and meaningful enhancements across key
pillars. With this introduction, we are rein forcing our commitment to bringing
aspirational, well -engineered products that strengthen our SUVW portfolio and
make German engineering even more accessible to Indian customers.”
Volkswagen’s design philosophy is built on three core values: Stable, Likeable,
and Secret Sauce. These pillars define every design decision, ensuring
Volkswagen cars feel confidently grounded, emotionally appealing, and
unmistakably Volkswagen. The new Ta igun is a reliable everyday performer with
strong presence & real character – powerful and assured, yet warm and welcoming. The design inspired by the rhythm of modern life and the spirit of
always moving forward .
Design – Confident, Distinctive, Class Leading :
• Bold, expressive exterior – new front and rear bumpers, a clean front
grille with light band, and a
confident stance that reflects
maturity and intent
• First-in-segment illuminate d
logos – front and rear logos
that light up, creating a
distinctive identity day or night
• Signature LED lighting –
Infinity LED tail lamps with
sequential turn indicators, plus welcome and goodbye animation that
adds a touch of sophistication
• GT character – black painted strips, red GT lettering on doors, and sporty
accents that amplify the dynamic spirit
• New premium colours – Avocado Pearl and Steel Grey, complemented by
fresh 16 – and 17 -inch alloy wheel designs
• Refreshed interior – storm grey trim on the lower dashboard and door
panels; upgraded surface finishes and inserts that elevate the cabin
experience
• Variant-exclusive upholstery – Topline in storm grey leatherette with
black piping; GT Chrome with red piping and stit ching, with GT logo
embroidery; GT Sport in black leatherette with red piping and stitching
with GT embroidery
Technology – Intuitive, Connected, Driver – Focused:
• 10.1 -inch infotainment
system with wireless Android
Auto and Apple CarPlay,
full-screen projection, and an
integrated Appstore with 15
inbuilt apps
• “Hello Volkswagen” voice
assistant powered by Google
cloud’s Automotive AI Agent – intuitive control that understands natural
speech
• 10.25 -inch full digital cockpit with Active Info Display with four
configurable views, turn -by-turn navigation on the cluster, and real -time
destination information
• Volkswagen Sound System with amplifier and sub -woofer for an
immersive audio experience
• Full LED performance headlamps with all -weather lights and
auto-levelling – standard across the range, ensuring optimal visibility in
every condition
Comfort – Premium, Everyday Usability:
• Panoramic sunroof with summer function – bringing in light and fresh
air at the touch of a button
• Front ventilated seats and 6-way
electric driver seat – for personalised
comfort on every drive
• Smart touch Climatronic AC – now
standard across all variants,
maintaining the perfect cabin climate
• Rear windshield wiper with
intermittent control and heated rear windshield – thoughtful details
that add convenience in all weather
Safety – Uncompromised, Benchmark -Setting:
• 5-star Global NCAP rating – a testament to Volkswagen’s unwavering
commitment to safety
• Six airbags as standard across all variants – because safety should never
be an option
• Over 40 safety features including Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill
Hold Control, Multi -Collision Brakes, and Brake Disc Wiping
• Front and rear parking sensors with acoustic and optical feedback –
making every manoeuvre effortless and secure
Performance – Refined, Efficient, and Engaging:
• 1.0-litre TSI – 85 kW / 178
Nm, now paired with
a first-in-segment
8-speed automatic
transmission (AQ300) for
linear power delivery,
smooth shifts, and
enhanced fuel efficiency in
city driving
• 1.5-litre TSI – 110 kW / 250 Nm, mated to a 7 -speed DSG, featuring
Active Cylinder Technology (ACT) that seamlessly deactivates two
cylinders under light load to optimise fuel efficiency without
compromising performance
• Rear disc brakes on 1.5 TSI variants – delivering confident stopping
power when you need it most
The new Taigun is available in a refreshed line -up comprising Comfortline, Highline, Highline Plus, Topline, and GT trims (GT -line, GT Chrome, GT Sport), offering a wide range of choices to suit diverse customer preferences . With its compelling blend of design, technology, comfort, safety, and performance, the new Taigun is poised to further strengthen Volkswagen’s position in India’s competitive SUV segment, catering to customers who seek a dynamic, safe, and feature -rich driving experience.
