Škoda AutoVolkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) today announced the start ofproduction of the new Volkswagen Taigun at its state-of-the-art plant in Pune.The new Taigun reinforces the Group’s ‘Make in India, for India and the world’vision, combining high levels of localisation, precision manufacturing, and adeeper on-ground understanding of Indian customers.
The new 2026 Volkswagen Taigun builds on the strong foundation laid by its predecessorwith striking new design elements that deliver a bold and refreshed appeal. Thelatest iteration of Taigun delivers an edgy new design with premium features.The vehicle is built for India’s versatile driving conditions while stayingtrue to Volkswagen’s DNA of European driving dynamics, superior comfort, anduncompromising 5-star safety.
Commentingon the development, Piyush Arora, Managing Director & CEO, Škoda AutoVolkswagen India Private Limited, said, “The start of production of thenew Volkswagen Taigun underscores the maturity of our world-class manufacturingecosystem in India. Our Indian manufacturing facilities are geared to deliverglobal-quality vehicles with high levels of localization, enabling us torespond quickly to what customers demand in India and in export markets. TheTaigun stands as a perfect example of this approach, engineered in line withVolkswagen’s global benchmarks and produced in India with a sharp focus onefficiency, quality, and safety. As we roll out the new Taigun, we are furthersolidifying India’s position as a strategic production and export base for theGroup.”
NitinKohli, Brand Director, Volkswagen India,said, “Since its launch, the Taigun has been instrumental in strengtheningthe brand’s SUV strategy. It has played a pivotal role in bolstering ourproduct portfolio for discerning Indian buyers and their aspirations. The newTaigun is central to our strategic plan for the model line-up that will drivemeaningful growth. The start of production for the new Taigun at our Chakanfacility is a moment of great pride for us. It continues to signify ourcommitment to the Indian consumers who choose to own premium German-engineeredproducts. We are certain the new Taigun will build on the success of itspredecessor and elevate customer experience.”
Sinceits debut in 2021, the Volkswagen Taigun has earned a strong reputation fordynamic performance, refined comfort, and robust safety, establishing itself asa trusted choice in India and global markets. Over 143,000 units of theVolkswagen Taigun have been produced in India already, with around 30 percentof total production exported to markets around the globe. With production nowunderway, the new Volkswagen Taigun is set to further strengthen the brand’sSUV portfolio with a fresh offering that blends design, practicality, comfort,and performance.
