Ahead of launch in India, Volkswagen Taigun's features revealed
What's the story
Volkswagen is expected to launch the Taigun SUV in India later this year. It will be based on the company's MQB-A0-IN platform and will share several features with its recently-unveiled cousin, the SKODA KUSHAQ.
The Taigun will have an all-LED lighting setup, ventilated front seats, a 10.0-inch touchscreen console, and 188mm of ground clearance.
Here's our roundup.
Exteriors
Taigun will have a length of 4,220mm
The Volkswagen Taigun will feature a narrow chrome grille with dual horizontal slats, a large air dam, silvered skid plates, and LED headlamps as well as taillamps.
On the sides, it will be flanked by roof rails, blacked-out B-pillars, power-adjustable ORVMs, and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Dimensions-wise, the car will be 4,220mm long, with a wheelbase of 2,651mm and a ground clearance of 188mm.
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It will be offered with two engine choices
The Volkswagen Taigun will be available with two BS6-compliant petrol engine options: a 1.0-liter TSI mill that produces 109hp/175Nm and a 1.5-liter TSI EVO unit that generates 148hp/250Nm. Transmission choices will include a 6-speed manual, 6-speed torque converter automatic, and a 7-speed DSG gearbox.
Interiors
The SUV will offer a 5-seater cabin with dual-tone dashboard
Volkswagen Taigun will have a spacious 5-seater cabin with ventilated front seats, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a dual-tone dashboard, power windows, 2-zone automatic climate control, and an adjustable steering wheel.
It will also pack a fully-digital instrument cluster and a 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
For safety, it should offer multiple airbags, ABS, EBD, and a rear-view camera.
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Volkswagen Taigun: Pricing and availability
Volkswagen Taigun will be launched in India around mid-2021. It is expected to carry a starting price-tag of around Rs. 10 lakh (ex-showroom). It will take on rivals like Kia Seltos, MG Hector, and Hyundai Creta.