Volkswagen Taigun: All you need to know about price, features and rivals

Sep 23, 2021

By: Vaamanaa Sethi

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Volkswagen launched its new sports utility vehicle (SUV) Taigun on Thursday in the Indian market and...

...will most probably give a tough competition to Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.

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According to media reports, the German automaker is targeting to...

...grab 10 percent of the SUV (mid-sized) market by next year in India.

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Ashish Gupta, brand director of Volkswagen India, said during the launch that...

...Taigun has already received 12,221 bookings before the price was even revealed.

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Colours

It is available in five different colours -- wild cherry red, curcuma yellow, candy white, reflex silver and carbon steel grey.

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Engine

It has come up with two petrol engine options -- 1 litre engine with 6-speed manual and 1.5 litre with 6-speed manual, 7 DSG transmissions.

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Price

Taigun is launched at an introductory price of ₹10,49,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).

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Safety features

The car comes with over 40 safety features including electronic stability control (ESC), 6 airbags, brake disc wiping and hill hold assist.

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Other features

The SUV has some notable features like automatic climate control, wireless charging, connected car features and electronic sunroof.

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Warranty

The company is offering 4 years/1 lakh kilometres warranty on Taigun which is extendable up to 7 years/1.5 lakh kilometres.

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