Volkswagen has recently unveiled the new GT variants for the Taigun SUV. However, ahead of their launch, the carmaker has slashed the prices for the select variants, making them more affordable by up to Rs 1 lakh. Here’s a look at the revised prices: –
| VW Taigun Variants | Regular Price | Offer Price | Difference |
| Comfortline 1.0 MT | Rs 11.70 lakh | Rs 11 lakh | Rs 70,000 more affordable |
| Taigun GT Plus Chrome 1.5 DCT | Rs 19.44 lakh | Rs 18.69 lakh | Rs 75,000 more affordable |
| GT Plus Chrome 1.5 DCT | Rs 19.74 lakh | Rs 18.69 lakh | Rs 1.05 lakh more affordable |
| GT Plus Edge 1.5 DCT | Rs 19.64 – 19.70 lakh | Rs 18.90 lakh | Up to Rs 80,000 more affordable |
| GT Plus Edge 1.5 DCT | Rs 19.94 – 20 lakh | Rs 18.90 lakh | Up to Rs 1.1 lakh more affordable |
It is worth noting that these prices are valid only for a limited period.
- Volkswagen has slashed the price of the entry-level comfortline 1-litre turbo-petrol manual variant of the Taigun by Rs 70,000.
- The top-spec Taigun GT Plus automatic trim is now Rs 1.05 lakh cheaper. On the other hand, the GT Plus Edge automatic trims, including Deep Black Pearl and Carbon Matte Grey variants, are now up to Rs 1.1 lakh more affordable.
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Powertrain Options
Volkswagen offers the Taigun with two petrol engine options – a 1-litre turbo and a 1.5-litre turbo. Their specifications are as follows:-
| Engine | 1-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol with Active Cylinder Technology |
| No of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Max Power | 115PS | 150PS |
| Peak Torque | 178Nm | 250Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT |
Rivals
The Volkswagen Taigun mid-size SUV takes on the likes of the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq, Honda Elevate, MG Astor and Citroen C3 Aircross.
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