News & Top StoriesVolkswagen Taigun’s Starting Price of Rs.11 Lakh Has Dropped By More Than Rs. 1 Lakh For A Limited Time
Volkswagen Taigun will soon get the new GT. Earlier, the German automaker had reduced the prices of some variants of the Taigun compact SUV, making it up to 1.1 million cheaper than before. However, the prices offered are valid for a limited time only. Updated prices for each affected variant are given below.
| Variant | Regular Price | Offer Price | Difference |
| Manual | |||
| Comfortline 1-litre MT | Rs 11.70 lakh | Rs 11 lakh | (-) Rs 70,000 |
| GT Chrome Automatic | |||
| Taigun GT Plus Chrome 1.5-litre DCT | Rs 19.44 lakh | Rs 18.69 lakh | (-) Rs 75,000 |
| GT Plus Chrome 1.5-litre DCT (added features) | Rs 19.74 lakh | Rs 18.69 lakh | (-) Rs 1.05 lakh |
| GT Plus Edge Automatic (Deep Black Pearl & Carbon Steel Grey (matte) variants) | |||
| GT Plus Edge 1.5-litre DCT | Rs 19.64 lakh to Rs 19.70 lakh | Rs 18.90 lakh | Up to (-) Rs 80,000 |
| 1.5 GT Plus Edge DCT (added features) | Rs 19.94 lakh to Rs 20 lakh | Rs 18.90 lakh | Up to (-) Rs 1.1 lakh |
- Volkswagen has cut Rs 70,000 off the sticker price of the Taigun’s entry-level comfortline 1-liter turbo-petrol manual model.
- However, the top-of-the-line GT Plus automatic trim of the Taigun is now available for Rs 1.05 lakh less than it was previously.
- Up to Rs 1.1 lakh has been taken off the cost of the GT Plus Edge automatic trims, which include Deep Black Pearl and Carbon Matte Grey versions. The sale price for each of these variants is Rs 18.90 lakh.
Features & Safety
The VW Taigun’s higher-end GT Plus models come with features including an 8-inch digital driver’s display, automatic air conditioning, a single-pane sunroof, and a 10. 1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The versions with extra amenities include an enhanced sound system with a subwoofer and amplifier, footwell lighting, and electrically adjustable front seats.
Up to six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and a rear-view camera are among its safety features.
Powertrain Options
Volkswagen provides the Taigun with two different petrol engine options. The details of these engines are listed below:
| Engine | 1-litre turbo-petrol | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol |
| Power | 115 PS | 150 PS |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT / 7-speed DCT |
Active cylinder deactivation is another feature of the 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engines. To increase fuel efficiency when driving at a relaxed pace, it turns off two of the four cylinders.
Price Range and Competitors
The Volkswagen Taigun‘s usual pricing fell between Rs. 11.70 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh. The current offer has a starting price of Rs 11 lakh and a maximum price of Rs 18.90 lakh. It competes with vehicles such as the Citroen C3 Aircross, Honda Elevate, MG Astor, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, Honda Grand Vitara, and Kia Seltos.
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News & Top StoriesSales of the Volkswagen Virtus Beat Those of the Hyundai Verna in March 2024
Volkswagen Virtus & Hyundai: Sales data from March 2024 suggests that the compact vehicle segment had a successful end to the fiscal year 2023–2024. The Volkswagen Virtus is at the top of the sales ranking, with the Hyundai Verna trailing closely after. Except for the Honda City, practically all compact sedans had positive month-over-month (MoM) growth in the previous month. The sales performance of each automobile in March 2024 is broken down here.
Compact sedans
| Compact sedans | |||||||
| March 2024 | February 2024 | MoM Growth | Market share current(%) | Market share (% last year) | YoY mkt share (%) | Average sales (6 months) | |
| Volkswagen Virtus | 1847 | 1631 | 13.24 | 27.87 | 17.71 | 10.16 | 1741 |
| Hyundai Verna | 1716 | 1680 | 2.14 | 25.89 | 37.12 | -11.23 | 1865 |
| Skoda Slavia | 1358 | 1028 | 32.1 | 20.49 | 15.56 | 4.93 | 1584 |
| Honda City | 1116 | 1184 | -5.74 | 16.84 | 26.62 | -9.78 | 1318 |
| Maruti Suzuki Ciaz | 590 | 481 | 22.66 | 8.9 | 2.96 | 5.94 | 633 |
| Total | 6627 | 6004 | 10.37 | 99.99 | |||
Principal Learnings
- The Volkswagen Virtus was the best-selling compact sedan in March 2024, having sold over 1,800 copies. With a nearly 28 percent market share in the segment, Virtus has seen monthly sales growth of more than 13 percent.
- By just 131 units, the Hyundai Verna’s sales just missed outpacing those of the Virtus. While month-to-month sales were stable at over 1,700 shipments, the company’s year-over-year (YoY) market share decreased by over 11 percent.
- More than 1,300 people purchased the Skoda Slavia, a small automobile, in March 2024. The Slavia sold more than 200 fewer units last month than its average sales over the previous six months, even though it had the most month-over-month (MoM) growth of 32%.
- The sole small car in this group, the Honda City, saw a decline in monthly sales but managed to surpass 1,000 units sold. Additionally, the City’s YoY market share decreased by almost 10%. The change in variant-specific features that was announced in April 2024 is likely what caused this output decline, and the Honda sedan should soon resume its typical sales volume.
- In March 2024, the Maruti Ciaz—which is currently regarded as an obsolete model in the segment—became the least popular small sedan. Its monthly sales jumped by more than 100 homes last month, despite drawing fewer than 600 buyers.
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