News & Top StoriesVolkswagen 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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