Volkswagen Taigun | The Compact SUV

Volkswagen Taigun showcased at auto expo 2020 a concept, the model is no near production that we expect very few changes in its design and equipment when it goes on sale.those who keep track of volkswagen SUV portfolio may mistake the taigun for the larger and more expensive tiguan SUV. volkswagen accounted for indian  tastes by using liberal amounts of chrome on the grille and bumpers. the bonnet's more angular too. coming to the rear, the LED lights bar adds distinction. the concept-like large alloys, the showcased model will be what we'll get. In a nutshell, the Taigun is unmistakably volkswagen in design, with its understated, yet attractive, styling.   

  The Taigun's cabin boasts a high level of fit and finish. the general layout is neat and uncluttered, and all the switchgear and buttons feel built to last. the multi-layer dashboard has the 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system mounted. VW has not revealed the production-spec taigun's safety kit yet, top-spec variants are expected to get more than two airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, traction control, rear parking sensors, a parking camera, and more. It's worth noting that the volkswagen T-cross for latin america markets was awarded a 5-star safety rating from latin NCAP in its crash tests

 VW's eschewing diesel engines for now across its entire line-up in india. hence, the taigun will be a petrol-only model, throungh the german carmaker is evaluating offering a factory-fit CNG option. the lack of a diesel may be a sore point for some-all its rivals do get a diesel engine-though the petrol engine on offer may be segment-leading in some aspects. the taigun is expected to get a 1.5-litre,four-cyclinder turbo-petrol engine from volkswagen's TSI family. In international markets, this tech-laden until comes with cyclinder deactivation tech to aid fuel efficiency-if this does come to india it may even set the benchmark for fuel economy in its segments. while all-wheel drive is unlikely to be offered in order to keep prices in check, a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox will be an option to send power to the front wheels.The VW group has begun a widespread cost-rationalisation program and is focused on heavy localisation of parts. this should ensure that the SUV is priced competitively to kia seltos (Rs 9 to 17.50 lakh),the current-gen hyundai creta (Rs 9.50 to 16 lakh), nissan kicks (Rs 9 to 14 lakh) and the renault captur (Rs 9.50 to 13 lakh) in the indian market.It'll very interesting to see how volkswagen india will price the SUV when it launches in the second hal of 2021.It'll be a bit of a wait, but the volkswagen taigun might be worth it. the prices are expected to 10 lakh starting ex-showroom.