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Volkswagen has extended the Taigun range with the introduction of two new trim levels: the Taigun GT Plus Sport and Taigun GT Line available with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, respectively. The two trims feature a range of visual enhancements over the standard Taigun that help them stand out.
- Visual enhancements include chrome delete, all black interiors
- GT Line version gets 1.0-litre TSI; 1.5-litre TSI for GT Plus Sport
- GT Plus Sport goes up against Hyundai Creta N Line, Kia Seltos X-Line
- Volkswagen to now offer Taigun in three distinctive trim levels: GT Edge, Chrome and Sport
Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Sport, GT Line design
On the outside, the Taigun GT Plus Sport gets smoked LED headlamps; Carbon Steel Grey roof; red GT branding on the grille, fender and rear profile; dark chrome door handles; and red brake calipers. The SUV has also gotten a chrome delete, with the front grille, diffuser, wing mirrors, alloy wheels, and fender badges all covered in gloss black.
Inside the cabin, the GT Plus Sport variant features an all-black theme that includes black leatherette upholstery with red stitching, black headliner and gloss black inserts on the dash. The red stitching can also be seen on the steering wheel, while there’s a GT logo on the front seats.
The Taigun GT Line, on the other hand, gets the same chrome delete on the outside, but misses out on the red brake calipers and red GT badge on the grille, and gets a GT Line badge on the doors instead.
Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Sport, GT Line powertrains
The Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Sport is available with the 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, putting out 150hp and 250Nm, while the Taigun GT Line gets the 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 115hp and 178Nm. Transmission options on the GT Plus Sport trim include a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch auto, while the GT Line trim can be had with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed torque converter automatic.
Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Sport, GT Line price, rivals
The range-topping Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Sport goes up against the special editions like the Hyundai Creta N Line, Kia Seltos X-Line, Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo, and regular variants of other midsize SUVs like the Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder and Honda Elevate. Bookings for the GT Plus Sport and GT Line variants is now open, with prices set to be revealed soon.
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S. Anand - 36 days ago
Need to be carefull with VW petrol engines ,They Are never FuelEffecient ,We have VW tiguan 2 litre petrol engine The mileage is awfull 6kmpl in city & Max of 8kmpl on airport runs ,When complained ,They say they are helpless