Volkswagen to debut Taigun facelift on April 9

Volkswagen will debut the Taigun facelift on April 9, 2026. The VW mid-size SUV is expected to arrive with a refreshed design, feature additions, new interior trims, and a new gearbox option.

1. Taigun facelift likely to get panoramic sunroof and improved AC compressor.
2. To continue with 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines.

Volkswagen Taigun facelift: What to expect?

Could get a Tayron-like front-end and larger driver's display

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Test mules of the left-hand drive Taigun facelift were spied nearly undisguised, showcasing what its exterior could look like. The prototype featured sleeker LED headlights connected by a DRL with an illuminated VW badge, which is reminiscent of the Tayron R Line. An updated grille, front and rear bumpers and revised detailing for the LED tail-lamp were also spotted.

Current version VW Taigun interior used for representation.

On the inside, expect the Taigun to get newer trim materials and an updated colour scheme. The feature set could mirror the Kushaq, which includes a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, a larger 10.25-inch driver's display, powered and ventilated front seats, and a new panoramic sunroof. Also, the air conditioning performance could see an improvement with a new variable-geometry compressor. It is yet to be seen if Volkswagen offers the rear seat massaging function like on its Skoda counterpart.

Volkswagen Taigun

₹12.54 - ₹22.61 Lakh (On road price)

Range/Mileage

16.44 kmpl - 19.89 kmpl

Specifications

Front Brakes: DiscsRear Brakes: DrumsLength: 4221+ 41 more

Features

Power Windows: Front and RearPower Windows with One Touch-Down: Driver's Window OnlyPower Windows with One Touch-Up: Driver's Window Only+ 103 more

Variants

1.0 TSI petrol Comfortline1.0 TSI Petrol GT Line1.0 TSI Petrol GT Line AT+ 10 more

Volkswagen Taigun facelift: Expected powertrains

New 8-speed torque converter for 1.0 petrol engine likely

Current version Taigun 1.0-litre turbo-petrol used for representation.

The Taigun facelift will retain the same engines as the current version. This includes the 115hp, 178Nm, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and the 150hp, 250Nm, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines. The latter is mated with only a 7-speed DCT gearbox, while the former is paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. While the current version’s 1.0-litre turbo-petrol also offers a 6-speed automatic gearbox, the facelifted version could swap it for a new 8-speed unit as seen on the Kushaq facelift.

The facelifted Volkswagen SUV is expected to be priced slightly higher than the current version, which ranges between Rs 11.42 lakh and Rs 19.18 lakh (ex-showroom). It will continue to take on rivals like the Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster, Tata Sierra, Honda Elevate, Toyota Hyryder, MG Astor, Citroen Aircross, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Grand Vitara and Victoris.