Volkswagen will debut the Taigun facelift on April 9, 2026. The midsize SUV is expected to arrive with a refreshed design, feature additions, new interior trims and a new gearbox option.
- Taigun facelift likely to get panoramic sunroof and improved AC compressor
- 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 a larger driver’s display
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, redesigned front and rear bumpers and revised detailing for the LED tail-lamps were also seen.
On the inside, expect the Taigun to get newer trim materials and an updated colour scheme. The feature set could mirror that of the Kushaq, comprising a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, a larger 10.25-inch driver’s display, powered and ventilated front seats and a new panoramic sunroof. The air conditioning performance could improve with a new variable-geometry compressor. It is yet to be seen if Volkswagen offers the rear-seat massaging function like its Skoda counterpart.
Volkswagen Taigun facelift: Expected powertrains
New 8-speed torque-converter gearbox likely for 1.0-litre petrol engine
The Taigun facelift will retain the current model’s engine options: the 115hp, 178Nm, 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and the 150hp, 250Nm, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol. While the smaller unit is available with a choice of 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions, the 1.5-litre unit comes mated only to a 7-speed DCT gearbox. However, the facelift could swap the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol’s 6-speed automatic option with a new 8-speed unit, as seen on the Kushaq facelift.
As for price, expect the Volkswagen Taigun facelift to cost slightly more than the current model, which ranges from Rs 11.42 lakh to Rs 19.18 lakh, ex-showroom. It will continue to take on rivals such as the Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster, Tata Sierra, Honda Elevate, Toyota Hyryder, MG Astor, Citroen Aircross, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq and Maruti’s Grand Vitara and Victoris.
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