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Volkswagen Taigun
The Volkswagen Taigun price in India starts from Rs 13.67 lakh (on-road). The Taigun comes with a 1.0-litre or 1.5-litre TSI turbo petrol engine options that deliver 115 hp and 178 Nm of torque and 150 hp and 250 Nm of torque respectively. The Volkswagen Taigun rivals include Skoda Kushaq, Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos.
The Taigun feature list includes connected tail lamps, a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity, ventilated front seats, an electric sunroof, 6 airbags as standard, and sporty GT styling with 17-inch alloy wheels on select variants.
Volkswagen Taigun Latest Updates
- Nov 2024: Volkswagen Taigun to be recalled due to faulty welding
- Oct 2024: Volkswagen Taigun, Virtus facelifts coming by 2026
- Sep 2024: Volkswagen Taigun sales hit 1 lakh milestone in three years
- Mar 2023: Volkswagen Taigun gets BS6 phase 2 upgrades
- June 2022: Volkswagen Taigun gets more features
- Sep 2021: Volkswagen Taigun launched in India as Creta rival
Volkswagen Taigun Features and specifications
Volkswagen Taigun variants & price
The Taigun variant breakup starts from Comfortline, Highline, Topline, GT Line, GT, GT Plus Chrome, and GT Plus Sport variants. VW Taigun on road prices start at Rs 13.67 lakh and go up to Rs 22.67 lakh (on-road) for the fully-loaded models.
The Taigun also offers several distinctive styling packages including the elegant Chrome Line, the sporty GT Line with dark-themed exteriors, and the performance-oriented GT Plus Sport, which adds features like red brake calipers, darkened LED headlamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, and Carbon Steel Grey contrast roof. VW Taigun engine line-up includes two petrol options catering to a wide range of preferences. The entry level Taigun 1.0-litre TSI is powered by a 999cc three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine delivering 115 hp and 178 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. For those seeking more performance, the Taigun 1.5-litre TSI GT models feature the 1.5-litre-litre four-cylinder TSI EVO engine producing 150 hp and 250 Nm of torque, available with a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG (DCT) automatic gearbox.
Volkswagen Taigun expert review
We like
Solid build
Strong performance, driving manners
We don't like
Features missing from 1.5 MT
Some signs of cost cutting
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Reviewed by: Saumil Shah
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Volkswagen Taigun mileage
The Volkswagen Taigun is offered with 2 petrol engines, the 1.0-litre TSI and the 1.5-litre TSI. The 1.0-litre TSI promises an official economy of 18.1 kpl in the MT and 16.44 kpl in the torque converter AT. The 1.5-litre TSI gives you an official figure of 18.47 kpl in the MT and 17.88 kpl in the dual-clutch AT. However, the city economy figures for the Taigun 1.0-litre TSI AT as tested were just 8.5 kpl, and highway economy was 12.4 kpl.
Fuel type | Displacement | Transmission | Mileage |
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Petrol | 1498 cc | Manual | 18.5 kpl |
Petrol | 999 cc | Manual | 18.1 kpl |
Petrol | 1498 cc | DCT | 17.9 kpl |
Petrol | 999 cc | TC | 16.4 kpl |
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Volkswagen Taigun Images
The Taigun is a compact yet stylish mid-segment SUV. Check out Volkswagen Taigun exterior and interior images from different angles in our vast image gallery.
Volkswagen Taigun videos
Autocar India’s Volkswagen Taigun video reviews provide detailed assessment of the car’s driving experience, features, comfort and performance in various scenarios; in both its 1.0-litre TSI and 1.5-litre TSI engine forms. Take a look at our Volkswagen Taigun latest video review gallery.


Volkswagen Taigun Colours
The Volkswagen Taigun is offered in Lava Blue, Wild Cherry Red, Rising Blue Metallic, Reflex Silver, Candy White, Carbon Steel Grey, Carbon Steel Grey Matte, Pearl Deep Black, and exclusive contrast roof options, available on select GT variants.