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- Oct 15, 2022
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Volkswagen India has just launched the Taigun from Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The compact SUV is available in two broad trims: Dynamic Line (with the 1-litre TSI) and GT (with the more powerful 1.5-litre TSI).
The Dynamic Line includes three variants: Comfortline, Highline, and Topline. Similarly, the GT lineup comprises the Taigun GT and GT Plus.
In this report, we take you through all the features the compact SUV has to offer:
First up, the Dynamic Line
Comfortline
Unlike the Polo and Vento, the ‘Comfortline’ variant is your entry ticket to the Taigun. It has the following features:
Halogen headlamps with DRLs
16-inch steel rims with wheel covers
Black roof rails
Connected LED tail lamps
7-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
6-speaker sound system
Steering-mounted audio controls
Manual air-conditioning
Electrically adjustable ORVMs
Rear AC vents
Remote locking/unlocking
Fabric seat covers
Dual airbags
ABS with EBD
Rear parking sensors
Electronic stability control
Three-point seatbelts for all occupants
ISOFIX child seat mounts
Highline
Up next in the Dynamic Line trim is the Highline, which is the entry-level variant for the Taigun’s automatic transmission. It comes with features like:
16-inch alloy wheels
Silver roof rails
Front fog lamps with cornering function
10.1-inch infotainment system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Connected car technology (Telematics only)
Ambient lighting
Automatic climate control
Electrically folding ORVMs
Cooled glove box
USB-C charging sockets at the front and back
Rear centre armrest with cup holders
60:40 split folding rear seats
Rear parcel shelf
Rear defogger, washer, and wiper
Rear parking camera
Paddle shifters (AT only)
Hill start assist (AT only)
Topline
The top-spec variant in the Dynamic Line trim is called Topline. It comes with all the niceties, including:
17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
LED headlamps with LED DRLs
Generous use of chrome
8-inch digital driver’s display
Keyless entry with push-button start
Single-pane sunroof
Ventilated front seats
Leatherette upholstery
Auto headlamps and wipers
Side and curtain airbags
Auto-dimming IRVM
Tyre pressure monitoring
Taigun GT
The Taigun’s GT and GT Plus have features identical to the Highline and Topline, respectively. The more powerful variants get ‘GT’ badges (as expected) and distinct alloy wheel design, upholstery, and trim options. It also comes with red highlights inside the cabin instead of the Dynamic Line’s white-and-blue theme. That said, the GT Plus neither gets ventilated seats nor leatherette upholstery, which is bizarre, considering the Topline variant features both.
Trivia
The Taigun is provided with 115PS 1-litre and 150PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines.
Both get a 6-speed manual as standard.
In automatic transmissions, the smaller engine uses a 6-speed torque converter while the larger motor gets a 7-speed DSG.
The SUV rivals the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, and the upcoming MG Astor.
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