Volkswagen Taigun production commences; bookings open

Inching closer to its launch, Volkswagen has commenced the production of the much-awaited Taigun SUV at the company’s facility in Chakan, Pune. Deliveries for the Taigun will start in September and interested customers can pre-book the vehicle online or by visiting the nearest Volkswagen dealerships.

The upcoming Volkswagen Taigun is based on the MQB-AO-IN platform, which is economical and also 30 per cent stronger as compared to the previous platform. The Volkswagen Taigun is specifically designed for the Indian market with up to 95 per cent localisation level. At the time of launch, along with the standard model, the company will also offer a GT variant which will get superior features over the standard model.

Under the hood, the Taigun will be offered in two petrol engine options. The 1.0 TSI, three-cylinder engine generates 114bhp between 5,000-5,500rpm and 178Nm of torque between 1,750-4,500rpm. The smaller engine is available in a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic option. The 1.5-litre TSI, four-cylinder engine with a six-speed manual and a seven-speed DSG option generates 148bhp between 5,000-6,000rpm and 250Nm of torque between 1,600-3,500rpm.

In terms of dimensions, the Volkswagen Taigun measures 4,221mm in length, 1,760mm in width, 1,612mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,651mm. Speaking on the occasion, Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd., said, “Today, we embark on a journey that marks a significant milestone for Volkswagen, with the start of production of the Taigun. A thoroughbred Volkswagen, the Taigun retains the German engineering prowess, while achieving a localisation level of up to 95 per cent. The Taigun has been designed to meet the needs of the discerning Indian customer and will be a competitive product offering in the fast-growing mid-size SUV segment.”

Commenting on the start of production and pre-bookings, Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, said, “The Volkswagen Taigun has received an overwhelming feedback from customers and media colleagues. With the start of production and bookings open, we are extremely excited to bring the Taigun soon to the Indian market and let our customers enjoy driving the bold, dynamic and German engineered SUVW. The Taigun fits perfectly to the needs of the modern, contemporary customer with an active and vibrant lifestyle. We are confident that the SUVW will be a success in the India market.”