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German carmaker Volkswagen launched the Taigun mid-size SUV in India

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It’s a big day for Volkswagen, as the German carmaker has launched the Taigun mid-size SUV in India. The Volkswagen Taigun is priced at ₹10.49 lakh onwards ex-showroom and will be available in four trims. The Volkswagen Taigun enters a segment dominated by the Koreans, like the Hyundai Creta and the Kia Seltos. The newly-launched Taigun will also compete with the Skoda Kushaq, although they share the same (MQB A0 IN) platform. The Taigun will be available in five colours, namely Curcuma Yellow, Candy White, Wild Cherry Red, Carbon Steel Grey, and Reflex Silver.

a person in a blue car parked in a parking lot: The Volkswagen Taigun gets a digital instrument cluster that can be customised extensively

Volkswagen Taigun pricing (ex-showroom):

Taigun Dynamic Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT- ₹10.49 lakh

Taigun Dynamic Highline 1.0L TSI MT- ₹12.79 lakh

Taigun Dynamic Highline 1.0L TSI AT- ₹14.09 lakh

Taigun Dynamic Topline 1.0L TSI MT- ₹14.56 lakh

Taigun Dynamic Topline 1.0L TSI AT- ₹15.90 lakh

Taigun Performance GT 1.5L TSI MT- ₹14.99 lakh

Taigun Performance GT Plus 1.5L TSI DSG- ₹17.49 lakh

The Volkswagen Taigun gets its unique styling, such as LED headlights and DRLs. Towards the rear, the LED strip connecting the two tail lamps pronounce the width of the vehicle, which undoubtedly, is one of the best styling features of the Taigun. The Taigun gets 16-inch wheels while the higher-spec models get 17-inch alloys.

a close up of a car: volkswagen taigun interior

Moving to the interior, the Taigun does share a few bits from the Kushaq. The interior gets either aluminium inserts or body-coloured ones depending on the variant, and the instrument cluster is a digital unit that can be extensively customised. Other features include automatic climate control, sunroof, a 10-inch infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity (Android Auto and Apple CarPlay), ventilated seats, wireless charging, cruise control, and more. Compared to the Creta or the Seltos, however, the new Volkswagen Taigun is not a fully connected car.

 

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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here

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Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.

The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –

– Smart panoramic sunroof

– 16-inch black alloy wheels

– Smartphone wireless charger

– Rear Disc Brakes

– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)

– Hill start assist control (HAC)

– Paddle shifters

– Metal pedals

– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs

– Power window auto up/down

Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.

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