Volkswagen Taigun GT Range: Sophisticated Design Meets Sportiness!
The Taigun doesn’t chase flashy tricks, but it makes up for it with supreme performance, a sturdy feel, and a driving experience that always puts the driver first.
The Compact SUV segment has been one of the most loved in the Indian market. While most of them pack a long list of features and connected tech, the Volkswagen Taigun gets all of these along with a sleek design with a touch of sportiness. And it’s not just about the design; even the interior design and quality are best-in-class, and it offers many useful features.
Let’s take a look at what the Taigun GT Line offers and why it might be the best option if you’re looking for a compact SUV with outright performance.
Volkswagen Taigun GT Range: Bling or Sportiness
The Taigun is one of the smartest-looking cars of its segment with a charm like no other. Adding to its SUV appeal are a tall bonnet, sculpted bumper with a skid plate, boxy SUVish shape, body claddings, LED headlights, connected LED taillights, 17-inch alloy wheels, and roof rails.
The Volkswagen Taigun GT can be specced in two versions to appeal to a mass audience: the GT Chrome and the GT Sport. While the basic styling elements remain the same, what's different is their colour. For example, all exterior bits finished in chrome on the GT Chrome version get a blacked-out treatment on the GT Sport variant. These elements include the front grille, front and rear bumper chrome garnishing, skid plate, roof rails, ORVMs, and alloy wheels.
On the inside, both the GT Chrome and GT Sport get the same interior layout with the same list of features. But the cabin of the GT Chrome version comes finished in a dual-tone black and beige theme, while the cabin of the GT Sport comes across as a sportier alternative with its all-black theme.
Key features inside the Taigun GT include an electric sunroof, electrically adjustable and ventilated front seats for enhanced comfort, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto / Apple CarPlay, a very informative, fully digital driver's display, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and cruise control for relaxed highway cruising.
Performance - 1.5-Litre TSI With DSG
The Volkswagen Taigun GT is powered by the legendary 1.5-litre TSI EVO petrol engine, paired with the 7-speed DSG transmission with lightning-quick shifts. If you’re a petrolhead, you’ll love how quick and punchy this motor is when given the beans. Be it quick overtakes or high-speed cruising, the 1.5-litre TSI has always got you covered with more than sufficient power at tap. This powerful engine helps the Taigun to go from 0 to 100kmph in under 10 seconds!
The high torque figures ensure that even if driven in city traffic conditions, you have good low-end grunt to tackle bumper-to-bumper situations without having to work the gear a lot.
If you’re worried about fuel efficiency, Volkswagen has got you covered with its active cylinder deactivation technology, which helps boost fuel economy during relaxed cruising. This feature activates automatically at a cruising speed when the engine senses there is no further input to increase the speed. Two of the four cylinders are deactivated in this scenario. But the moment you press the accelerator, the cylinders are activated instantly to give you the surge of power that you desire.
Here are the detailed engine specifications
| Engine |
1.5-litre TSI EVO Petrol |
| Power (PS) |
150 PS |
| Torque (Nm) |
250 Nm |
| Transmission |
7-speed DSG |
| Cylinders |
4-Cylinders |
Fun To Drive - The Driver's Choice
A true enthusiast machine is defined not just by a powerful engine, but also the perfect balance of the ride and handling setup. If you’re the one who seeks thrills in every corner, likes to push the car to its limit, the Taigun GT is the perfect companion for you. The steering obeys the slightest command that is given by the driver and weighs up decently well on triple-digit highway speeds to make sure you’re never out of control and ensures safety.
But a fun-to-drive car does not mean you have to settle for a hampered ride quality. The suspension has been so well tuned that even on rough terrains, the cabin remains intact from the outside shocks. All of this packed together ensures a super comfortable ride. It is very rare to find a car in this segment with such a perfect balance between handling and ride quality, but the Taigun impresses all here.
GT Line With 1-Litre TSI
Do you need all of this equipment, but at an even more affordable price? Not to worry, Volkswagen has got you covered with the Taigun 1-litre TSI engine. It might be a low-displacement engine, but don’t mistake it for being any less exciting. Here are the detailed specifications:
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1-litre TSI 3-cylinder engine producing 115 PS and 178 Nm
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Available with 6-MT and 6-AT gearboxes
This engine gives you the same driving thrill while keeping costs and efficiency in check. It is a perfect pick for you if your life revolves around city traffic and you love taking long drives on the weekend.