The Taigun brings with it several new features that were not a part of VW cars in the country and yes, connected car technology finds a place here
Volkswagen launched the all-new Taigun compact SUV in September this year and it is the company’s first product as part of the India 2.0 strategy designed to increase the company’s market share in the country. The Taigun has been a much-awaited product from Volkswagen and that is solely because the SUV promised great ride and handling and for the money too. Taigun brings with it several new features which were not a part of VW cars in the country and yes, connected car technology finds a place here. The price of Taigun also drops to a sweet spot at ₹ 10.49 Lakh and it has certainly attracted buyers as it already has Over 16,000 bookings received. So if you are in the market for a compact SUV, the Taigun is definitely one of the contenders to choose from. We tell you 5 advantages and disadvantages of Taigun
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1. The Taigun gets a sturdier build and the MQB A0-IN platform is tighter than the Polo, the platform based on the Vento.
2. The Taigun is available in 1-litre and 1.5-litre petrol variants which gives the customers two petrol options to choose from. Manual and automatic transmission are also available in both the engine options.
3. Taigun is offered with a service value package for the customers. While the 1-litre manual is priced at Rs 21,999, the 1.5-litre manual and automatic get a package of Rs 23,999.
4. Volkswagen has said that the cost of ownership of the Taigun is 37 paise/km with the 1-litre engine and 40 paise/km for the 1.5-litre variant, making it a very economical option.
5. The company has also provided customized accessory packages and there are 6 in total to choose from making Taigun a unique one.
Read also: Volkswagen Taigun Review
Shortcoming
1. Taigun is smaller in dimensions than other compact SUVs that compete in the market, however, the space between the wheels is more than others
2. Diesel option is not available in Taigun and considering that consumers prefer one option, it is a miss.
3. The Taigun compact SUV doesn’t have the fully connected car suite that is a part of cars like the Kia Seltos and even the Hyundai Creta.
4. The top-of-the-line GT Plus with 1.5-litre engine is priced at ₹17.49 lakh and this price tag is too high as the on-road price will easily cross the ₹20 lakh mark.
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5. The Taigun’s back seat is large enough for 2 people and 1 child, but will be a bit crowded if 3 adults are squeezed in.
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