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The Volkswagen Taigun is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen since 2021. Manufactured in India and destined for the Indian market, the Taigun is based on the Volkswagen T-Cross.

Not to be confused with Volkswagen Tiguan or Volkswagen Taigo.
Volkswagen Taigun
2021 Volkswagen Taigun 1.5 GT (India)
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Also calledVolkswagen T-Cross
Production2021–present
AssemblyIndia: Chakan (Škoda VW India)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB A0 IN
RelatedŠkoda Kushaq
Volkswagen Polo Mk6
Volkswagen Virtus
Volkswagen Taigo/Nivus
SEAT Arona
Škoda Kamiq
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.0 L TSI 115 I3
  • 1.5 L TSI 150 I4
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,651 mm (104.4 in)
Length4,221 mm (166.2 in)
Width1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height1,612 mm (63.5 in)

The "Taigun" nameplate can be traced from 2012 when Volkswagen unveiled an unrelated smaller crossover SUV concept car with the same name. It was based on the Up city car and was planned to be mass-produced in 2016 for Europe, Brazil and India. However, the Up-based Taigun project was ultimately cancelled.


Overview


The prototype version of the T-Cross-based Taigun was showcased in Auto Expo in February 2020 and is planned on sale by mid-2021.[1] The Taigun is based on the long-wheelbase version of the T-Cross, with several differences. For example, the Taigun shares a similar front-end with the Chinese-market T-Cross, and the C-pillar is also slightly reworked. Volkswagen stated the vehicle is built on the Volkswagen Group MQB A0 IN platform dedicated for the Indian market. The platform is also shared with the Škoda Kushaq which debuted in March 2021.[2]

The car is localized with up to 95% of its parts.[3]

The production version of the Taigun was revealed on 31 March 2021. It is made mainly for the Indian market, under the VW Group's India 2.0 plan.[4] The only visible changes made to the car are the downsizing of the wheels for 19 inches to 17 inches. It is available with two petrol engine options, including a 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI engine producing 115 PS (113 hp; 85 kW) and a 1.5-litre four-cylinder TSI unit with 150 PS (148 hp; 110 kW).[5][6] The 1.0-litre engine is available with 6-speed manual and 6-speed torque converter automatic, while the 1.5-litre TSI unit is available with a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch.[citation needed] It went on sale on 23 September 2021.[7]


Powertrain


Petrol engines
Model Displacement Power Torque Transmission
1.0 TSI 999 cc I3 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
1.5 TSI 1,498 cc I4 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG

Safety


The Volkswagen Taigun is sold in India with a standard safety specification of two frontal airbags, i-Size approved ISOFIX anchorages, Electronic Stability Control, three-point seatbelts in all seats and post-collision braking. Higher trim levels are additionally equipped with side torso airbags and head-protecting curtains, and a tyre pressure monitor. Left hand-drive versions of the Taigun (exported to Mexico as the T-Cross) are equipped with safety assist technologies like Autonomous Emergency Braking, which are not available in India, and they have side airbags available as standard instead of as an option.

2022 Volkswagen Taigun 'Comfortline/Highline' RHD
Global NCAP scores (H2 2022)
Adult occupant stars
Adult occupant score 29.64/34.00
Child occupant stars
Child occupant score 42.00/49.00

In October 2022 the Taigun was independently crash-tested by the Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global NCAP) at Volkswagen's expense, and scored five stars for adult and child occupant protection, the first car to do so under the organisation's new assessment protocols. In the frontal offset test, protection of all body regions was good or acceptable, except for the driver's left tibia. In the side mobile barrier and pole tests, protection of the driver's chest was rated marginal, and protection of the driver's abdomen was rated acceptable in the side pole test. The Taigun could pass minimum European regulatory requirements for electronic stability control and pedestrian protection.[8]


Concept version


Volkswagen Taigun Concept
Overview
ProductionCancelled
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group NSF
RelatedVolkswagen up!
Volkswagen Crossblue concept
Powertrain
Engine1.0L I3
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,469 mm (97.2 in)
Length3,858 mm (151.9 in)
Width1,727 mm (68.0 in)
Height1,570 mm (61.8 in)

Unrelated to the 2021 Taigun, the Volkswagen Taigun nameplate debuted as a near-production concept subcompact crossover SUV. It had the potential of replacing the hatchback CrossFox, and slotting below the Tiguan compact crossover SUV, competing against mini crossover SUVs alongside the Nissan Juke, the Mini Countryman and the Suzuki SX4.

The prototype was unveiled at the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show.[9][10] The Taigun was planned to be unveiled by the Volkswagen Group for the model year of 2016,[11] however the plan was scrapped.[12][13] The car was deemed too small, contrary with the market trend and was instead replaced by the Volkswagen T-Cross which went on sale in 2018.


References


  1. "Volkswagen Taigun specifications and features revealed". CarWale. 2020-02-11. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  2. Volkswagen. "VW Taigun Returns As Small Crossover With T-Cross Looks". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  3. Desk, HT Auto (August 18, 2021). "Volkswagen starts production of Taigun SUV, available for booking". Hindustan Times Auto News.
  4. "No new Volkswagen Small Cars for India - THIS IS SAD!". All About Buying & Selling of Used Cars, New Car Launches. 2018-05-31. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
  5. "ŠKODA KUSHAQ ushers in a new era for the brand in India". ŠKODA Storyboard. 2021-03-18. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
  6. "First drive: 2021 Skoda Kushaq prototype review". Autocar. Retrieved 2021-03-20.
  7. "With Taigun launch, VW eyes 10% market share in mid-SUV market". @businessline. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
  8. "VW Taigun and Skoda Kushaq first to achieve 5 stars in Global NCAP's updated crash tests". Global NCAP. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  9. "2016 Volkswagen Taigun Concept". Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  10. "2016 Volkswagen Taigun Rumors". Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  11. Volkswagen reveals Taigun concept -- Autoweek (Retrieved 2012-10-22)
  12. Radu, Mihnea (2016-02-09). "VW Taigun Canceled Because It's Too Small, New SUV Concept to Debut in Geneva". autoevolution. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  13. Jayachandran, Aravind (2016-02-16). "VW Taigun compact SUV cancelled - Report". Indianautosblog. Retrieved 2020-03-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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[de] VW Taigun

Der VW Taigun ist ein Sport Utility Vehicle, entwickelt vom deutschen Automobilhersteller Volkswagen. Der Öffentlichkeit wurde der Taigun erstmals Ende 2012 als Konzeptfahrzeug auf dem Internationalen Automobilsalon in São Paulo vorgestellt. Die deutsche Markteinführung des Serienmodells war laut VW für Anfang 2016 geplant und sollte die SUV-Produktpalette nach dem VW Touareg und dem VW Tiguan nach unten hin erweitern.[1]
- [en] Volkswagen Taigun

[fr] Volkswagen Taigun

Le Taigun est un véhicule utilitaire sportif développé par le constructeur automobile allemand Volkswagen. Le Taigun est présenté pour la première fois au public fin 2012 en tant que concept car au salon international de l'automobile de São Paulo. Selon VW, le lancement sur le marché allemand du modèle de production était prévu début 2016 et devait élargir la gamme des SUV après les Volkswagen Touareg et Volkswagen Tiguan[1].

[it] Volkswagen Taigun

La Volkswagen Taigun è un'autovettura del tipo SUV di medie dimensioni prodotta della casa automobilistica Volkswagen a partire dal 2021.

[ru] Volkswagen Taigun

Volkswagen Taigun — кроссовер немецкого автоконцерна Volkswagen, находящийся в производстве с 31 марта 2021 года.


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