Volkswagen Taigun
Volkswagen’s mid-size SUV, updated in 2026 with a new 8-speed automatic for the 1.0 TSI and a refreshed cabin. Every version is turbocharged, with the 150 PS 1.5 TSI kept for the GT Plus. It suits buyers who value a solid, sharp-driving car with six airbags as standard over the most rear space or features per rupee.
- Seating
- 5
- Engine
- 999–1498 cc
- Mileage
- 16.44–19.89 km/l
- Six airbags and ESC on every variant
- 115 PS 1.0 TSI with a new 8-speed automatic
- 150 PS 1.5 TSI with 7-speed DSG on GT Plus trims
- 385-litre boot
- Panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats from Topline
- Automatic from ₹13.80 lakh
- Highline₹12.70 lakh
The manual at ₹12.70 lakh, or the 8-speed automatic at ₹13.80 lakh. It has the touchscreen, wireless phone mirroring and charging, alloys and parking sensors, with the same engine as the pricier trims.
- Highline Plus₹14.30 lakh
At ₹14.30 lakh (manual) if you want the sunroof, keyless start, auto lights and wipers and the digital cluster, without paying Topline prices.
- Tata Nexon EV₹12.49 – 17.89 lakh
- Honda Elevate₹11.80 – 18.40 lakh
- Maruti Suzuki Victoris₹10.50 – 19.99 lakh
Volkswagen Taigun specifications
- Mileage (ARAI)16.44–19.89 km/l
- TransmissionManual, Automatic, DSG
- Body typeSUV
- Fuel typePetrol
- Engine999–1498 cc
- Seating capacity5
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| Engines | 1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI |
|---|---|
| Gearboxes | Manual, Automatic, DSG |
| Power | 150 PS |
| Torque | 250 Nm |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 16.44–19.89 km/l |
| Seats | 5 |
| Length | 4221 mm |
| Width | 1760 mm |
| Height | 1612 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2651 mm |
| Ground clearance | 188 mm |
| Boot space | 385 litres |
| Fuel tank | 50 litres |
Volkswagen Taigun variants: price and features
- Base variantTaigun
Comfortline
₹11.00 lakhOn-road priceKey features- 115 PS 1.0 TSI turbo petrol
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
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- 115 PS 1.0 TSI turbo petrol
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- LED headlamps
- Automatic climate control
- Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Taigun
Highline
₹12.70 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹1.70 lakh more than Comfortline for- 10-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Wireless phone charger
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- 10-inch touchscreen
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Wireless phone charger
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Front parking sensors
- Taigun
Highline
₹13.80 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹1.10 lakh more than Highline for- 8-speed torque-converter automatic
- Paddle shifters
- Cruise control
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- 8-speed torque-converter automatic
- Paddle shifters
- Cruise control
- Hill-hold assist
- Taigun
Highline Plus
₹14.30 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.50 lakh more than Highline for- Sunroof
- Push-button start
- Automatic headlamps and wipers
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- Sunroof
- Push-button start
- Automatic headlamps and wipers
- Digital instrument cluster
- Auto-dimming mirror
- Taigun
GT Line
₹14.60 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.30 lakh more than Highline Plus for- 17-inch black alloy wheels
- Black interior and exterior details
- Red ambient lighting
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- 17-inch black alloy wheels
- Black interior and exterior details
- Red ambient lighting
- GT badging
- Taigun
Highline Plus
₹15.45 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.85 lakh more than GT Line for- Sunroof
- Push-button start
- Automatic headlamps and wipers
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- Sunroof
- Push-button start
- Automatic headlamps and wipers
- Digital instrument cluster
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GT Line
₹15.75 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.30 lakh more than Highline Plus for- 17-inch black alloy wheels
- Black interior and exterior details
- Red ambient lighting
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Topline
₹16.00 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.25 lakh more than GT Line for- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated powered front seats
- 10.25-inch digital cockpit
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- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated powered front seats
- 10.25-inch digital cockpit
- Premium audio with subwoofer
- Illuminated VW logos and light bar
- Taigun
Topline
₹17.18 lakhOn-road priceKey features- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated powered front seats
- 10.25-inch digital cockpit
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- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated powered front seats
- 10.25-inch digital cockpit
- Premium audio with subwoofer
- Taigun
GT Plus Chrome
₹19.00 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹1.82 lakh more than Topline for- 150 PS 1.5 TSI with 7-speed DSG
- Cylinder deactivation
- Rear disc brakes
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- 150 PS 1.5 TSI with 7-speed DSG
- Cylinder deactivation
- Rear disc brakes
- Grey leatherette with red accents
- Top variantTaigun
GT Plus Sport
₹19.30 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.30 lakh more than GT Plus Chrome for- Black leatherette with red piping
- Red brake calipers
- GT detailing inside and out
Our verdict on the Taigun
The Taigun’s appeal is in how it drives. The steering is precise, the body feels solid, and the 1.0 TSI is a willing engine that now pairs with a smoother 8-speed automatic in place of the old 6-speed. Six airbags are standard. The weak points are space and price: the rear seat is narrower than a Creta’s, and the 1.5 TSI only comes in the GT Plus trims at about ₹19 lakh, where a Creta or Seltos is fully loaded. We would buy a Highline or Highline Plus with the 1.0 TSI. The Skoda Kushaq is mechanically similar, so compare the two on price and dealer.
Good things
- Every version is a turbo petrol, and the 1.0 TSI is lively
- New 8-speed torque-converter automatic replaces the 6-speed
- Six airbags and ESC across the range
- Solid build and sharp handling for the class
Could be better
- The 1.5 TSI is limited to the GT Plus trims at about ₹19 lakh
- Rear seat is narrower than in the Creta or Seltos
- No diesel, CNG or hybrid option
- Panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats only from Topline, at ₹16 lakh
Volkswagen Taigun colours and photos
- Candy White
- Reflex Silver Metallic
- Carbon Steel Grey Metallic
- Carbon Steel Matte
- Steel Grey
- Deep Black Pearl
- Wild Cherry Red Metallic
- Lava Blue Metallic
- Avocado Pearl Effect
Volkswagen Taigun: the driver’s pick, best bought lower down
The Taigun is 4,221 mm long, built on the same platform as the Skoda Kushaq, and was updated in April 2026 with new lighting, a light bar and illuminated logo, a refreshed cabin and a new automatic gearbox. Its 385-litre boot expands to 1,405 litres with the rear seats folded, and six airbags and ESC are standard throughout.
The 1.0 TSI three-cylinder makes about 115 PS and 178 Nm and comes with a six-speed manual or a new eight-speed torque-converter automatic, which replaces the old six-speed. The 1.5 TSI four-cylinder makes 150 PS and 250 Nm, uses a seven-speed DSG, gets rear disc brakes and can shut down two cylinders when cruising.
The trims are Comfortline, Highline, Highline Plus, GT Line, Topline, GT Plus Chrome and GT Plus Sport. Indicative ex-showroom prices run from ₹11 lakh to ₹19.30 lakh. The sunroof arrives with Highline Plus, the panoramic roof and ventilated seats with Topline, and the 1.5 TSI only with the GT Plus trims.
Which variant should you buy?
The Highline at ₹12.70 lakh with the manual, or ₹13.80 lakh with the automatic. It has the features most people use daily. The Highline Plus adds a sunroof and digital cluster for ₹1.6 lakh. Topline is worth it only if you want ventilated seats and the panoramic roof.
1.0 TSI or 1.5 TSI?
The 1.0 TSI is enough for most owners and now has a smooth automatic. The 1.5 TSI is much quicker and suits frequent highway driving, but it costs at least ₹19 lakh in GT Plus form, about ₹1.8 lakh more than the Topline automatic.
Manual or automatic?
The 8-speed automatic costs ₹1.1 to ₹1.15 lakh more at Highline and Highline Plus. It is a torque converter, which tends to be more durable in heavy traffic than a dual-clutch. The 1.5 TSI comes only with the 7-speed DSG.
How does it compare with the Hyundai Creta?
The Creta has more rear space, a diesel option and more features at similar prices. The Taigun drives with more precision and feels more solidly built. If driving matters more than features, the Taigun; otherwise the Creta.
Taigun vs rivals
| Spec | Volkswagen Taigun₹11.00 – 19.30 lakh | Tata Nexon EV₹12.49 – 17.89 lakh | Honda Elevate₹11.80 – 18.40 lakh | Maruti Suzuki Victoris₹10.50 – 19.99 lakh | Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara₹10.77 – 19.77 lakh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric | Petrol | Petrol, CNG, Hybrid | Petrol, CNG, Hybrid |
| Engines | 1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI | Electric | 1.5 petrol | 1.5 petrol, 1.5 CNG, 1.5 strong hybrid | 1.5 petrol mild-hybrid, 1.5 strong-hybrid, 1.5 CNG |
| Power | 150 PS | 144 PS | 121 PS | 103.06 PS | 115 PS |
| Gearbox | Manual, Automatic, DSG | Single-speed | Manual, CVT | Manual, Automatic, e-CVT | Manual, Automatic, e-CVT |
| Mileage | 16.44–19.89 km/l | 489 km claimed | 15.31–16.61 km/l | 19.07–21.18 km/l, 28.65 km/l (hybrid), 27.02 km/kg (CNG) | 19.38–27.97 km/l, 26.6 km/kg (CNG) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 385 litres | 350 litres | 458 litres | 373 litres | 373 litres |
| Compare | Viewing | Taigun vs Nexon EV | Taigun vs Elevate | Taigun vs Victoris | Taigun vs Grand Vitara |
Volkswagen Taigun mileage
- 999 cc, PetrolManual
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 16.44–19.89 km/l
- Variants
- 5
- 999 cc, PetrolAutomatic
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 16.44–19.89 km/l
- Variants
- 4
- 1498 cc, PetrolDCT
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 16.44–19.89 km/l
- Variants
- 2
Volkswagen Taigun on-road price and EMI
Every state →- New Delhi₹12.69 – 22.25 lakh
- Mumbai₹12.94 – 22.68 lakh
- Bengaluru₹13.67 – 23.96 lakh
- Chennai₹13.57 – 23.79 lakh
- Kolkata₹12.69 – 22.25 lakh
- Bhopal₹12.69 – 22.25 lakh
Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.
Taigun EMI
₹18,480 a month
On ₹11.00 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹2.20 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹2.29 lakh.
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Volkswagen Taigun FAQ
What is the price of the Volkswagen Taigun in India?
The Volkswagen Taigun costs ₹11.00 to 19.30 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.
Which fuel options does the Volkswagen Taigun come with?
The Volkswagen Taigun is sold with petrol power (1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI).
What is the mileage of the Volkswagen Taigun?
The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Volkswagen Taigun is 16.44–19.89 km/l.
How many people can the Volkswagen Taigun seat?
The Volkswagen Taigun is a 5-seater suv.
What is the length of the Volkswagen Taigun?
The Volkswagen Taigun is 4221 mm long, 1760 mm wide and 1612 mm tall, with a 2651 mm wheelbase.
How much boot space does the Volkswagen Taigun have?
The Volkswagen Taigun has 385 litres of boot space.
Does the Volkswagen Taigun come with an automatic gearbox?
The Volkswagen Taigun is offered with manual, automatic, dsg gearboxes.
What is the ground clearance of the Volkswagen Taigun?
The Volkswagen Taigun has 188 mm of ground clearance.
Which Volkswagen Taigun variant should I buy?
It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.
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