Volkswagen Taigun specifications

Engine & performance

Engine

1.5L TSI Evo with Active Cylinder Technology, turbocharged stratified injection

Engine displacement

1,498 cc

Max power

150 PS (110 kW) @ 5,000–6,000 rpm

Max torque

250 Nm @ 1,600–3,500 rpm

Engine idle start/stop

Yes

Transmission & drivetrain

Gearbox

7-speed DSG (dual-clutch)

Turbocharger

Yes

Fuel type

Petrol

Fuel efficiency (claimed)

18.85 km/l

Fuel tank capacity

50 litres

Front suspension

McPherson with stabiliser bar

Rear suspension

Twist beam axle

Front brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Electromechanical power steering

Turning radius

5.05 m

Length

4,221 mm

Width

1,760 mm

Height

1,612 mm

Wheelbase

2,651 mm

Front / rear track

1,531 mm / 1,516 mm

Boot space

385 litres (1,405 litres expanded)

Kerb weight

1,320 kg

Gross weight

1,695 kg

Seating capacity

5 seats

Ground clearance

188 mm

Tyre size

205/55 R17

AC & climate control

Rear AC vents

Yes

Smart-touch Climatronic automatic climate control

Yes

Cooled glove box

Yes

Adjustable dual rear AC vents

Yes

Seating & comfort

Rear seat folding

60:40 split

Red embroidered GT logo on front seat backrests

Yes

Leatherette front centre armrest

Yes

Headrests for all 5 seats

Yes

Driver seat height adjustment

Yes

Electric front seats (driver & co-driver)

Yes

Ventilated front seats

Yes

Seat-back pockets (both front seats)

Yes

Convenience & storage

GT clasp on steering wheel

With red accent

Active Cylinder Technology (ACT)

Yes

Sliding front centre armrest with storage box

Yes

Rear centre armrest with cup holders

Yes

Wireless phone charger

Yes

KESSY keyless entry with push-button start/stop

Yes

IR-cut glass

Yes

Height-adjustable head restraints

Yes

Driver assistance

Parking sensors

Front & rear

Paddle shifters

Yes

Cruise control

Yes

Rear-view camera with static guidelines

Yes

Interior & cabin

Seat upholstery

Leatherette, black with flash red piping & stitching

Dashboard décor

Black glossy with edgy opulence inserts

Interior theme

Black

Headliner

Black

Aluminium pedals

Yes

Chrome window-line garnish

No

Scratch-resistant dashboard

Yes

Chrome air-vent sliders

Yes

Chrome air-vent frames

Yes

Driver footrest

Yes

Driver sun visor with ticket holder

Yes

Passenger sun visor with vanity mirror

Yes

Foldable roof grab handle, front passenger

Yes

Foldable rear roof grab handles with hooks

Yes

Ambient light pack: LED door switches and front & rear reading lamps

Yes

White ambient lights in dashboard

No

Footwell illumination

Yes

Front scuff plates

Yes

Rear parcel tray

Yes

Bottle holders in front doors

Yes

Bottle holders in rear doors

Yes

Bottle holder with easy-open mat

Yes

Instrument cluster

Digital cockpit (instrument cluster)

10.25-inch (26.03 cm) configurable digital cockpit with Active Info Display

Lighting

Coming/leaving home lights

Automatic

Laser red ambient lighting

Yes

Full LED headlamps with LED DRLs

Yes

All-weather lights with static cornering

Yes

Automatic headlamp levelling

Yes

Front light band

Yes

Infinity LED tail lamps

Yes

Welcome & goodbye animation in tail lamps

Yes

Boot light and utility hooks

Yes

Rear fog lamp

Yes

Rear defogger

Yes

Automatic headlamps

Yes

Sunroof & windows

Sunroof

Panoramic, with summer function

Driver window one-touch up/down with anti-pinch and summer function

Yes

Doors, mirrors & wipers

Outside mirror housings

Black, with LED indicators

TAIGUN lettering on tailgate

Black

Door handle applique

Dark chrome

Inside rear-view mirror

Auto-dimming

Red GT badge on tailgate

Yes

Red GT badges on doors

Yes

Body-coloured door handles

Yes

GT Line badges on front doors & tailgate

No

Reflectors inside doors

Yes

Rear wiper and washer

Yes

Electrically adjustable outside mirrors

Yes

Electrically folding outside mirrors

Yes

Rain-sensing wipers

Yes

Design & styling

Wheels

17-inch black painted 'Plus' alloys

Roof rails

Black

Front lower bumper strip

Glossy black

Front diffuser

Black

Rear diffuser

Black

Rear bumper strip

Black painted

Red GT badge on front grille

Yes

Red brake calipers, front & rear

Yes

Dual-tone exterior with deep black roof (selected colours)

Yes

Elevated bonnet with chiselled lines

Yes

Illuminated VW logo, front

Yes

Dual shoulder lines

Yes

Grained side cladding

Yes

Sequential rear turn indicators

Yes

Illuminated VW logo, rear

Yes

Shark-fin antenna

Yes

Airbags & passive safety

Brake disc wiping

Yes

Anti-slip regulation (ASR)

Yes

Electronic differential lock (EDL)

Yes

Front airbags (driver & co-driver)

Yes

Front side airbags

Yes

Curtain airbags

Yes

3-point seat belts (all seats)

Yes

Seat belt reminder (driver & co-driver)

Yes

Rear seat belt indicator

Yes

ISOFIX child seat anchors, rear (2)

Yes

Brakes & stability

Electronic stability control (ESC), ABS & EBD

Yes

Brake assist (BA)

Yes

Hill start assist

Yes

Tyre pressure deflation warning

Yes

Security & locking

Engine immobiliser with floating code

Yes

Remote central locking

Yes

Warnings & alerts

Speed alert system

Yes

Multi-collision brakes (MCB)

Yes

Touchscreen

10.1-inch (25.65 cm) VW Play touchscreen

GT welcome message on infotainment

Yes

6 speakers

Yes

Digital sound package with amplifier & subwoofer

Yes

Bluetooth, FM/AM radio & USB

Yes

Wired Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

Yes

Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

Yes

Multifunction steering wheel with audio & call controls

Yes

Hello Volkswagen voice commands (online/offline)

Yes

USB tethering for internet

Yes

Valet mode

Yes

15 inbuilt apps (YouTube, Amazon Music, Spotify and more)

Yes

12V socket, front

Yes

2 USB-C sockets, front (data & charging)

Yes

2 USB-C sockets, rear (charging only)

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect Plus: live tracking

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect Plus: geo-fence

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect Plus: time fence

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect Plus: driving behaviour

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect Plus: SOS emergency call

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect Plus: safety alerts

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect Plus: trip analysis

Yes

MyVolkswagen Connect Plus: document due-date reminders

Yes