Team-BHP - Volkswagen Taigun Review

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Originally Posted by absurange (Post 5199978)

1. I have read many times in various posts about the importance of PDI. It would be helpful to know the important points to bear in mind and precautions.
2. Somebody wrote that he checked that the test drive vehicle is not delivered to him as his car. What are the chances of such a thing happening? And how should I ensure that I get a new car?

For PDI, download the the list from here and follow checklist. https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/buyin...tml#post360350

For VIN decoding of your new car, try to find VAG decoding logic from this thread. Use it to decode VIN of your new car. It should not be too old.https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/buyin...ml#post2249661

I had a test drive of the Taigun 1.5 DSG today. PPS Motors were very prompt in bringing the car home for the test drive within an hour from when I enquired about the same!

Firstly, there is no DSG shudder between D3-D2 while decelerating which I could sometimes perceive in my GT TSI. Smooth acceleration abound as I set off just as I'd drive my own car. At an open stretch I did a flat out acceleration from 40 to 80 and gosh! It was instant response from kick down, revs, till the shove

Paddle shifters were awesome and I found them tactile as well as very ergonomic, any blip and it just goes to M mode and drifts back to D if there are no further inputs.

Although the classic twin (digital) dial set up is missed, the graphics were sharp and very legible from behind the wheel. Perhaps the absence of sound deadening makes the engine audible during hard acceleration driving windows down, although NVH levels were very good with windows up. Hated the horn and the absence of one touch up/down, touch sensitive HVAC controls distracted me (this, one could get used to with time).

Rest of the car beautifully falls in place for a current VW driver and strangely feels like an evolution of the Polo but sticking to within the class, interiors definitely do not feel like a class above for current Polo owners. This is the single biggest reason I am not enamoured by the Taigun GT, notwithstanding its class leading drive train

Taigun 1.5 TSI DSG Test Drive

I checked the car yesterday at VW Mangalore.

1. Handsome looking car. I personally find it better than Kushaq. Good build too.

2. Virtual cockpit is really nice. Loved the red ambient light.

3. Overall space is good. Both front and rear seats offer good support.

4. 1.5 TSI DSG has good driveability. The power delivery is linear but strong.

5. I am not a fan of this engine sound at higher revvs. My Baleno K12 sounds sweet :D

6. Braking is good even with rear drums.

7. Steering felt light. I would have liked it slightly heavier.

8. Enthusiasts will love Taigun for driving pleasure. Dynamics are sorted. Good power with adequate control (even with those Goodyear tires). Tyre upgrade to Michelin / Continental would make it more enjoyable to drive :thumbs up

9. Reverse camera: I didn't like the quality of video. It was blurry. I hope it's something to do with the settings.

10. Speakers are made by Harman Kardon (as per SA). Sound quality is decent and majority won't complain. Audiophiles would need an upgrade.

11. VW needs to address fit and finish of certain areas in interiors.

12. Waiting period is 2-3 weeks for 1.5 TSI depending on the colour options.

1.0 TSI AT Top end (white) and 1.5 TSI MT (silver)

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Note the bigger 17 Inch alloys in 1.0 TSI AT top end.

I think VW has provided training material for sales. It compares Taigun and Astor. SA had shared the same with me. They have quoted few lines from Team BHP in it.

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I had driven MG Astor Turbo AT before. Taigun is definitely more pleasing to drive. My pick would be Taigun just for driving experience.

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Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR (Post 5120320)

GT manual variant gets 16" Belmont alloy wheels shod with 205/60 section Goodyear Assurance Triplemax 2 tyres. Looks very characterless, but this 100 PCD setup should provide a lot of upgrade options. The 16" cars should ride cushier than the 17" ones:

Has anyone tried to downgrade the alloys to 16 inch upon delivery? It is a no-brainer that 16 inch will provide better ride, why do car makers torture folks who buy the top end model by giving them crappy ride comfort?

If the wheels are downgraded, does one lose warranty? Ideally they shouldn't, considering that the MT model does come with 16 inch wheels.

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Originally Posted by Samurai (Post 5201882)

If the wheels are downgraded, does one lose warranty? Ideally they shouldn't, considering that the MT model does come with 16 inch wheels.

Going by the book Yes, it does affect your warranty when you are moving out of the standard specification of the manufacturer for the given model. There are cases when the fuss is made even on battery replacement moving from Vartha to Excide or Amron etc.

Having said that most of the time's service advisors overlook these issues, but once pointed out there is no going back. Your relationship with the Service center manager and SA is the only savior for the day. In short, you are at their mercy.

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Originally Posted by aan nhu mare? (Post 5202181)

Those look like RHD cars. So they exported India-made cars to the US?

Yes, Made in India Volkswagen Taigun is in the list of eligible cars for the World Car Of The Year 2022 awards, both 1.0L and 1.5L TSI are available for the jurors to experience the car. It's 2022, a typo in tweet.

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Originally Posted by CircleOfLife (Post 5202089)

I don't think different wheel size would affect warranty. After all, overall tyre diameter remains same, so driving dynamics remain same. There could be a good case for battery of another brand because stable voltage, sustained current, etc could matter and affect performance of electronic systems.

VW will do well if they equip the Taigun 1.0 AT highline with keyless entry and go. That's a glaring miss and is a must needed feature for a car to be used in the city. Ideally should also have one touch window for the front passenger too. Giving it on all 4 doors was overkill in the last outing, but they should have retained it as is for both front doors. And if they improve the upholstery as is rumoured, the Taigun will become very complete!

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Originally Posted by deetjohn (Post 5203243)

I believe the 1.0 AT Topline has this. It's only the lower trims that lose this.

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Originally Posted by Vid6639 (Post 5203254)

I believe the 1.0 AT Topline has this. It's only the lower trims that lose this.

yes, but they should give that to the highline too. It is 17ish lakhs here on the road. For comparison, our Ignis Zeta had it. Keyless entry and go is a necessity nowadays! With sensors on both doors too. Hyundai skimpe there! Both my wife and I appreciate that in our cars very much. More useful than a sunroof or a LED DRL in my books. A glaring miss in the variant planning.