Volkswagen Taigun Review

silhouette-r · 30th June 2022, 16:29

I have recently purchased Taigun At. I now have the option of opting for an extended warranty. I think my driving would be less than 7000 km per annum. with this usage should I opt for an extended warranty for which I should shell out 30k.

asmr · 30th June 2022, 18:12

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Originally Posted by silhouette-r

I have recently purchased Taigun At. I now have the option of opting for an extended warranty. I think my driving would be less than 7000 km per annum. with this usage should I opt for an extended warranty for which I should shell out 30k.

My Taigun is my first ever VW so I really can't give you a clear yes or no, but having read many posts from the past, it would seem prudent to get the extended warranty. I did get it when I purchased the car.

TJ02 · 30th June 2022, 18:56

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Originally Posted by silhouette-r

I have recently purchased Taigun At. I now have the option of opting for an extended warranty. I think my driving would be less than 7000 km per annum. with this usage should I opt for an extended warranty for which I should shell out 30k.

Please get it. Makes sense!!

Atharva14 · 1st July 2022, 09:59

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Originally Posted by silhouette-r

I have recently purchased Taigun At. I now have the option of opting for an extended warranty. I think my driving would be less than 7000 km per annum. with this usage should I opt for an extended warranty for which I should shell out 30k.

Just get it. Peace of mind, over time!

silhouette-r · 1st July 2022, 14:12

I initially opted for SVP (hifi package) only and no extended warranty. But I delayed the payment and now the SA tells me that invoice is generated for 2 years, which I got for free. I guess. I will go with an extended warranty only now without svp for 5 years.

Deadpool · 2nd July 2022, 12:01

I have booked Taigun Highline AT candy white, will get delivery on 10th July. Due to tight parking space in my residence, I am thinking to go for ceramic coating since PPF coating is on the expensive side. Dealer has quoted 30k for full body coating.

Can ceramic coating provide protection against small scratches, water spotting and swirl marks or it is purely for aesthetics and protect only against UV rays and chemical strain?

Taigun owner who has done ceramic coating please share your inputs.

Olympal · 2nd July 2022, 16:06

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Originally Posted by Deadpool

Can ceramic coating provide protection against small scratches, water spotting and swirl marks or it is purely for aesthetics and protect only against UV rays and chemical strain?

Taigun owner who has done ceramic coating please share your inputs.

I have done ceramic plus PPF for my Virtus GT. The latter on the front/rear bumpers and fenders while the ceramic for the rest of the body.

The ceramic coat is a great water repellent. Also spot marks are much more easily cleaned than on regular paint. It cost me 53K for the lot.

Turbolove · 4th July 2022, 10:15

Hi All, a friend is facing water accumulation in his Taiguns spare wheel area. Has anybody else faced something similar ?

shekjsk · 4th July 2022, 11:04

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Originally Posted by Deadpool

Dealer has quoted 30k for full body coating.

Can ceramic coating provide

Dont get Ceramic coating done from dealer. Instead get it done from a Ceramic coating expert like 3M Car care or other reputed Car Detailer in your area. The Car Detailer might be a bit expensive but the job they will do will be much better than dealer's.

Floyd de Souza · 4th July 2022, 16:07

I wanted to know whether the Taigun GT plus digital instrument cluster shows instantaneous fuel consumption?

speedfreak · 5th July 2022, 05:07

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Originally Posted by Floyd de Souza

I wanted to know whether the Taigun GT plus digital instrument cluster shows instantaneous fuel consumption?

Yup the digital display shows instantaneous consumption.

satvik4134 · 7th July 2022, 23:49

Has anyone noticed this feature, where any side indicator is turned on with keeping the accessory mode kept off and only unlocking the car, then only tail lamp turns on. The blinkers also don't work, front and rear both. In the MID it says parking light on. I accidentally found it out yesterday in my taigun highline.

callmeneo · 8th July 2022, 19:37

Drove the Tiagun at VW Mysore. This was my first experience ever driving a VW. This thing can fly if put into manual mode and if the paddles are used judiciously. Rides well over potholes and is extremely stable around corners. Also the undulations on road do not hurt the composure of the car. But i felt that 1.0 TSI is much better than 1.5 TSI for a calm drive around town. The top end automatic was offered to me at 21.25 . The Sales guy's name was OM . A well mannered , knowledgeable chap. Doesn't push you to but will keep you updated of all the price changes

adigup · 8th July 2022, 20:45

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Originally Posted by satvik4134

Has anyone noticed this feature, where any side indicator is turned on with keeping the accessory mode kept off and only unlocking the car, then only tail lamp turns on. The blinkers also don't work, front and rear both. In the MID it says parking light on. I accidentally found it out yesterday in my taigun highline.

This is a feature on all VW-Skoda group cars, was there on my 2011 Vento as well. It is a feature that can be used while parking on an unlit street (not sure how it makes sense).

Newtown · 9th July 2022, 20:45

Got the 6 month inspection done today (after 9 months). What prompted this odd timing was the fact that I will be changing oil, filter and drain plug every 7,500 kms. I was also told about the campaign where the rear wheel hubs needed to be replaced to which I agreed.

However something strikes me as fishy. The hubs that were removed were Made in India hubs. The replacement ones were from a supplier in China and had part number 6RF501611A. Luckily for my documentation, I had taken a picture of the sealed box it came in. The price on the box is about Rs 2800. I was filing the invoices and noticed that each hub was mentioned on the invoice with tax at about Rs 9500. The part number mentioned on the invoice is 2Q0501611B.

My biggest concern is this - Why would they fit a part number that is different from what they have mentioned on the invoice? Parts bins do not usually have a different code for the same part unless there is a some difference. While the part may have the same shape and size, it may have a different tensile strength or a different load carrying capacity.

They seem to have used a hub from the Vento, Polo, Ameo, Rapid parts bin and
telling VW India that they are actually putting in a more expensive part and taking them for a ride? For now I have highlighted this concern only to the service advisor who said he will get back to me.

Any suggestions on what route I should take next if I am do not get an answer?

30th June 2022, 16:29	#1411
silhouette-r Newbie Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: Volkswagen Taigun Review I have recently purchased Taigun At. I now have the option of opting for an extended warranty. I think my driving would be less than 7000 km per annum. with this usage should I opt for an extended warranty for which I should shell out 30k.
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1st July 2022, 14:12	#1415
silhouette-r Newbie Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Bangalore Posts: 6 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: Volkswagen Taigun Review I initially opted for SVP (hifi package) only and no extended warranty. But I delayed the payment and now the SA tells me that invoice is generated for 2 years, which I got for free. I guess. I will go with an extended warranty only now without svp for 5 years.
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2nd July 2022, 12:01	#1416
Deadpool BHPian Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kolkata Posts: 123 Thanked: 803 Times	Re: Volkswagen Taigun Review I have booked Taigun Highline AT candy white, will get delivery on 10th July. Due to tight parking space in my residence, I am thinking to go for ceramic coating since PPF coating is on the expensive side. Dealer has quoted 30k for full body coating. Can ceramic coating provide protection against small scratches, water spotting and swirl marks or it is purely for aesthetics and protect only against UV rays and chemical strain? Taigun owner who has done ceramic coating please share your inputs.
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Turbolove BHPian Join Date: May 2020 Location: NCR Posts: 251 Thanked: 575 Times	Re: Volkswagen Taigun Review Hi All, a friend is facing water accumulation in his Taiguns spare wheel area. Has anybody else faced something similar ?
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Floyd de Souza BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 320 Thanked: 225 Times	Re: Volkswagen Taigun Review I wanted to know whether the Taigun GT plus digital instrument cluster shows instantaneous fuel consumption?
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7th July 2022, 23:49	#1422
satvik4134 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Varanasi Posts: 23 Thanked: 70 Times	Re: Volkswagen Taigun Review Has anyone noticed this feature, where any side indicator is turned on with keeping the accessory mode kept off and only unlocking the car, then only tail lamp turns on. The blinkers also don't work, front and rear both. In the MID it says parking light on. I accidentally found it out yesterday in my taigun highline.
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8th July 2022, 19:37	#1423
callmeneo BHPian Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: KA03/KL09/MH12 Posts: 308 Thanked: 472 Times	Re: Volkswagen Taigun Review Drove the Tiagun at VW Mysore. This was my first experience ever driving a VW. This thing can fly if put into manual mode and if the paddles are used judiciously. Rides well over potholes and is extremely stable around corners. Also the undulations on road do not hurt the composure of the car. But i felt that 1.0 TSI is much better than 1.5 TSI for a calm drive around town. The top end automatic was offered to me at 21.25 . The Sales guy's name was OM . A well mannered , knowledgeable chap. Doesn't push you to but will keep you updated of all the price changes
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9th July 2022, 20:45	#1425
Newtown BHPian Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Bombay Posts: 259 Thanked: 1,125 Times	Re: Volkswagen Taigun Review Got the 6 month inspection done today (after 9 months). What prompted this odd timing was the fact that I will be changing oil, filter and drain plug every 7,500 kms. I was also told about the campaign where the rear wheel hubs needed to be replaced to which I agreed. However something strikes me as fishy. The hubs that were removed were Made in India hubs. The replacement ones were from a supplier in China and had part number 6RF501611A. Luckily for my documentation, I had taken a picture of the sealed box it came in. The price on the box is about Rs 2800. I was filing the invoices and noticed that each hub was mentioned on the invoice with tax at about Rs 9500. The part number mentioned on the invoice is 2Q0501611B. My biggest concern is this - Why would they fit a part number that is different from what they have mentioned on the invoice? Parts bins do not usually have a different code for the same part unless there is a some difference. While the part may have the same shape and size, it may have a different tensile strength or a different load carrying capacity. They seem to have used a hub from the Vento, Polo, Ameo, Rapid parts bin and telling VW India that they are actually putting in a more expensive part and taking them for a ride? For now I have highlighted this concern only to the service advisor who said he will get back to me. Any suggestions on what route I should take next if I am do not get an answer?
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