Has its own fresh, European character and compliments its cousin (the recently launched Skoda Kushaq) nicely in a segment dominated by Indian, Korean and Chinese SUVs
Unmistakably VW styling matched with solid European build quality
Cabin has good legroom to offer, supportive seats, perfect ergonomics & lots of storage
148 BHP engine makes the Taigun one of the most fun-to-drive crossovers in the segment!
Sporty 1.0L & 1.5L turbo-petrols are mated to slick 6-speed MTs & smooth ATs
Sorted suspension offers a balanced ride & handling package
Safety features include up to 6 airbags, ESC (all variants), 3-point seatbelts for all, electronic differential lock, brake disc wiping, multi-collision brake and more
Features like active cylinder tech, ventilated seats (weirdly 1.0 TSI only), sunroof, 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and CarPlay, auto headlamps & wipers etc.
Advantages over the Kushaq = a top AT variant with 6 airbags, design that stands out more, cabin 'feels' better, fabric seats are executed in a nicer manner...
Volkswagen Taigun Cons
No 1.5L diesel is a major disadvantage in a world where petrol costs over 100 bucks/litre
GT customers will need to choose between the rock (potential DQ200 transmission problems) and a hard place (GT manual variant misses out on many top-end features)
Narrow cabin width makes a 5th adult completely unwelcome. Best for 4 onboard
Interior colour scheme and quality don't feel up to traditional VW standards. Some polarising details too (chrome outside, painted plastics inside...)
Sure lacks the street cred / presence offered by some competitors
VW’s after-sales service can be a hit or miss. Many VW owners find it expensive too
Missing some now-expected features such as 6 airbags in the MTs, a subwoofer, driving modes (sport), panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, electric driver's seat adjustment & rear window blinds
Turbo-petrols are very sensitive to driving style. FE will drop drastically when you drive hard
Kushaq's 'clever' touches are missing = no spot on top of the dashboard to place a deity, no smartphone holders on the front seatbacks, no ticket clip on the windshield, no elastic band in the doorpad to keep items in place, or even something as simple as the small reflective tapes on the doorpads