Volkswagen Taigun GT Line & GT Plus Sport variants unveiled

The Taigun GT Line will be available with the 1.0L TSI, while the GT Plus Sport trim will get the 1.5L TSI engine.

Volkswagen has unveiled two new variants of the Taigun called 'GT Line' and 'GT Plus Sport'.

The Taigun GT Line and GT Plus Sport feature several cosmetic changes over the standard variants. The SUV gets black exterior elements, including a new grille flanked by smoked LED headlamps, black bumper inserts and black 17-inch alloy wheels with red brake calipers.

Inside, the new variants get black leatherette upholstery with red stitching, gloss black dashboard trim, a black headliner and GT badging on the front headrests. The SUV also gets a Sport steering wheel with red stitching, aluminium pedals, black sun visors, grab handles and roof lamp housing.

The Taigun GT Line will be available with the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 113 BHP and 178 Nm, while the GT Plus Sport gets the larger 1.5-litre turbo-petrol unit that makes 148 BHP and 250 Nm. Both engines get a 6-speed manual as standard. The 1.0 TSI unit gets a 6-speed automatic option, while the 1.5 TSI gets a 7-speed DSG.