The Taigun GT Line and GT Plus Sport are now part of the new Sport line trim.

Volkswagen has launched the Taigun GT Line and GT Plus Sport in India with prices starting at Rs 14.08 lakh (ex-showroom). Both variants are part of the new Sport line trim.

The Taigun GT Line and GT Plus Sport get several cosmetic enhancements on the outside. These include black exterior trim, 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.

Volkswagen Taigun Sport line ex-showroom prices:

• GT Line 1.0L MT – Rs 14,08,400
• GT Line 1.0L AT – Rs 15,63,400
• GT Plus Sport 1.5L MT – Rs 18,53,900
• GT Plus Sport 1.5L DSG – Rs 19,73,900

The price of the Comfortline 1.0L MT variant has been reduced to Rs 11 lakh.

Volkswagen has reduced the prices of the Taigun by up to Rs 1.10 lakh. It is a limited-period offer and is valid on select variants.

The price of the Comfortline 1.0L MT variant has been reduced from Rs 11.70 lakh to Rs 11 lakh. The prices of the GT Plus Chrome DSG and GT Plus Chrome DSG with new features have been slashed by Rs 75,000 and Rs 1.05 lakh, respectively.

The prices of the 1.5 GT Plus DSG Deep Black Pearl and GT Plus DSG Deep Black Pearl with new features have been reduced by Rs 74,000 and Rs 1.04 lakh, respectively, while the corresponding Carbon Steel Grey Matte variants now cost up to Rs 1.10 lakh less.

Volkswagen Taigun revised ex-showroom prices:

• Comfortline 1.0 MT – Rs 11 lakh
• GT Plus Chrome 1.5 DSG – Rs 18.69 lakh
• GT Plus Chrome 1.5 DSG with new features – Rs 18.69 lakh
• GT Plus 1.5 DSG Deep Black Pearl – Rs 18.90 lakh
• GT Plus 1.5 DSG Deep Black Pearl with new features – Rs 18.90 lakh
• GT Plus 1.5 DSG Carbon Steel Grey Matte – Rs 18.90 lakh
• GT Plus 1.5 DSG Carbon Steel Grey Matte with new features – Rs 18.90 lakh

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.

The new Atal Setu bridge sure makes short work of long distances!

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Republic's Day went a bit like this.

As before Volkswagen Downtown, Prabhadevi organised the event but this time Volkswagen India joined in

Gathered around 6:30 AM at VW Downtown's Prabhadevi showroom

Flag Hoisting ceremony at around 7 AM with the little kiddos doing the honours : )

And off we all went.

Nimble on the roads, Beast on the highways

Arriving at Saltt, Karjat. The new Atal Setu bridge sure makes short work of long distances!

Breakfast is just an excuse for us enthusiasts, isn't it : P

Us

A few hours were well spent with like-minded passionate people.

Some coffee to go and left for home

Many many thanks to Volkswagen Downtown for organising this run. Looking forward to more events in the future.

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For a known issue like the EPC error service centres should have spares in surplus and this is something VW need to look into.

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So this is a rant, which I should have written in Sept but never actually got a chance to do until now. Here is the link to the start of things.

The Short Version:

On the 19th of August while we were on a trip to Kochi for a wedding my 1.0 MT Taigun began to stall and after stopping wouldn't start courtesy of the infamous EPC error, the car got towed to EVM VW Kochi (Maradu) service centre I got the car back after an entire month on 14th September. No communication from the service centre and not sure why VW treats Cochin as a rural remote village and takes almost a month to deliver parts.

The Story:

We had gone for a wedding in Kochi from Chennai and on our 2nd day there I filled up at an IOC bunk in the city and proceeded to Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple,

On our way back around 9:30 pm, I felt the car being sluggish and no power on the 3rd gear and then the dash lit up with the EPC error, luckily we were literally at the doorstep of my cousin's place and so pulled over the.

We checked the car by turning it off and on, the car started the first time and then wouldn't start at all and then letting it cool for an hour and trying again, but it wouldn't start at all. I called the RSA and then told them that it was an EPC issue and to send a tow truck, which they refused to do since they wanted their mechanic to check if it was a battery issue before towing it. procedures need to be followed so I let that one slide, the mechanic arrived after an hour at around 10:30 pm confirmed that it was not a battery issue and then requested a tow, then the flatbed guy let us know that he would only be able to reach post 12:30 am since my kid was also hungry at this point, we left and my cousin told me that he would get the car towed in the morning, the car was subsequently only towed in the afternoon around 3:30 pm and taken to EVM VW Kochi service centre.

Considering the 20th was a Sunday, the only thing I expected was a confirmation that the vehicle was received at the service centre which never came and trying to reach out to the service centre was in vain.

Monday morning around 10 pm after repeated calls received a confirmation that they had got the vehicle and were checking. I asked them if they could let me know if I would get the vehicle back in a day or two, then I would postpone my return to Chennai, or else I would head back the next day. This question was never answered and for the subsequent calls I made there was no proper response, finally being fed up with the BS response from the SE (Service Engineer), I went to the service centre to just see that car parked there with the hood open and the SE letting me know that diagnostics has been running on the car since morning and it's still not completed, and they will only be able to give me an update once it's completed and report generated.

I decided to head back to Chennai on Tuesday since they confirmed that the car wouldn't be available anytime soon.

No calls on the 22nd on the 23rd I received a call letting me know that the fuel injector and fuel filter needed to be replaced and due to Onam Holidays coming up it would take them about a week to get it done and then again radio silence.

Due to there being absolutely no updates, no ticket raised no SMS or email, I had no updates, in between I kept getting SMS and calls for someone else's vehicle, frustrated I called back on the 1st of September, but the SE didn't even answer the phone, finally had to read out to the SM (Service Manager) who then called the SE to give me a call back to just to tell me parts haven't arrived and they will get the parts and work will be completed by 10th of Sept.

Again no updates, calls or response from the SE when I called on the 9th and, frustrated again called the SM, who then informed me she had no clue since the SE was on leave, I sent them an email for which they responded with the standard response stating that the car would be ready by 11th. Then the SE called the next day 10th letting me know that parts are still in transit and they have not received it yet and now I get a new date of 13th Sept.

Finally on 13th Sept. I got a call letting me know that the car is ready but they need to do a TD of 30-40 kms check if there are any further issues and they need to fill fuel for Rs.1000, I approve and they added in an engine cleaning which also I agree to since I don't let anyone other than the VW service centre clean inside the engine bay (which I would regret very soon).

So finally my brother in law picks up the car on 14 Sept almost a month from when we were stranded in Kochi, only to find that now there is a screeching noise from the brakes and the engine bay cleaning hasn't been done properly, the back of the bay and the bottom sections were pretty much still covered in dirt. (see pics attached).

The last bits

Not sure if I got the special treatment from EVM VW Kochi cos my car was another state registered or if parts availability in Cochin is pathetic for VW. For a known issue like the EPC error service centres should have spares in surplus and this is something VW need to look into.

Next time, the car breaks down in Cochin, I would rather tow it back to Chennai than deal with VW service in Kochi.

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Volkswagen is offering benefits of up to Rs 1.46 lakh and Rs 1.17 lakh on the Taigun and Virtus, respectively.

Volkswagen has announced several year-end benefits on its cars. These include a massive discount of up to Rs 4.2 lakh on the Tiguan.

The Tiguan is available with a cash discount of Rs 75,000, corporate benefits of up to Rs 75,000 and an exchange bonus of Rs 1 lakh. Besides this, dealers are offering a 4-year Service Value Package worth Rs 86,000 and special benefits of up to Rs 84,000.

Volkswagen is offering benefits of up to Rs 1.46 lakh on the Taigun. This includes a cash discount of up to Rs 40,000, an exchange bonus of up to Rs 40,000, corporate benefits worth Rs 30,000 and special benefits worth Rs 36,000. The Topline AT variant without the powered front seats gets the maximum cash discount.

The Virtus is available with benefits of up to Rs 1.17 lakh. This includes a cash discount of up to Rs 50,000, an exchange bonus of up to Rs 20,000 and corporate benefits of up to Rs 17,000. VW is also offering special benefits worth Rs 30,000

Volkswagen has also announced the launch of the Virtus Sound Edition with a similar set of features.

Volkswagen has launched a new limited edition of the Taigun. The Taigun 'Sound Edition' is based on the Topline variant and is priced at Rs 16.33 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Taigun Sound Edition gets a 7-speaker sound system with a subwoofer and an amplifier. The SUV is also offered with powered front seats as standard.

On the outside, the limited edition Taigun gets ‘Sound Edition’ badges and graphics on the C-pillars. The SUV is available in four colour schemes: Rising Blue, Wild Cherry Red, Carbon Steel Grey and Lava Red. Adding a bit of contrast is the white-painted roof and ORVMs.

The Taigun Sound Edition is available with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 113 BHP and 178 Nm. The engine is mated with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Volkswagen has also announced the launch of the Virtus Sound Edition. The sedan also gets similar features as the Taigun.

Volkswagen Taigun Sound Edition ex-showroom prices:

• 1.0L TSI MT – Rs 16.33 lakh
• 1.0L TSI AT – Rs 17.90 lakh

Lower variants of the Taigun are available with a discount of up to Rs 65,000.

Volkswagen is offering benefits of up to Rs 1 lakh on the Taigun this festive season.

Lower variants of the Taigun mid-size SUV are available with a discount of up to Rs 65,000, while the high-end variants get up to Rs 1 lakh worth of benefits.

The Taigun and its twin, the Skoda Kushaq, are offered with two turbo-petrol engines. These include a 1.0-litre TSI that makes 113 BHP and 178 Nm as well as a 1.5-litre TSI that puts out 148 BHP and 250 Nm.

The 1.0L engine comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission, while the latter gets a 7-speed DSG option. A 6-speed manual gearbox is available as standard with both engines.

Volkswagen recently introduced a special edition of the Taigun called the GT Edge Trail Edition. It features a few cosmetic updates both inside and out and is offered with the 1.5L turbo-petrol engine paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

The Taigun GT Edge Trail Edition is available with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 6-speed MT.

Volkswagen has launched a new special edition of the Taigun called the GT Edge Trail Edition. The SUV is priced at Rs 16.3 lakh (ex-showroom) and will be available in limited numbers.

The Taigun GT Edge Trail Edition features a few cosmetic changes that differentiate it from the GT Edge Limited Edition that was introduced earlier this year. The SUV gets functional roof rails and 17-inch alloy wheels finished in black & red brake calipers.

The GT Edge Trail Edition is available in three colour options: Carbon Steel Grey, Reflex Silver and Candy. The car gets special decals and ‘Trail’ badges as well.

Inside, the Trail Edition gets black seat upholstery with red stitching and the word ‘Trail’ embossed on the backrest. The car is equipped with features such as a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, automatic headlamps, a rearview camera and TPMS. VW is also offering a dashcam with a 2-inch display.

The Taigun GT Edge Trail Edition is available with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. It produces 148 BHP and 250 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

The Taigun GT Edge Trail Edition will be powered by the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.

Volkswagen is gearing up to launch a new variant of the Taigun this month. The 'Taigun GT Edge Trail' Edition is likely to go on sale on November 2, 2023, and here are the details.

The Trail Edition features a more rugged-looking exterior. As per the leaked images, the SUV gets functional roof rails and 17-inch alloy wheels finished in black and red brake calipers.

The Taigun GT Edge Trail Edition will be offered in two exterior colours: Deep Black Pearl and Carbon Steel Grey Matte, with unique exterior decals.

Inside, the Trail Edition gets black leatherette upholstery with Wild Cherry Red details and the word ‘Trail’ embossed into the backrest, aluminium pedals and red ambient lights.

The Taigun GT Edge Trail Edition will be powered by the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. This unit puts out 148 BHP and 250 Nm and is paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG.

Source: Carwale