Earlier this week, Mahindra silently increase the prices of its model range as well.

Volkswagen has announced that the prices of its models will be increased by up to 2% from October 1, 2022.

According to the company, prices are being increased due to rising input costs. The quantum of the price hike for each model will be disclosed at a later date.

Volkswagen currently offers the Taigun, Virtus and the Tiguan in India. The carmaker recently introduced the Taigun 1st Anniversary Edition.

Volkswagen isn’t the only carmaker to announce a price hike. Earlier this week, Mahindra silently increase the prices of its model range as well.

The First Anniversary Edition is available with the 1.0L turbo-petrol engine in Dynamic Line and Topline trims.

Volkswagen has announced the launch of the Taigun First Anniversary Edition. The SUV is available with the 1.0L turbo-petrol engine in Dynamic Line and Topline trims.

The Taigun First Anniversary Edition comes with special badging, fog lamps, body-coloured door trim, black C-pillars, black roof foil, door-edge protector, black ORVMs, window visors and aluminium pedals. The car is available in a new shade of Rising Blue along with Curcuma Yellow and Wild Cherry Red.

The First Anniversary Edition is powered by the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 113 BHP and 178 Nm. It is paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Volkswagen also offers the Taigun in the 'GT Line' trim. This top-spec variant comes with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 148 BHP and 250 Nm. This engine is mated to a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG.

Skoda Kushaq and Slavia owners have also been facing cooling issues with their car's air-conditioning.

Over the past few weeks, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and Slavia owners have been reporting issues with the air-conditioning system. Volkswagen has now released an official statement to address the customer complaints.

Official statement:

We would like to assure you that the AC systems in our cars have been designed to provide maximum comfort while maintaining an optimal fuel efficiency. We follow rigorous quality check protocols and AC efficiency is also monitored for every model. We request you not have any apprehension towards our product & services.

Zac Hollis, Director, Sales and Marketing, Skoda India, has also responded to a customer on Twitter.

“We are aware of this concern from some customers and our engineers are working on a solution. As soon as it is ready the Service Centres will contact you”, he said.

Here’s the most recent response from Volkswagen:

We are aware that a few customers might have faced AC cooling concerns, especially in the regions where the temperatures are soaring high. There are chances that it takes more time to bring cabin temperature as per the occupant’s requirement. 

Please be assured that our technical teams are working to analyse further the improvements in AC performance in specific operating conditions. In the meantime, kindly visit your nearest dealership and they will assist you further.

I didn't go with the 80 - 120 km/h beeps as of now, but he assured me it can be done through him anytime.

BHPian Atharva14 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Volkswagen Taigun Topline 2022 coded!

Hey folks!

I recently added a few tweaks to my Taigun from a guy who also is a keen follower of Team-BHP. I very well knew and was aware of the VCDS part going wrong if not done properly, thanks to this forum. Hence I made sure this guy works cautiously and with all backup of the original codes, just in case to reset everything if that goes wrong.

Coding was done remotely and I got myself:

• Off-road mode on ICE
• Performance mode on ICE
• Anti-Theft Alarm
• Acoustic Confirmation for lock/ Unlock
• Driver Side window UP/DOWN with remote

I didn't go with the 80/120 beeps as of now, but he assured me it can be done through him anytime.

I had asked the service guys at VW about lock/unlock sound and anti-theft, but they had no idea about it. But when I told them it could be done by coding, they told me to get it done as that definitely wouldn't affect the warranty.

Overall, I am happy with the work and I would surely recommend this guy for coding.

Attaching video links of the work done!

• Video 1
• Video 2
• Video 3

Meanwhile, he also told me we could configure the digital cluster to the colour we want. I always wanted to try the Red dials of GT+ so I got this done too!

Not pretty sure how would the service centre guys react to it or would even notice, but this looks good and can be coded to the original blue one easily.

Cheers!

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Volkswagen has also increased the prices of the Taigun and Tiguan by 2.5% - 4% depending on the variant.

Volkswagen is offering Engine Idle Start / Stop and Tyre Pressure Deflation Warning as standard across all variants of the Taigun.

These features are now available on both Performance Line and Dynamic Line trims, but at an added cost, as the carmaker has also announced a price hike of 2.5% - 4% for the Taigun and Tiguan, effective May 2, 2022.

Volkswagen claims that the Engine Idle Start / Stop feature helps improve fuel efficiency by up to 6% on the 1.0L Dynamic Line. The manual variant is said to offer a fuel efficiency of 19.20 km/l, while the automatic variant offers 17.23 km/l.

Volkswagen has also made some minor cosmetic changes to the Taigun. The Performance Line now comes with Wild Cherry Red inserts only with the Wild Cherry Red exterior colour. All other colour options come with Armur Grey glossy inserts.

I have documented the parts & labour that would be charged at each yearly service interval.

BHPian Newtown recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Time to decide on service and maintenance

5,500 km + and a decision needed to be taken on the soon to start maintenance. The 7,500 km oil change notification started making an appearance some kilometres back.

From a VW India perspective this is termed as the 2nd inspection service where they will:

• Go through a sheet of checks
• Reset the oil change notification
• Check for any updates & service bulletins
• Wash the car

With some tinkering around, I managed to get into the service menu. This video shows how to get to it and the options available within the service menu. This I would assume would work for the 1.0 TSI with a digital cockpit as well.

From the VW India website, I documented the parts & labour that would be charged at each yearly service interval. The cost has also been put into the table below for each yearly service that includes GST. On comparing the total individual yearly service cost for 4 years, the service package on offer works out to about Rs. 8,600 lighter on your wallet.

I walked into the VW Downtown service centre after many years to check the facility and how it is operated. Not much has changed and looks almost the same as I had seen it years back.

Found this innovative chandelier at the service centre made with discarded spark plugs and a cycle tyre. Ingenious!

Over the 6 1/2 months of ownership, I have formed a cleaning regime that I shall post on in a future update. But for some perspective for those of us Mumbaikars who park their cars on the road, this is the state of my car cover. Although I have another cover as well, this one is lighter and way more convenient. I have time and again requested VW Downtown to sell me another cover. Each time their response has been that their accessories are sold bundled and the cover cannot be sold separately. I find this quite ridiculous and laughable.

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Earlier, Skoda and Volkswagen had replaced the auto-folding ORVMs with manual ones.

Earlier this week, we had reported how Skoda was no longer offering automatic climate control on the mid-spec Kushaq Ambition. It seems Volkswagen has also been hit by the chip shortage and has decided to remove the feature from the Taigun.

It is said that VW has deleted automatic climate control from the Taigun Highline trim, which doesn't come as a surprise, as the company had followed in the footsteps of its sister brand when it had replaced auto-folding ORVMs with manual ones back in January this year.

Like the Kushaq, the mid-spec variant of the Taigun is expected to get the same basic manual AC module with three rotary controls for the temperature, blower speed and direction.

The move is likely to affect the pricing and customers of the Taigun Highline variant can expect a discount.

Thanks to the Team-BHP fan (he prefers to remain anonymous) who sent this information in. Heartfelt gratitude for sharing it with other enthusiasts via this Team-BHP share page!

The Volkswagen Taigun is sold as the T-Cross in Mexico.

Volkswagen has started exporting the made-in-India Taigun to overseas markets. The first batch of 1,232 cars are being shipped to Mexico from the port of Mumbai.

The Volkswagen Taigun is based on the MQB-A0-IN platform. In Mexico, the car is sold as the T-Cross.

The VW T-Cross is offered in three variants: Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. Unlike the Indian version, the T-Cross is powered by a 1.6-litre petrol engine that produces 108 BHP and 155 Nm. The engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Volkswagen has been exporting vehicles from India since 2011. Today, made-in-India products are shipped to 61 countries across South America, Central America, Africa, Indian sub-continent, Southeast Asia, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries & the Caribbean region.

The Kushaq and Taigun now get body-coloured manually foldable ORVMs on all variants.

Skoda and Volkswagen no longer offer auto-folding ORVMs in the Kushaq and Taigun. The feature is said to have been deleted due to the ongoing chip shortage. Instead, the SUVs now get body-coloured manually foldable ORVMs on all variants.

The Kushaq is available in Active, Ambition and Style variants, while the Taigun comes in Comfortline, Highline, Topline, GT and GT Plus trims. All MY2022 Kushaq and Taigun models are likely to come equipped with manual ORVMs.

The Kushaq and Taigun share the same powertrains. The SUVs are available with two turbo-petrol engine options. These include a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder TSI that makes 113 BHP and 178 Nm and a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder TSI that puts out 148 BHP and 250 Nm.

A 6-speed manual transmission is offered as standard on both cars. The 1.0L engine gets a 6-speed automatic option, while the 1.5L motor comes with the slick 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

Thanks to BHPian varkey and RPM1706 for sharing this information with other enthusiasts!

I started looking at the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos & Hyundai Venue in late 2019 but deferred the buying decision due to parking space constraints.

BHPian asmr recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Greetings to everyone!

This will be my first ownership report ever. I wouldn't call myself an enthusiast by any measure but I will try to make this as comprehensive as possible.

Quick summary

Volkwagen Taigun 1.0L Topline AT

• Engine: 999cc, 3 cylinders
• Max. power - 114 bhp @ 5000 rpm
• Max. torque - 178 Nm @ 1750 rpm
• ARAI Mileage - 16.44 kmpl
• Dimensions (lxbxh in mm) - 4221x1760x1612
• Kerb Weight - 1275kg
• Ground clearance (unladen) - 188mm
• Brakes - Front discs, Rear drums

OTR Price - Rs.18,96,631 (including 2 year extended warranty to a total of 6 years, no discounts, standard accessory kit) + Rs.33,412 (own insurance) = Total of Rs.19,30,043/-

Likes:

• Very spacious and comfortable for 4 people, with sufficient boot space
• TC AT is very smooth, making it easy to drive in the city, especially in bumper to bumper traffic. On the highway, D mode is very nice and gives power on demand. S mode makes short work of steep inclines in ghat roads.
• Excellent ride quality and handling in city, highways and in ghat sections, on all types of roads.
• Cruise control, ACC, Auto wipers, cooled glove box - all work nicely, have used all of those in the initial 1999kms that the car has run till now
• On a dark highway or road, the headlights seem to be excellent. Loved the static, intelligent cornering lights as well. The interior switch and ambient lights make it very lively and easy to use the controls at night.
• Touchscreen infotainment is very good. The sound quality is very much acceptable for me. Android Auto worked seamlessly once connected via the USB-C cable.
• The sunroof, even if not panoramic, instantly gives a more airy feeling to the cabin.
• The ventilated seats. No explanation is needed for this.

Dislikes:

• Touch controls for AC are quite distracting, requiring one to take eyes away from the road to operate.
• The sunroof mechanicals being visible is an eyesore when the sunshade open.
• Stock MRF Wanderer tyres dampen turning confidence at speeds or on inclines.
• Mileage - not exactly a dislike and certainly not unexpected, but running at steady speeds at 80 km/h would extract maximum mileage. Push the vehicle to perform even a bit more and the numbers will drop significantly. I have provided more details on the numbers in the following sections.
• Android Auto doesn't work seamlessly via a wireless connection.
• The TPMS seems to be more of a pressure difference monitoring and not a real-time pressure indication. It was an irritant when I set the tyres to 33 (recommended for single occupancy) and after 1 hour of drive time, the tyre pressure reducing warning lit up. I checked the pressure again and it was 33 on all tyres. Then, on consultation with the SA, I topped up the pressure to 38 in all tyres and then the warning disappeared.
• The wipers seem to do a good job in moderate rain, but in heavy rain especially with slushy water being thrown at the windshield from vehicles in front, the cleaning action was certainly not very satisfactory for me. In fact, while driving during
• Thursday's downpour, the left wiper started leaving a trace on the windshield at the maximum wipe angle point.
• There was just one instance where the car (fully loaded with 5 people and luggage) scraped a bit over a bad road + speed breaker combo on the outskirts of Salem near a railway crossing. There is a metal bar that runs the width beneath the car body approximately the midpoint of the B pillar. I believe that was the one that met the road for an instant.

How I ended up buying the Taigun

I owned a Santro Xing XL between 2006 and 2021. Maintained it in excellent condition, although I had driven it sparingly. But it was beginning to age. The family was also feeling that the car was no longer sufficient space. Thus started the search for my next car.

My requirements were very simple. A larger car, preferably petrol, must be an automatic transmission, decent mileage, OTR budget up to 20L.

Round 1:

I started looking at the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos & Hyundai Venue in late 2019 but deferred the buying decision due to parking space constraints.

Round 2:

In July 2021, I finally decided to go ahead and change my car. Creta was still on top of my list. Called up the Hyundai dealership, took a test drive and booked the car on July 21st, with a delivery commit of 3 months which I was naive enough to trust. I also sold my Santro via the dealership, which I should not have done, in retrospect. In the following 2 months, I found that I had enough reason for losing my trust with the dealer and HMIL, based on the sales process experience. After a short interaction with the dealer + HMIL support folks, which elicited no meaningful response, I cancelled my Creta booking on Oct 12th and managed to get the full booking amount of Rs.25,000 refunded. Back to square one.

Round 3:

I started looking at other options, did a couple more test drives (detailed here (Cancelled my Creta booking | Which SUV or Crossover with a budget of 15-23 lakhs?)) of S-Cross Alpha AT & MG Hector Sharp CVT. Based on the TDs and also extensive reading of reviews here on Team-BHP, I booked the S-Cross Alpha AT on Oct 20, 2021, with a 1-month delivery commit from the Nexa dealer. Fast forward to Nov 22, 2021, I receive an email saying that the waiting period has been extended by one more month. At that point, my situation was that I needed a car that met at least some of my expectations. Back to square one again.

Round 4:

Till this point, I hadn't even considered VW or Skoda vehicles. But on Nov 28, 2021, I called VW Mount Road, Chennai (part of Sundaram Motors) and asked them to bring a Taigun 1.0L Topline AT for TD. The team was very responsive and even in the rains, they got the TD vehicle to my home on Nov 29, 2021.

I was able to only a very short TD but liked the vehicle overall. They informed that a Curcuma yellow and a Red vehicle were readily available in the yard and also that a new booking will be delivered in 28 days or less. I decided to stick with the silver colour and told the sales executive to go ahead with the booking. Shortly after that, I was contacted by the Team lead who said there was a Silver Topline AT in the yard which could not be delivered to another customer due to their loan process not going through (or something like that). I asked to do a PDI and they readily accepted.

I went to their yard the next day where the vehicle was kept ready for inspection. It was 2 weeks old from the line, received at the yard just a week back and had 7kms on the odometer. I checked the VIN, the dispatch logs, inspected the vehicle and didn't find any obvious issues during the PDI (not detailing the inspection itself here). Thus, the decision was made to take the vehicle.

The sales executive and Team lead came to my house to complete the booking process (being month-end and all). It so happened that the Team leader recognized my father in a photo on the wall. He was saddened to hear about my fathers passing away a few years back and had good memories from their interaction several years back. At that point, I took it as a sign that this vehicle was destined for me. All the formalities were completed in 2 days and I took possession of the vehicle on Dec 04, 2021, with 44 km on the odometer. The booking and delivery experience was very much smooth, in my opinion, and supported well by the team at VW Mount Road.

The same day, the Nexa dealership manager visited my home and took the booking cancellation form from me. The booking amount of Rs.11,000 was refunded in full (after I objected to any deduction) to me in a few days time.

Here is my Taigun 1.0L Topline AT.

My family liked the car looks from the beginning, with its clean looks. Maybe the generous helping of chrome as well.

This photo was taken right after I parked the car at home.

These were the accessories that were 'mandatory'.

On a slightly cold morning in Yercaud.

Cladding texture and the gaps seem uniform (may have fixed it, as it was an issue before as I understand from the 1.5L DSG report)

Some photos of interiors.

Usage patterns

To date, the car has covered 1999 km.

• ~120km - a trip to Mahabalipuram
• ~690km - a trip to Bengaluru
• ~740km - a trip to Yercaud
• Balance of ~449km - Shuttling between school, office and home

The first 3 trips are not indicative of typical usage. I expect that much of the usage will be office runs. With looming lockdowns and a hybrid model of working, I expect to do ~400 km or less in the next few months. But I do plan to take the car out on more road trips through the year.

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