Volkswagen Taigun Anniversary Edition SUV launched in India with new features, colour and more

Volkswagen Taigun Anniversary Edition commemorates one year of the SUV in India and gets multiple upgrades with its features and looks over the regular model.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars India commemorates ‘One Year’ of the Volkswagen Taigun SUV in India with the introduction of the First Anniversary Edition. Within a year of its, Taigun has received a good response from the consumers with over 40,000 customer orders. Furthermore, despite the ongoing supply-side challenges, the brand has delivered over 22,000 Volkswagen Taigun from these customer orders.

The Volkswagen Taigun special edition is offered on the Dynamic Line, Topline variant available on the 1.0 TSI MT & AT. It adorns a sportier look by flaunting its “1st” anniversary badging across the exterior and interior of the SUV. In addition, the Taigun First Anniversary Edition comprises of 11 specially developed elements, including high lux fog lamps, body-colored door garnish, black C-pillar graphics, black roof foil, door-edge protector, black ORVM caps, window visors along with aluminum pedals.

The First Anniversary Taigun Edition is available in the new colour ‘Rising Blue’ along with Curcuma Yellow and Wild Cherry Red. The Taigun comes with a full range of 40+ safety features such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), up to 6 airbags, multi-collision brakes, reverse camera, ISOFIX, tyre pressure deflation warning system. In addition, it is equipped with 3 adjustable headrests at the rear along with 3-point seat belts that keep the occupants secure.

Powered by the TSI technology, the Volkswagen Taigun Anniversary Edition is available in two engine options - a 1.0L TSI engine with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission option that delivers peak power of 115PS (85 kW) ranging from 5000 to 5500 rpm and peak torque of 178 Nm@1750-4500 rpm. Whereas the 1.5L TSI EVO engine is equipped with a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DSG transmission option, delivering peak power of 150PS (110 kW) from 5000 to 6000 rpm range and peak torque of 250Nm@1600-3500 rpm. The 1.5L TSI EVO engine also comes equipped with Active Cylinder Technology (ACT), and engine idle start/stop technology. 

Celebrating the milestone, Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, said, “The Taigun has had an extremely fulfilling journey in India as well as reaching the global stage by being the Top 3 finalists at the World Car of the Year. We have been extremely overwhelmed with the feedback, appreciation, and acceptance the SUVW has received from our customers. The carline truly embodies the core DNA of the Volkswagen brand with a superior build quality, safety, and fun-to-drive experience. With the introduction of this celebratory First Anniversary Edition offering, we would like to thank our valued customers who have been instrumental in making Taigun one of the most admired SUVW in India and resonated the #HustleModeOn personality of the Taigun.”