Volkswagen Taigun’s Dynamic Line And GT Trims Detailed

Volkswagen India has just launched the Taigun from Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The compact SUV is available in two broad trims: Dynamic Line (with the 1-litre TSI) and GT (with the more powerful 1.5-litre TSI). 

The Dynamic Line includes three variants: Comfortline, Highline, and Topline. Similarly, the GT lineup comprises the Taigun GT and GT Plus. 

In this report, we take you through all the features the compact SUV has to offer:

First up, the Dynamic Line

Comfortline

• Powertrain Options: 1-litre TSI MT
• Price: Rs 10.49 lakh

Unlike the Polo and Vento, the ‘Comfortline’ variant is your entry ticket to the Taigun. It has the following features:

• Halogen headlamps with DRLs

• 16-inch steel rims with wheel covers

• Black roof rails

• Connected LED tail lamps

• 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system

• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• 6-speaker sound system

• Steering-mounted audio controls

• Manual air-conditioning

• Electrically adjustable ORVMs

• Rear AC vents

• Remote locking/unlocking

• Fabric seat covers

• Dual airbags

• ABS with EBD

• Rear parking sensors

• Electronic stability control

• Three-point seatbelts for all occupants

• ISOFIX child seat mounts

Highline

• Powertrain Options: 1-litre TSI MT / 1-litre TSI AT
• Price: Rs 12.79 lakh (MT) / Rs 14.09 lakh (AT)

Up next in the Dynamic Line trim is the Highline, which is the entry-level variant for the Taigun’s automatic transmission. It comes with features like:

• 16-inch alloy wheels

• Silver roof rails

• Front fog lamps with cornering function

• 10.1-inch infotainment system

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

• Connected car technology (Telematics only)

• Ambient lighting

• Automatic climate control

• Electrically folding ORVMs

• Cooled glove box

• USB-C charging sockets at the front and back

• Rear centre armrest with cup holders

• 60:40 split folding rear seats

• Rear parcel shelf

• Rear defogger, washer, and wiper

• Rear parking camera

• Paddle shifters (AT only)

• Hill start assist (AT only)

Topline

• Powertrain Options: 1-litre TSI MT / 1-litre TSI AT
• Price: Rs 14.56 lakh (MT) / Rs 15.90 lakh (AT)

The top-spec variant in the Dynamic Line trim is called Topline. It comes with all the niceties, including:

• 17-inch dual-tone alloy wheels

• LED headlamps with LED DRLs

• Generous use of chrome

• 8-inch digital driver’s display

• Keyless entry with push-button start

• Single-pane sunroof

• Ventilated front seats

• Leatherette upholstery

• Auto headlamps and wipers

• Side and curtain airbags

• Auto-dimming IRVM

• Tyre pressure monitoring

Taigun GT

The Taigun’s GT and GT Plus have features identical to the Highline and Topline, respectively. The more powerful variants get ‘GT’ badges (as expected) and distinct alloy wheel design, upholstery, and trim options. It also comes with red highlights inside the cabin instead of the Dynamic Line’s white-and-blue theme. That said, the GT Plus neither gets ventilated seats nor leatherette upholstery, which is bizarre, considering the Topline variant features both.

Trivia

• The Taigun is provided with 115PS 1-litre and 150PS 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines. 

• Both get a 6-speed manual as standard. 

• In automatic transmissions, the smaller engine uses a 6-speed torque converter while the larger motor gets a 7-speed DSG. 

• The SUV rivals the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, and the upcoming MG Astor.