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Volkswagen
Taigun
Summary
The Volkswagen Taigun is praised for its solid build quality, powerful engine, and enjoyable driving experience, making it a favorite among enthusiasts. Users appreciate its safety features and premium interior, highlighting its German engineering. However, some concerns include limited rear seat space, lack of certain features compared to competitors, and a higher price point. Overall, it is considered a reliable and fun compact SUV, ideal for both city and highway driving.
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  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 16th September 2025
    5.0

    Of all the cars currently available in India, my favorite is the Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus 1.5 TSI DSG as this is my first SUV. This is the one that I own and it's more like a part of my family. I think it finds a great balance between performance, safety, and driving enjoyment in a market that often focuses only on features. The 1.5 TSI engine with active cylinder deactivation combines power and efficiency well. The DSG gearbox provides smooth and quick shifts, making it a true driver�s car. I really like how solid and confidence inspiring it feels at high speeds, which is something I appreciate as an automobile engineer. My mother who is a senior citizen has never complained of back pain on our drives from Bangalore to Cochin. Credit goes to the seat profile design too. While other cars in the segment may try to impress with their size or techNology, the Taigun wins me over with its German engineering, driving experience, and simple design. It�s a car that doesn�t just take you from point A to B; it helps you enjoy the journey. That, for me, makes it truly special.

  • S
    Safalkumar
    on 23rd June 2025
    5.0

    Sporty looks, solid build, and fun turbocharged performance. Drives smoothly with a premium cabin feel. Great value with features like sunroof & digital cockpit. Easy to drive & highly recommend for city + highway use.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 1st July 2025
    4.3

    Volkswagen Taigun, I have always been a great admirer of German engineering and specifically of VAG. What sets this car apart from others in the segment is the underlying MQB A0 IN platform and both 1.0 and 1.5 TSI engine options. Though the car looks smaller in size as compared to the competitors but according to me this gives VW Taigun an edge for having great stability and less body roll. It also delivers great performance when required which makes it both practical and an enthusiasts car. It lacks features as that of other cars like the 360-degree camera, ADAS, panoramic sunroof etc. but I don't see some of these features to be practical on Indian roads. So in a nutshell the car offers safety, reliability, performance, practicality and fun to drive experience. Although no car is a perfect car but VW Taigun fits in best while selecting a compact SUV in the market.

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 17th July 2025
    2.5

    Taigun.. I like volkswagen as it offers good performance while driving. The turbo-petrol engine gives excellent pickup and makes city or highway driving enjoyable. The interior quality is premium, and it gives a European car feel. If you love driving, this is one of the best choices in the mid-size SUV segment

  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 23rd September 2025
    4.0

    I am a fan of the Taigun for its built quality during its era and from the current cars in the market I love the handling of the VW Taigun. Gives me great confidence driving that car, very reliable on the highways. never fails to delivery on power and just handles the roads extremely well.

    • Posted on 10th February 2025
      Thread Summary

      The Taigun Highline Plus 1.0L is considered a potential city car, but concerns about low-speed lag in the automatic variant are noted. Users express frustration over the lack of test drives for other automatic options like the Grand Vitara and Urban Cruiser. While the Taigun is appealing, doubts remain about its mileage and suitability for city driving, especially compared to competitors. Overall, it seems to be a decent choice but requires careful consideration of driving preferences and budget constraints.

    • Posted on 27th April 2023
      Thread Summary

      Based on the feedback, the 2023 Automatic (TC) Topline 1.0 Petrol TSI version is favored for its positive comments and overall appeal among potential buyers. Users appreciate the insights shared in previous discussions, indicating a strong interest in this model.

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Frequently asked questions

According to user reviews on CARS24, the Volkswagen Taigun has an average interior rating of 4.16 out of 5.

According to user reviews on CARS24, the Volkswagen Taigun has an average exterior rating of 4.3 out of 5.

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The average city mileage of Volkswagen Taigun is 17.9 - 20.1km/l.
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