Volkswagen Taigun facelift variants explained — All features, trims and engine options!

The Volkswagen Taigun is split into two clear categories. The Chrome line includes Comfortline, Highline, Highline Plus, Topline, and GT Plus Chrome. Above that sits the Sport line, which includes the GT Line and GT Plus Sport.

On the ownership side, it comes with a 4-year or 100,000 km warranty, extendable up to 7 years or 150,000 km. You also get 4 years of roadside assistance, which can be extended up to 10 years. In addition, there are 3 free services scheduled at 1,000 km, 7,500 km, and 15,000 km.

Volkswagen Taigun facelift Comfortline 

The Comfortline is the entry variant of the new Taigun and feels well-equipped. It offers full LED lighting, essential safety features, and a proper infotainment system from the start.

Comfortline key features:

• 1.0L TSI 115 PS, 6-Speed Manual (only transmission option)
• 17.78 cm Touchscreen infotainment
• Full LED Headlamps with LED DRL and all-weather lights
• Rear tail lamps with sequential turn indicators + Infinity LED tail lamps
• 40.6 cm R16 Steel wheels with Sportz full cover
• Front Dual Airbags + Front Side Airbags + Curtain Airbags (6 total)
• ESC, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, ASR, Multi-collision brakes
• Tire Pressure Deflation Warning
• Smart touch climatronic AC with adjustable dual rear AC vents
• Rear wiper and washer
• Front & rear parking sensor (rear only at this level)
• Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• 6 Speakers
• Engine idle start/stop
• ISOFIX child seat anchorage (rear, 2x)
• Rear bench 100% foldable (only variant with this)
• Chrome strip on front and rear bumper
• Functional roof rails in black

2026 Volkswagen Taigun Highline 

The Highline is where the Taigun begins to hit its stride. Buyers get a bigger 10.09-inch VW Play screen, wireless connectivity, and the option of an automatic, along with features that make daily driving easier.

What's new over Comfortline:

• 10.09-inch VW Play Touchscreen infotainment (upgrade from 7-inch)
• Hello Volkswagen Voice Command (online/offline)
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Wireless mobile charging
• 15 inbuilt apps including Spotify, YouTube and more
• Sharkfin antenna
• Front & rear parking sensors (upgraded from rear-only)
• Reversing camera with static guidelines
• Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror
• Rain sensing wipers + Light/dusk sensor
• 8-Speed Automatic transmission now available
• Paddle Shifters (AT only), Cruise Control (AT only)
• 40.6 cm R16 'Nottingham' Alloy wheels (set of 4)
• Rear center armrest with cup holders
• Front 2x USB-C sockets (data + charging) + Rear 2x USB-C sockets
• Amur Grey Satin décor with Cross Lines inserts
• Fabric seats in Anthracite with CNC stitching in silver grey
• Hill Start Assist (AT only)
• Auto coming/leaving home lights
• White ambient lights in dashboard

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2026 Volkswagen Taigun Highline Plus

The Highline Plus builds on the Highline with a few useful upgrades. You get an electric sunroof, a better cockpit display, a cooled glovebox, and one-touch windows. Small additions, but they do make daily use nicer.

What's new over Highline:

• Electric sunroof
• 20.32 cm Digital cockpit (instrument cluster)
• Driver side window one-touch up/down with pinch guard
• Cooled glovebox
• Electrically folding door mirrors
• Chrome applique on door handles
• Rear parcel tray (added at this level)
• Auto Headlights
• Welcome and Goodbye Animation in tail lamps
• KESSY – Push button start/stop
• Valet mode
• USB tethering for internet connection

Volkswagen Taigun Facelift Topline

At the top of the Chrome line, the Topline packs in everything you’d want for daily use. Ventilated seats, a panoramic sunroof, and electric front seats improve comfort, especially on long trips. It also gets the full digital cockpit and the largest screen.

What's new over Highline Plus:

• Panoramic sunroof with summer function (upgrade from electric sunroof)
• Ventilated front seats
• Electric front seats (Driver + Co-driver)
• 26.03 cm configurable Digital cockpit with Active Info Display (upgrade)
• Digital sound package with amplifier and subwoofer
• Front light band + Front Illuminated VW Logo
• Rear Illuminated VW Logo
• 43.2 cm R17 'Plus' Alloy wheels, dual tone diamond cut (set of 4)
• Chrome garnish on window bottom line
• Sanguine Pearl décor with Sienna inserts
• Leatherette seat upholstery — Storm Grey with black piping
• Footwell illumination
• Functional roof rails in silver
• MyVolkswagen Connect Plus (standard — with Live tracking, Geo fence, SOS emergency call, Safety alerts, Trip analysis, Driving behaviour and more)

Volkswagen Taigun Facelift GT Line 

The GT Line is for those who want the sporty look without going all in. It runs the 1.0L TSI but gets GT-inspired design touches. It fits neatly between the Chrome and Sport variants.

What's new/different from Topline:

• GT Line badge on front doors and tailgate
• Black coloured door mirrors housing with LED indicators
• 43.2 cm R17 Black Painted 'Plus' Alloy wheels (set of 4)
• Glossy Black strip on front and rear bumper (replaces Chrome)
• Front diffuser in Black (replaces Silver)
• Black painted strip on rear bumper
• Dark Chrome applique on door handles
• Premium Black interiors (replaces dual tone)
• Black Glossy décor with Edgy Opulence inserts
• Headliner in Black
• Soul fabric seats with London Grey stitching
• Laser red ambient lighting
• GT welcome message on infotainment
• Alu pedals
• TAIGUN lettering in Black on tailgate
• Front light band + Front Illuminated VW Logo + Rear Illuminated VW Logo

2026 Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Chrome 

This is where the 1.5L TSI Evo comes in, and it changes how the Taigun feels to drive. The GT Plus Chrome pairs the 150 PS DSG with a full GT interior and most of the Topline’s comfort features.

What's new over GT Line:

• 1.5L TSI Evo 150 PS, 7-Speed DSG Automatic (major powertrain upgrade)
• Active Cylinder Technology (deactivates 2 cylinders for efficiency)
• Panoramic sunroof with summer function
• Ventilated front seats
• Electric front seats (Driver + Co-driver)
• 26.03 cm configurable Digital cockpit with Active Info Display
• Digital sound package with amplifier and subwoofer
• Rear disc brakes (upgraded from drum)
• Front Illuminated VW Logo + Rear Illuminated VW Logo
• GT branding at front grille, tailgate and doors in Red
• GT Clasp on Steering wheel (without Red accent)
• Storm Grey/Soul dual tone leatherette seat upholstery with Flash Red piping
• Embroidered GT logo in Red on front seat backrests
• Red painted brake callipers (front and rear)
• Center armrest in Leatherette (front)
• MyVolkswagen Connect Plus (standard)

Volkswagen Taigun Facelift GT Plus Sport 

The GT Plus Sport offers everything from the GT Plus Chrome, but with a sportier cabin. Red-stitched black leatherette and a dual-tone roof give it a stronger visual edge.

What's new/different from GT Plus Chrome:

• GT Clasp on Steering wheel with Red Accent (upgraded)
• Black leatherette seat upholstery with piping and stitching in Flash Red (replaces dual tone)
• Dual tone exterior with roof painted in Deep Black (in select exterior colours)
• Black coloured door mirrors housing
• Front light band + Front Illuminated VW Logo + Rear Illuminated VW Logo
• Footwell illumination (added)
• Digital sound package with amplifier and subwoofer
• All GT exterior Sport elements — Black bumper strips, Black diffusers, Black alloys, Black TAIGUN lettering

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2026 Volkswagen Taigun colour options

The Volkswagen Taigun facelift is offered in nine exterior shades. These include Avocado Pearl, Wild Cherry Red, Candy White, Deep Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Lava Blue, Reflex Silver, Carbon Steel, and Matte Steel.

Inside, there are six upholstery options. Fabric choices include Soul Black, Anthracite with CNC stitching, and Black with London Grey stitching. Leatherette options include Storm Grey with Black piping, Storm Grey with Red piping and stitching, and Black with Red piping and stitching.

New Engine and Gearbox Options

On the mechanical side, the biggest update is a new automatic gearbox for the 1.0-litre TSI engine in the 2026 Volkswagen Taigun facelift. The 1.0-litre TSI still makes 115PS and 178Nm, but now gets a new 8-speed torque converter automatic. The 1.5-litre TSI continues unchanged, producing 150hp and 250Nm. It also continues with rear disc brakes on the facelift model.

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