The Taigun is Volkswagen’s version of the Skoda Kushaq, and competes in the highly-competitive compact-SUV segment in India. Here are the top 3 Volkswagen Taigun pros and cons that you should consider before making a buying decision.
The Taigun is one of the better handling cars in its segment, and offers a pleasurable drive, despite being an SUV. It retains its iconic German DNA in this aspect.
Complementing the handling are two powerful turbocharged petrol engines that are known for their performance. The larger 1.5-litre engine also delivers satisfactory fuel economy numbers.
Wearing an understated guise, the Taigun looks stealthy and appealing at the same time. The interior layout is also unique to the SUV and looks rather nice.
While space is enough elsewhere, the width of the cabin isn’t great, which makes the second row best suited for two adults rather than three.
The 1.5-litre engine comes mated to a dual-clutch gearbox, which is the same DQ200 unit that has been infamous for causing issues across VW Group’s cars. While the issues might have reduced overtime, the reliability of the transmission is still questionable.
While the layout of the dashboard is attractive, the quality of materials used should have been better, especially for the segment and the lineage that the brand carries.