- Volkswagen Taigun facelift launch is scheduled for April 9 with an official teaser released
- Design updates include new headlamps, grille, bumper, alloy wheels, and tail lamps
- Interior remains unchanged but features and color themes will be refreshed
Volkswagen Taigun is due for a major set of revisions, both cosmetically and mechanically. While NDTV Auto has earlier reported it being tested on Indian soil, the launch is now inching closer, as Volkswagen has officially teased the updated Taigun SUV. The company has released a teaser, where the SUV's silhouette can be seen. Of course, the silhouette is familiar, and it can be confirmed - there won't be any changes to the bodyshell. The brand has also confirmed that the car will shed its veils on April 9 this year. Now, the question is - What will be changed on the Volkswagen Taigun Facelift. Well, tighten up your belts - here's all about the upcoming Volkswagen Taigun Facelift.
Volkswagen Taigun Facelift: Design Changes
On the larger front, the design will retain its originality. The major changes will include a new set of headlamps, a redesigned front grille, and a resculpted bumper. Over to the sides, distinctions will be made in the form of a new set of alloy wheel options. As for the rear, expect a new tail lamp setup, with mild revisions to the bumper.
Volkswagen Taigun Facelift: Interior & Cabin
The dashboard layout will remain unchanged, while the theme for the interior could be updated with some new colours. Furthermore, the feature list will updated. It will be very much in line with the newly-launched Skoda Kushaq Facelift. Expect the base model to come with a long list of features too, quite like its Skoda sibling.
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Volkswagen Taigun Facelift: Engine & Specs
The Taigun facelift will retain its existing engine options - 1.0L TSI and 1.5L TSI. The gearbox choices will be altered. For the smaller 1.0L TSI, it will continue with a 6-speed manual transmission, but the 6-speed AT is expected to be replaced by an 8-speed AT. The 1.5L TSI could only be offered with a 7-speed DCT.
Speaking on the announcement, Mr. Nitin Kohli, Brand Director, Volkswagen India said, "The new Taigun represents a powerful evolution of everything that has made this SUV loved by enthusiasts. With bolder, more expressive design, best-in-segment technology, and thrilling performance our customers expect from Volkswagen, the new Taigun will redefine driving dynamism. Engineered locally and crafted with purpose, the new Taigun is built to inspire confidence, capability, and excitement, every single day."