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In addition to a sleeker design and an updated interior, the 2026 Volkswagen Taigun comes with several mechanical changes and new/upgraded features
Just weeks after the launch of the new Skoda Kushaq, the new VW Taigun has been officially revealed. Volkswagen will launch the facelfited Taigun later this month, but it has revealed all the new features and specifications. Here are the top five changes on the latest new mid-size SUV:
1. 8-speed automatic transmission
Volkswagen has replaced the 6-speed automatic transmission, which it offered with the 1.0-litre TSI engine in the old Taigun, with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The new transmission has brought a 5.8% improvement in fuel economy. While the old Taigun with the 1.0-litre TSI engine and the 6-speed automatic transmission returned a fuel economy of 18.46 km/l, the new model with the same engine and the 8-speed automatic transmission delivers 19.54 km/l.
Unlike in the case of the old model, this is the most efficient combination with an automatic transmission. The fuel economy of the 1.5-litre TSI Evo engine and 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission combination of the Taigun has reduced from 19.01 km/l to 18.85 km/l with the facelift.
2. Panoramic sunroof
The new Taigun features a dual-pane panoramic sunroof instead of the old model’s single-pane sunroof. Volkswagen will offer the latest model in Comfortline, Highline, Highline Plus, Topline, GT Line, GT Plus Chrome, and GT Plus Sport trims. The company will include a dual-pane panoramic sunroof in the Topline, GT Plus Chrome, and GT Plus Sport trims. It will equip the Highline Plus and GT Line trims with a single-pane sunroof, though.
3. Active Info Display
The Topline, GT Plus Chrome, and GT Plus Sport trims feature a new, fully digital instrument cluster called ‘Active Info Display’. It’s a 10.25-inch display offering multiple layouts, including one with turn directions for navigation. It does not have a full map view like in the sixth-gen VW Polo sold globally, though.
4. Illuminated brand logos
The new VW Taigun features a bolder styling with illuminated brand logos – a first in the segment. Unlike on the new Skoda Kushaq, the brand logo at the front also comes with backlighting. Volkswagen equips the new Taigun with illuminated brand logos in the Topline, GT Plus Chrome, and GT Plus Sport trims.
5. Rear disc brakes
While the old VW Taigun featured disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear, the new model is available with disc brakes at both ends for enhanced safety. Only the GT Plus Chrome and GT Plus Sport trims come with this feature though.
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