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2026 Volkswagen Taigun gets exterior and interior upgrades alongside the inclusion of an eight-speed AT, improved AC performance, etc
The updated Volkswagen Taigun range has expanded significantly offering a wide spread of variants with differentiation in features, tech and powertrain options. Starting from the base trims and going all the way up to the performance-oriented GT Plus variants, the prices of the entire lineup will be announced soon in India following the model’s debut yesterday.
At the entry level, the Comfortline variant sticks to essentials but still gets a decent equipment list. It comes with full LED headlamps with DRLs, rear AC vents, a scratch-resistant dashboard and a 6-speaker audio system. Safety is well covered with ESC, ABS, EBD, multi-collision brakes, brake assist and six airbags including curtain airbags. Infotainment duties are handled by a wired App-Connect system supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay along with smart touch climatronic AC.
Moving up, the Highline variants gain front parking sensors, a reversing camera and a larger 25.65 cm touchscreen infotainment system along with all Comfortline features. The automatic version also gets paddle shifters and hill start assist. The Highline Plus and GT Line trims build further on this by introducing lifestyle-oriented upgrades.
These include an electric sunroof, push-button start (KESSY) and improved interior experience with premium touches. The GT Line variants carry subtle cosmetic tweaks while retaining the same 1.0L TSI engine with both manual and automatic gearbox options. The Topline variants take a more premium approach by bringing in signature elements.
They are illuminated Volkswagen logo, a front light band and welcome and goodbye animations for the LED tail lamps. Inside, buyers get ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof with a summer function and a cooled glovebox. The automatic version features an 8-speed transmission along with paddle shifters.
At the top of the range sit the GT Plus Chrome and GT Plus Sport variants – powered by the more potent 1.5L TSI EVO engine producing 150 PS and 250 Nm – coupled with a 7-speed DSG automatic. These variants also get red-painted brake callipers. Feature-wise, they mirror the Topline trims with ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof and full LED lighting setup.
Across the range, the updated Taigun also benefits from enhancements such as a 10-inch digital cockpit, IDA voice commands, front parking sensors and improved connectivity features. Here is a variant-wise breakdown:
Comfortline – 1.0L TSI MT
• 1.0L TSI engine (115 PS), 6-speed manual
• Muscular bonnet with chiselled lines
• Full LED headlamps with LED DRL
• Side cladding (grained)
• Body-coloured ORVMs with LED indicators
• Body-coloured door handles
• Infinity LED tail lamps
• Chrome strip on rear bumper
• Scratch-resistant dashboard
• Rear AC vents
• ESC, ABS, EBD
• Multi-collision brakes (MCB)
• Brake Assist (BA)
• Front dual airbags
• Front side airbags
• Curtain airbags
• Rear parking sensors
• Rear fog lamp
• Rear defogger
• 6 speakers
• Wired App-Connect (Android Auto & Apple CarPlay)
• Smart touch climatronic AC
Highline – 1.0L TSI MT
• All Comfortline features plus:
• Front & rear parking sensors
• Reversing camera (static guidelines)
• 25.65 cm touchscreen infotainment system
Highline – 1.0L TSI AT
• 1.0L TSI engine (115 PS), 6-speed automatic
• Paddle shifters
• All Highline MT features plus:
• Hill start assist
Topline – 1.0L TSI MT
• All Highline features plus:
• Front light band
• Illuminated front VW logo
• Illuminated rear VW logo
• Welcome & goodbye animation (tail lamps)
• Ventilated front seats
• Panoramic sunroof with summer function
• KESSY (push-button start/stop)
• Cooled glovebox
Topline – 1.0L TSI AT
• 1.0L TSI engine (115 PS), 8-speed automatic
• Paddle shifters
• All Topline MT features plus:
• Hill start assist
Highline Plus – 1.0L TSI MT
• All Highline features plus:
• Welcome & goodbye animation (tail lamps)
• Electric sunroof
• KESSY push-button start
• Cooled glovebox
Highline Plus – 1.0L TSI AT
• 1.0L TSI engine (115 PS), 8-speed automatic
• Paddle shifters
• All Highline Plus MT features plus:
• Hill start assist
GT Line – 1.0L TSI MT
• 1.0L TSI EVO engine (115 PS), 6-speed manual
• All Highline Plus-like features including:
• Electric sunroof
• KESSY push-button start
• Front & rear parking sensors
• Reversing camera
• 25.65 cm infotainment
• Safety suite (ESC, 6 airbags, etc.)
GT Line – 1.0L TSI AT
• 1.0L TSI EVO engine (115 PS), 8-speed automatic
• Paddle shifters
• All GT Line MT features plus:
• Hill start assist
GT Plus Chrome – 1.5L TSI DSG
• 1.5L TSI EVO engine (150 PS), 7-speed DSG
• Paddle shifters
• Red-painted brake calipers (front & rear)
• Full LED lighting with DRLs
• Front light band
• Illuminated VW logos (front & rear)
• Welcome & goodbye animation
• Ventilated front seats
• Panoramic sunroof
• KESSY push-button start
• Cooled glovebox
• 25.65 cm infotainment system
• 6 speakers
• Wired App-Connect
• ESC, ABS, EBD, MCB, BA
• Front, side & curtain airbags
• Front & rear parking sensors
• Reversing camera
• Rear fog lamp & defogger
GT Plus Sport – 1.5L TSI DSG
• 1.5L TSI EVO engine (150 PS), 7-speed DSG
• Paddle shifters
• Red-painted brake calipers
• Full LED headlamps with DRL
• Front light band
• Illuminated VW logos
• Welcome & goodbye animation
• Ventilated front seats
• Panoramic sunroof
• KESSY push-button start
• Smart touch climatronic AC
• Cooled glovebox
• 25.65 cm infotainment
• 6 speakers
• Wired App-Connect
• ESC, ABS, EBD, MCB, BA
• Front, side & curtain airbags
• Hill start assist
• Front & rear parking sensors
• Reversing camera
• Rear fog lamp & defogger
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