Volkswagen Taigun GT Line and GT Plus Sport launched in India

Key Highlights

• The GT Line trim of the Volkswagen Taigun is priced at Rs 14,08,400.
• Prices for the GT Plus Sport trim start at Rs 18,53,900.
• Deliveries for the two new trims will commence later this month.

After taking the wraps off the new Taigun GT Line and GT Plus Sport last month, Volkswagen launched the two trims in India today.  Prices for the Volkswagen Taigun GT Line start at Rs 14,08,400, while the GT Plus Sport trim fetches Rs 18,53,900. The automaker is also offering a complimentary 4-year Service Value Package (SVP) on the GT Plus Sport variants.

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Volkswagen Taigun: What’s new on the GT Line and GT Plus Sport variants?

Here is the price list for the new GT Line and GT Plus Sport variants of the Taigun.

Variant	Price
GT Line MT	Rs 14,08,400
GT Line AT	Rs 15,63,400
GT Plus Sport MT	Rs 18,53,900
GT Plus Sport DSG	Rs 19,73,900

The Volkswagen Taigun GT Line receives R17 ‘Cassino’ black alloy wheels and exclusive ‘GT Line’ badging. The LED headlamp, front grille, roof rails, B-pillar, C-pillar, OVRMs, DLO, door handle garnish, and the underbody spoilers on the SUV have been blacked out. The GT Plus Sport gets these changes along with red highlights on the brake callipers, GT logo on the front, and the badging on the fender and the boot lid. Instead of a matte black finish on the B-pillar and C-pillar, the GT Plus trim gets a glossy black garnish.

Inside, the GT Line trim of the Volkswagen Taigun gets a dark theme for the lower interior and a black coloured headliner. There’s red ambient lighting on board, along with crystal grey stitching on the seat covers, front armrest, steering wheel, and door armrest. The grab handles, sunvisor, holders, and roof lamp housing are finished in black. The GT Plus Sport trim has red stitching on the front centre armrest, steering wheel, door armrest, and seat covers. The ‘GT’ badging is embroidered into the front seats.

Powering the Volkswagen Taigun GT Line is the three-cylinder, 1.0-litre, turbo-petrol engine which produces a maximum power output of 115hp and 178Nm of torque. This engine can be paired with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter gearbox. Meanwhile, the GT Plus Sport trim is powered by the four-cylinder, 1.5-litre, turbo-petrol engine which can produce a maximum power output of 150hp and 250Nm of torque. This engine can be paired with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT gearbox.

Commenting on the launch, Mr Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India said, “The Volkswagen GT badge is an aspirational cornerstone that evokes the unmatched feeling of sporty driving. Democratizing the sportiness, we are delighted to introduce the all new Taigun GT Line and Taigun GT Plus Sport for Indian buyers. The aesthetic treatment of these new variants will create a differentiated value proposition, with the Taigun showcasing a more sportier and robust appeal.

It also makes the coveted GT badge more accessible to customers through our all new GT Line offering. Following its showcase at our Brand conference, we have received an overwhelming response from customers and are confident of strengthening the Taigun proposition with these enhanced differentiated elements.”

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Conclusion

Volkswagen India will commence the deliveries of the two new Taigun trims this month. The instrumentation on the SUV remains unchanged. It rivals the likes of the Kia Seltos X-Line, Hyundai Creta N Line, Monte Carlo edition of the Skoda Kushaq, and other midsize SUVs.