Volkswagen Taigun GT Edge Trail Edition to launch in India tomorrow

Key Highlights

• The new Taigun GT Edge Trail Edition will be made available in limited numbers.
• It is expected to be Rs 30,000 pricier than the GT trim of the Taigun.
• The Trail Edition sports a few cosmetic updates but remains mechanically unchanged.

Volkswagen India is set to launch a new limited edition of the Taigun SUV tomorrow. Volkswagen Taigun GT Edge Trail Edition will get some cosmetic design changes but will retain the engine offered on the standard GT trim of the SUV. Since it is based on the GT trim, the Trail Edge Edition of the Taigun will sit at the top of the SUV’s lineup.

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Volkswagen Taigun GT Edge Trail Edition: What’s new?

The Edge Trail Edition of Volkswagen Taigun was first showcased by the automaker back in April this year. The limited edition SUV gets a functional roof bar along with special decals for the doors, C-pillar, and rear fenders. The SUV sits on blacked-out 17-inch alloys. The brake callipers are finished in red. Since it is a special edition, the SUV also receives ‘Trail’ branding. There are 3 colour options on offer – Carbon Steel Grey, Deep Black Pearl, and Candy White.

Inside, the Volkswagen Taigun GT Edge Trail Edition gets all-black upholstery with contrasting red stitching and highlights. The instrumentation on the special edition SUV remains the same. The Taigun SUV comes with a 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, ventilated front seats, multi-function steering, an electric sunroof, a 6-speaker sound system, and more. The infotainment system has support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The ‘My Volkswagen Connect’ app offers features like driving behaviour, live tracking, and more.

Things remain the same under the hood as the Volkswagen Taigun GT Edge Trail Edition gets the 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine. This engine can generate 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. The 1.0-litre TSI engine is not available for the Edge Trail Edition.

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Conclusion

The new Volkswagen Taigun GT Edge Trail Edition is expected to cost Rs 30,000 more than the regular GT trim. Back in October ‘22, Volkswagen Taigun scored 5 stars in the Global NCAP crash tests. The Taigun rivals other midsize SUVs like the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Honda Elevate, Kia Seltos, and Skoda Kushaq.

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