Volkswagen Taigun Facelift Debuts in India: Design, Features, Powertrain, Safety and More

The Taigun continues to be based on the MQB A0 IN platform which also underpins models like Skoda Kushaq, Skoda Kylaq, Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus in India. The Taigun facelift gets revisions to its exterior styling. It now features updated headlamps, a new front grille with light band, new illuminated front and rear logo, new glossy black alloy wheels, Infinity LED tail lamps with sequential turn indicators, welcome and goodbye tail lamp animation and a revised front bumper. GT trims get red badging on the front grille and front passenger door. Compared to the outgoing version, the updated model adopts a smoother design with sharper elements, replacing the earlier boxy look. On the inside it gets a two-tone cabin, sporty dark theme interiors in GT Line/GT Plus, Aluminium pedals, Laser Red ambient lighting.

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The Taigun facelift has been introduced with 9 colour options - Avocado Pearl, Steel Grey, Wild Cherry Red, Candy White, Deep Black Pearl, Lava Blue, Reflex Silver, Carbon Steel and Carbon Steel Matte.

Engine options remain unchanged in the 2026 Taigun. However, Volkswagen has introduced a new automatic transmission for the 1.0L TSI version, where the 6-speed AT has been replaced by an 8-speed AT. The 1.5L TSI engine continues with the 7-seed DSG. The 1.0L TSI is now available with a 6-speed MT and a 8-speed AT.

In terms of features the facelifted Taigun gets LED headlamps with auto leveling,

new 10.09-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.24-inch cm digital instrument cluster, turn by turn navigation, voice assistant, panoramic sunroof, standard rear windshield wiper, touch AC control, 6-way electrically adjustable front seats, front ventilated seats and more.

On the safety front the Taigun facelift comes equipped with 6-airbags, multi-collision brakes

ESC, front and rear parking sensors, Hill hold assist, brake disc wiping and more. The Taigun also retains its 5-star GNCAP ratings.

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Volkswagen Taigun Facelift: Variants & Expected Price

Volkswagen has introduced the Taigun facelift in seven trim levels - Comfortline, Highline, Highline Plus, GT Line, Topline, GT Plus Chrome and GT Plus Sport.Since the Taigun and Kushaq are sister SUVs. Volkswagen will price the Taigun facelift at par with the new Kushaq which starts at Rs 10.69 lakh (ex-showroom).