Volkswagen India introduces new GT Plus Sport and GT Line variants for Taigun
Volkswagen India, at its Annual Brand Conference, announced a series of exciting new developments aimed at reinvigorating its product lineup and enhancing customer experience in the Indian market. The conference unveiled new variants and line structures for the Taigun SUV, along with a bold step towards electrification with the introduction of the ID.4.
Refreshed line-up
The Volkswagen Taigun will now be available under three distinct trim plans: ‘GT Edge’, ‘Chrome’, and ‘Sport’. Each trim offers unique design personas catering to diverse customer preferences, ensuring visual differentiation and appeal for every taste.
The GT Edge trim plan offers the Edge Collection, featuring Matte and Black exterior colour options. The Taigun Trail Edition is also a part of the GT Edge trim plan. As before, all the GT Edge variants come with the 1.5-litre TSI paired with either a 7-speed DSG or the 6-speed manual gearbox.
Under the Chrome line, customers have the option to choose between two engine options: the 1.5-litre TSI with either 7-speed DSG or 6-speed manual transmission, or the 1.0-litre TSI with 6-speed automatic and manual transmission. VW says this trim caters to those seeking a balance between performance and convenience.
The Sport line includes the new GT Plus Sport variant, featuring the 1.5-litre TSI engine with 7-speed DSG and 6-speed manual transmission, and the GT Line variant, equipped with the 1.0-litre TSI engine with 6-speed automatic and manual transmission options. This trim emphasises a sporty aesthetic and driving experience.
Taigun GT Plus Sport variant
The forthcoming Taigun GT Plus Sport offers the 1.5-litre TSI engine with 7-speed DSG and 6-speed manual transmission options. Visually, it gets black trim fitments both externally and internally. Exterior features include black roof rails, glossy black B and C-pillar garnishes, black ORVM’s and LED headlamps, and 17-inch black alloy wheels with red front brake callipers and more. The interior offers a sporty ambience with a blacked-out interior with red accents. Red accents are available on the steering wheel, front armrest and seat covers. It also gets aluminium pedals, black grab handles and a black sunvisor.
Taigun GT Line variant
Volkswagen also showcased the new Taigun GT Line, powered by the 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine and offering both 6-speed automatic and manual transmission options. This variant also gets the black treatment like the Plus Sport variant. Exterior enhancements include black 17-inch rims, black roof rails, LED headlamps and ORVMs, matte finish on B and C-pillar, and more. The interiors of the GT Line variant get a black theme overall along with grey accents which can be found on the steering wheel, front armrest and seat covers. It also gets black grab handles and a black sunvisor. The ambient lighting is still red-coloured.
In addition to these, Volkswagen also showcased the ID.4 and a Virtus GT Plus Sport concept, both of which are said to come soon.
