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Democratizing sportiness and the aspirational ‘GT Badge’, Volkswagen India introduces the highly anticipated Taigun GT Line and Taigun GT Plus Sport

April 22, 2024

  • New era of enhanced customer aspiration with the launch of Taigun GT Line featuring sporty black themed interior and exterior aesthetics, R17 alloy wheels, 1.0l TSI turbocharged engine, 25.65cm touchscreen infotainment, darkened LED headlamps with DRLs and six airbags as standard 
  • Designed to elevate the exceptional driving capabilities with complementing sportier styled exterior and interior aesthetic enhancements. The new Taigun GT Plus Sport is powered by the exceptionally capable 1.5l TSI EVO engine
  • Customers can now choose the Taigun GT Line powered by the 1.0l TSI engine at a price of INR 14.08 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 6-speed Manual transmission and at INR 15.63 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 6-speed Automatic transmission
  • The aspirational GT badge with its new sportier avatar as the Taigun GT Plus Sport (1.5l TSI EVO engine), is now available at a price of INR 18.53 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 6-speed Manual transmission and INR 19.73 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 7- speed DSG transmission
  • Adding to the fun-to-drive experience with peace of mind ownership, is the introductory offer of a complimentary 4-year Service Value Package (SVP) on the Taigun GT Plus Sport variants
  • Deliveries for both the Taigun GT Line and the Taigun GT Plus Sport will commence from the month of April 2024

Mumbai: Volkswagen India today introduced the highly anticipated black sport themed Taigun GT Line and Taigun GT Plus Sport under the newly introduced ‘Sport’ line structure. The Taigun GT Line (1.0l TSI engine) has been launched at a price of INR 14.08 lakh (ex-showroom) while the Taigun GT Plus Sport has been introduced at INR 18.53 lakh (ex-showroom). Complementing the fun-to-drive experience with peace of mind ownership, is the introductory offer of a complimentary 4-year Service Value Package (SVP) on the Taigun GT Plus Sport variants.

The two new introductions were recently unveiled at the Volkswagen Annual Brand Conference 2024 in March alongside the India showcase of the all-electric ID.4. Both Taigun GT Line and Taigun GT Plus Sport are a part of the newly created ‘Sport’ line structure, featuring a fresh, visually-distinct identity that forms part of the Brand’s new line structure for the Taigun. The Taigun GT Line and Taigun GT Plus Sport combine the car’s renowned GNCAP 5-star safety credentials and superior German engineering with a sportier new avatar that perfectly complements the fun to drive allure of driving a Volkswagen.

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."

The Taigun GT Line, powered by the 1.0L TSI engine is available with either a 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission and has been packaged to further democratize the sought-after GT badge while also offering customers sporty black interior and exterior aesthetics, R17 alloy wheels, 1.0l Turbocharged TSI engine, 25.65cm touchscreen infotainment, darkened LED headlamps with DRLs, amongst other upgrades. Setting a safety benchmark, the Taigun GT Line is being offered with six airbags as standard. The all new Taigun GT Line will also offer be-spoke differentiation with up to 16 exterior and 13 interior features.

The Taigun GT Plus Sport, meanwhile, has been designed to thrill. Powered by the 1.5L TSI EVO engine, the Taigun GT Plus Sport comes equipped with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG transmission. With distinct aesthetic enhancements the Taigun GT Plus Sport will offer customers 19 exterior and 15 interior features that exude sportiness, packing a punch, not just in terms of performance but also enhancing its desirability and exclusivity.


Volkswagen Taigun GT Line 1.0L TSI MT - INR 14,08,400
Volkswagen Taigun GT Line 1.0L TSI AT  - INR 15,63,400
Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Sport 1.5L TSI EVO MT - INR 18,53,900
Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Sport 1.5L TSI EVO DSG - INR 19,73,900
All prices shown above are ex-showroom

Taigun GT Plus Sport

Exterior

- Front ‘GT’ Logo in red colour
- Black LED headlamps
- Red coloured GT fender badge
- Red coloured GT badge on boot lid
- Red front brake callipers
- R17 ‘Cassino’ black alloy wheels
- Blackened front grille
- Dark underbody spoiler/ diffuser
- Carbon Steel coloured roof
- Black coloured roof rails
- Glossy black B-pillar
- Glossy black C-pillar garnish
- Black coloured ORVMs
- Black coloured window bar/ DLO (Day Light Opening)
- Dark chrome outside door handle garnish
- Black design strip in front
- Black coloured ‘TAIGUN’ letters on boot lid
- Black coloured rear design strip
- Dark rear underbody spoiler/ diffuser

Interior

- Dark coloured lower interior
- Red coloured stitching on the steering wheel
- Red stitching on the front centre armrest
- Red stitching on door armrest
- Black leatherette seat covers
- Black coloured headliner
- Glossy black dashboard décor
- ‘Edgy Opulence’ inserts
- Red ambient lights
- Aluminium pedals
- Red coloured stitching on the seat covers
- “GT” badge embroidery on front seats
- Black grab-handles
- Black sunvisor, holders
- Black roof lamp housing

Taigun GT Line

Exterior

- GT Line badge – front door & rear
- R17 ‘Cassino’ black alloy wheels
- Black LED headlamps
- Blackened front grille
- Dark underbody spoiler/ diffuser
- Black coloured ‘TAIGUN’ letters on boot lid
- Black coloured TSI badge on boot lid
- Dark rear underbody spoiler/ diffuser
- Black coloured roof rails
- Matte Black finish B-pillar
- Matte Black finish C-pillar
- Black coloured ORVMs
- Black coloured window bar/ DLO (Day Light Opening)
- Dark chrome outside door handle garnish
- Black design strip in front
- Black coloured rear design strip

Interior

- Dark coloured lower interior
- Black coloured headliner
- Glossy black dashboard décor
- ‘Edgy Opulence’ inserts
- Red ambient lights
- Crystal Grey stitching on the seat covers
- Crystal Grey stitching on the front centre armrest
- Crystal Grey stitching on the steering wheel
- Crystal Grey stitching on door armrest
- Combination of ‘Melange’ fabric seat upholstery + leatherette bolsters
- Black grab-handles
- Black sunvisor, holders
- Black roof lamp housing

 

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