Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus Sport, GT Line Revealed – Bookings Open | V3Cars

Volkswagen India have revealed 2 new Taigun variants – the GT Line and GT Plus Sport. The latest Taigun GT variants get a blacked-out treatment all around and comes with an all-black interior. Bookings for the 2024 Taigun GT Line and Taigun GT Plus Sport are currently open.

VW Taigun GT Plus Sport, GT Line

2024 Taigun GT Plus Sport, GT Line Revealed

Volkswagen India are yet to reveal the prices of the 2024 Taigun GT Plus Sport and Taigun GT Line. However, bookings for both new variants are currently open. The minimum booking amount for the Taigun GT Plus Sport and GT Line is Rs. 11,000, while the maximum booking amount is capped at Rs. 50,000. Here are the new Taigun variants that were revealed on March 21, 2024:

  • Taigun GT Line 1.0L MT
  • Taigun GT Line 1.0L AT
  • Taigun GT Plus Sport 1.5L MT 
  • Taigun GT Plus Sport 1.5L AT

The Taigun GT Plus Sport is offered with the 1.5L turbo petrol engine with 2 transmission options – a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Taigun GT Line, on the other hand, is offered with the smaller 1.0L turbo petrol engine. It gets 2 transmission options as well – a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

2024 Taigun GT Plus Sport, GT Line Design Changes

Compared to other Taigun GT variants, the new Taigun GT Plus Sport gets smoked LED tail lamps, red ‘GT’ branding on the grille, fender and tailgate, dark chrome door handles, and red brake calipers. VW have replaced the chrome trim seen in other Taigun GT variants with a glossy black front grille, front diffuser, ORVM covers, and fender badges. The Taigun GT Plus Sport also gets a grey roof and 17-inch gloss black alloy wheels.

The Taigun GT Line gets the same dark treatment as the GT Plus Sport but misses out on the red GT badge on the grille. It instead gets a ‘GT Line’ badge on the doors. It also does not feature the red brake calipers the GT Plus Sport gets.

On the inside, the Taigun GT Plus Sport gets an all-black cabin complete with black leatherette upholstery, black headliner, and glossy black inserts on the dashboard. Red stitching is found on the seats, door pads and steering wheel.

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2024 Taigun GT Plus Sport, GT Line Colour Options

The 2024 Taigun GT Plus Sport and GT Line variants are available in 7 colour options:

  • Curcuma Yellow
  • Wild Cherry Red
  • Candy White
  • Reflex Silver
  • Carbon Steel Grey
  • Rising Blue
  • Lava Blue

2024 VW Taigun Powertrain Specifications

Like before, the 2024 Taigun lineup is available with 2 engine options – a 1.0L turbo petrol and a 1.5L turbo petrol. The 1.0L turbo petrol engine is offered with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic while the 1.5L turbo petrol is offered with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT). Here are the powertrain specifications of both Taigun engine options:

VOLKSWAGEN TAIGUN 2024

POWERTRAIN SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

1.0L Turbo Petrol

1.5L Turbo Petrol

Power

115PS

150PS

Torque

178Nm

250Nm

Transmission

6-speed MT

6-speed AT

6-speed MT
7-speed DCT

Claimed Fuel Efficiency

19.87kmpl (MT)
18.15kmpl (AT)

18.61kmpl (MT)
19.01kmpl (DCT)

The Volkswagen Taigun rivals the likes of the Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, and Honda Elevate, among other C-segment SUVs.

The Taigun GT Plus Sport rivals the recently-launched Hyundai Creta N-Line, Kia Seltos X-Line, and Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo.

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Nikil's a huge fan of classic cars, especially Italian beauties such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint and the Iso Grifo. His love for cars and bikes originated when he first laid his eyes on a poster of the Ferrari F40 and the MV Agusta F4 when he was just a child. He also loves all things analogue, especially vintage cameras and turntables.

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