Volkswagen has broadened its Taigun GT lineup with the introduction of two new variants under the name “Sport” – the Taigun GT Line and Taigun GT Plus Sport. Available with both manual and automatic transmission options, these variants bring a blend of enhanced performance and stylish upgrades to the popular SUV. Here’s a closer look at what these new offerings bring to the table.
Pricing and Variants:
- GT Line (1-litre turbo-petrol)
- GT Line MT: Rs 14.08 lakh
- GT Line AT: Rs 15.63 lakh
- GT Plus Sport (1.5-litre turbo-petrol)
- GT Plus Sport MT: Rs 18.54 lakh
- GT Plus Sport DCT: Rs 19.74 lakh
GT Line Features:
The GT Line variant introduces the GT-badge and blacked-out styling for the Taigun, powered by the 1-litre turbo-petrol engine. It offers a host of features including a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, wireless charger, rear parking camera, and auto AC. Enhancements include larger 17-inch blacked-out alloy wheels, smoked LED headlamps, and various blacked-out exterior elements.
GT Plus Sport Highlights:
The GT Plus Sport variant, based on the top-spec Taigun GT Plus, features cosmetic enhancements such as red-coloured GT badges and red-painted brake callipers. The interior boasts red highlights on the dashboard, seats, and steering wheel, along with metallic pedals. It retains the feature list of the GT Plus, including a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, automatic AC, and powered front seats.
Powertrain Details:
- GT Line: 1-litre turbo-petrol engine, 115 PS power, 178 Nm torque
- GT Plus Sport: 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, 150 PS power, 250 Nm torque
Price Range and Competition:
With prices ranging from Rs 11.70 lakh to Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom), the Taigun GT variants compete with rivals such as the Hyundai Creta N Line and Kia Seltos GT Line and X-Line variants. Other competitors include the Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, and Citroen C3 Aircross.
As Volkswagen expands its Taigun lineup with these new Sport variants, customers can expect a blend of performance, style, and value in the competitive SUV segment.
