Volkswagen Taigun

The Volkswagen Taigun is a nameplate used for two crossover SUV manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen. The one being a cancelled subcompact crossover SUV prototype planned for Europe, Brazil and India, and the nameplate would be reused for a larger subcompact crossover SUV based on the Volkswagen T-Cross for the Indian market.

Not to be confused with Volkswagen Tiguan.
Volkswagen Taigun
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Also calledVolkswagen T-Cross
Production2021 (to commence)
AssemblyIndia: Chakan (Škoda VW India)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB A0 IN
RelatedŠkoda Kushaq
Powertrain
Transmission6-speed manual
7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,650 mm (104.3 in)
Length4,200 mm (165.4 in)
Width1,760 mm (69.3 in)

The T-Cross-based Taigun was showcased in Auto Expo 2020 and is planned on sale by mid-2021.[1] The Taigun is based on the long-wheelbase version of the T-Cross, with several differences. For example, the Taigun shares a similar front-end with the Chinese version T-Cross. Volkswagen claimed the car is built on the Volkswagen Group MQB A0 IN platform dedicated for Indian market. The Indian Taigun platform would also spawn the Škoda Kushaq which was showcased as the Vision IN Concept in 2020.[2]

Concept version
Volkswagen Taigun Concept
VW Taigun Concept at the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show
Overview
ProductionCancelled
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group NSF
RelatedVolkswagen up!
Volkswagen Crossblue concept
Powertrain
Engine1.0L I3
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,469 mm (97.2 in)
Length3,858 mm (151.9 in)
Width1,727 mm (68.0 in)
Height1,570 mm (61.8 in)

Unrelated to the 2021 Taigun, the Volkswagen Taigun nameplate debuted as a near-production concept subcompact crossover SUV. It had the potential of replacing the hatchback CrossFox, and slotting below the Tiguan compact crossover SUV, competing against mini crossover SUVs alongside the Nissan Juke, the Mini Countryman and the Suzuki SX4. The prototype was unveiled at the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show.[3][4] The Taigun was planned to be unveiled by the Volkswagen Group for the model year of 2016,[5] however the plan was scrapped.[6][7] The car was deemed too small, contrary with the market trend and was instead replaced by the Volkswagen T-Cross which went on sale in 2018.

References
  1. "Volkswagen Taigun specifications and features revealed". CarWale. 2020-02-11. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  2. Volkswagen. "VW Taigun Returns As Small Crossover With T-Cross Looks". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  3. "2016 Volkswagen Taigun Concept". Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  4. "2016 Volkswagen Taigun Rumors". Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  5. Volkswagen reveals Taigun concept -- Autoweek (Retrieved 2012-10-22)
  6. Radu, Mihnea (2016-02-09). "VW Taigun Canceled Because It's Too Small, New SUV Concept to Debut in Geneva". autoevolution. Retrieved 2020-03-05.
  7. indianautosblog.com https://indianautosblog.com/vw-taigun-compact-suv-cancelled-p219101. Retrieved 2020-03-05. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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