{"id":71002,"date":"2026-04-09T16:35:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=71002"},"modified":"2026-04-09T16:41:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:11:43","slug":"volkswagen-taigun-facelift-variant-wise-engine-options-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/volkswagen-taigun-facelift-variant-wise-engine-options-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"Volkswagen Taigun Facelift Variant-wise Engine Options Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-71006\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Volkswagen-Taigun-Facelift-Variant-wise-Engine-Options-Revealed.webp\" alt=\"Volkswagen Taigun Facelift Variant-wise Engine Options Revealed\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Volkswagen-Taigun-Facelift-Variant-wise-Engine-Options-Revealed.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Volkswagen-Taigun-Facelift-Variant-wise-Engine-Options-Revealed-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Volkswagen-Taigun-Facelift-Variant-wise-Engine-Options-Revealed-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Volkswagen-Taigun-Facelift-Variant-wise-Engine-Options-Revealed-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Volkswagen-Taigun-Facelift-Variant-wise-Engine-Options-Revealed-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><br \/> 2026 Volkswagen Taigun facelift was officially <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">unveiled in India on 9 April 2026<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, bringing a fresh face and a major mechanical upgrade to the popular mid-size SUV. <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While production has already kicked off at the Pune plant, official prices are expected to be announced in May 2026. <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The most significant mechanical upgrade for the 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/volkswagen-cars\/taigun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Volkswagen <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Taigun<\/span><\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is the introduction of a sophisticated new 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Replacing the outgoing 6-speed unit, this advanced gearbox is specifically paired with the 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine to redefine the driving experience. <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This move marks a major step forward for the Taigun, blending the brand&#8217;s signature &#8220;fun-to-drive&#8221; DNA with the modern demand for better economy and refined city performance.<\/span><\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1775745446-nVt1ea-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 728px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- Loader -->\r\n        <div class=\"comman-ads-loader\" style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2;flex-direction: column;\">\r\n            <div style=\"width:32px; height:32px; border:3px solid #e5e7eb; border-top:3px solid #9ca3af; border-radius:50%; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;\"><\/div>\r\n            <span style=\"background-color: white;border: 1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius: 4px;padding: 2px 8px;font-size: 9px;color: #6b7280;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 1px;text-transform: uppercase;\">AD<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- AdSense Ad -->\r\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n             id=\"ad-1775745446-nVt1ea\"\r\n             style=\"display:inline-block; width:728px; height:90px; background: transparent;\"\r\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8418398772512966\"\r\n             data-ad-slot=\"8897589148\"><\/ins>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <script>\r\n        (function(){\r\n            const container = document.getElementById('ad-1775745446-nVt1ea-container');\r\n            const ad = document.getElementById('ad-1775745446-nVt1ea');\r\n            const loader = container.querySelector('.comman-ads-loader');\r\n            const sizeWeb = [728, 90];\r\n            const sizeMobile = [320, 50];\r\n            const breakpoint = 768;\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Load AdSense script if not already loaded\r\n            if (!document.querySelector('script[src*=\"adsbygoogle\"]')) {\r\n                const script = document.createElement('script');\r\n                script.async = true;\r\n                script.src = 'https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js';\r\n                script.crossOrigin = 'anonymous';\r\n                script.setAttribute('data-ad-client', 'ca-pub-8418398772512966');\r\n                document.head.appendChild(script);\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Function to switch sizes based on viewport\r\n            function updateAdSize() {\r\n                const isMobile = window.innerWidth <= breakpoint;\r\n                const currentSize = isMobile ? sizeMobile : sizeWeb;\r\n                ad.style.width = currentSize[0] + 'px';\r\n                ad.style.height = currentSize[1] + 'px';\r\n                container.style.maxWidth = currentSize[0] + 'px';\r\n                container.style.height = currentSize[1] + 'px';\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            updateAdSize();\r\n            window.addEventListener('resize', updateAdSize);\r\n\r\n             \/\/ Push Ad with safety check\r\n            function pushAd() {\r\n                try {\r\n                    const uninitializedAds = document.querySelectorAll('.adsbygoogle:not([data-adsbygoogle-status])');\r\n                    if (uninitializedAds.length > 0) {\r\n                        (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n                    }\r\n                } catch(e) {\r\n                    console.warn('AdSense push failed', e);\r\n                    container.style.display = 'none'; \/\/ hide on error\r\n                }\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            pushAd();\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Check if ad loaded successfully\r\n            let checks = 0;\r\n            const interval = setInterval(() => {\r\n                const iframe = ad.querySelector('iframe');\r\n                if ((iframe && iframe.offsetHeight > 0) || ad.innerHTML.trim().length > 200) {\r\n                    loader.style.display = 'none'; \/\/ hide loader\r\n                    clearInterval(interval);\r\n                }\r\n                checks++;\r\n                if (checks > 16) { \/\/ after 8s hide\r\n                    loader.style.display = 'none';\r\n                    clearInterval(interval);\r\n                }\r\n            }, 1000);\r\n\r\n        })();\r\n    <\/script>\r\n\r\n    <style>\r\n        @keyframes spin { 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n     <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As is usually the case, not all engine options are available across all variants. So if you are planning to buy the new Taigun<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, we\u2019ll take a detailed look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/volkswagen-cars\/taigun\/variants\">variant-wise<\/a> engine options.<\/span><\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1775745446-19Kb1S-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 970px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- Loader -->\r\n        <div class=\"comman-ads-loader\" style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2;flex-direction: column;\">\r\n            <div style=\"width:32px; height:32px; border:3px solid #e5e7eb; border-top:3px solid #9ca3af; border-radius:50%; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;\"><\/div>\r\n            <span style=\"background-color: white;border: 1px 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+ 'px';\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            updateAdSize();\r\n            window.addEventListener('resize', updateAdSize);\r\n\r\n             \/\/ Push Ad with safety check\r\n            function pushAd() {\r\n                try {\r\n                    const uninitializedAds = document.querySelectorAll('.adsbygoogle:not([data-adsbygoogle-status])');\r\n                    if (uninitializedAds.length > 0) {\r\n                        (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n                    }\r\n                } catch(e) {\r\n                    console.warn('AdSense push failed', e);\r\n                    container.style.display = 'none'; \/\/ hide on error\r\n                }\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            pushAd();\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Check if ad loaded successfully\r\n            let checks = 0;\r\n            const interval = setInterval(() => {\r\n                const iframe = ad.querySelector('iframe');\r\n                if ((iframe && iframe.offsetHeight > 0) || ad.innerHTML.trim().length > 200) {\r\n                    loader.style.display = 'none'; \/\/ hide loader\r\n                    clearInterval(interval);\r\n                }\r\n                checks++;\r\n                if (checks > 16) { \/\/ after 8s hide\r\n                    loader.style.display = 'none';\r\n                    clearInterval(interval);\r\n                }\r\n            }, 1000);\r\n\r\n        })();\r\n    <\/script>\r\n\r\n    <style>\r\n        @keyframes spin { 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n     <h2>Engine Options<\/h2> \n<div class=\"tablepress-wrapper\" id=\"tablepress-wrapper-2286\"><table id=\"tablepress-2286\"  class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2286\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Engine<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">1-litre turbo-petrol TSI<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">1.5-litre turbo-petrol TSI<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Power<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">115 PS<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">150 PS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Torque<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">178 Nm<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">250 Nm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Transmission<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">6-speed MT\/8-speed AT (NEW)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">7-speed DCT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<!-- #tablepress-2286 from cache --> <h2>Variant-wise Engine Options<\/h2> \n<div class=\"tablepress-wrapper\" id=\"tablepress-wrapper-2287\"><table id=\"tablepress-2287\"  class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-2287\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Variant<\/th><th colspan=\"2\" class=\"column-2\">1-litre turbo-petrol<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">1.5-litre turbo-petrol<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">MT<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">AT<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">DCT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Comfortline<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u274c<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Highline<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Highline Plus<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GT Line<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Topline<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GT Plus Chrome<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u274c<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">GT Plus Sport<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u274c<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<!-- #tablepress-2287 from cache --> <h2>Expected Price<\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/volkswagen-cars\/taigun\/price\">Taigun facelift<\/a> is likely to be priced from Rs 10.60 lakh (ex-showroom). <\/span><\/p> <h2>Competitors<\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It will rival the likes of <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/tata-cars\/sierra-ice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tata Sierra<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/toyota-cars\/urban-cruiser-hyryder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Toyota Hyryder<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/maruti-suzuki-cars\/grand-vitara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maruti Grand Vitara<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/honda-cars\/elevate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Honda Elevate<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/morris-garages-cars\/astor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MG Astor<\/a> and the new <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/skoda-cars\/kushaq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Skoda Kushaq<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026 Volkswagen Taigun facelift was officially unveiled in India on 9 April 2026, bringing a fresh face and a major 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