Key highlights
- 2026 Volkswagen Taigun facelift launch on April 9
- To get a refreshed design and new cabin features
- No 360-degree camera or ADAS expected
Volkswagen has announced that it will launch the facelifted Taigun on April 9 in India. The updated SUV will feature a subtle design and cabin feature upgrades. Read below on what to expect from the Taigun facelift launch.
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What to expect from the 2026 Volkswagen Taigun facelift?
Design updates
On the exterior front, the new Taigun facelift will add a redesigned front fascia with reworked LED headlights, a new illuminated grille, an illuminated VW logo, and a new bumper. The side profile will remain largely unchanged, save for the new R17 alloy wheels. Similarly, the rear design will feature a set of connected LED taillights, an illuminated VW logo, and a new bumper.
Interior updates
On the inside, it is likely to feature a redesigned dashboard with a bigger infotainment screen, a new digital instrument cluster, a new centre console design, and a new cabin theme for certain variants. Overall, the key highlights will include features like a panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, massaging seats (optional), wireless charging, and more.
Engine specs
The updated Taigun facelift will not feature any big mechanical upgrades, save for the introduction of a new 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission, which will replace the current 6-speed torque converter on the 1.0-litre TSI engine option. The 1.5-litre TSI engine will remain paired to the DQ200 7-speed DSG transmission.
What will it miss out on?
The updated Taigun will miss out on the ADAS safety features and a 360-degree camera, which will put it behind the rest of the rivals in its category.
Price expectation and rivals
The new Taigun facelift is likely to be positioned Rs 10,000-20,000 higher than the current model, whose range starts at Rs 11.74 lakh (ex-showroom). The primary rivals of the Taigun facelift will be the new Skoda Kushaq facelift, Hyundai Creta, Toyota Hyryder, and Maruti Grand Vitara.
