The Indian arm of the German automaker, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, has announced the start of production of the SUVW Taigun. The company also announced the pre-booking for the vehicle with deliveries starting from September.
Built on the MQB A0 IN platform, the Taigun will be the first product from Volkswagen under the India 2.0 project. It aims to retain the brand’s DNA of improved build quality, safety and a fun-to-drive experience.
Commenting on the announcement, Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, said, “Today, we embark on a journey that marks a significant milestone for Volkswagen, with the start of production of the Taigun. A thoroughbred Volkswagen, the Taigun retains the German engineering prowess while achieving a localisation level of up to 95%.”
The company claims that the vehicle has been designed to meet the needs of the discerning Indian customer and will be a competitive product offering in the fast-growing mid-size SUV segment.
Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, said, “With the start of production and bookings open, we are extremely excited to bring the Taigun soon to the Indian market and let our customers enjoy driving the bold, dynamic and German engineered SUVW.”
The Taigun is tailored to meet the needs of the modern and contemporary customer with an active and lively lifestyle, the company said.