all-new Tiguan R-line SUV and the Golf GTI hatchback for the Indian market. Both models are planned for launch in Q2 2025. The Tiguan R-line and Golf GTI are part of Volkswagen’s global lineup. With these launches, the company aims to strengthen its presence in India, following the success of its Taigun and Virtus models, which are manufactured in India for both domestic and international markets.  Volkswagen India has reported a 3% growth in ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India receives ARAI approval certificate for models compatible with E20 fuel On June 1, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) announced that Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. (SAVWIPL)has obtained CMVR (Central Motor Vehicles Rules) Type Approval certificates ahead of schedule for the Škoda Kushaq, Škoda Slavia, VW Taigun, and VW Virtus, all equipped with 1.0L TSI engines compatible with E20 fuel.  The...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/06

Volkswagen India makes 6 airbags standard across its 5-Star GNCAP rated model line-up On June 3, Volkswagen India announced the standardization of 6 airbags across all its variants of the 5-Star GNCAP safety-rated Taigun SUV and Virtus sedan. It mentioned that Taigun has contributed to over 61% of sales and nearly 40% of its customers have opted to own the GT variants of Taigun and Virtus. Based on Volkswagen India's press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/03

Volkswagen India presents ID.4 EV, showcases GT variants on Taigun SUV On March 21, Volkswagen India at its Annual Brand Conference 2024, unveiled a slew of new product offerings for the Indian market. It showcased new GT Plus Sport and GT Line variants for the Taigun SUV, while also announcing a refreshed line structure for the SUV. It also showcased the ID.4 EV and a new concept vehicle based on the Virtus sedan. The Taigun GT Line is powered b...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/22

Volkswagen India introduces new variants of Taigun and Virtus On June 8, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India introduced new variants of Taigun, and Virtus, along with exclusive online bookings for the marquee GT Edge Limited Collection via the Volkswagen India website. The GT Edge carlines will be manufactured basis customer bookings and deliveries will begin July 2023 onward.  The Volkswagen Virtus is now available with a 6-speed manual transmissio...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/08

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India flagsoffs E-20 compliant Kushaq and Taigun SUVs On February 7, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India participated in the Alternative Fuels Based Vehicles Rally with the E20-compliant Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun. The alternative fuels-based vehicles rally was held at the inauguration of India’s G20 Presidency flagship event -India Energy Week (IEW) organized by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG). The compa...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/07

d the Toyota Hyryder. Further, they are generating volumes from the upcoming YWD i.e., Jinmy, and Y0M i.e., the new Alto in the pipeline. Further, It also updated that they have already got the business from Volkswagen and Skoda for all the new vehicles which include the Slavia, Virtus, Kushaq, and Taigun. The company mentioned that they are gaining more and more models from Maruti Suzuki and also won orders from a model from Tata Motors and a co...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/07

Made-in-India Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun gets 5-star ratings On October 14, Global NCAP accredited the Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun with a rating of 5 stars. With this recognition, both of the vehicles become the first models ever to achieve 5 stars for both adult and child occupant protection. The Group’s INDIA 2.0 project set out to custom-make cars of European quality standards to cater to domestic and overseas markets. The ca...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/14

s cars is being sent to Mexico from the port of Mumbai.Headquartered in Pune, SAVWIPL is the new company that represents the passenger vehicle brands of Volkswagen Group in India.With this move, the Group marks another milestone in its India 2.0 journey as the Volkswagen Virtus joins the Volkswagen Taigun, which was the first in a range of vehicles built on the MQB-A0-IN platform, to be exported from India.SAVWIPL launched its export program in 2...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/14

Volkswagen India, enhances feature offering on the Taigun On May 5, Volkswagen India announced that the Volkswagen Taigun now offers the Engine Idle Start/Stop and Tire Pressure Deflation Warning as standard across all variants. The above feature enhancements have led to the improved fuel efficiency of up to 6% on the Dynamic Line (1.0l). It now boasts 19.20 kmpl on the manual variants and 17.23 kmpl on the automatic variants of the Dynamic Line ...

News  Updated at: 2022/05/10

from 571,000 units in 2017 to just under 300,000 units in 2021. The market share of sedans accordingly halved to 10% last year. Why then is the VW Group introducing new sedans? To begin with, the introductions of the Slavia and the Virtus follow the launches of the Škoda Kushaq and the Volkswagen Taigun SUVs. This means that the VW Group is following a balanced strategy of revitalising its business in India under its India 2.0 Project by not on...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/25

Volkswagen India launches Taigun On September 23, Volkswagen India announced the launch of the much-awaited SUVW – the Taigun. It is based on the MQB A0 IN platform. It is available in two engine options – the 1.0 L TSI and the 1.5 L TSI EVO with Active Cylinder Technology (ACT). 1.0L TSI engine generates 85 kW power at 5,500 rpm and 178 Nm torque at 4,500 while 1.5L TSI engine develops 110 kW power at 6,000 rpm and 250 Nm torque at 3,500 rpm...

News  Updated at: 2021/09/24

Volkswagen India starts production of Taigun On August 18, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India announces the start of production and pre-bookings of the Taigun. Built on the MQB A0 IN platform, the first Taigun is being rolled out from the Chakan plant in Pune. The Volkswagen Taigun will be powered by the brands’ globally renowned TSI technology and will be available with two engine options 1.0L and 1.5L respectively.  Taigun will be offered w...

News  Updated at: 2021/08/18

Volkswagen India reveals specification of all-new Taigun On March 31, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India announced that built on the MQB A0 IN platform, the all-new Taigun will be up to 95% localized and powered by TSI engine with two engine options, 1.0L TSI and 1.5L TSI and three transmissions offering a wide array of choices to the customers. Further, the bold and sporty SUV comes with Multi-Function steering wheel, spacious cabin and rear room s...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/31

out within two months of unlock in India. The increasing demand from the customers for both the SUVWs, motivated Volkswagen to introduce the second batch of bold and confident TRoc and versatile 7-seater Tiguan Allspace.Further, the brand is gearing up for its biggest launch of 2021, the Volkswagen Taigun, the first product based on the MQB A0 IN platform. Volkswagen India press release...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/24

Volkswagen India to launch Taigun in 2021 On December 18, Volkswagen India announced that it is preparing to launch Taigun in 2021. Volkswagen India showcased Taigun at the Auto Expo 2020. Under Volkswagen Group’s India 2.0 project, the Taigun is the first product built on the MQB A0 IN platform. The SUV will be powered by Volkswagen’s renowned TSI technology combined with the brand’s globally acclaimed DSG gear box. Based on Volkswagen In...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/28

head of its launch scheduled next week and gradually ramp up production to include other models and brands.With a focus on India, Skoda Auto has developed the MQB-A0-IN platform variant on which models for Skoda Auto India and Volkswagen India are being built. The Skoda Vision In and the Volkswagen Taigun concept study showcased at the Delhi Auto EXPO are the first vehicles to be built on this platform.(SAVWIPL press release on May 21, 2020)...

News  Updated at: 2020/05/22

Indian Auto Expo 2020: Volkswagen presents Taigun, T-Roc, Allspace and Tiguan On February 5, Volkswagen India unveiled its biggest SUV offensive at the Auto Expo 2020. The brand introduced its new SUV family, which comprises of the Volkswagen Taigun, T-Roc, Tiguan and Tiguan All space. Under Volkswagen Group’s India 2.0 project, the Taigun is the first product built on the MQB A0 IN platform. The SUV will be powered by Volkswagen’s renowned T...

News  Updated at: 2020/02/11