Volkswagen will bring the Taigun SUV to the Auto Expo 2014 in India. The Taigun concept is based on a stretched version of VW's New Small Family platform, also used by the Up hatchback, which debuted at the Sao Paolo International Motor Show in 2012. The Taigun has been designed to appeal to Indian commuters through its bold and clean styling. The concept shown in Sao Paulo came with a 108bhp, 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine and this motor could be a possibility for India. Reports suggest that the SUV is likely to be powered with a 1.0 litre three cylinder TSI petrol engine that is capable of generating around 110 PS at the peak along with 175 NM of torque. There is no information about the transmission and gear box Volkswagen is going to use. It may be either mated to a 6-speed manual and/or the DSG automatic. Internationally, the SUV doesn't have a diesel option yet, but expect Volkswagen to incorporate a diesel engine to meet the Indian market demand. The company claims the 0-100kmph time for the 985kg Taigun as 9.2 second, while top speed is an impressive 185kmph. With the use of a turbocharger and direct injection, the Taigun 1.0TSI claims a fuel efficiency of 21kmpl. On the styling front, the Taigun looks bright and youthful. The Taigun has rugged side panels, roof rails and underbody protection.
