Volkswagen Taigun Compact SUV Concept Unveiled

Finally the German auto major, Volkswagen has unveiled its first compact SUV concept, the Taigun at the Sao Paulo Motor Show, showing its intention to jump on the compact SUV bandwagon. However, nothing on the launch and production has been said as of now, we can soon hear from the giant on the same as the world demands small cars today. Just like the up!, the Taigun is small on the outside – at just 3.86 metres long and 1.73 metres wide – but big on the inside, thanks to a generous 2.47 metre wheelbase. These dimensions give the Taigun short overhangs (708mm front and 681mm rear) and purposeful proportions, while the clear, concise exterior styling follows the unmistakable Volkswagen design DNA.

Powering the four-seat Taigun is a new 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 108bhp at 5,000rpm and pushing 175Nm (129 lbs ft) of torque through the six-speed manual gearbox. The engine is based on the latest EA211 series, and with the use of direct fuel injection and turbocharging it is able to return a combined fuel economy of 25kmpl ,despite being able to take the 985 kg Taigun from zero to 100kmph in 9.2 seconds and on to 186kmph top speed.

The look of the Taigun is deliberately styled to emulate that of its SUV siblings, the Tiguan and Touareg, as is evident in the rugged side panels, underbody protection and practical roof rails with LED spotlights. Wide tracks (1,473mm front and rear) help give the Taigun a purposeful look, while 17-inch alloys with 205/50 R17 tyres, high ground clearance and plentiful torque enable it to deal with rough surfaces.

This is, however, very much a vehicle for the urban environment: the high driving position gives the driver an optimum view in traffic, while there’s plenty of room for luggage, thanks to a practical 280-litre loadspace that increases to 987 litres with the rear seats down. What’s more, the tailgate is split, with the top two-thirds opening upwards and the bottom third folding down, making loading even easier. The interior of the Taigun is simple and spacious (headroom is 1,036mm in front and 980mm at the back), with controls pared back to a minimum.

The front air nozzles, for example, not only individually control the direction of the air flow, but also the blower speed and the temperature, which is displayed within the nozzle. Meanwhile the central infotainment system can pair with the majority of smartphones, providing an intuitive interface. Above this are mounted auxiliary instrument gauges that display oil pressure, coolant temperature and turbo charge pressure. Volkswagen will be monitoring public reaction to this vehicle before taking a decision on whether to put the Taigun into production.

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