Volkswagen Group’s platform siblings, the Taigun and the Virtus, have undergone a price hike of up to Rs 25,000. While we are not aware of the exact reason behind this price revision, the most probable reason could be rising input costs. For those not aware, the Taigun is offered in Comfortline, Highline, Topline, GT, GT Plus, GT Edge, and GT Plus Edge trim options.
The Volkswagen Taigun GT Plus 1.5 TSI DSG, which is the petrol variant in the Taigun lineup, is now costlier than before by Rs 25,000 and is offered at Rs 19.06 lakh, whereas the GT 1.5 TSI with DSG transmission costs Rs 16.99 lakh – reflecting an increase of Rs 19,900. All prices are ex-showroom. Additionally, the Indian arm of the German manufacturer has also raised the prices of the GT 1.5 TSI MT and the Highline 1.0 TSI MT variants by Rs 4,000. Alongside, it has also hiked the price of the Highline 1.0 TSI with automatic transmission, which is dearer by Rs 9,000.
Meanwhile, the prices of the Virtus have soared by up to Rs 4,000. Now, the Highline and GT variants can be had at an additional cost of Rs 4,000 and Rs 1,000, respectively, while prices of other variants have remained the same. Speaking of prices, the mid-size sedan starts at Rs 11.48 lakh and goes all the way to Rs 18.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
Volkswagen Tiguan, Virtus: New Features
About a couple of days ago, Volkswagen added new features to the select variants of the Taigun and the Virtus. With this update, the Topline and GT Plus variants of the Taigun and the Virtus now offer electric front seats and illuminated footwells. On offer is also a subwoofer and an amplifier, which is reserved for the MT and DSG trims of the Taigun and the Virtus.
Volkswagen Tiguan, Virtus: Engine and Gearbox
The Volkswagen Tiguan and the Virtus are built on the India-specific MQB-AO-IN platform. Therefore, both these vehicles get the same engine options: a 113bhp, 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine and a 148bhp, 1.5-litre TSI engine. Transmission duties are carried out by a 6-speed manual, 6-speed torque converter AT, as well as a 7-speed DSG, depending on the engine.
Volkswagen Tiguan, Virtus: Competition Check
Prices of the Tiguan start at Rs 11.48 lakh in India. It competes with the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia, and the Honda City. The Tiguan, on the other hand, takes on the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and other midsize SUVs. The SUV is available in two trim levels: Dynamic Line and Performance Line, with prices ranging from Rs 11.62 lakh for the Comfortline 1.0L TSI MT to Rs 19.76 lakh for the newly launched GT Plus Edge DSG Carbon Grey Matte. Prices are ex-showroom.
