Volkswagen’s first coupe SUV to hit the European market is the Taigo, a slender-roofed crossover that’s closely related to the Polo and T-Cross.
The Taigo has been on sale for a year already under the Nivus name in South America, and it arrives on our shores largely unchanged, except for a series of modifications to bring it in line with the range of the mark here.
Models for the European market will be built in Pamplona, Spain, alongside its MQB-A0 siblings sharing the platform.
At 4,266mm long, 1,494mm high and 1,757mm wide, the Taigo is comparable in size to the much-sold Nissan Juke, while its 2,566mm wheelbase almost exactly matches that of the Polo and T-Cross.
With a trunk capacity of 438 liters, luggage space is barely reduced compared to the straighter-backed T-Cross.
The Taigo is positioned as a “trendy crossover” with a “powerful and sporty appearance”. Key T-Cross differentiators include a roofline that descends to a subtle rear spoiler, a new front look with standard LED headlights, contrasting wheel arch trim and a rear overhang. elongate.
Inside, the Taigo looks a lot like the recently updated T-Cross and Polo. The standard kit includes a multifunction steering wheel, a central touch screen with Volkswagen’s latest “MIB3” infotainment software and a group of fully digital gauges.
Tactile climate controls, as on the Golf, Tiguan and ID 3, are optional, as is the IQ.Drive pack, which offers a number of driving aids, including predictive cruise control and steering assistance. track maintenance, in addition to those fitted as standard.
The Taigo is exclusively front-wheel drive and gasoline. Two engines are available from launch: a turbocharged three-cylinder producing 94 hp or 109 hp and a four-cylinder producing 148 hp.
Depending on the engine specified, the Taigo comes with either a five- or six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed Dual Clutch Automatic (DSG) transmission.
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Source: www.autocar.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-07-28 22:01:24
