Powertrain1.0 TSI turbo petrol 115 PS / 178 Nm + 6MT / 8AT
Max output115–150 PS / 178–250 Nm
Facelift generation map
Volkswagen's India 2.0 compact SUV since 23 September 2021, MQB A0 IN at Chakan with Virtus/Kushaq/Slavia. One generation so far, two bodies on the map: original 23 September 2021 (chrome two-slat grille, 1.0 TSI 6MT/6AT and 1.5 TSI 6MT/7DSG) and the current 14 April 2026 facelift (connected LED lamps and illuminated logos, new bumpers, 8-speed AT on 1.0 TSI, panoramic sunroof). Global NCAP 5-star on the original body. GT Line / GT Plus Chrome / GT Plus Sport are trims, not generations. Two 2025 seat-belt campaigns were on the pre-facelift body (production through 31 May 2025); none listed on the facelift as of 19 August 2026. India launch: 23 September 2021.
Newest first — scroll down for earlier generations.
VW unveil 9 April 2026. prices 14 April 2026 from Rs 10,99,900 Comfortline 1.0 TSI 6MT to Rs 19.30 lakh GT Plus Sport 1.5 TSI 7DSG (ex-showroom).
Look
Same first-generation MQB A0 IN body with connected LED headlamps, illuminated VW logos, slimmer grille, new bumpers, sequential tail-lamps, new 17-inch alloys.
Cabin
Cabin: 10.25-inch digital cluster, panoramic sunroof, carry-over 10.1-inch infotainment.
Powertrain
1.0 TSI 115 PS / 178 Nm now with 6MT or new 8-speed AT (replaces 6AT).
1.5 TSI EVO 150 PS / 250 Nm 7DSG.
Rear discs on higher trims.
Look
Trims Comfortline / Highline / Highline Plus / Topline / GT Line / GT Plus Chrome / GT Plus Sport.
Also
New colours Avocado Pearl and Steel Grey.
Safety
Six airbags.
Also
GNCAP 5-star was on the pre-facelift body.
Built at Chakan.
Original-body cars are not this facelift.
No second generation on sale as of 19 August 2026.
1.0 TSI turbo petrol 115 PS / 178 Nm + 6MT / 8AT
1.5 TSI EVO turbo petrol 150 PS / 250 Nm + 7-speed DSG
Recalls
No official India recall recorded for this generation.
Volkswagen · Official press image (manufacturer copyright)2021
2021–2026
First generation (original body)
23 September 2021
New gen
What changed
Launch
Original India Taigun, first VW MQB A0 IN SUV.
23 September 2021 at introductory Rs 10.50 lakh Comfortline 1.0 TSI 6MT to Rs 17.50 lakh GT Plus 1.5 TSI AT (ex-showroom, India).
Dynamic Line Comfortline/Highline/Topline and Performance Line GT/GT Plus.
VW: 12,221 pre-bookings.
Built at Chakan.
Look
Large LED headlamps with DRLs, two-slat chrome grille, chrome lower-bumper inserts, full-width tail-lamp bar.
More minimalist than Kushaq: integrated infotainment, different AC vents.
Top GT Plus: 10-inch wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, 8-inch digital cluster, leatherette, ambient lighting, sunroof, cooled front seats, wireless charging.
4-year/1,00,000 km warranty (extendable to 7 years/1,50,000 km).
Powertrain
1.0 TSI 115 hp / 175 Nm + 6MT or 6AT.
1.5 TSI EVO 150 hp / 250 Nm + 6MT or 7-speed DSG with cylinder deactivation.
1.5 MT later dropped — powertrain pack, not a map row.
Safety
Six airbags, ABS+EBD, ESC standard across trims, hill-hold, tyre-pressure deflation warning, camera, ISOFIX.
Global NCAP 5-star adult and child on this original body (with Kushaq, 14 October 2022).
Also
GT / GT Plus are trims, not generations.
Sold until the 14 April 2026 facelift.
Two official India SIAM rear seat-belt campaigns on this body (production through 31 May 2025).
1.0 TSI turbo petrol 115 hp / 175 Nm + 6MT / 6AT
1.5 TSI EVO turbo petrol 150 hp / 250 Nm + 6MT / 7-speed DSG
Recalls
Taigun and Virtus rear seat-belt buckle / webbing
30 April 2025
Affected21,513 (Taigun + Virtus combined; Taigun-only count not published). Group total with Skoda Kylaq/Kushaq/Slavia: 47,235
Production24 May 2024 – 1 April 2025
Defect
SAVWIPL / SIAM / in a frontal collision the rear seat-belt buckle latch plate may break, and/or the webbing of the rear-centre belt assembly along with the rear-right buckle may fail, posing a safety risk to rear passengers.
What was changed
Free inspection and replacement of affected rear seat-belt parts at authorised Volkswagen dealers. VIN check on the Volkswagen India recall microsite.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India / SIAM
Taigun and Virtus rear seat-belt metal-base frame / incorrect parts
21 July 2025
Affected961 (Taigun + Virtus combined). Group total with Skoda Kylaq/Kushaq/Slavia: 1,821
ProductionDecember 2021 – 31 May 2025
Defect
SAVWIPL / SIAM / second 2025 campaign: rear seat-belt assembly (left and right) may have a frame crack in the metal base; SIAM also notes incorrect seat-belt parts fitted that may need replacement.
What was changed
Free inspection and replacement of affected seat-belt assemblies at authorised Volkswagen dealers. VIN check on the Volkswagen India recall microsite.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India / SIAM
Compare
Same brand stays inside Volkswagen. Same class is other brands in the SUV segment. Picking a car swaps the dispatch log below.
Volkswagen Virtus / Skoda KushaqTaigun 2021; Virtus 9 June 2022; Kushaq 2021 (current facelift 2025)Related MQB A0 IN family, not Taigun generations. Kushaq facelift shares the 8-speed AT; Virtus sedan is still on the pre-facelift body as of 19 August 2026. Tracked separately.
Taigun GT Line / GT Plus Chrome / GT Plus SportOn the 2026 facelift body (GT packs also existed on the original)Cosmetic/feature trims on the current facelift, not a generation. GT Plus Chrome Rs 19 lakh and GT Plus Sport Rs 19.3 lakh (1.5 TSI 7DSG) at the 14 April 2026 price list. Same engines. GT / GT Plus also existed on the 2021 original body.
Monthly dispatch log
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