Volkswagen Taigun Crosses 1 Lakh Domestic Sales Milestone in India: Full Details

Volkswagen Taigun has crossed an important sales milestone in India, with domestic sales surpassing the 1 lakh-unit mark. The mid-size SUV reached the milestone shortly after completing five years in the Indian market.

Volkswagen launched the Taigun in September 2021 as part of its India 2.0 strategy. According to SIAM wholesale data, the SUV had recorded 99,095 units in domestic sales by the end of September 2026.

Volkswagen needed another 905 units to reach the 1 lakh mark, and it achieved this target during the first half of October. The Taigun has also recorded strong export numbers since its launch.

Volkswagen Taigun Domestic Sales and Exports

The Volkswagen Taigun recorded its highest annual domestic sales in FY2023, with 21,736 units. Sales reached 20,485 units in FY2024 and 19,910 units in FY2025. However, domestic sales declined to 12,912 units in FY2026, reflecting a 35 percent year-on-year drop.

The SUV has shown some recovery in the current financial year. Volkswagen sold 7,163 units between April and September 2026, compared with 6,891 units during the corresponding period last year.

The Taigun has also contributed to Volkswagen India’s export business. The company has exported 52,751 units of the SUV so far. Combined domestic sales and exports have reached 1,51,846 units. The model recorded its highest annual export volume in FY2025, with 14,903 units shipped to international markets.

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2026 Volkswagen Taigun: Features, Engine and Price

Volkswagen introduced the updated Taigun in April 2026 with styling revisions, additional equipment and improved convenience features. The facelift gets redesigned lighting elements, revised alloy wheels, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. Higher variants offer a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats and an electrically adjustable driver’s seat.

The SUV retains two turbo-petrol engine options. The 1.0-litre TSI produces 115hp and 178Nm, while the 1.5-litre TSI delivers 150hp and 250Nm. Transmission options include a six-speed manual, an eight-speed automatic and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, depending on the variant.

The Volkswagen Taigun starts at Rs. 11 lakh, ex-showroom, and competes with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate and Skoda Kushaq.

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