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Fancy a crossover coupe but cannot afford cars such as the BMW X6 or smaller Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe? Well, Volkswagen has a solution. It’s called the Taigo, and has just launched in the United Kingdom.
Officially presented a few months ago, it is based on the same platform as the Polo, in turn, shared with the T-Cross subcompact crossover, and comes in three trim levels, named the Life, Style, and R-Line.
On-the-road pricing starts at £21,960 (equal to $29,967) for the base Taigo, which features LED headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels, electric side mirrors with heating, 8-inch digital cockpit, multi-function steering wheel, park assist, lane change assist, and adaptive cruise control.
Available from £25,300 ($34,525), the 2021 Taigo Style adds, LED Matrix headlights, rear privacy windows, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a few other things. The R-line has different alloys, sporty exterior tweaks, black roof lining, 10.25-inch digital cockpit pro, 8-inch infotainment system, two-zone climate control, and ambient lighting, with pricing kicking off at £26,150 ($35,685).
Buying the cheapest variant means having to settle for the 95 ps (94 hp / 70 kW) and 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) of torque 1.0-liter TSI, mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The 110 ps (108 hp / 81 kW) and 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) 1.0-liter gasoline unit is available across the range, hooked up to either a six-speed manual or a dual-clutch seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox.
The most powerful unit is the 1.5-liter TSI. It is reserved for the Style and R-Line flavors of the car, develops 150 ps (148 hp / 110 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft), and works in conjunction with a seven-speed DSG. The 0 to 100 kph (0-62 mph) acceleration takes 8.3 seconds in this version, and top speed is rated at 212 kph (132 mph). By comparison, you’re looking at 11.1 seconds with the smallest engine and more than 10 seconds with the mid-range mill.
On-the-road pricing starts at £21,960 (equal to $29,967) for the base Taigo, which features LED headlights, 16-inch alloy wheels, electric side mirrors with heating, 8-inch digital cockpit, multi-function steering wheel, park assist, lane change assist, and adaptive cruise control.
Available from £25,300 ($34,525), the 2021 Taigo Style adds, LED Matrix headlights, rear privacy windows, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a few other things. The R-line has different alloys, sporty exterior tweaks, black roof lining, 10.25-inch digital cockpit pro, 8-inch infotainment system, two-zone climate control, and ambient lighting, with pricing kicking off at £26,150 ($35,685).
Buying the cheapest variant means having to settle for the 95 ps (94 hp / 70 kW) and 175 Nm (129 lb-ft) of torque 1.0-liter TSI, mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The 110 ps (108 hp / 81 kW) and 200 Nm (148 lb-ft) 1.0-liter gasoline unit is available across the range, hooked up to either a six-speed manual or a dual-clutch seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox.
The most powerful unit is the 1.5-liter TSI. It is reserved for the Style and R-Line flavors of the car, develops 150 ps (148 hp / 110 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft), and works in conjunction with a seven-speed DSG. The 0 to 100 kph (0-62 mph) acceleration takes 8.3 seconds in this version, and top speed is rated at 212 kph (132 mph). By comparison, you’re looking at 11.1 seconds with the smallest engine and more than 10 seconds with the mid-range mill.
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