The mid-size SUV from the German car marque aims to take some market share away from the Korean stalwarts in this immensely competitive segment
The VW Taigun facelift was recently spotted performing road tests in India. As we’ve often stated, the India 2.0 strategy has worked pretty well for the local subsidiaries of Skoda and Volkswagen. Under this initiative, it launched new products based on the heavily localized MQB A0 IN platform. I must admit that the sales saw a massive surge with the India-specific vehicles like the Taigun and Virtus. Nevertheless, in comparison to the segment leaders in the mid-size SUV space, the sales figures of the former have been below par.
VW Taigun Facelift Spied Testing
We came across the details of the upcoming facelift courtesy of autonation_india on Instagram. Even though the test mule is thoroughly camouflaged, my personal experience of many years leads me to believe that VW has never historically introduced a drastically updated facelift of any of its models. Hence, I don’t have any reason to believe that it would be any different this time around. The visuals also point in this direction. At the front, it looks like we might have upgraded LED headlamps with a revised bumper. Similarly, the side section will most likely carry new alloy wheels, but the door panels will be carried forward from the existing model. Finally, the tail end could also bear a few minor aesthetic alterations.
In terms of features, I expect the VW Taigun facelift to get some additional goodies in comparison to the current model. This could incorporate aspects like Level 2 ADAS, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, etc. However, most rivals are way ahead in this regard as they have been offering these amenities for a while now. Hence, I am struggling to be confident whether these new features will be enough to put a dent in the sales numbers of the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and the newly launched Maruti Victoris.
Talking about the sales numbers, the VW Taigun ranks pretty low in this segment. According to the stats, in the first half of 2025 (January to June), Hyundai was able to sell 1,00,560 units of the Creta, ranking second on the list of the highest-selling cars in the country in this time frame. On the other hand, in the entire FY2025, Volkswagen just sold 19,190 units of the Taigun. Between April and August in FY2026, the sales numbers stand at a rather disappointing 5,777 units. Clearly, something drastic needs to change in the Taigun facelift to sustain the stiff competition from its peers. In any case, we shall have to wait until the launch to know all that has changed, but I wouldn’t get my hopes too high.
Editor’s View
Yatharth Chauhan, Managing Editor
The upcoming facelift is expected to bring notable upgrades, including Level 2 ADAS and some minor cosmetic enhancements. However, the changes must go beyond the surface to address key shortcomings. On a road trip a couple of years ago, the cabin felt just adequate for four adults, and the 1.0-litre TSI engine struggled to deliver a balanced mix of performance and efficiency at expressway speeds. These factors continue to limit its long-distance appeal. Whether the update can overcome these challenges remains to be seen.
Disclaimer-Â The embedded videos/ external content is/are being used as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or approval by Car Blog India of any of the products, services, and /or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. Car Blog India bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, and/or content of the external site or for that of subsequent external videos/ external content. Contact the external publisher for answers to questions regarding its content.
Also Read: VW Taigun Facelift Spotted Testing to Rival Upcoming New-Gen Kia Seltos
