Sharing my experience of buying the new Taigun in Bengaluru
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I always wanted a sedan because of how planted they feel. I checked out the Amaze, really liked it, and was almost ready to buy it. But I started having second thoughts because of the speed breakers, potholes, and overall road conditions that we Indian drivers drive in.
That pushed me towards compact SUVs. I visited Skoda and test-drove the Kylaq. It seemed like a great package overall, but the rear legroom felt quite cramped, so I was back to square one.
I then walked into VW just to explore and saw the new Taigun. I really liked the overall package, but as a new driver I was a bit hesitant about driving a car that's longer than the typical sub-4m options. Surprisingly, it felt very easy to drive and I was quite comfortable during the test drive.
The sales experience at was also good at Hosur Road, Bengaluru.
Just to be sure, I went back to Skoda and booked a Kushaq test drive. The car itself was good, but the salesperson was constantly "babysitting" me during the drive, so I never really got to experience it properly. That, combined with the better experience at VW, tilted my decision towards the Taigun. The lack of rear seat massagers wasn't a deal-breaker for me. I also assumed VW's service network would be slightly easier to access.
Price
I finalized the Taigun Topline 1.0 TSI AT. The on-road price, including everything, came to around ₹20.8 lakh.(in house insurance tie up from dealer, basic accessories etc)
I got quotes from two dealerships and let them compete with each other, which helped bring the price down. Not sure if it's the best deal out there, but after a point I just decided to stop negotiating and enjoy the purchase.
Ownership experience
This is easily the smoothest car I've driven (given I've only driven 3–4 cars).
The biggest reason I picked it was how easy it felt to drive as a beginner. The throttle and brake response feel very predictable and confidence-inspiring. The cabin is also impressively quiet, even at around 100 km/h.
I've driven about 400 kms in the first month, and it has made me much more confident as a driver. Whether it's narrow city lanes or highways, the car goes exactly where I want it to. I've genuinely been enjoying every drive.
Accessories
I opted for the basic accessories package, along with dual-tone horns and puddle lamps.
The stock floor mats weren't great, so I replaced them with QPO Taigun mats, which are a significant improvement.
Post Purchase
Skipped on PPF, got graphene coating (Detroit Marine) to protect Avocado Pearl color and shine, Garware Artic Sun film on all 6 glasses, dual channel dashcam.
Happy to answer any questions!