Volkswagen Taigun facelift spotted testing with updated design and features
A lightly camouflaged test mule of the Volkswagen Taigun facelift has been spotted testing in India, offering a clearer look at the updated SUV’s exterior design. The Taigun has been on sale in the country since 2021, and the refreshed version is expected to arrive sometime around mid-2026.
The spy images reveal several styling updates, particularly at the front. The facelifted model appears to adopt design cues similar to larger Volkswagen SUVs such as the Volkswagen Tiguan. Slim LED headlamps are connected by a light bar with an illuminated Volkswagen logo, while the front grille features a revised design with chrome elements. The front bumper also appears to be redesigned, and fog lamps may have been removed from the updated layout.
Changes at the rear include revised LED tail-lamp elements and a redesigned bumper finished in black with chrome detailing and reflectors. The test vehicle also features silver roof rails, body-coloured outside mirrors and what appears to be a new design for the alloy wheels. Interestingly, the prototype spotted is a left-hand-drive version, which is likely intended for export markets such as Mexico, where the model is sold as the T-Cross. The India-spec version is expected to have similar styling updates.
Interior details have not yet been captured in spy shots, but the cabin is likely to receive upgrades similar to those seen on the facelifted Skoda Kushaq. Expected features include a larger infotainment system, a digital driver’s display, powered and ventilated front seats, wireless phone charging and other comfort enhancements.
Mechanically, the Taigun facelift is expected to retain its existing engine lineup. This includes a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 115 HP and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine generating 150 HP. The smaller engine is likely to be offered with a six-speed manual and a new eight-speed automatic gearbox, while the larger engine should continue with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Once launched, the updated Taigun is expected to be priced slightly higher than the current model, which ranges between Rs. 10.58 lakhs and Rs. 19.19 lakhs (ex-showroom). The midsize SUV will continue to compete with models such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Tata Sierra and Renault Duster.
