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Experience the new Volkswagen Taigo range at the Taigo Junction this weekend

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Experience the new Volkswagen Taigo range at the Taigo Junction

The latest Volkswagen SUV has officially received a warm reception by the local motoring press but as part of the newcomers welcome party, VWSA are hosting the Taigo Junction in Kyalami for prospective Gauteng buyers.
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DRIVEN: Volkswagen Taigo R-Line 1.0TSI 85 kW DSG

Pricing and Model Line-up

The Volkswagen Taigo range is available as follows;

Taigo Life 1.0TSI 85 kW DSG – R429 900

Taigo Style 1.0TSI 85 kW DSG – R464 100

Taigo R-Line 1.0TSI 85 kW DSG – R486 000

All Volkswagen Taigos come with a 3-year/120 000km mechanical warranty and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty. Services take place at 15 000km intervals, and a standard 3-year 45 000km service plan applies.

Looks aside, it is still difficult to differentiate the Volkswagen Taigo from the T-Cross – a model which has received numerous awards for its versatility and practicality, however Volkswagen South Africa are positioning it in such a way that it is more appealing to an individualistic audience. Buyers of non R-Line models, which are equally priced, just need to decide if the Taigo is worth as much as R50 000 more than the T-Cross – depending on the derivative.

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Volkswagen Taigo R-Line 1.0TSI 85 kW DSG Road Test | Car Mag

The revered Polo now has another big sibling in town. The Volkswagen Taigo boasts higher ground clearance, commodious spaciousness and a sleek body profile which hopes to fill a niche market for aspirational buyers. We spent the day touring Gauteng roads to sample this SUV.
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DRIVEN | VW's new Taigo offers heaps of charm and capability, but the one we drove is pricey

- Volkswagen's eagerly anticipated Taigo comes to town, and it turns heads like a baby Lamborghini Urus.
- A 1.0-litre engine does the job, but a larger engine or more power would be excellent for the price.
- Only available with an automatic gearbox, and there are three versions to choose from in SA.

Is it worth buying?

The Taigo is an excellent vehicle to consider if you have around half a million bucks to spend on the R-Line. It's an eye-catching, fresh and segment-defining car without a direct competitor.

The boot is spacious, the seating is not compromised, you get excellent dynamics, a respectable amount of poke and fuel economy, and loads of standard features.

My only reservation is that the Taigo in R-Line spec and options such as the black pack and the big black 18-inch alloy wheels will cost you more than a new Polo GTI. Of course, these are very different vehicles - one aimed at petrolheads and the other at style-conscious commuters, but it makes you think about the value proposition a bit, doesn't it?

I'd have the Polo GTI if I were spending this amount of money for the Taigo R-Line, as the Polo comes with a larger engine, more power and performance, and a tried-and-tested moniker on its rump that will assure you a decent resale value when you want to move into a larger vehicle as your mobility requirements change later in life.

Would you buy a Polo GTI or a Taigo R-Line? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

All Taigos come with a three-year or 120 000km warranty, a three-year or 45 000km EasyDrive Service Plan and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty. The service interval is 15 000km, and you can extend your EasyDrive Maintenance and EasyDrive Service Plans up to 10 years or 300 000km if you plan to keep it for some time to come.

Taigo Life 1.0 TSI 85kW DSG - R429 900
Taigo Style 1.0 TSI 85kW DSG - R464 100
Taigo R-Line 1.0 TSI 85kW DSG - R486 000

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DRIVEN | VW's new Taigo offers heaps of charm and capability, but the one we drove is pricey | Life

It looks superb. It drives like a dream. But, there's no denying that the range-topping Taigo R-Line comes at a price that most of us can't afford. And if we could afford it, wouldn't we buy a Polo GTI instead?
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It's a pity the R-line doesn't come with the 1.5TSI like on the T-Cross. It would suit the sporty nature of the Taigo perfectly and would justify the price too
 
FiestaST said:
DRIVEN | VW's new Taigo offers heaps of charm and capability, but the one we drove is pricey

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My only reservation is that the Taigo in R-Line spec and options such as the black pack and the big black 18-inch alloy wheels will cost you more than a new Polo GTI. Of course, these are very different vehicles - one aimed at petrolheads and the other at style-conscious commuters, but it makes you think about the value proposition a bit, doesn't it?

I'd have the Polo GTI if I were spending this amount of money for the Taigo R-Line, as the Polo comes with a larger engine, more power and performance, and a tried-and-tested moniker on its rump that will assure you a decent resale value when you want to move into a larger vehicle as your mobility requirements change later in life.

Would you buy a Polo GTI or a Taigo R-Line? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
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Start adding some extras to the Polo to get it half decent, it's shoots over R600K.
 

Volkswagen Taigo 2022 In-Depth Review - Is the VW Taigo worth buying? - OSV​

It doesn't seem so long ago that the Volkswagen SUV range began with the Tiguan. Today it's very different. Now there are no fewer than three Crossover models positioned below that car. Two you might be familiar with, the T-Cross and the T-Roc. The other though, might be less familiar, this car, the Taigo.

Background

The Taigo's here because there's been an explosion in sales of small SUVs in recent years and it was an easy extra model for Volkswagen to bring to Europe, this design already being on sale in South America where it's known as the Nivus.

For our continent, it's being built in Pamplona, Spain and is being positioned as a trendier, more coupe-like alternative to the Polo supermini-based T-Cross.

Coupe versions of mid-sized and large SUVs have sold quite well and Volkswagen is hoping same will be true here.

 
I rather get a Polo GTi at this price level. Better performance and fuel economy
 
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