2026 Volkswagen Taigun Facelift: What’s New, What’s Still Great

The Volkswagen Taigun has always been the enthusiast’s SUV. It never needed a massive feature list to win hearts, it just needed a good road and a few corners. For 2026, Volkswagen has updated the Taigun with a new 8-speed torque converter automatic for the 1.0L TSI, improved claimed fuel efficiency, smoother drivability, updated infotainment, a panoramic sunroof, and improved air conditioning. But in a segment dominated by features, screens, and ADAS, does the Taigun still stand out for what made people love it in the first place? The 1.0L TSI now gets the new 8-speed AT, while the 1.5L TSI continues with the 7-speed DSG. 2026 Volkswagen Taigun Price (Ex-showroom): Starts at ₹10.99 lakh, and goes up to ₹19.29 lakh for the GT Plus Sport 1.5L TSI DSG In this review, Glen drives the 2026 Volkswagen Taigun facelift in Rajasthan to see if the German feel is still intact, and whether this is still the default choice for enthusiasts. Chapters - 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - What’s New? 0:55 - New 8-Speed Automatic & Efficiency 1:32 - 1.5 TSI DSG Performance 1:58 - Ride & Handling 2:24 - Interior Updates 3:17 - Features Missing? 3:47 - Verdict #PowerDrift #PDArmy #Taigun Join the 3 Million strong #PDArmy: http://bit.ly/PDARMY Merch Drop: http://www.powerdrift.com/merch Listen to the #PowerDriftPlaylist: https://spoti.fi/3Ny2uVr Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerdrift/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/POWERDRIFTOFFICIAL/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/powerdrift WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VamrxqfL7UVRtRwR9F3N Threads: https://www.threads.net/@powerdrift Josh: https://bit.ly/3O8Y6fJ