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The new Volkswagen Taigo - Highlights at a glance

By AutoMotoTV (Glomex) 14 May 2022 39 Views

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The focus of the new Taigo is on design, individuality and emotion. Equipped as standard with full LED headlights, fully digital cockpit and latest-generation infotainment systems (MIB3), the just under 4.26-meter SUV coupé establishes high technology standards in its class. The expressive body shape is so far unique in the Volkswagen brand's model portfolio. With its crossover bodystyle and coupé-like silhouette, the new Taigo - just like its Brazilian counterpart Nivus - has the best prerequisites for attracting new, predominantly young and young-at-heart buyer groups to Volkswagen. The Taigo is based on Volkswagen's modular transverse matrix (MQB). Depending on the equipment, the Taigo features the new "IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights" and an illuminated radiator grille crossbar. The Taigo's design is characterized by powerful proportions. The most striking feature is the coupe-like silhouette with the C-pillar sloping sharply forward. Inspired by SUV coupés from higher vehicle classes, it makes the Taigo unique in its segment.

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