After seeing all the revealing spy shots, the new VW Taigo is now in production and it’s expected to reach South Africa in 2022.

What to expect from the Taigo and for the latest updates check this article out.

The cat’s out the bag, meet the new VW Taigo!

We’ve previously seen spy shots showing a near-production Taigo but Volkswagen’s new small crossover is official.

The Spanish-built VW Taigo is based on the Brazil-built VW Nivus and differentiates itself from Volkswagen’s T-Cross with a stylish coupe-like silhouette. It stands 4 600 mm long, 1 700 mm wide and 1 490 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2 566 mm.

The Taigo also gains features typically found on high-grade models such as Volkwagen’s IQ.Light LED matrix headlights, the latest third generation MIB3 9.2-inch infotainment system, wireless App connect, wireless charging and the brand’s familiar digital cockpit. The cabin itself lifted from the Nivus but it’s all familiar Volkswagen fair. The images you see here show the range-topping Taigo R Line which looks very nice indeed.

A host of driver assistance features are also on offer including a surround-view monitor, front assist with emergency braking, lane departure warning and the optional IQ-Drive Travel Assist which enables semi-automated driving up to speeds of 210 kph.

The Taigo’s interior is familiar from otherVW products and comes equipped with the firm’s latest digital technology.

What engines are offered on the new VW Taigo?

The new VW Taigo will be powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine with either 70 kW /175 Nm or 85 kW /200 Nm on tap while a range-topping 110 kW / 250 Nm 1.5-litre turbopetrol engine will also find its way under the bonnet of the Taigo.

The front wheels will be driven via either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.

As for local availability, Volkswagen earlier this year confirmed that the Taigo will be offered locally in 2022 and local specification and pricing will become available closer to launch.

With Toyota gearing up to produce the forthcoming Corolla Cross in South Africa, it’s entirely conceivable that the Taigo could be built locally at Volkswagen’s Uitenhage production facility in Gqeberha at some point in the future.

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