Introduction
What Car? says...
Until recently, coupé SUVs were reserved for people with expensive tastes, but the new Volkswagen Taigo is here to change that.
Instead, the Taigo (pronounced 'tie-go') aims to have all the style of cars such as the Mercedes GLC Coupé but with more compact measurements.
FAQs
Because it’s a new model, the Taigo didn’t feature in our 2021 What Car? Reliability Survey, but Volkswagen as a whole didn’t do all that well. The brand finished in 20th position out of 30 car makers, ahead of Ford but behind its sibling brands Audi, Seat and Skoda. Read more here
No - there’s no fully electric version of the Volkswagen Taigo, and it’s not available as a hybrid or plug-in hybrid car. That doesn’t mean it will cost a fortune to run, though, because most of its engines are efficient. The 1.0-litre TSI 110 petrol, for example, should average more than 50mpg according to official tests. Read more here
We think the best engine for the Taigo is the mid-range 1.0-litre petrol with 108bhp (badged 1.0 TSI 110). It provides enough performance for most situations and is pleasantly efficient. We’d team that with Life trim, which is the entry-level choice and comes with 16in alloy wheels, LED headlights and adaptive cruise control. Read more here
The main difference between Life and R Line trim is how much equipment they come with, and how much they cost. Life is the entry-level choice and has most of your equipment needs covered – it’s our favourite choice in the Taigo range. R Line trim is more expensive, and comes with luxuries including 17in alloy wheels, sports seats and sportier styling than regular Taigos. Read more here
The Taigo should be a very safe car. Every version comes with lots of safety features, including automatic emergency braking (AEB), plus a system to stop you changing lanes into the path of another car and a driver attention monitor. In addition, when the Taigo was tested by Euro NCAP safety experts it was awarded a full five stars out of five. Read more here
The Taigo has a 440-litre boot, which is more storage volume than you get in the Seat Arona and Toyota Yaris Cross rivals. Our road testers managed to fit in six carry-on suitcases. Read more here
| RRP price range | £23,540 - £30,990 |
|---|---|
| Number of trims (see all) | 3 |
| Number of engines (see all) | 3 |
| Available fuel types (which is best for you?) | petrol |
| MPG range across all versions | 47.9 - 52.3 |
| Available doors options | 5 |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Company car tax at 20% (min/max) | £1,350 / £1,842 |
| Company car tax at 40% (min/max) | £2,700 / £3,685 |
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