● Striking new design elements deliver a bold, refreshed appeal
● Shaped by customer feedback, premium features offer greater convenience and practicality
● The new Taigun delivers European driving dynamics, superior comfort, and uncompromising 5-star safety
Pune, 07 April 2026: Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) today announced the start of production of the new Volkswagen Taigun at its state-of-the-art plant in Pune. The new Taigun reinforces the Group’s ‘Make in India, for India and the world’ vision, combining high levels of localisation, precision manufacturing, and a deeper on-ground understanding of Indian customers.
The new Volkswagen Taigun builds on the strong foundation laid by its predecessor with striking new design elements that deliver a bold and refreshed appeal. The latest iteration of Taigun delivers an edgy new design with premium features. The vehicle is built for India’s versatile driving conditions while staying true to Volkswagen’s DNA of European driving dynamics, superior comfort, and uncompromising 5-star safety.
Commenting on the development, Piyush Arora, Managing Director & CEO, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited, said, “The start of production of the new Volkswagen Taigun underscores the maturity of our world-class manufacturing ecosystem in India. Our Indian manufacturing facilities are geared to deliver global-quality vehicles with high levels of localization, enabling us to respond quickly to what customers demand in India and in export markets. The Taigun stands as a perfect example of this approach, engineered in line with Volkswagen’s global benchmarks and produced in India with a sharp focus on efficiency, quality, and safety. As we roll out the new Taigun, we are further solidifying India’s position as a strategic production and export base for the Group.”
Nitin Kohli, Brand Director, Volkswagen India, said, “Since its launch, the Taigun has been instrumental in strengthening the brand’s SUV strategy. It has played a pivotal role in bolstering our product portfolio for discerning Indian buyers and their aspirations. The new Taigun is central to our strategic plan for the model line-up that will drive meaningful growth. The start of production for the new Taigun at our Chakan facility is a moment of great pride for us. It continues to signify our commitment to the Indian consumers who choose to own premium German-engineered products. We are certain the new Taigun will build on the success of its predecessor and elevate customer experience.”
Since its debut in 2021, the Volkswagen Taigun has earned a strong reputation for dynamic performance, refined comfort, and robust safety, establishing itself as a trusted choice in India and global markets. Over 143,000 units of the Volkswagen Taigun have been produced in India already, with around 30 percent of total production exported to markets around the globe. With production now underway, the new Volkswagen Taigun is set to further strengthen the brand’s SUV portfolio with a fresh offering that blends design, practicality, comfort, and performance.
Further information:
| Sarmad KadiriHead – External CommunicationsŠkoda Auto Volkswagen Indiasarmad.kadiri@skoda-vw.co.in | Gurleen KaurThe Popkorngurleen@thepopkorn.com |
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited:
● is headquartered in Pune and oversees the Indian operations of six Volkswagen Group brands — Škoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley;
● started its India journey 25 years ago at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) and today operates two manufacturing plants, including Chakan, Pune, with a combined annual capacity of 315,000 units;
● plays a key role as an export hub under the “Made in India for India and the World” approach, with over 700,000 vehicles shipped to 40+ countries;
● crossed 2 million locally produced vehicles in 2025, marking a significant milestone for the Group in India;
● deepened localisation and strengthened the supplier ecosystem through the INDIA 2.0 project and the introduction of the Group’s first sub-4-metre SUV for Indian customers;
● increased locally built models — Škoda Kylaq, Kushaq, Slavia, Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus — together crossed 575,000 units so far;
● offers a wide portfolio across segments, supported by nearly 700 customer touchpoints across the country;
● employs close to 5,000 people and has been recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’, ‘Top Employer’, and HR Asia ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ for two consecutive years;
● continues to focus on sustainable mobility, practical innovation, and a balanced approach across ICE and BEV technologies for India and global markets.
To read more about SAVWIPL, click on www.skoda-vw.co.in
