Volkswagen Taigo, the compact SUV takes liberties

Which vehicle to buy?Consumers are lost.Between the next ban on diesel vehicles at the heart of large metropolises and the still too many constraints weighing on electric technology, motorists no longer know what saint to dedicate themselves.In response to this disarray but also to adapt to the evolutionary needs of consumers, manufacturers are imagining.Seat has thus developed a non -binding package which allows the vehicle to be returned at any time but also to change it Free of charge.His mother house Volkswagen now follows him off with the Taigo.An initiative that will have test value and that could well extend to other models in the range.From 296 euros per month (version 95 hp life), we can access this compact SUV marketed in Brazil under the name Nivus.

The longest of the compact SUVs of VW

How is T-Cross and T-Roc distinguished which already represent 8.8 % of the market in full expansion of small SUVs?Intected between these two models, the Taigo participates in release the Volkswagen style From a somewhat conservative image.While playing on the springs of sportiness with a fleeing pavilion and a very tilted tailgate like that of a coupe, the third compact SUV of VW takes a malicious pleasure in blurring the slopes.With 4.26 m long, it exceeds 160 mm T-Cross, the 200 mm polo shirt and even the 30 mm T-Roc.The latter takes over with an upper width and height of 62 and 55 mm respectively.Although close to the T-Roc in terms of size, the Taigo borrows its MQB A0 technical platform at T-Cross.This conditions the services, necessarily lower than that of the T-Roc.The Taigo can be seen as a variation of the polo shirt when the T-Roc refers rather to the Golf.When the first only offers petrol engines, From 95 to 150 hp, his big brother has a more varied palette including diesel engines but also a vitamin variation of 300 hp.

The proximity of the Taigo with the Polo continues in the cabin.Apart From the raised driving position, it feels like you are aboard the city car.A green meadow board offered as an option adds a note of Freshness (style finish).At the rear, habitability is not as generous as that of T-Roc and the central place is really only troubleshooting due to the bulky transmission tunnel but the height under the pavilion does not suffer From the'tilt of the tailgate.With a correct 438 -liter trunk volume, the Taigo is not far From its big brother.By tilting the bench, there is an almost flat floor to load up to 1,222 liters of luggage.From the Life finish, buyers of the Taigo have the choice between the R-Line finish (+ € 4,060) Type Sport and Style (+ € 4,320) giving pride of place to chrome.

In both cases, the most advanced infotainment system (9.2 -inch screen) is optional but the customizable 10.25 -inch digital instrument handset is standard is standard.We do not stop progress: in addition to registering the navigation indications, he can display the photo of the person called on the phone.As for the business version, it incorporates the rear view camera, the navigation system and the lumbar support seats.Note that the Taigo series receives as standard a central airbag which protects the occupants From the Front places of a contact in the event of a side shock, but also From a system which makes it possible to add additional functions to its vehicle after thepurchase.

The Taigo ignores diesel engines but also on light hybridization to offer a SUV at the particularly attractive price/services ratio.The range starts at € 23,850 (95 hp) but you will have to pay € 30,740 to access the 110 hp style version coupled with the 7 -speed DSG dual clutch box that we tried.This transmission favors consumption.She does not deprive herself to switch to a Free wheel as soon as she can and to pass the speeds to very weak diets.This conditions peaceful driving.Experience in complete safety requires a certain anticipation.If its sound is Friendly, the 3-cylinder 1 liter lacks trunk, the couple peaking at 200 nm between 2,000 and 3,000 rpm.The 4-cylinder version 150 hp (€ 32,100) ensuring more vigorous covers is to be advised for those who make a lot of road.Whatever the model, the Taigo is fortenable at thank you, providing quality services.However, a motorway journey will have highlighted some aerodynamic noises around the mirrors.

Unlike T-Cross, the Taigo presents a more assertive style and a superior habitability which allows it to fulfill the function of the first car of the home.

Technical sheet

Engine: 3-cylinder turbo petrol, 999 cc, 110 hp, 200 Nm

Transmission: traction, car.7 -speed DSG Double DSG clutch

Dimensions (L x W x H): 4 266 x 1,757 x 1,518 mm

Weight: 1,260 kg

Chest: 438 liters

Speed: 191 km/h

Performances (0 to 100 km/h): 10.9 seconds

Consumption: 5.9 l/100 km

Émissions CO₂: 133 g/km

Price: From € 26,420 (LIFE finish)

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