Volkswagen has recently unveiled new sporty GT variants for the Taigun: the GT Plus Sport and GT Line Sport. These attractive GT variants are available with both a 1-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. The GT Plus Sport features a larger engine and additional design elements compared to the GT Line Sport. In terms of competition, the GT Plus Sport variant of the Taigun goes head-to-head with the Hyundai Creta N Line, which was launched in March 2024.
Design Comparison
- Front Design: The Taigun GT Plus Sport maintains a similar design language to the standard Taigun, while the Creta N Line sports a slightly different grille and logo placement. The Taigun GT Sport Plus adds blacked-out elements to the headlights, grille, and bumper, along with a red 'GT' badge and a dark finish on the underbody diffuser. In contrast, the Creta N Line features red inserts and N Line badging.
- Side Profile: Both SUVs display 'GT' and 'N Line' badges on their side fenders. The Creta N Line includes additional red inserts enhancing its sportier look.
- Wheels: The Taigun GT Plus Sport comes with 17-inch blacked-out alloy wheels, while the Creta N Line sports larger 18-inch alloy wheels. Both models feature red brake calipers, with the Creta N Line adding N Line badging.
- Rear Design: The Taigun presents a more stealthy appearance with a dark-finished rear diffuser and a red 'GT' badge. The Creta N Line, on the other hand, appears sportier with red inserts, an extended rear spoiler, and a dual-tip exhaust setup.
Interior Features
Both SUVs feature an all-black dashboard and black seat upholstery, with red stitching on the seat covers, metallic pedals, and 'GT' and 'N Line' emblems on the seats. However, the Creta N Line has additional red inserts on the dashboard and gear lever.
Powertrain
Both the Taigun GT Plus Sport and Creta N Line are powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, with the Creta's engine delivering slightly more power at 160PS, while the Taigun produces 150PS. Both models offer a choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
Pricing
The Taigun GT Plus Sport's prices are yet to be announced, with the current Taigun priced between Rs 11.70 lakh and Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). The Creta N Line is priced from Rs 16.82 lakh to Rs 20.30 lakh (ex-showroom).
Conclusion
The Creta N Line stands out with its sportier design and red accents while the Taigun GT Plus Sport offers a more understated yet attractive appearance. Both compact SUVs cater to different tastes but promise an engaging driving experience with their turbo-petrol engines and sporty aesthetics.