Volkswagen Taigun introduced in Nepal

Pooja International Nepal, the sole authorised distributor for Volkswagen vehicles, unveiled the Volkswagen Taigun in Nepal on October 3. The vehicle was unveiled by German Ambassador to Nepal Thomas Prinz. The new compact SUV Taigun is powered with world class 1.0litre turbo charged engine that generates 114 HP and 178 NM torque. The company claims the power and torque to be the highest in its category of compact SUVs available in Nepal. With the launch of the Taigun, the company believes it will be able to cater to the mass market as the introductory price of the Taigun Comfortline has been set at Rs 50.90 lakhs. The Taigun is available in three variants. The introductory price of the other two variants – Taigun Highline and Taigun Topline has been set at Rs 63.90 lakhs and Rs 69.90 lakhs, respectively. The Taigun comes with stylish bold exterior with fresh and vibrant design. The front muscular grille is perfectly integrated with LED daytime running lights. Higher ground clearance and long wheelbase provide ground stability that is fit for Nepali roads. It can hit 0-100 kmph in just 9.1 seconds. The vehicle also comes with 10-inch infotainment system, full digital cluster, front ventilated seats, hill assist control, electric moon roof and continuous LED tail light, among others.