At the rear, we can just make out part of the light signature, which looks like it will differ from the ‘X’ design that features on the revamped T-Cross.
Will the VW Taigo’s interior also be refreshed?
As was the case with the T-Cross, VW will probably add a redesigned dash panel made of higher-quality softer material, but keep cabin tweaks to a minimum.
The base-level ‘Life’ trims should still get an eight-inch touchscreen as standard, with a 9.2-inch screen available in higher models. We’ve seen how VW is backtracking on using touchsliders for climate controls on other models, but it’s not yet clear if that will be the case on the Taigo.
Lower-spec models currently get physical switches, with more expensive versions coming with the polarising touchsliders, but we’ll have to wait to see what’s in store on the coupé-SUV.
We expect the same range of powertrains to be offered as before with a 1.0-litre TSI petrol kicking things off with either 94bhp or 114bhp, and either a five-speed or six-speed manual, or a seven-speed automatic DSG for the more powerful engine.
A 1.5-litre TSI with 148bhp mated to a DSG will likely be reserved for the Style and R-Line trim levels and those above.
The Taigo is likely to remain the cheapest SUV in VW’s line-up when it’s updated, undercutting the T-Cross by around £300. Prices should start from around £24,500, ensuring it’s competitive with the Nissan Juke and Ford Puma.
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