Now young people have gradually become the main body of consumption, so many new cars are more focused on the design of trend attributes and sports atmosphere, and more crossovers have also appeared, which is dazzling. Although previously imprisoned by the "matryoshka doll" problem, Volkswagen still released a new car Taigo in Europe in 2021, focusing on the coupe SUV market, hoping to expand its influence among young people. Since the domestic market has become the world's largest car market, the car will also meet with the Chinese people at close range, let us see how strong it is in advance.
In terms of design, Taigo tries its best to break the concept of popular family style, combined with the current aesthetic trend, whether it is sports atmosphere or personalization, it is worth recognizing. The front part of the face is more moderate in size, the interior is honeycomb blackened filling, and a thick chrome trim in the middle highlights the logo recognition, while cleverly presenting a split look. The front end of the light group on both sides is closely connected to the middle network, and the integrity is more prominent, and the LED light source also has a better illumination ability. The front bar part is dominated by a three-stage skeleton structure, which further enhances the sense of movement.
Coming to the side, the Taigo's swooping posture is very obvious, which fits its coupe SUV positioning. A straight waist line at the door handle runs through the front and back, and there are also obvious raised and folded lines in the middle and below the door, which strengthens the three-dimensional sense. The angle of inclination at the D-pillar is very impressive, which contrasts with the multi-spoke hub. The rear of the car through the LED taillight set is quite stunning, the red light strip not only plays a decorative role, but also very recognizable when turned on. The design at the rear bumper is very good, and the multi-layer exhaust structure is more exquisite.
Taigo is quite stunning in the interior part, creating a strong technology atmosphere that caters to the current consumer car buying preferences. The large-size full-LCD instrument UI interface is scientifically and reasonably designed, and it can also support online navigation and optimize the driving experience. The embedded central control screen is equipped with Volkswagen's latest intelligent car machine system and has a rich application reserve. Of course, if it is successfully domestically produced, it may be equipped with a floating central control screen, which is more in line with the actual needs of the Chinese people. Don't worry about the new style steering wheel grip, although the number of buttons and knobs is large, but the overall layout is still easy to operate.
The Taigo overseas model is equipped with a 1.0T three-cylinder engine, which is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Considering that the Chinese people are quite disgusted with the three-cylinder engine, even the sales stars Buick Yinglang and Nissan X-Trail have turned their heads here, and the car will most likely be replaced by a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and a 1.4T turbocharged engine after entering the domestic market, attracting the attention of different consumers with more diverse power choices. Of course, now that the tide of new energy is intensifying, perhaps Taigo will also launch a plug-in hybrid version to meet market demand, then its product matrix will be more abundant, and the overall competitiveness will be significantly enhanced.
At present, the prospect of the coupe SUV market is relatively broad, and many car companies have laid out here and want to seize the new outlet. Overall, the Taigo design is above the passing line, which is a significant improvement over Volkswagen's previous models and is more in line with the current trend. Its interior part is not pulled crotch, creating a better technical atmosphere. The power system is estimated to be changed after domestic production, and if it is still equipped with a 1.0T three-cylinder engine, it will face the embarrassing scene of "listing and delisting". If you make concessions on the price, I believe that there will still be many people willing to buy a Taigo.