Volkswagen Taigo

Selected: Taigo 1.0TSI Life • Price: R 514 500
Model range: R 514 500R 581 500
Body type
Crossovers
Transmission
Automatic
Fuel
Petrol
Drive
Front
Power
85 kW
Torque
200 Nm
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100km
Monthly fuel cost
R 1 798/month
Your monthly km driven
km/month
The entry-level option in the range, designed to keep monthly repayments and upfront costs lower.
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72 mo • 10% deposit • 35% balloon • 10.75% APR
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APR: 10.75%
Monthly: R 7 055

Estimated instalment based on a R 514 500 retail price, 10% deposit, 35% balloon, 72-month term at 10.75% APR. Not a dealer or manufacturer offer.

Balloon due: R 180 075
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Estimated monthly premium
R 1 450 – R 1 850
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About the Volkswagen Taigo

The Volkswagen Taigo is a coupe-crossover available in South Africa across Life, Style, and R-Line specification levels, all powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with automatic transmission, distinguishing itself from the T-Cross with a sloping roofline that prioritises styling over rear headroom. It is assembled at Volkswagen's Uitenhage plant in the Eastern Cape and competes with the Renault Arkana and Citroen Basalt in the coupe-crossover segment, offering Volkswagen's build quality and local assembly credentials in a more design-forward package than the conventional T-Cross. The Taigo suits buyers who want a style-led compact crossover with Volkswagen refinement and are prepared to trade some rear passenger space for a more distinctive exterior.

Who is the Taigo best for?

  • Buyers who want a coupe-crossover with Volkswagen build quality and local assembly at a price below the Tiguan
  • T-Cross considerers who want a more distinctive design and are not prioritising rear passenger headroom
  • Urban drivers comparing the Taigo against the Renault Arkana and Citroen Basalt who want a German alternative
  • Buyers who want the R-Line specification for sportier styling in a coupe-crossover format without moving to a performance model
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Taigo 1.0TSI Life
R 514 500
Monthly
R 7 055
72 mo • 10% deposit • 35% balloon • 10.75% APR • Balloon plan