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'''Volkswagen Taigun''' is a [[Concept car|concept]] [[Mini SUV|subcompact]] [[crossover SUV]], which was to be unveiled by the [[Volkswagen Group]] for the model year of 2016.<ref>[http://www.autoweek.com/article/20121022/CARNEWS/121029977 Volkswagen reveals Taigun concept] -- [[Autoweek]] (Retrieved 2012-10-22)</ref>
'''Volkswagen Taigun''' is a [[Concept car|concept]] [[Mini SUV|subcompact]] [[crossover SUV]], which was to be unveiled by the [[Volkswagen Group]] for the model year of 2016.<ref>[http://www.autoweek.com/article/20121022/CARNEWS/121029977 Volkswagen reveals Taigun concept] -- [[Autoweek]] (Retrieved 2012-10-22)</ref>


It had the possibility of replacing the hatchback [[Volkswagen Fox|CrossFox]], and slotting below the [[Volkswagen Tiguan|Tiguan]] [[Compact SUV|compact crossover SUV]], competing against mini crossover SUVs alongside the [[Nissan Juke]] (although the Juke is considered more of a hatchback, due to the height below 62 inches), the [[Mini Countryman]] and the [[Suzuki SX4]].
It had the potential of replacing the hatchback [[Volkswagen Fox|CrossFox]], and slotting below the [[Volkswagen Tiguan|Tiguan]] [[Compact SUV|compact crossover SUV]], competing against mini crossover SUVs alongside the [[Nissan Juke]] (although the Juke is considered more of a hatchback, due to the height below 62 inches), the [[Mini Countryman]] and the [[Suzuki SX4]].


The [[Concept car|prototype]] was unveiled at the 2012 [[São Paulo International Motor Show]].<ref name=2015CarReviews.com>{{cite web|title=2016 Volkswagen Taigun Concept|url= http://2015carreviews.com/2016-volkswagen-taigun-concept-price-release-date/ |accessdate=10 April 2014}}</ref><ref name=autocarhq.com>{{cite web|title=2016 Volkswagen Taigun Rumors|url= http://autocarhq.com/2016-volkswagen-taigun-expectation-and-rumors/ |accessdate=10 April 2014}}</ref>
The [[Concept car|prototype]] was unveiled at the 2012 [[São Paulo International Motor Show]].<ref name=2015CarReviews.com>{{cite web|title=2016 Volkswagen Taigun Concept|url= http://2015carreviews.com/2016-volkswagen-taigun-concept-price-release-date/ |accessdate=10 April 2014}}</ref><ref name=autocarhq.com>{{cite web|title=2016 Volkswagen Taigun Rumors|url= http://autocarhq.com/2016-volkswagen-taigun-expectation-and-rumors/ |accessdate=10 April 2014}}</ref>

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Volkswagen Taigun
File:VW Taigun.jpg
VW Taigun Concept at the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront engine, front-wheel drive
RelatedVolkswagen up!
Volkswagen Crossblue concept
Powertrain
Engine1.0L I3
Dimensions
Wheelbase97.2 in (2,469 mm)
Length151.9 in (3,858 mm)
Width68.0 in (1,727 mm)
Height61.8 in (1,570 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen CrossFox

Volkswagen Taigun is a concept subcompact crossover SUV, which was to be unveiled by the Volkswagen Group for the model year of 2016.[1]

It had the potential of replacing the hatchback CrossFox, and slotting below the Tiguan compact crossover SUV, competing against mini crossover SUVs alongside the Nissan Juke (although the Juke is considered more of a hatchback, due to the height below 62 inches), the Mini Countryman and the Suzuki SX4.

The prototype was unveiled at the 2012 São Paulo International Motor Show.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ Volkswagen reveals Taigun concept -- Autoweek (Retrieved 2012-10-22)
  2. ^ "2016 Volkswagen Taigun Concept". Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  3. ^ "2016 Volkswagen Taigun Rumors". Retrieved 10 April 2014.

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