[Lion hearted]

Originally Posted by Tanu3000

I purchased my Taigun GT+ in May 2022. I too was adamant on the CY color. I waited five months and had bookings across 3 different dealers for a CY Taigun GT+.

It never came. I settled for a red Taigun GT+.

Two of the SAs I was in touch with told me that VW was discontinuing the CY color. They mentioned that VW believed that maintaining the CY color in the real world is difficult and it ends up looking very sad when dirty. This statement could either be a sales pitch to sell me a different color, or it could hold a sliver of truth.

My suggestion would be to move on. Taigun comes in a lot of other good colors as well

Thanks Tanu3000. Appreciate this very much. I still can't understand that when manufacturers remove a colour or an engine option etc from their line ups, why can't they just announce it the same way they did when they introduced these special lines? How much does it take? If nothing else, let there be a ticker running on your website. The entire world keeps screaming that Communication is key in all sorts of situations, and here you have dealers and customers trying to find their way in the dark. In this case zero Comms from the world's largest auto maker! Unbelievable really.

[asmr]

Team, just a verdict delivery on the AC performance and the driver side window one touch performance after close to a month of post update running.

Firstly, the good news. The one touch driver side window works just fine after the last software update.

The bad news - while the AC performance has improved, in the Chennai heat, auto mode is seriously lacking cooling power when set to 23deg with recirculator ON. It seems to be fine if you put it on medium-high blower manually.

That's the verdict. A bit of from me on the so called fix they did on the AC.

[VRSriram]

Originally Posted by asmr

Team, just a verdict delivery on the AC performance and the driver side window one touch performance after close to a month of post update running.

Firstly, the good news. The one touch driver side window works just fine after the last software update.

The bad news - while the AC performance has improved, in the Chennai heat, auto mode is seriously lacking cooling power when set to 23deg with recirculator ON. It seems to be fine if you put it on medium-high blower manually.

That's the verdict. A bit of from me on the so called fix they did on the AC.

Whether this is AC performance of 1L engine? I think 1.5 GT did not have AC issues.

[asmr]

Originally Posted by VRSriram

Whether this is AC performance of 1L engine? I think 1.5 GT did not have AC issues.

I am not sure about whether 1.5L version had these issues. My understanding was that it too had these. But yes, my car is a 1.0L Topline variant.

[Petronius]

Originally Posted by Tanu3000

Two of the SAs I was in touch with told me that VW was discontinuing the CY color. They mentioned that VW believed that maintaining the CY color in the real world is difficult and it ends up looking very sad when dirty. This statement could either be a sales pitch to sell me a different color, or it could hold a sliver of truth.

Speaking about color, my dealer told me that Taigun and Virtus will soon be offered in full black. That will be something.

[true_sedan]

2023 Taigun to be available in 3 more variants - 1.5 GT Plus Manual, GT Sport, Trail Edition and a new colour - Deep Black






Pricing and more details will be revealed June 23. No major feature changes expected
Source: Autocar India

[tsi_niks1989]

Really like the new colors on the Taigun, Matte Black looks dope. They should have introduced matte black for Virtus as well.

[vmn2007]

My Taigun GT Plus DSG insurance is up for first renewal. Any OD reference quote for help here ?

And any recommended insurance providers with fellow Team BHPians in Bangalore based on your experience

[moto_noob]

Rear-ended my car for the first time today. The lower bumper in plastic went inside. It has to be replaced. Has anyone replaced it?
If yes, please throw lights on the cost involved . Can we claim insurance? Thinking to replace it in VW Ramani tirunelveli as Nagercoil doesn't have a service centre . Since this is my first car, not sure if I should pay or claim insurance and other procedures

[yesyeswe]

Originally Posted by moto_noob

Rear-ended my car for the first time today. The lower bumper in plastic went inside. It has to be replaced. Has anyone replaced it?
If yes, please throw lights on the cost involved . Can we claim insurance? Thinking to replace it in VW Ramani tirunelveli as Nagercoil doesn't have a service centre . Since this is my first car, not sure if I should pay or claim insurance and other procedures

Everything on your car is covered under insurance which gets damaged by accidents, for the price of the bumper you have to contact service center guys only as they would tell you about the part and labour cost. Get it done under insurance, this is what you pay premium for.

[drive.helios]

Originally Posted by asmr

Firstly, the good news. The one touch driver side window works just fine after the last software update.

Do have any info on when this update was released? I think I need to get it done as well.

Originally Posted by asmr

The bad news - while the AC performance has improved, in the Chennai heat, auto mode is seriously lacking cooling power when set to 23deg with recirculator ON. It seems to be fine if you put it on medium-high blower manually.

That's the verdict. A bit of from me on the so called fix they did on the AC.

Glad to see a similar feedback as what I documented a couple of weeks back. Indeed a big let down. I just realized this week that it I'm driving towards the the sun, the AC works more like an air cooler and would need to drop it closer to 18-19 to escape the heat. If I'm driving away from the sun, a good 20.5-21.5 is enough to keep the cabin usable. Big letdown. In most cases I switch to manual mode and set the blower to 3 or sometimes 4.

I've been hit with a few person issues I couldn't yet get the windshields or infact all six windows tinted. I had read someone mention in some post and I concur, would pay the fine to break this outrageous law if it means I can drive in comfort.

[ved]

DQ200 DSG Gearbox is still a major problem in India ? I am am very keen on 2023 Taigun but would be worried if this is still a major consideration

[asmr]

Originally Posted by drive.helios

Do have any info on when this update was released? I think I need to get it done as well.

The message from CP-VWSERV was received on Mar 14th and went to ASC shortly after that.

Interestingly, I had another message come in today stating they have an update for the driver side window motor. But mine is functioning just fine after the last update and so I am not planning to visit the ASC anytime soon.

Originally Posted by drive.helios

I've been hit with a few person issues I couldn't yet get the windshields or infact all six windows tinted. I had read someone mention in some post and I concur, would pay the fine to break this outrageous law if it means I can drive in comfort.

If they put the fine and let us go, yes. What they do many times is they pull the tint films off then and there, leaving a horrid mess on the glasses. That is something many will risk, in addition to knowingly do something against the law. Better to lobby against it correctly, if one has the means and connections.

[yesyeswe]

Originally Posted by ved

DQ200 DSG Gearbox is still a major problem in India ? I am am very keen on 2023 Taigun but would be worried if this is still a major consideration

Well at the launch of KUSHAQ, the first vehicle with DQ200 gearbox in the India 2.0 lineup it was announced that the gearbox has been improved a lot now, many changes and improvements have been made. And there has been no issued reported here on Tbhp regarding DQ200 gearbox failure for a lot of time. So don't worry about it anymore.

You have 4 years of standard warranty, 2 years of extended warranty, and now ŠKODA has announced warranty for 7th and 8th year as well, so Volkswagen would be announcing that too I suppose as both the brands follow similar strategies.

[rhdongre]

My Slavia 1.0 MT has received the AC software update and has fared well. I got the opportunity to test it extensively in the sweltering heat of Nagpur during a recent drive via the Samruddhi expressway. It performed superbly without allowing me to break into a sweat in the scorching 42+ temp! The trick (which may not be new, but still works) is to set the AC on Auto mode with recirculation ON and the temp between 20-22 degrees. The rear passengers have complained of a deficient blower speed from day 1 though.

The driver-side power window glitch is something I've become used to. It's as if the feature is not available to me now. Let's see if the software update will fix it.

The Samruddhi Mahamarg is akin to a runway and eerily straight as if someone has marked it with a ruler and pencil! You must take the 1.5 Taigun for a spin on the tarmac soon! All the best, and drive safe!

P.S: Sorry for being a bit off-topic here, but couldn't resist sharing the pic of the Mahamarg, though its correct place is in my travelogue (Pune-Nagpur-Tadoba-Pune) sojourn.