Volkswagen to Celebrate Local Launch of Its Compact SUV, the Taigo, with a Free Customer Event in Johannesburg

• Volkswagen South Africa is inviting customers and fans to the ‘Taigo Junction’ in Johannesburg on 4 and 5 June 2022
• At the free ‘Taigo Junction’ event, fans will explore the new Taigo and also stand a chance to win Taigo adventures
• The new Taigo, which launches next week, joins the T-Cross and T- Roc as Volkswagen’s trio of compact SUVs in the A0 SUV segment

Volkswagen’s new Taigo (pronounced 'tie-go’) SUV coupé will be launched in South Africa at a two-day ‘Taigo Junction’ event.

The Taigo Junction event will be based at the Prison Break Market in Johannesburg on 4 and 5 June 2022.

At the Taigo Junction, Volkswagen fans can enjoy various activities including being one of the first people in South Africa to meet, explore and take the new Taigo for a drive. Fans can also get on-the-go styling with a free barber experience, glam make-up makeovers and, for the boldest at heart, enjoy a free real tattoo.

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Inspired by the Volkswagen Taigo’s adventurous spirit, guests can also break free from comfort zones and create bold content for social media feeds in the free Dreambox social studio experience. Guests will also be able to explore the digitally-savvy Taigo through the Virtual Reality experience and also stock up on all must-have Volkswagen Taigo lifestyle accessories.

All guests visiting the Taigo Junction will stand the chance to win Taigo adventures by visiting and tagging in at various Taigo Junction activities.

Taigo derives its name from a combination of ‘tiger’ and ‘Taiga’, which is a forest in the Northern Hemisphere. The Taigo will join the Volkswagen T-Cross and T-Roc as Volkswagen’s trio of compact SUVs in the A0 SUV segment.

The new Taigo impresses with its trendy crossover body style, raised seating position and pioneering connectivity. Numerous assistance systems guarantee comfort and a high level of safety for all passengers. With full LED headlights, a digital cockpit and the latest generation of infotainment systems, the Taigo sets high technology standards in its class. The Taigo will also be available with Volkswagen’s popular tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof.

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The Taigo Junction event promises to be a day filled with adventure and spontaneity. Registration for the Taigo Junction event is free at: https://vwtaigojunction.com/

Volkswagen releases specification details of its new zooty Taigo SUV ahead of June launch in Mzansi

Volkswagen will introduce its latest T SUV to South Africa in the form of the Taigo from June 2022. The compact SUV is built Pamplona, Spain, and will join the T-Cross and T-Roc in the German carmaker's A0 SUV segment locally, Briefly News reports.

The Taigo offers buyers an SUV coupé in this segment and it is underpinned by the famed Modular Transverse Toolkit (MQB) platform. Visually, the standard LED headlights extend far into the black radiator grille while IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights are standard in the Style and R-Line trim levels, TimesLive reports.

There are eight hues to choose from for the body paint, including two solid paint finishes, five metallic paint finishes and one pearl effect finish. For some panache, all body colours except Deep Black Pearl can be combined with a contrasting black roof. Customers can choose wheel sizes from 16 to 18-inch alloy wheels.

Source: Briefly News