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Volkswagen Taigo

The Volkswagen Taigo is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) with a sloping roofline manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen. The vehicle was first released as the Volkswagen Nivus, which was unveiled in May 2020 in Brazil.[2] It has been launched in other South American markets in 2021,[3] and was released in Europe in July 2021 as the Taigo.[4][5] It is positioned alongside the T-Cross in the European market,[6] and below the T-Cross in South America.[7]

Volkswagen Taigo/Nivus
2022 Volkswagen Taigo
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Also calledVolkswagen Nivus (Latin America)
Production2020–present
AssemblySpain: Pamplona
Brazil: São Bernardo do Campo (Volkswagen do Brasil)
DesignerJosé Carlos Pavone[1]
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style5-door coupe SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group MQB A0
RelatedVolkswagen Polo Mk6
Volkswagen Virtus
Volkswagen T-Cross
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
7-speed DSG
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,566 mm (101.0 in)
Length4,266–4,270 mm (168.0–168.1 in)
Width1,750–1,757 mm (68.9–69.2 in)
Height1,493 mm (58.8 in)

Overview

Based on the Volkswagen Group MQB A0 platform, the Taigo/Nivus is closely related with the Mk6 Polo, sharing its side doors, windshield, roof stamping, suspension setup and most interior parts for efficiency and cost-cutting measures.[8] While its fascia is completely redesigned, Volkswagen has also raised the hood which results in a taller presence and give it a more rugged look compared to the Polo.[9] A completely new C-column stamping and the rear parts of the car allows for a larger trunk space, from 300 litres in the Polo to 415 litres.[10][11] As the result, unlike other subcompact crossovers in the market, the Taigo/Nivus has a low-roof proportion that allows it to be marketed as a "coupe crossover" alternative to the tall-proportioned T-Cross. All-wheel drive is not available in any markets, as the MQB A0 platform did not support it.

The Taigo/Nivus is the first Volkswagen model developed in Brazil that is produced and sold in the European market. While the Nivus built in Brazil will be exported to markets in Latin America, the crossover went on production in the second half of 2021 in Pamplona, Spain as the Taigo.

According to Volkswagen do Brasil, about 30 people from the Spanish team were involved in the Taigo/Nivus project and some of them visited the facilities in Brazil to learn about the development vehicle before European production begins. Volkswagen claimed Taigo/Nivus was developed without any physical prototype needed, with designers and engineers using virtual reality and augmented reality instead. As a result, project time was reduced by 10 months with significant cost savings.[12]

Taigo

The Taigo was released for the European market on 28 July 2021, a year after the debut of the Nivus.[13] Manufactured at the Pamplona plant in Spain alongside the Polo and T-Cross, its design has largely carried over from the South American Nivus with several minor changes. An R-Line variant is available as the flagship model. VW stated that it is the "first SUV coupe to be launched in the (European) small car segment". The sleek roofline comes at the expense of boot space as the Taigo has a capacity of 438 litres, compared to 455 litres for the European T-Cross.

Available exclusively with front-wheel drive, two petrol engine options are at launch, including a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder TSI delivering 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) or 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp), and a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp). The 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) unit is paired to a standard 5-speed manual, with the 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) engine offering a choice of a six-speed manual or a seven-speed DSG dual clutch transmission.[14]

Nivus

Debuted on 28 May 2020 in Brazil, the Nivus is the second vehicle by VW to occupy the segment after the T-Cross. It is built at the Anchieta plant in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil alongside the Polo and Virtus, with all three models sharing the MQB A0 platform. The Nivus is powered by a 1.0-liter TSI turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine rated at 118 PS (87 kW; 116 hp). Badged 200 TSI, the unit runs also on ethanol, in which case it makes 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp).[2] The engine is hooked to a six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.

In the interior, the Nivus shared the same dashboard with the European Polo, with minimal differences, making it to look slightly different from the Latin American Polo. The infotainment system featured VW Play, which is a multimedia interface fully developed in Brazil.

The Nivus was released in Mexico in December 2021, being imported from Brazil.[15]

Powertrain

Petrol engine
Model Displacement Series Power Torque Transmission Markets
1.0 TSI 95 999 cc I3 EA211 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) 5-speed manual Europe
1.0 TSI 110 999 cc I3 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG Europe
1.0 200 TSI 999 cc I3 118 PS (87 kW; 116 hp) (with petrol) 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) 6-speed automatic South America
130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) (with ethanol)
1.5 TSI 150 1,498 cc I4 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG Europe

Sales

Year Brazil Argentina Europe[16]
2020 16,242[17] 1,149[18]
2021 36,669[19] 5,459[20] 1,688

Safety

Rear disc brakes are optional in the Nivus.[21]

Latin NCAP

The Latin American Nivus with 6 airbags, airbag switch, UN127, ESC, ISA, full SBR and optional collision avoidance system received 5 stars from Latin NCAP in 2022 under its new protocol (similar to Euro NCAP 2014).[22]

Euro NCAP

The Taigo was tested by Euro NCAP in 2022 as a partner model to the Polo and achieved the maximum five-star safety rating.[23]

References

  1. ^ "O pai do Nivus". VITOR MATSUBARA. UOL Carros. June 19, 2020. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Mihalascu, Dan (2020-05-28). "2021 VW Nivus Debuts In South America As The Brand's Smallest Crossover Coupe". Carscoops. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
  3. ^ Tavares, Nicolas. "Novo Volkswagen Nivus 2021 é revelado e chega às concessionárias no fim de junho" [New Volkswagen Nivus 2021 is revealed and arrives at dealerships at the end of June]. Motor1.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-05-28.
  4. ^ "New Volkswagen Taigo name confirmed for compact coupe-SUV". Auto Express. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  5. ^ "VW adds sporty crossover with Taigo". Automotive News Europe. 2021-03-30. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
  6. ^ "New 2021 Volkswagen Taigo is style-focused T-Cross sibling". Autocar. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  7. ^ "VW Nivus x T-Cross: o que uma proprietária do SUV achou do novo crossover?". Motor1.com (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  8. ^ "Volkswagen Nivus parte de R$ 85.890 e aposta no custo-benefício" [Volkswagen Nivus part of R$ 85,890 and bet on the cost-benefit]. revistaautoesporte.globo.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  9. ^ "Dá para chamar o Volkswagen Nivus de Polo SUV?" [Can you call the Volkswagen Nivus a Polo SUV?]. revistaautoesporte.globo.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-08-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Vidal, Marlos Ney (2020-06-10). "Confira o truque que deixou a frente do VW Nivus mais alta que a do Polo". Autos Segredos (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  11. ^ "VW Nivus vs Polo e T-Cross: as diferenças de dimensões e espaço interno" [VW Nivus vs Polo and T-Cross: differences in dimensions and internal space]. Quatro Rodas (in Brazilian Portuguese). 30 May 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  12. ^ Mihalascu, Dan (16 June 2020). "VW Nivus Enters Production In Brazil, Will Be Made In Spain Too From 2021". Carscoops. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  13. ^ "VW Hatched Another Crossover, The 2021 Taigo 'Baby' Coupe-SUV". Carscoops. 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  14. ^ "2022 VW Taigo Revealed As Small Crossover Aspiring To Be A Coupe". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  15. ^ "El Volkswagen Nivus ya tiene precio en México: El segundo B-SUV de VW apuesta por la tecnología". 20 December 2021.
  16. ^ "Volkswagen Taigo European sales figures". carsalesbase.com. 2021-12-06. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
  17. ^ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2020". AUTOO (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2016-01-01. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  18. ^ "Así fueron las ventas totales en 2020". motor1 (in Spanish). 2022-04-12.
  19. ^ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2021". AUTOO (in Brazilian Portuguese). 3 January 2021. Retrieved 2022-01-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ^ "Así fueron las ventas totales en 2021". motor1 (in Spanish). 2022-04-12.
  21. ^ "El Volkswagen Nivus sumó equipamiento y un nuevo color azul para la carrocería". Todo Noticias. July 11, 2022.
  22. ^ "Official results of the Volkswagen Nivus + 6 Airbags 2022". LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS.
  23. ^ "Official VW Taigo 2022 safety rating". www.euroncap.com. Retrieved 2022-07-12.

External links

  • Official website (Brazil)

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Not to be confused with Volkswagen Taigun or Tata Tiago The Volkswagen Taigo is a subcompact crossover SUV B segment with a sloping roofline manufactured by the German automaker Volkswagen The vehicle was first released as the Volkswagen Nivus which was unveiled in May 2020 in Brazil 2 It has been launched in other South American markets in 2021 3 and was released in Europe in July 2021 as the Taigo 4 5 It is positioned alongside the T Cross in the European market 6 and below the T Cross in South America 7 Volkswagen Taigo Nivus2022 Volkswagen TaigoOverviewManufacturerVolkswagenAlso calledVolkswagen Nivus Latin America Production2020 presentAssemblySpain PamplonaBrazil Sao Bernardo do Campo Volkswagen do Brasil DesignerJose Carlos Pavone 1 Body and chassisClassSubcompact crossover SUV B Body style5 door coupe SUVLayoutFront engine front wheel drivePlatformVolkswagen Group MQB A0RelatedVolkswagen Polo Mk6Volkswagen VirtusVolkswagen T CrossPowertrainEnginePetrol 1 0 L TSI I31 5 L TSI I4Transmission5 speed manual6 speed manual6 speed automatic7 speed DSGDimensionsWheelbase2 566 mm 101 0 in Length4 266 4 270 mm 168 0 168 1 in Width1 750 1 757 mm 68 9 69 2 in Height1 493 mm 58 8 in Contents 1 Overview 1 1 Taigo 1 2 Nivus 2 Powertrain 3 Sales 4 Safety 4 1 Latin NCAP 4 2 Euro NCAP 5 References 6 External linksOverview EditBased on the Volkswagen Group MQB A0 platform the Taigo Nivus is closely related with the Mk6 Polo sharing its side doors windshield roof stamping suspension setup and most interior parts for efficiency and cost cutting measures 8 While its fascia is completely redesigned Volkswagen has also raised the hood which results in a taller presence and give it a more rugged look compared to the Polo 9 A completely new C column stamping and the rear parts of the car allows for a larger trunk space from 300 litres in the Polo to 415 litres 10 11 As the result unlike other subcompact crossovers in the market the Taigo Nivus has a low roof proportion that allows it to be marketed as a coupe crossover alternative to the tall proportioned T Cross All wheel drive is not available in any markets as the MQB A0 platform did not support it The Taigo Nivus is the first Volkswagen model developed in Brazil that is produced and sold in the European market While the Nivus built in Brazil will be exported to markets in Latin America the crossover went on production in the second half of 2021 in Pamplona Spain as the Taigo According to Volkswagen do Brasil about 30 people from the Spanish team were involved in the Taigo Nivus project and some of them visited the facilities in Brazil to learn about the development vehicle before European production begins Volkswagen claimed Taigo Nivus was developed without any physical prototype needed with designers and engineers using virtual reality and augmented reality instead As a result project time was reduced by 10 months with significant cost savings 12 Taigo Edit The Taigo was released for the European market on 28 July 2021 a year after the debut of the Nivus 13 Manufactured at the Pamplona plant in Spain alongside the Polo and T Cross its design has largely carried over from the South American Nivus with several minor changes An R Line variant is available as the flagship model VW stated that it is the first SUV coupe to be launched in the European small car segment The sleek roofline comes at the expense of boot space as the Taigo has a capacity of 438 litres compared to 455 litres for the European T Cross Available exclusively with front wheel drive two petrol engine options are at launch including a 1 0 liter turbocharged three cylinder TSI delivering 95 PS 70 kW 94 hp or 110 PS 81 kW 108 hp and a 1 5 liter turbocharged four cylinder rated at 150 PS 110 kW 148 hp The 95 PS 70 kW 94 hp unit is paired to a standard 5 speed manual with the 110 PS 81 kW 108 hp engine offering a choice of a six speed manual or a seven speed DSG dual clutch transmission 14 Rear view 2021 Volkswagen Taigo R Line InteriorNivus Edit Debuted on 28 May 2020 in Brazil the Nivus is the second vehicle by VW to occupy the segment after the T Cross It is built at the Anchieta plant in Sao Bernardo do Campo Brazil alongside the Polo and Virtus with all three models sharing the MQB A0 platform The Nivus is powered by a 1 0 liter TSI turbocharged three cylinder petrol engine rated at 118 PS 87 kW 116 hp Badged 200 TSI the unit runs also on ethanol in which case it makes 130 PS 96 kW 128 hp 2 The engine is hooked to a six speed automatic transmission and front wheel drive In the interior the Nivus shared the same dashboard with the European Polo with minimal differences making it to look slightly different from the Latin American Polo The infotainment system featured VW Play which is a multimedia interface fully developed in Brazil The Nivus was released in Mexico in December 2021 being imported from Brazil 15 2021 Volkswagen Nivus Highline Colombia 2021 Volkswagen Nivus Comfortline Chile InteriorPowertrain EditPetrol engineModel Displacement Series Power Torque Transmission Markets1 0 TSI 95 999 cc I3 EA211 95 PS 70 kW 94 hp 175 N m 129 lb ft 5 speed manual Europe1 0 TSI 110 999 cc I3 110 PS 81 kW 108 hp 200 N m 148 lb ft 6 speed manual or 7 speed DSG Europe1 0 200 TSI 999 cc I3 118 PS 87 kW 116 hp with petrol 200 N m 148 lb ft 6 speed automatic South America130 PS 96 kW 128 hp with ethanol 1 5 TSI 150 1 498 cc I4 150 PS 110 kW 148 hp 250 N m 184 lb ft 6 speed manual or 7 speed DSG EuropeSales EditYear Brazil Argentina Europe 16 2020 16 242 17 1 149 18 2021 36 669 19 5 459 20 1 688Safety EditRear disc brakes are optional in the Nivus 21 Latin NCAP Edit The Latin American Nivus with 6 airbags airbag switch UN127 ESC ISA full SBR and optional collision avoidance system received 5 stars from Latin NCAP in 2022 under its new protocol similar to Euro NCAP 2014 22 Euro NCAP Edit The Taigo was tested by Euro NCAP in 2022 as a partner model to the Polo and achieved the maximum five star safety rating 23 References Edit O pai do Nivus VITOR MATSUBARA UOL Carros June 19 2020 Retrieved June 19 2020 a b Mihalascu Dan 2020 05 28 2021 VW Nivus Debuts In South America As The Brand s Smallest Crossover Coupe Carscoops Retrieved 2020 05 28 Tavares Nicolas Novo Volkswagen Nivus 2021 e revelado e chega as concessionarias no fim de junho New Volkswagen Nivus 2021 is revealed and arrives at dealerships at the end of June Motor1 com in Portuguese Retrieved 2020 05 28 New Volkswagen Taigo name confirmed for compact coupe SUV Auto Express Retrieved 2021 03 30 VW adds sporty crossover with Taigo Automotive News Europe 2021 03 30 Retrieved 2021 03 30 New 2021 Volkswagen Taigo is style focused T Cross sibling Autocar Retrieved 2021 07 29 VW Nivus x T Cross o que uma proprietaria do SUV achou do novo crossover Motor1 com in Portuguese Retrieved 2021 07 29 Volkswagen Nivus parte de R 85 890 e aposta no custo beneficio Volkswagen Nivus part of R 85 890 and bet on the cost benefit revistaautoesporte globo com in Brazilian Portuguese Retrieved 2020 08 21 Da para chamar o Volkswagen Nivus de Polo SUV Can you call the Volkswagen Nivus a Polo SUV revistaautoesporte globo com in Brazilian Portuguese Retrieved 2020 08 21 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Vidal Marlos Ney 2020 06 10 Confira o truque que deixou a frente do VW Nivus mais alta que a do Polo Autos Segredos in Brazilian Portuguese Retrieved 2020 08 21 VW Nivus vs Polo e T Cross as diferencas de dimensoes e espaco interno VW Nivus vs Polo and T Cross differences in dimensions and internal space Quatro Rodas in Brazilian Portuguese 30 May 2020 Retrieved 2020 08 21 Mihalascu Dan 16 June 2020 VW Nivus Enters Production In Brazil Will Be Made In Spain Too From 2021 Carscoops Retrieved 2020 08 21 VW Hatched Another Crossover The 2021 Taigo Baby Coupe SUV Carscoops 2021 07 28 Retrieved 2021 07 29 2022 VW Taigo Revealed As Small Crossover Aspiring To Be A Coupe Motor1 com Retrieved 2021 07 29 El Volkswagen Nivus ya tiene precio en Mexico El segundo B SUV de VW apuesta por la tecnologia 20 December 2021 Volkswagen Taigo European sales figures carsalesbase com 2021 12 06 Retrieved 2022 03 10 Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2020 AUTOO in Brazilian Portuguese 2016 01 01 Retrieved 2021 01 12 Asi fueron las ventas totales en 2020 motor1 in Spanish 2022 04 12 Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2021 AUTOO in Brazilian Portuguese 3 January 2021 Retrieved 2022 01 11 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link Asi fueron las ventas totales en 2021 motor1 in Spanish 2022 04 12 El Volkswagen Nivus sumo equipamiento y un nuevo color azul para la carroceria Todo Noticias July 11 2022 Official results of the Volkswagen Nivus 6 Airbags 2022 LATIN NCAP PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS Official VW Taigo 2022 safety rating www euroncap com Retrieved 2022 07 12 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to 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