Volkswagen Taigo spied sans camouflage

The European VW Taigo is based on the same MQB-A0 platform as the Indian-market Volkswagen Taigun revealed earlier this year.

The Volkswagen Nivus, a compact crossover originally launched in South America and Mexico, will make its debut in European markets before the end of 2021 as the Taigo. Described as having a sporty and vibrant look along with a peculiar character, the VW Taigo is similar in positioning to the Volkswagen T-Cross already on sale in Western Europe. However, it’s differentiated by a lower, coupe-style roofline and is longer and wider. It's based on the same MQB-A0 platform as the Indian-market Volkswagen Taigun revealed earlier this year. The Nivus's European launch was confirmed shortly before Volkswagen revealed it would be called the Taigo on the old continent, and is set for the fourth quarter of the year. It will be closely followed by a facelifted version of the larger Volkswagen T-Roc SUV. While the Nivus was developed specifically for the South American market, VW committed at its launch in 2020 to eventually offering it in certain European markets. When launched in Brazil, the Nivus featured a new, Brazil-developed infotainment system called Volks Play. The 10.0-inch high-definition screen features tech similar to that seen in recent European VWs, including an App Store for increased functionality and built-in Wi-Fi. The system is also said to be durable and water resistant part of a wider focus on the Nivus to ensure long-term reliability, an important factor for harsh South American climates and roads. For example, the firm is able to test the car’s electrical system to see how it fares with up to 10 years of use.