The second iteration of the tiny Taigun concept comes 15 months after the original version debuted at the Sao Paolo motor show in 2012, and the changes are chiefly focused on the back end of the car.
There's a newly designed boot section with an exterior-mounted spare wheel, which may appear to be yet another idea borrowed from the Ford EcoSport - yes, the orange hue is very close to the blue oval brand's - but the VW's boot lid offers a clever double functionality. The glass top section can be opened independently of the main tailgate, which swings open towards the driver's side.
Volkswagen says this design change was "exactly the solution our future drivers wished for in the new Taigun", claiming "fast access to the spare wheel without having to empty the boot first" was a must for potential buyers of the Taigun, which is expected to be sold in developing markets such as India and Brazil ahead of the rest of the world.
Measuring 3995mm long including the spare wheel, 1728mm wide, 1570mm tall (1605mm with roof rails) and with a wheelbase of 2470mm, the Taigun is essentially a size smaller than Ford's Indian-built model.
Inside, Volkswagen says the Taigun's cockpit shows how an affordable SUV could look, with its four-seat layout boasting neat, simple presentation. The boot space is 280 litres - about the same as a light hatchback - but expands to 996L when the rear seats are folded down.
