Hello guys please help me I have a 2018 VW Tiguan with the 7-speed DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) with the 2.0-liter TSI (gasoline) engines so my problem is the fuel conception it’s 11.5 - 12.5 liter per 100 kilometers which equals 1 liter per 8 - 8.5 kilometers and I drive in good condition and mixed city and highway and I just drive with normal mode and some time eco mode
Hey everyone,
With ethanol-blended petrol (E20) rolling out heavily across fuel stations now, I wanted to get the community's take on how the VW Taigun 1.0 TSI handles it long-term.
I know Volkswagen officially declared that all BS6 Phase 2 cars (and generally all models sold post-April 2020) have ethanol-resistant components and are E20 compliant without risking the warranty. However, since it's a highly-tuned, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, I still have a few real-world questions:
Performance & Mileage: Have any 1.0 TSI owners noticed a drop in fuel efficiency? (Statistically, ethanol has a lower energy density, so a slight drop is expected, but what's your actual experience?)
Engine Smoothness: Does the car feel any different or show any jerky behavior on heavy blends, or does the ECU handle the higher octane rating well?
Long-Term Reliability: Any fuel pump issues or "Error: Engine" alerts that you suspect might be linked to fuel quality?
Would love to hear from long-term owners or anyone who has discussed this with service advisors recently. Cheers!
Removed the Tiguan letters on the front, I never seen a Tiguan with the letters in the front but it’s taken off now so😁 Any recommendations on maintenance? Also looking at changing the front bumper to the r line, what’s a good place to buy it from?
How to disable lock/unlock confirmation horn sound in taigun facelift? If anyone knows help me out
Hello,
Iam considering between Victoris and Taigun 1 Lt. What are the advantages and disadvantages of turbo engine. I do not have much running. Just within my city and once to Delhi in six months from Ghaziabad. Sometimes to vaishali or noida or vasundra. dont like travelling to Mountains and will take a taxi if required.
Also spare parts and service is costly for Taigun. Does A SPV package for Rs 30K appx is really worth it ?
Ventilated seats make more noise than throwing air. Is it only me who feels like that?
I have 1.0 comfortline 2024 make.
The issue which i face the most is its low light during night drive.
I checked with service center(different branches) to upgrade the lights to LED.
They denied and told it might void the warranty.
Does anyone here have experience in installing the leds lights? Or should i get it fixed from outside?
My Volkswagen Taigun’s front right door was replaced and repainted by an authorised Volkswagen service centre about a month ago following an accident.
The photos were taken during the monsoon with the car wet, so I understand the lighting and reflections may affect how it looks.
Do you notice any obvious colour or gloss difference between the front door and the surrounding panels, or am I overthinking it?
If you think there is a noticeable mismatch, would you recommend that I contact the service centre now, or should I wait until my second scheduled service in about three months and ask them to inspect it then?
I’m looking for honest opinions, especially from anyone with experience in automotive paint, bodywork or VW repairs.
Is it ok for us to use normal as there is no difference of ethanol?
As per Autocar it is same
I have a 3.5 years old TAIGUN Topline 1.0 MT run around 18K KMs and after the 3rd Service at an Authorised service centre, I was not happy at all with the performance of the Car as it felt sluggish. Complain raised with the service centre and received no positive response. (Typical VW Service and I had expected this)
Spoke with the next door Garage owner whom I have known from some time and over a cup of tea he suggested why don’t I work on the Car myself and do basic stuff with his guidance. Offered his place + tools + an assistant + car wash for 2,000/- on a weekday morning. I gave it a good thought and was apprehensive initially as I have zero knowledge of mechanical stuff. Watched loads of You Tube videos and then took the plunge.
The work I did and total cost I incurred :
Total Cost / Time Taken : 7,646/- / Around 4 Hours
Will I do it again, of-course yes and as long as there are no major complains with the Car. I understand that the 4th year service would have a lot of other things to be done and checks to be completed which I cant do, but doing basic stuff and getting the hand dirty gave me a different level of satisfaction.
Should I change Tires on 3yr old CEAT OEM types ? from 205/55/R17 to Michelin primacy 4 215/55/R17? I have only driven 3yrs old DSG for 12K with ceat and these look like the attached pics..Should i change it? what are risks on running these on higways..Please advise also 205 to 215 upgrade is it ok?
Hi everyone,
Yesterday, I got the OEM Volkswagen Dual Tone Trumpet Horn installed on my Taigun gt plus at an authorized VW service center.
My invoice shows:
Part No: 6JR093806
Qty: 2
Parts Cost: 5,997.99
I thought 6JR093806 was a complete dual-tone horn set (2 horns). But my invoice shows quantity 2, so I'm wondering if I was charged for 2 sets instead of 1.
Has anyone here installed the same OEM horn?
If yes, could you please let me know:
What was the price you paid?
Did your invoice show Qty 1 or Qty 2?
If possible, could you share a photo of your invoice with your personal details hidden? I only need the part number, quantity, and price to compare with mine b I take this up with Volkswagen Customer care.
Thanks in advance! Any help would be appreciated
Update: The issue has been resolved.
I spoke with the Service Manager today. He checked the invoice and confirmed that I was incorrectly billed twice for the OEM dual-tone horn (Part No. 6JR093806). It was a billing mistake from the service center's side.
They acknowledged the error and have agreed to refund the excess amount.
Thanks to everyone who commented.
owned Taigun 1.0TSi MT for 4 years now. Found an issue of engine turning off when depressing clutch while AC set to Low with full blower setting. Also at times clutch gets spongy, that it never returns to original position after releasing the clutch. Have anyone experienced this issue?
Made me love my “Pookie” even more after 1931 Km drive completing Spiti Circuit. I was extremely skeptical about the whole thing “Can i drive 9-10 hours in one go” “Will the car climb steep gravel hills” “Will there be enough torque since the air is thin and car is Turbocharged” “Roads are bad and Im in what is called a delicate car” but after few hours of driving I know she is will make it and carry me along. Ive never been attached to material and it stands true because this is not some clogs and wires welded together, its a living and breathing being and I love her sm.
Picture taken at Shipki La pass
My taigun highline is almost 5 years old and it may require a low beam headlight change in the future..
It has reflector based headlamps.
So I'm thinking of getting LED for low beam H7 type. It currently has oem osram 64210L bulbs with 3200k temp and 55w.
Has anybody used an LED successfully?
Things that i care abt:
- simple plug and play h7 bulb
- decent wattage, acceptable light somewhere bw 25-60w
- color - no preference but 4300k desired
- no cutting/adjusting whatsoever
- the dust cover should fit
- it shouldn't melt the headlight assembly
- no Canbus errors
Has anybody successfully done the change to led? Any challenges foaced or workarounds done for this?
I only want to change low beam as its reflector based and highbeam led is not a good idea.
Reason for change - LED are more power efficient and more durable. Plus, they are generally more bright.
I have completed 6 months with my Taigun GT, driven 4000 kms mostly in the city. In service inspection they said the instrument cluster has one update and needs to be done, which took 2 hrs. When I came home from SC, and auto lights turned on in the parking lot and I got below warning. Now it happens everytime, but there is no issue in lights it seems, before this update I didn’t get any warning on the MID. Should I revisit SC or wait for 1 year service?
I’m currently confused between two options and would appreciate some opinions/suggestions.
- February 2026 manufactured car
-Dealer’s initial quote: ₹19.4 lakh (Bangalore on-road)
-All discussions so far have happened over WhatsApp
-I clearly communicated that my budget is around ₹17 lakh, with an absolute maximum stretch to ₹17.5 lakh
-After knowing my budget, the sales advisor mentioned that there is room for negotiation and specifically asked me to come to the dealership so we can discuss numbers in person
-Assuming I can negotiate it down to around ₹17.5 lakh on-road
-Expected on-road price around ₹17 lakh
-New 8-speed torque converter
-Reports suggest the AC performance has been improved in the facelift
-Highline seems to cover almost all our practical requirements
-Ventilated seats
-KESSY (keyless entry and push-button start)
-Digital instrument cluster
-Auto-dimming IRVM
-Automatic headlamps
-A few additional convenience features
-Ownership period: 7+ years
-Primarily Bangalore city driving
-Frequent weekend trips (~300 km one way)
-One or two long highway trips every year
-Is the Topline worth paying an extra ₹50,000 if I can negotiate it down to ₹17.5 lakh?
-Does the facelift’s new 8-speed torque converter and reportedly improved AC make it the better long-term buy?
-How much resale advantage could the facelift have after 7–8 years?
-Which of the missing Highline features can realistically be retrofitted later without affecting reliability or warranty?
-For owners who have used both, do features like the digital cluster, ventilated seats, KESSY, etc., make a meaningful difference in long-term ownership?
-Taigun Topline AT (pre-facelift): ₹17.5 lakh
-Taigun Highline AT (facelift): ₹17 lakh
-Which one would you pick for a 7+ year ownership period, and why?
P.S. If anyone has recently negotiated heavy discounts on MY26 pre-facelift Taiguns in Bangalore, I’d love to know what kind of deals are currently possible.