Volkswagen Taigun is a well-known name in the world of Indian premium cars. While the car is beautiful in terms of design, it also does not compromise on safety. The car has thus achieved a 5-star rating in the crash test from Global NCAP (GNCAP). The victory journey does not end here. This time, the car of the German company snatched a five-star rating from Latin NCAP. This model will be sold in the markets of Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Volkswagen Taigun earned a 5-star rating
The India-made Volkswagen Tigun has six airbags and electronic stability control. The crash tested model scored 92.47% in Adult Protection, 91.84% in Child Passenger Protection, 55.14% in Pedestrian Protection and 83.28% in Safety Assist. Based on which the car got a 5 star rating from Latin NCAP.
In terms of crash tests, the vehicle’s capabilities of front, both sides, whiplash, side pole, pedestrian protection, speed assist, autonomous emergency braking and ESC have been tested. Autonomous emergency braking is available on select variants of the Taigun sold in the Latin American market. Which is absent in the Indian model of the car.
Virtus also received a 5-star rating
This is not the first time an Indian-made Volkswagen car has received a five-star rating from Latin Encaps. The Volkswagen Virtus sold in the Mexican market in December 2022 received a five-star crash test rating from the agency. At that time it scored 92% in the protection of adult and child passengers. The car scored 53% in Pedestrian Protection and 85% in Safety Assist. Like the Taigun, the Virtus also has six airbags. Where it has autonomous emergency braking as an option.
