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Volkswagen Taigo Hatchback 1.0 TSI 115 Match 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Match
Price	£27,355
Engine Power - BHP	115
Acceleration	10.2
Top Speed	122 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	128
Length	4266 mm
Width	1757 mm
Height	1518 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	440 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1187 kg

Driver Convenience

8" Digital cockpit basic display
Adaptive cruise control
Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Dynamic road sign display
e-Call (emergency call)
Power Steering
Rear view camera
Travel assist including emergency assist
Washer fluid level indicator
Wireless Charging including Bluetooth

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)

Entertainment

Digital radio reception (DAB+)
Mobile phone interface with inductive charging feature
WeConnect plus

Exterior Features

Ambient lighting with logo projection
Aspherical driver's exterior mirror
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured exterior mirror housings and door handles
Electric windows
External USB type C socket and charging sockets
Heat insulating glass windscreen
High Beam Assist, automatic sensing for switching between dipped and main beam
LED daytime running lights
LED rear combination lamp
LED third brake light
Left convex exterior mirror
Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
Rear fog light on one side, reversing light on both sides
Rear side wing doors
Rear wash/wipe with intermittent wipe setting
Side windows in heat-insulating glass, from B-pillar and rear window dark tinted

Interior Features

'Slash/ Austin' Cloth upholstery
12V socket in centre console
2 LED front and rear reading lights
2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the centre console in rear, charging capacity up to 45 W
3 rear head restraints
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Black carpets
Ceramique headliner
Child seat anchor for child seat system i-Size, 2x top tether and child seat anchor in front on front passenger side
Door and side trim panels in titan black
Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
Front + rear carpet mats
Front centre armrest
Handbrake lever handle in leather
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Leather trimmed gear knob
Leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel with paddle shift
Luggage compartment floor
Luggage compartment light
Lumbar support for driver's and front passengers seat
Seat covers in titanium black
Single front passenger seat
Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench
Storage compartment under front seats
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Titanium black instrument panel

Packs

Chrome Package - Taigo
Drivers assistance package - Taigo

Passive Safety

2 x 3-point seatbelts/outer rear seats with ECE label
3-point seat belts in front with pretensioner and height adjustment
3-point seatbelt for centre rear seat
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
Driver and front passenger safety-optimised head restraints
Electronic stability control
Extended and predictive pedestrian/ cyclist protection
Front and rear disc brakes
Front assist with autonomous emergency braking (for Adaptive Cruise Control ACC up to 130 mph)
Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag
Hill start assist
Manual rear child locks
Single tone horn
Tyre pressure loss indicator

Security

Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
Keyless locking and starting system keyless access with safelock

Trim

Black (slush) Dashboard
Lava stone black gloss/matt decorative inserts in dash and front door panels

Wheels

17" Clayton alloy wheels + anti theft wheel bolts
Low rolling resistance tyres

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	130
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	128

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	76.4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	57.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	58.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	52.3

General

AdBlue	No
Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	18E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	94
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	71
NCAP Safety Assist %	70
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	9300
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.2
Engine Power - BHP	115
Engine Torque - NM	200
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	122 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/55 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/55 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	CLAYTON
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1518 mm
Length	4266 mm
Wheelbase	2554 mm
Width	1757 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1995 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	40
Gross Vehicle Weight	1720 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	440 l
Max. Loading Weight	533 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	630
Minimum Kerbweight	1187 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.7 m

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