Used Volkswagen Taigo cars for sale

Q: Where is the VW Taigo made?

The Taigo is made in two locations; in VW ’s factory in Pamplona, Spain and in VW South America’s big plant in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil.

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Used Volkswagen Taigo pros and cons

Well-equipped throughout the range
Not particularly stylish
Comfortable and easy to drive
Annoying climate control system
Feels compact on the road
Auto gearbox is a bit jerky

Is a second hand Volkswagen Taigo a good car?

The Volkswagen Taigo is a small SUV that slots into the VW lineup between the more upright T-Cross and the larger T-Roc. It’s based on the same bits as the T-Cross, but longer and lower in the back, so you can think of it as a T-Cross with its baseball cap on backwards.

The cabin is pretty plain, but you can make it look better by tracking down one fitted with the big 10.0-inch touchscreen, while digital dials are standard.

Space is good, although tall passengers might find things tight in the back. The 438-litre boot is very good, but a Ford Puma’s boot is bigger again.

Most Taigos will come in Life, Style, or R-Line trims, and while the R-Line was very expensive when new, it will be much better value as a second hand car.

There are three engine options in the form of 95hp or 110hp 1.0 three-cylinder petrols, or a 150hp 1.5-litre petrol. The 100hp version is the best, but avoid the optional DSG automatic gearbox as it’s too jerky around town.

The Taigo is fine to drive, but if it’s thrill you’re after, look elsewhere. It’s good over bumps, helped by the fact that the biggest wheels only go up to 17 inches. The Taigo’s best around town, where its small size makes it nippy and easy to park

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Some of the reliability and quality shine seems to have come off the VW brand of late, but the Taigo’s mechanical simplicity and close relationship to the Polo should ensure that it's pretty solid in reliability terms. It’s never been recalled, and there are no major reported issues, although the optional DSG automatic gearbox can become troublesome as it ages.

The Taigo didn’t make it into the 2024 Driver Power Top 50 Cars To Own list, although the closely related Polo hatchback did, and it finished in 41st place, with quite a poor quality and reliability rating, which doesn’t sound good for the Taigo. VW itself finished in a very poor 29th position out of 32 brands in the Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, with 23% of owners reporting faults with their cars.

Volkswagen Taigo FAQs

Is the VW Taigo four-wheel drive?

No, you can’t get a four-wheel drive VW Taigo. It’s built on the same chassis as the VW Polo and that platform can’t be fitted with four-wheel drive.

Is the VW Taigo bigger than the VW T-Roc?

Technically, the Taigo is actually a few millimetres longer than a T-Roc, thanks to that stretched-back coupe-ish boot shape. However, the Taigo is based on the same chassis as a VW Polo, while the T-Roc is based on the larger Golf, so the T-Roc is a roomier and more sophisticated car.