Volkswagen Taigun GT Sport vs Kia Seltos X Line vs Creta N Line: What's different?
Volkswagen has introduced a new variant of the Taigun, named the Taigun GT Plus Sport. Now while the car doesn't get any mechanical upgrades over standard Taigun, the car does a domestic upgrade which makes the car look a lot more sporty. Not too long ago, Hyundai had also extended its N Line variant to the Creta and the Kia Seltos is also available in an X Line trim. Let's take a look at what are the key differences between these 3 sporty SUVs.
Volkswagen Taigun GT Sport vs Kia Seltos X Line vs Creta N Line: DesignThe new Taigun GT Plus Sport has blacked-out parts on the grille, 'TAIGUN' emblem, and roof rails. The vehicle has red 'GT' badging on the grille, fender, and tailgate, as well as red front brake callipers, a carbon steel grey roof, and dark chrome handles to add to its sporty appearance. Both of these models include blacked-out alloy wheels and LED headlights to complete the outside appeal. It also receives 17-inch Cassino Black alloy wheels.
The Creta N Line gets three single-tone colours - Titan Grey Matte, Abyss Black Pearl, and Atlas White and 3 dual-tone paint schemes are available, including Thunder Blue, Shadow Grey, and Atlas White with an Abyss Black roof. The car features a redesigned front end with an N Line-spec front grille, N Line logo redesigned front and rear bumpers with red inserts, new 18-inch alloy wheels, red-painted front and rear brake callipers, red inserts on the side sills, a dual-tip exhaust, and N Line badges at the front, side, and rear.
On the other hand, the Kia Seltos X-Line facelift presents an Xclusive Matte Graphite paint scheme. The manufacturer has replaced chrome accents on the SUV with black elements. Additionally, a new front bumper with a black skid plate enhances its exterior look. Internally, the X-Line integrates a combination of black and green inserts. It also gets 18-inch crystal cut gloss black alloy wheels.
Volkswagen Taigun GT Sport vs Kia Seltos X Line vs Creta N Line: PowertrainThe Taigun GT Plus Sport variant features the 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine that makes 150PS and 250Nm of torque and is available with a six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed DSG automatic transmission.
Powering the Creta N Line is a 1.5-litre inline four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces 160PS and 253Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a six-speed manual and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The Seltos X Line offers the exact same powertrain but strictly with the 7-speed DCT. The X Line does have one trick up its sleeve and that is the availability of a diesel engine. The 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel unit coupled with a six-speed automatic transmission delivers 116PS and 250Nm of torque.
Volkswagen Taigun GT Sport vs Kia Seltos X Line vs Creta N Line: PowertrainThe contrasting red bits extend within the interior, on the seats, steering wheel, armrests, and doors. In addition, the GT Plus Sport also receives aluminium pedals. Volkswagen continues to offer features, such as a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an eight-inch all-digital instrument cluster, connected car tech, engine start/stop button, paddle shifters, USB charging ports, ventilated front seats, powered driver seat, ambient lighting, sunroof, six airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD, and TPMS, among others.
The Creta N Line boasts an all-black interior with red accents on the dashboard, infotainment system, driver display, seats, gear stick, steering wheel, and air-con vents. It includes various N Line-spec elements, such as a new steering wheel, gear stick, and upholstery with embroidered N on the front seats. On the inside, the Seltos X-Line gets an all-black cabin with inserts in Sage Green instead of White in the standard GT variants. It also gets sage green leatherette seats with a chevron pattern and X Line embossed on the headrests.
Other key features include the dual 10.25-inch all-digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, TPMS, an eight-speaker Bose sound system, powered driver seat, 360-degree camera, telematics, paddle shifters, ventilated front seats, blind-spot view monitor, dual-zone temperature control, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, ADAS with 19 features, and a wireless charging pad, among others. The Creta N Line introduces a dash camera as an additional safety feature though.
Volkswagen Taigun GT Sport vs Kia Seltos X Line vs Creta N Line: Prices
The Taigun GT Sport is available for Rs 18.53 lakh for the manual gearbox, and Rs 19.73 lakh for the automatic. The Creta N Line is available in 2 variants, N8 and N10 and so is the Seltos X Line with X Line (S) and X Line. Prices for the X Line (S) start from Rs 19.60 lakh and go up to Rs 20.30 lakh for the top-end X Line. The Hyundai Creta N Line starts from Rs 16.82 lakh for the N8 and rises all the way up to Rs 20.45 lakh for the N10 model. All prices mentioned are ex-showroom.
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