Volkswagen Taigun pickup revealed as a student project

The unique Taigun pickup truck project has been readied in nine months.

Published On Sep 24, 2024 03:18:00 PM

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VW Taigun pickup project

VW Tarok concept from 2018.

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited has revealed a one-off Taigun pickup truck concept as part of a student project under the company's Skill India initiative. This is the second one-off project prepared, following the Skoda Rapid convertible last year.

VW Taigun pickup shares some bits with the Virtus
Some parts are 3D printed
2018 VW Tarok pickup previewed a production-ready model

For this year, the students have developed a pickup iteration of the Taigun SUV. The brand says it was built using parts from both the Taigun and the Virtus. Both models are based on the Volkswagen Group’s MQB A0 IN platform.

The nine-month-long project was developed in various phases, from car concept finalisation to ideas collection, market analysis, research and development, procurement, packaging, and final car testing. Some parts used in the project were 3D printed.

The project Taigun pickup gets specialised accessories such as underbody protection, studded tyres, ambient lighting, and special roof-mounted lights, completing its rugged pickup truck look. The overall vehicle has also been raised, giving it an imposing stance.

While the Taigun pickup won't see production, Volkswagen hinted at a Taigun-based pickup truck back in 2018 called the Volkswagen Tarok, which debuted at the Sao Paulo auto show. Monocoque pickup trucks like the Tarok are popular in South America and South Africa. The Tarok was designed to replace the previous-generation Polo-based Volkswagen Saveiro, which was discontinued in 2023.

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India's vocational program

SAVWIPL Academy’s Dual Vocational Training in mechatronics is a flagship program launched in 2011 that has been instrumental in upskilling high school students. This full-time, 3.5-year course, modelled after Germany’s vocational system, is designed to develop and prepare young talent for the automobile industry. The program instills technological creativity and confidence while promoting a problem-solving mindset for developing innovative technologies. It gives students the freedom to explore and offers valuable insights into the automotive industry, future trends, and VW Group standards.

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