THE VOLKSWAGEN TAIGUN HAD BEEN teased for some time and created quite a buzz of its own—pun most certainly intended. The much-awaited car finally went on sale last year and got the ball rolling for Volkswagen. It won hearts for everything from its styling and capability to its new-generation engines, advanced technology, safety, and convenience. It’s made right here at Chakan, about 40 kilometres east of where I’m sitting as I write this. It is key to note that the Taigun won not one but two prestigious awards at the Awards: the Compact SUV of the Year and the big one, the Automobile of the Year. And it wasn’t just us. Many of our peers across the
