Volkswagen Taigun poised for production

Update: We've added a video of the VW Taigun in action. Check it out below.

Volkswagen has moved a step closer to joining the small-SUV ranks -- it will produce its compact Taigun, VW sources told Autoweek.

Looks like it won't head to the U.S., though. Volkswagen officials suggest they don't think the new model's compact dimensions and three-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines fit American tastes.

First shown as a concept at last year's S

By Greg Kable