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| 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan |
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| 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan |
Proving that the second generation Tiguan is launching with a new dominance is its extended drive system matrix. This year, Volkswagen already switched over the engines of the previous model to new Euro-6 engines. But in the new model the petrol and diesel engines are taking a substantial leap upward. While the highest powered TSI engine had an output of 150 PS previously, as mentioned the range has been extended with two 2.0-litre engines with 180 and 220 PS. The leap among the diesel engines is also large. Previously, the strongest TDI had an output of 184 PS. The power of this engine variant is now the noted 190 PS. The top engine being employed is the newly engineered 240-PS engine (2.0 TDI) with biturbo charging and 2,500 bar of injection pressure. With 88 kW / 120 PS per litre displacement, the 2.0 TDI has one of the highest specific powers in the A-SUV segment.
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| 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan |
Many drivers of a Tiguan value the possibility of driving off-road in a safe way - either in business or private use. In addition, the all-wheel drive system offers added safety in adverse weather conditions. The fact is that Volkswagen also offers the highly efficient 4MOTION all-wheel drive system in the new Tiguan, either as an option or as standard, depending on the engine selected. The ground clearance of all Tiguan 4MOTION versions is 11 mm higher (200 instead of 189 mm). In addition, the Tiguan can be ordered with a special off-road front end; in that case its approach angle is 25.6 instead of 18.3 degrees. The departure angle at the rear is 24.7 degrees for all versions, as is the ramp angle. New and specially developed for the new SUV is 4MOTION Active Control - an off-road switch with four different modes. Regardless of whether the vehicle has an on-road or off-road front end design, the new Tiguan is engineered for enormous trailer loads of up to 2,500 kilograms.
4MOTION
4MOTION all-wheel drive operates with a fifth generation Haldex coupling. It actively distributes torque to all four wheels before slip occurs. In normal driving, only the front wheels are driven, saving fuel. But as soon as there is a risk of losing traction, the rear axle is variably engaged within fractions of a second. Along with the Haldex coupling that acts as a longitudinal lock, the electronic differential locks (EDS) integrated in the electronic stability control (ESC) system act as transverse locks for all four wheels.
4MOTION Active Control
The intuitively operated rotary/pushbutton switch of the new 4MOTION Active Control is located on the centre console. The driver uses it to activate four higher-level modes and various popup menus. When the driver turns the switch to the left, one of the two road profiles Onroad or Snow can be activated. When the switch is turned to the right, the driver selects one of the two off-road profiles Offroad (automatic setting of off-road parameters) or Offroad Individual (variable settings). When driving off-road, 4MOTION Active Control lets drivers switch the assistance systems in just seconds with a single manual operation to adapt them to the propulsion situation - a safety gain. The same applies to a mode like "Snow", which also optimises safety during winter weather conditions such as in a skiing region.
Newly configured features matrix
The new Tiguan will be available in the Trendline, Comfortline and Highline equipment lines. All versions may be ordered with an off-road front end (25.6 degree approach angle instead of 18.3 degrees) as an alternative. The Tiguan Comfortline and Tiguan Highline feature a sporty look with the 'normal' front end. The newly conceptualised R-Line packages make the SUV even more dynamic.
R-Line packages in detail
The R-Line packages - either a total package of exterior and interior features or an alternative exterior package - focus on pure dynamics. On the exterior, the R-Line features include "Sebring" alloy wheels in 19-inch format or even the optional 20-inch "Suzuka" alloy wheels which were also named after a race track (maximum size of the previous model's wheels was 19-inch). Except for the wheel arches, all other anthracite-coloured body surfaces are painted in body colour in conjunction with the R-Line exterior package. This also applies to the exclusive door trims which have the same visual effect as side sill extensions. The exterior design is perfected by such details as bumpers in R-Line design with glossy black aerodynamic accents, a two-tone roof spoiler and a rear diffuser, which is also glossy black. The interior features of the comprehensive R-Line package include seats in R-Line design (cloth and microfibre seat upholstery, optional "Vienna" leather upholstery), aluminium door sill guards with R-Line logo (optionally illuminated), decorative stitching in Crystal Grey, special trim accents, stainless steel pedal caps and foot rest (driver's side), black rooflining and leather-trimmed multifunction steering wheel with R-Line logo.