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| 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan |
Volkswagen is presenting the newly developed VW Tiguan at the 2015 IAA. In this case, "new" means completely new - revolution instead of evolution. That is because the second generation Tiguan is the first Volkswagen Group SUV whose design is based on the MQB platform, which is future oriented in all of its aspects.
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| 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan |
"XL" Tiguan with long wheelbase
For Volkswagen, the new Tiguan marks the beginning of an SUV product offensive. In upcoming years, the brand will be launching other innovative SUVs that are precisely tailored to specific markets in a wide variety of segments worldwide. Volkswagen will be extending the range of SUV vehicles it offers, especially in the USA. Forecasts indicate that the SUV share will also increase significantly in China. Additional SUV growth will also occur in Europe. Unlike in Europe, car drivers in the USA and China prefer versions with a longer wheelbase. That is why the new Tiguan was systematically developed for two different wheelbases from the start. The "long" Tiguan will be introduced to specific markets in spring 2017.
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| 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan |
All-round vehicle - new Tiguan is "The SUV"
The MQB improves all aspects of the Tiguan. The body proportions of the latest Volkswagen SUV are notably sporty, the design shows charisma in all respects, and the vehicle's weight was reduced by over 50 kilograms compared to the previous model with Euro-5 engines. A gigantic leap forward has been made in terms of the vehicle's interior space and boot space. For instance, when the new Tiguan is loaded up to the rear seat bench, it offers 615 litres of boot space; when the rear seat backrests are folded, this results in a cargo capacity of 1,655 litres, which represents an increase of 145 litres. Meanwhile, the engines are showing efficiency gains. A broad range of eight engines is offered; their power outputs range from 85 kW / 115 PS to 176 kW / 240 PS. The engines are more powerful, yet they are up to 24 per cent more fuel-efficient than those of the previous model with Euro-5 engines. The new 4MOTION Active Control system also makes it easier than ever to individually adapt the all-wheel drive to all possible use conditions.
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| 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan |
Thanks to the superior concept of the drive system, the Tiguan is designed for enormous trailer loads of up to 2,500 kg. Meanwhile, assistance systems perfect the vehicle's convenience, dynamics and safety (including Front Assist with City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring, Lane Assist and Automatic Post-Collision Braking System as standard). Online services add new service dimensions (including automatic accident notification, online traffic and parking space information, vehicle status report). App Connect lets the on-board electronics integrate all of today's smartphones of the Apple and Android worlds into the functional features of the infotainment systems, and even tablets become an integral part of the automobile thanks to the Media Control app. This has resulted in a Tiguan with which Volkswagen is extensively redefining the A-SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) segment. The Tiguan is not a crossover between different worlds - rather it has created its own new and authentic SUV world. An SUV that satisfies all expectations - both on-road and off-road. "The SUV."
