The more suitable Volkswagen Tiguan has opened for order withinside the UK, with six engine and gearbox configurations to be had throughout 4 trim tiers on the brand new-look, new technology, new-technology SUV. The succesful all-rounder is now more suitable with a refreshed trim line-up, powertrain improvements inclusive of twin-dosing and cylinder deactivation, protection-aware technology like IQ.Light LED matrix headlights, and a decrease price. The highly a success SUV now begins offevolved at £24,915 RRP OTR for the access-degree model: the Tiguan 1.five TSI one hundred thirty PS 6-pace guide, that's priced £545 decrease than its outgoing equivalent.
With over six million bought international for the reason that its release in 2007, the Tiguan is the main mild for Volkswagen's achievement in SUVs, and is to be had in 80% of all countries. The brand's pinnacle-promoting version throughout the globe observed 910,926 houses in 2019, and now enters the second one segment of its 2nd generation, with a clean new look, new technology - inclusive of Volkswagen's acclaimed IQ.Light LED Matrix headlights - and more connectivity way to the MIB3 infotainment gadget, in addition to stepped forward comfort with contact-touchy steerage wheel controls for decided on fashions.
A raft of latest diesel engines brings twin-dosing technology, with dual-injected AdBlue, to noticeably lessen nitrogen oxide emissions, at the same time as the 1.five-litre petrol engines characteristic cylinder deactivation technology, to reinforce gas performance and decrease CO2 output through permitting the auto to run on simplest cylinders below sure loads.
The pinnacle-promoting SUV is now to be had to UK clients in 4 specs, beginning with access-degree Tiguan trim. This version is ready with a 1.five-litre TSI, one hundred thirty PS engine, coupled to a 6-pace guide gearbox. In this specification, the Tiguan can attain as much as 44.eight mpg (WLTP, mixed), with WLTP-licensed CO2 emissions of 143 g/km, a pinnacle pace of 121 mph and a 0-sixty two mph time of 10.nine seconds.
This access-degree trim kicks off the Volkswagen Tiguan variety with a beneficiant raft of device, inclusive of 17-inch 'Montana' alloy wheels and LED headlights. Driver help structures consist of Lane Assist, Front Assist, and a multifunction the front-dealing with digital digicam as general. This trim degree begins offevolved at £24,915 RRP OTR.
Inside, the brand new MIB3 infotainment gadget is a outstanding characteristic, with an eight-inch contact screen, DAB+, and streaming and net capabilities. Wireless App Connect additionally helps telephone mirroring through Bluetooth, with out the want for a cable. Comfort and comfort is similarly reinforced with peak adjustment for the the front seats, nightfall and rain sensors, a leather-wrapped equipment shifter and multifunction steerage wheel, and electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors.
The Tiguan Life - the subsequent withinside the Tiguan's new, Y-fashioned specification line-up - is likewise open to reserve beginning at £26,915 RRP OTR, with one hundred thirty PS and one hundred fifty PS 1.five-litre TSI engines, with the latter benefitting from the choice of a 7-pace DSG transmission along the usual 6-pace guide gearbox. A 2.0-litre TDI engine with one hundred fifty PS is likewise to be had on Life trim cars, with a 7-pace DSG as general.
The maximum frugal of those powertrains is the Life 2.0-litre TDI one hundred fifty PS DSG, which returns as much as 50.four mpg at the mixed cycle, with CO2 emissions of 147 g/km (each WLTP), at the same time as the swiftest is the 1.five-litre TSI one hundred fifty PS DSG variant, which takes nine.2 seconds to attain sixty two mph, and tops out at 126 mph (wherein permitted).
The Volkswagen Tiguan Life is outfitted with 18-inch 'Frankfurt' alloy wheels, roof rails, rear tinted glass from the B-pillar backwards, at the same time as the indoors is generously appointed with a leather-wrapped multifunction steerage wheel, the front consolation seats with lumbar help and seat trim covers in 'Shooting Star' velour, and 3Zone weather manipulate inclusive of rear passenger controls.
Expected to be the pinnacle-vendor withinside the revised Tiguan variety, taking 50% of UK sales, the Tiguan Life additionally capabilities motive force help structures inclusive of Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist and the front and rear parking sensors, in addition to a Driver Alert System and Dynamic Road Sign Display.
Emulating that of the Arteon, the Tiguan's new Y-shape trim line-up has separate variety-topping variants, with Elegance representing consolation and luxury, and R-Line being the sportier offshoot of the Tiguan variety. Both of those Tiguan specs are to be had with 1.five-litre TSI, one hundred fifty PS engines allied to easy and quick-transferring 7-pace DSG transmissions. These fashions begin at £32,430 (Elegance) and £32,730 (R-Line) RRP OTR. Two diesel engines are presently to be had throughout Elegance and R-Line specs: one hundred fifty PS and 2 hundred PS 2.0-litre TDI units, each of which include 7-pace DSG transmissions. The 2 hundred PS model advantages from Volkswagen's 4Motion all-wheel pressure gadget, at the same time as the decrease-powered TDI is obtainable with each the front- and all-wheel pressure versions.
Of those pinnacle trims, the 2.0-litre TDI, 2 hundred PS DSG 4Motion cars - each Elegance and R-Line - are the quickest, with same pinnacle speeds of 134 mph, and 0-sixty two mph dash instances of 7.five seconds. The Tiguan R-Line 2.0-litre TDI one hundred fifty PS DSG is the maximum frugal of those, with 48.7 mpg gas economy (mixed), and CO2 emissions of 152 g/km (each WLTP).
Elegance-spec Tiguans are marked out through 19-inch 'Auckland' alloy wheels with a Dark Graphite finish, IQ.Light LED matrix headlights with man or woman settings for one-of-a-kind using situations and environments, silver roof rails, and chrome trim across the aspect windows. Inside, the Tiguan Elegance capabilities 30-color ambient lighting, heated the front seats with ArtVelours upholstery, a heated steerage wheel, illuminated the front scuff plates in aluminium, 'Cross' layout ornamental inserts withinside the dashboard and the front door trim, and Volkswagen's Digital Cockpit Pro, 10.25-inch TFT customisable device panel withinside the dashboard.
Keyless locking and beginning is likewise protected on Elegance cars, inclusive of a sensor-managed tailgate beginning and remaining function, at the same time as a wide ranging sunroof is likewise outfitted as general. Driving Profile Selection lets in customised settings for one-of-a-kind drivers, and a rear view digital digicam brings extra comfort and peace of thoughts at some point of reversing manoeuvres. Side Assist and Rear Traffic Alert upload to the Tiguan's Driver Assistance and protection offering, at the same time as Park Assist and a headlight variety manipulate gadget similarly bolster the extent of comfort furnished through the improved SUV.
The different prong withinside the Tiguan's Y-fashioned specification line-up, R-Line, is predicted to be decided on through 28% of Tiguan clients, and takes a sportier technique than the consolation-orientated Elegance trim.
This carrying technique may be visible withinside the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line's general device inclusive of: 20-inch 'Misano' alloy wheels, diminished sports activities suspension, bespoke R-fashion bumpers and rear roof spoiler, in addition to LED 'Plus' self-levelling dipped and essential beam headlights offering High Beam Assist and dynamic headlight variety manipulate. Inside, 'Greyson' seat upholstery covers the principle a part of the seat, with the internal bolster aspects completed in ArtVelours. A sports activities steerage wheel with contact manipulate function, brushed chrome steel pedals and a black headliner deliver this carrying atmosphere to the indoors of the R-Line, at the same time as the aluminium scuff plates are emblazoned with the R-Line logo.
Like the Tiguan Elegance, the R-Line advantages from 30-color ambient lighting, heated the front seats and the Digital Cockpit Pro dashboard device panel, in addition to keyless access and begin. Also comparable to the consolation-targeted Elegance, the outdoors mirrors have strength adjustment, folding and heating, and surround lighting, at the same time as a raft of motive force help structures offer protection and reassurance to each motive force and passengers. The R-Line capabilities Emergency Assist and Travel Assist over the Elegance trim version, facilitating Level 2 self sufficient using at speeds of as much as one hundred thirty mph (wherein permitted).
