Volkswagen brings Tiguan into line with Mk8 Golf

VOLKSWAGEN Group Australia (VGA) has detailed its refreshed Tiguan line-up for 2021 with the brand new model-year replace bringing revised styling, new variants and naming construction, extra expertise and contemporary pricing with the vary now ranging from $39,690 plus on-road prices.

The up to date vary has been cut up throughout three trim ranges with 4 totally different powertrains set to be obtainable, every of which can arrive at totally different instances between mid-March and June.

The primary variant anticipated to reach is the entry-level 110TSI Life which can carry the aforementioned sticker worth of $39,690 plus on-roads, marking a variety entry-price improve of $4700 over the outgoing 110TSI Trendline.

Energy within the Life comes courtesy of the identical turbocharged 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine as present in its predecessor, nonetheless good for 110kW of energy and 250Nm of torque, all of which is distributed to the entrance wheels by way of a six-speed dual-clutch automated transmission (DCT).

A extra highly effective, 2.0-litre all-wheel-drive 132TSI model – 132kW/320Nm – can even be provided in June paired to a seven-speed transmission and priced from $43,690.

Commonplace tools highlights on the Life variants embrace 18-inch Nizza alloy wheels, LED lighting all spherical, an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, reversing digital camera, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, energy tailgate, three-zone local weather management, automated headlights, rain-sensing wipers and heated power-folding wing mirrors.

Security gear in the meantime is taken care of by the IQ. Drive suite which consists of journey help, entrance help with pedestrian monitoring, lane help with adaptive lane steering, emergency help, adaptive cruise management, facet help, rear cross-traffic help, park help, entrance and rear parking sensors, driver fatigue detection and 360-degree proactive occupant safety.

Above the Life twins within the vary is the Class trim stage which builds on the Life’s customary spec with additional creature comforts like an even bigger 9.2-inch infotainment system, 19-inch Auckland alloy wheels, Vienna leather-appointed trim, powered and heated entrance seats with simple entry and reminiscence operate, heated steering wheel, adaptive chassis management, Matrix LED headlights, tinted rear home windows, 30-colour ambient inside lighting and chrome exterior trim.

Class variants shall be obtainable with the choice of each petrol and diesel energy, the previous being the acquainted 162TSI ($50,790) 2.0-litre turbo four-banger good for 162kW/350Nm.

The 147TDI ($52,290) diesel mill can even be obtainable in late Might and generates 147kW/400Nm with each powerplants sending their energy to all 4 wheels by way of the Life 132TSI’s seven-speed DCT – each are due right here in late Might.

On the prime quality, the flagship R-Line shall be obtainable with the identical selection of engines (162TSI: $53,790/147TDI: $55,290) and up each the visible and luxurious antes to the subsequent stage with a wealth of R-Line-specific options.

Rolling on 20-inch Misano alloy wheels, the R-Line provides Vienna leather-appointed upholstery inside, an R-Line steering wheel with haptic controls, stainless-steel pedals, black headliner and progressive styling.

Along with the larger wheels, the R-Strains boasts distinctive entrance and rear bumpers, facet sills, rear spoiler and loads of R-Line badges across the physique.

VGA managing director Michael Bartsch stated the upgrades to the Tiguan would make the mannequin much more synonymous with the Volkswagen title.

The model managed to chalk up 188 gross sales of the present Tiguan final month accounting for 1.5 per cent of the overall sub-$60,000 medium SUV section gross sales – a 60.8 per cent drop in comparison with January final 12 months (480/4.0%).

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