GENERATION three of Volkswagen’s widespread Tiguan medium SUV is scheduled to lob Down Beneath in Could, providing a selection of 5 variants throughout three trim ranges and a trio of petrol engine choices.
The vary is constructed on VW’s MQB Evo structure and kicks off with Tiguan 110TSI Life adopted by the 110TSI Class, 150TSI R-Line, 150TSI Class and tops out with the 195TSI R-Line.
As regular, the numbers consult with energy outputs, the 110kW entry degree engine being a 1.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol and the beefier 150kW and 195kW figures coming from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol mill working totally different tunes, each obtainable with all-wheel drive.
Pricing has not but been introduced, though a rise on the $43,990 (excluding on-road prices) for the outgoing FWD 110TSI Life is predicted – though VW Group Australia has been packing in additional commonplace tools with current mannequin updates.
Billed as a “Mini Touareg” by Volkswagen, the brand new Tiguan will enter Australia’s best passenger automobile section towards the likes of Toyota’s RAV4 from $39,760 + ORC, Subaru Forester from $38,690 + ORC, Mitsubishi Outlander from $37,740 + ORC and the Mazda CX-5 from $36,590 + ORC to call a couple of.
The brand new Tiguan’s barely elevated dimensions and total styling in and out do transfer it nearer to the Touareg massive luxurious SUV, which is claimed to increase to the best way it drives and feels because of the supplies used and better ranges of expertise.
When it comes to commonplace tools, the entry-level 110TSI Life may have 19-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry with alarm, energy tailgate, 360-degree parking cameras, digital devices, a 12.9-inch touchscreen with native satellite tv for pc navigation, wi-fi smartphone mirroring and charging, and DAB+ digital radio.
The bottom mannequin scores extra energetic security and driver help tech within the type of Volkswagen’s Journey Help suite (incorporating adaptive cruise management and lane help for semi-autonomous and stop-and-go driving), ahead auto emergency braking with pedestrian and bicycle owner monitoring and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.
Extra security equipment on the bottom mannequin consists of facet exit warning, entrance cross-traffic help, oncoming automobile braking when turning with swerve help, semi-autonomous parking with steering and throttle/braking management, 9 airbags (together with front-centre) and street signal recognition lifted from the Touareg and Amarok.
Concentrating on non-public patrons, the Tiguan Class provides chrome roof rails and trim, rear privateness glass, LED headlights auto excessive beam and illuminated grille strip, LED tail-lights with illuminated centre strip, leather-appointed seat upholstery, plus entrance consolation sport seats with energy adjustment, heating, air flow and therapeutic massage.
It additionally packs a panoramic sunroof, head-up show and Harman/Kardon premium audio.
Changing the earlier 132TSI and 162TSI 4Motion variants, the Tiguan 150TSI Class and Tiguan 150TSI R-Line each run all-wheel drive to clock a 0-100km/h dash in 7.1 seconds.
Volkswagen says the 150TSI Class and 150TSI R-Line attraction to Tiguan clients who love the mannequin for its efficiency and dynamic attraction.
The 150TSI R-Line will slot in beneath the Class 150TSI with sporty dynamics and a extra assertive, edgy character.
It has been the most well-liked Tiguan specification constructing on the bottom mannequin with an R-Line physique equipment, devoted 19-inch alloys, LED Plus headlights, premium LED tail-lights with dynamic indicators, sports activities seats with built-in headrest and sports activities material upholstery, DCC Professional, progressive steering. A panoramic sunroof and Sound & Imaginative and prescient bundle are optionally available.
Topping out the brand new Tiguan line up is the R-Line 195TSI that comes near the outgoing Tiguan R in efficiency phrases with 195kW of energy and 400Nm of torque from a tuned-up 2.0-litre turbo that propels the newcomer from 0-100km/h in 5.9 seconds.
Constructing on the 150TSI Class, R-Line 195TSI is extra luxury-focused in addition to having devoted “appointments”, the highest mannequin scoring: 20-inch Leeds alloy wheels, leather-based upholstery, entrance consolation sport seats electrically adjustable with reminiscence, heating, air flow and therapeutic massage, heated steering wheel, 15-inch Uncover Professional Max navigation, head-up show, HD Matrix LED headlights, dynamic gentle help, premium LED tail-lights with dynamic indicators, Harman/Kardon premium audio and extra.
Volkswagen Australia head of product and advertising Nathan Johnson mentioned the all-new Tiguan 110TSI will broaden the Volkswagen buyer base once more with a twin technique – a premium focus and a price focus.
“Volkswagen TSI engines have lengthy out-performed a number of medium SUVs with old-tech engines, and now we are able to ship our extra refined all-new Tiguan with luxurious specification and excellent buyer worth.”
“With its ‘mini Touareg’ inside and appointments, the all-new Tiguan proves that worth and elevated attraction can coexist – lengthy a Volkswagen hallmark.
“With chassis applied sciences equivalent to DCC Professional, the stronger MQB Evo platform and 4Motion all-wheel drive, the highest all-new Tiguans are unsurpassed available in the market for premium attraction, efficiency and dynamics.
“The steps between 110TSI, 150TSI and 195TSI are clear and make sure the all-new Volkswagen Tiguan provides broad and important medium SUV attraction, ”Mr Johnson concluded.
