The greater Volkswagen Tiguan has opened for order withinside the UK, with six engine and gearbox configurations to be had throughout 4 trim stages on the brand new-look, new technology, new-technology SUV. The succesful all-rounder is now greater with a refreshed trim line-up, powertrain improvements which includes twin-dosing and cylinder deactivation, protection-aware technology like IQ.Light LED matrix headlights, and a decrease price. The extremely a hit SUV now begins offevolved at £24,915 RRP OTR for the access-degree model: the Tiguan 1.five TSI a hundred thirty PS 6-pace guide, that's priced £545 decrease than its outgoing equivalent.
With over six million offered global when you consider that its release in 2007, the Tiguan is the main mild for Volkswagen's fulfillment in SUVs, and is to be had in 80% of all countries. The brand's pinnacle-promoting version throughout the globe located 910,926 houses in 2019, and now enters the second one segment of its 2d generation, with a clean new look, new technology - which includes Volkswagen's acclaimed IQ.Light LED Matrix headlights - and extra connectivity way to the MIB3 infotainment device, in addition to advanced comfort with contact-touchy guidance wheel controls for decided on fashions.
The pinnacle-promoting SUV is now to be had to UK clients in 4 specs, beginning with access-degree Tiguan trim. This version is prepared with a 1.five-litre TSI, a hundred thirty PS engine, coupled to a 6-pace guide gearbox. In this specification, the Tiguan can gain as much as 44.eight mpg (WLTP, blended), 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 gadget, which includes 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 fashionable. This trim degree begins offevolved at £24,915 RRP OTR.
Inside, the brand new MIB3 infotainment device is a outstanding function, with an eight-inch contact screen, DAB+, and streaming and net capabilities. Wireless App Connect additionally enables telephone mirroring through Bluetooth, with out the want for a cable. Comfort and comfort is similarly strengthened with peak adjustment for the the front seats, nightfall and rain sensors, a leather-wrapped equipment shifter and multifunction guidance wheel, and electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors.
The Tiguan Life - the subsequent withinside the Tiguan's new, Y-formed specification line-up - is likewise open to reserve beginning at £26,915 RRP OTR, with a hundred thirty PS and a hundred and 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 a hundred and fifty PS is likewise to be had on Life trim cars, with a 7-pace DSG as fashionable.
The maximum frugal of those powertrains is the Life 2.0-litre TDI a hundred and fifty PS DSG, which returns as much as 50.four mpg at the blended cycle, with CO2 emissions of 147 g/km (each WLTP), at the same time as the swiftest is the 1.five-litre TSI a hundred and fifty PS DSG variant, which takes nine.2 seconds to attain sixty two mph, and tops out at 126 mph (in which permitted).
The Volkswagen Tiguan Life is equipped 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 guidance wheel, the front consolation seats with lumbar guide and seat trim covers in 'Shooting Star' velour, and 3Zone weather manipulate which includes rear passenger controls.
Expected to be the pinnacle-dealer withinside the revised Tiguan variety, taking 50% of UK sales, the Tiguan Life additionally capabilities motive force help structures which includes 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, a hundred and fifty PS engines allied to easy and quick-moving 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: a hundred and fifty PS and two hundred PS 2.0-litre TDI units, each of which include 7-pace DSG transmissions. The two hundred PS model advantages from Volkswagen's 4Motion all-wheel force device, at the same time as the decrease-powered TDI is obtainable with each the front- and all-wheel force versions.
Of those pinnacle trims, the 2.0-litre TDI, two hundred PS DSG 4Motion cars - each Elegance and R-Line - are the quickest, with equal pinnacle speeds of 134 mph, and 0-sixty two mph dash instances of 7.five seconds. The Tiguan R-Line 2.0-litre TDI a hundred and fifty PS DSG is the maximum frugal of those, with 48.7 mpg gas economy (blended), and CO2 emissions of 152 g/km (each WLTP).
Elegance-spec Tiguans are marked out via way of means of 19-inch 'Auckland' alloy wheels with a Dark Graphite finish, IQ.Light LED matrix headlights with man or woman settings for specific using situations and environments, silver roof rails, and chrome trim across the facet windows. Inside, the Tiguan Elegance capabilities 30-coloration ambient lighting, heated the front seats with ArtVelours upholstery, a heated guidance 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 tool panel withinside the dashboard.
Keyless locking and beginning is likewise blanketed on Elegance cars, which includes a sensor-managed tailgate starting and ultimate function, at the same time as a wide ranging sunroof is likewise equipped as fashionable. Driving Profile Selection permits customised settings for specific drivers, and a rear view digital digicam brings extra comfort and peace of thoughts at some stage in 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 device similarly bolster the extent of comfort furnished via way of means of the improved SUV.
The different prong withinside the Tiguan's Y-formed specification line-up, R-Line, is predicted to be decided on via way of means of 28% of Tiguan clients, and takes a sportier method than the consolation-orientated Elegance trim.
This carrying method may be visible withinside the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line's fashionable gadget which includes: 20-inch 'Misano' alloy wheels, decreased sports activities suspension, bespoke R-fashion bumpers and rear roof spoiler, in addition to LED 'Plus' self-levelling dipped and essential beam headlights proposing 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 guidance wheel with contact manipulate function, brushed stainless-steel pedals and a black headliner convey 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-coloration ambient lighting, heated the front seats and the Digital Cockpit Pro dashboard tool panel, in addition to keyless access and begin. Also comparable to the consolation-targeted Elegance, the outdoors mirrors have energy 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 reliant using at speeds of as much as a hundred thirty mph (in which permitted).
