New Volkswagen Tiguan SUV on way

Volkswagen should launch their more substantial looking new Tiguan SUV here this summer. VW says that it has been designed and engineered to redefine the compact SUV segment and that new Tiguan introduces class-leading levels of interior space, practicality and safety while also debuting cutting-edge technology and connectivity.

New from the ground up, the German carmaker says that the Tiguan brings previously unseen levels of quality and refinement to its sector with a premium look and feel that belie its price (which hasn’t been announced yet). The first new Volkswagen SUV to sit on the innovative and flexible MQB platform, which also underpins the class-leading Volkswagen Golf, the new car signals the start of a comprehensive SUV offensive which will see the brand represented in all core SUV segments over time.

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By virtue of its cutting edge MQB underpinnings, VW claims that the new Tiguan debuts exceptional levels of safety and connectivity. Possible standard from entry will be a raft of valuable safety features such as Front Assist; City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring, while hi-tech features available for the first time in a Tiguan should include Active Info Display; Head-Up Display; Area View and Trailer Assist.

VW says that it’s perfectly proportioned, and shaped to develop the character of the original Tiguan, the new car balances clean lines with a powerful, dynamic stance.

With a 33 mm reduction in height versus the outgoing car to 1,632 mm, and a 30 mm growth in width to 1,839 mm, new Tiguan exhibits a more sleek, confident shape. At 4,486 mm in length it is also 60 mm longer than its predecessor. The wheelbase has been significantly extended to 2,681 mm – a gain of 77 mm. At the front, in particular, the unit formed by the radiator grille and optional LED projection headlights reinforces the car’s more powerful impression and upright stance.

The SUV design language is taken up consistently inside new Tiguan, too. The cockpit, for example, is now aligned towards the driver for better comfort and without constricting the airy impression of the interior. At the same time, the wider centre console typical of SUVs is paired with the new 4Motion Active Control rotary switch, which VW says creates a defining interior element with a more premium feel.

This generously-proportioned interior offers more head room and knee room than previously – up by 29 mm in the case of knee room – and when the rear bench is folded the cargo space, at 1,655 litres, is 145 litres larger than before. Meanwhile a lower load sill improves ease of use and underscores the Tiguan’s everyday utility, while an optimised body structure and improved aerodynamics add to occupant comfort via reduced cabin noise.

The car also offers a sliding rear bench seat that has been optimised to permit up to 180 mm of adjustment – 20 mm more than in the previous model. When the rear bench is slid forwards, the boot provides 615 litres of space – a gain of 145 litres. Highlighting the new Volkswagen’s practicality is a towing capacity of up to 2,500 kg (depending on model and drivetrain) which is unique in this class of compact SUVs.

The high-volume diesel should be available as a 2.0 TDI 150 PS with 4Motion all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) or six-speed manual transmission; or with front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. In addition the 2.0 TSI with 180 PS, 4MOTION and DSG should also be on offer from today. Extended engine, drive and gearbox options should also be available.

The figures for the 2.0 TDi (150 PS) are 0-62 mph times of 9.3 seconds, with top speeds, where legal of 124 mph. The CO2 emissions are calculated at 125 g/km for the 2.0 TDI front-wheel drive with six-speed manual gearbox. Promised fuel economy for the official EU combined cycle is 58.9 mpg for the front wheel drive six-speed manual version.

More on the new Volkswagen Tiguan SUV closer to its expected Irish debut this summer.

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