BETTER PARTSLong version of the Tiguan with up to seven seats at the start
Wolfsburg, 3 March 2017
With over 60,000 copies sold per year, the VW is Tiguan the undisputed SUV bestseller in Germany. 2016 was the second generation in the market. Now, the long version follows with the Tiguan all space. European Premiere has the optional 5 + 2-seater Tiguan all space at the Geneva car show 2017 (9 to 19 March).
Nearly 22 centimetres longer
The wheelbase of the Tiguan all space is 11 centimeters longer, added the outer length almost 22 centimeters. He is almost exactly as big as the Skoda Kodiaq with 4.70 metres. The new SUV between the normal Tiguan and the Touareg's upper class SUV slides in the Volkswagen range. Because the rear overhang is significantly bigger, even the trunk is greater. He is growing compared to the standard Tiguan from 615 to 1,655 litres on 760 to 1,920 liters (in five - and two-seat configuration). The backrests of the second row can fold down also by the stern out. Also, the back seat like in the normal Tiguan is longitudinally movable by 18 centimeters. By the larger wheelbase, the passengers in the second row enjoy more legroom than in the Tiguan also around five centimeters.
Advanced standard equipment
As standard has a Black roof rails and a gray skid all pace. Alternatively, it can be equipped with a proper engine lower protection for off-road driving. Audio system belong to the extended standard equipment telephone and USB interface, a multifunction steering wheel, trapezoidal aperture for the tailpipes, and a variable load floor along with composition colour. With Comfortline, man including an electrically operated tailgate, with Highline gets also LED headlamps and keyless access. The optional audio-top system discover Pro features to that of the new VW Golf known gesture control.
150 HP as a new entry
As with the normal Tiguan front - and four-wheel drive are offered. The engine range starts a stage but on petrol and diesel page at higher. The three turbocharged gasoline engines have 150, 180 and 220 HP, in addition to three diesel with 150 190 and 240 HP., All TDI versions are equipped with SCR exhaust gas cleaning and have a 12 litre AdBlue tank. After a rule of thumb often specified (depending on driving style) may be enough for about 12,000 kilometers, you must refill the additive so probably more during the year. Prices start at about 30,000 euros. Thus, the base version is about 2,000 euros more expensive than the corresponding normal Tiguan 1.4 TSI. Market launch is in the September 2017, order is already in May. (sl)