Sales initiative powers ahead – 17 additional retailers in 2008 plus new retail training centre
Russian customers can now also purchase the Tiguan, which, like the Passat and Jetta, is produced at the Volkswagen plant in Kaluga. “The decision to build the Tiguan locally is an indication of the strategic importance of the Russian market for the Volkswagen brand,” Frank Wittemann, Head of the Volkswagen brand in Russia, said. Continue reading ‘Volkswaqen Tiguan launched in Russia’
A lack of filling stations presents serious challenge.
Stefan Jacoby, president and CEO for Volkswagon America, walks past the Tiguan HYMotion before his speech for the opening party at the new Capitol VW in San Jose, Calif. on Wednesday, June 11, 2008.
Produce it, bring it to the U.S and you will have a winner VW!
Volkswagen highlights commitment to environment by showcasing Tiguan HyMotion concept, clean diesel TDI’s and efficient 2.0 liter TSI Tiguan
The Tiguan HyMotion
Volkswagen of America, Inc. is showcasing its broad range of near-term and future fuel-efficient powertrain technologies with the all-new 2.0 liter TSI Tiguan, the upcoming 2.0 liter Jetta TDI and the North American debut of the Tiguan HyMotion Fuel Cell Concept. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen’s U.S. debut of zero emission Tiguan HyMotion’
The readers of 4Wheel Fun have elected their prize winners, and a Volkswagen model has come out the favourite by far: the Tiguan. Not only was Volkswagen’s new compact SUV able to win the votes of the readers of this off-road magazine, but it is also the choice of buyers – proof of which is provided by the registration figures recorded by the German Federal Office for Motor Traffic, in whose books the Tiguan has clearly led the field in the segment for off-road vehicles since January 2008. Continue reading ‘The Tiguan – Winner of the 4Wheel Fun vote’
The most powerful Tiguan yet, equipped with a new 2.0-litre TDI 170 PS common rail diesel engine, has now been released for ordering. Combining greater torque than a Golf GTI with the efficiency, lower emissions and refinement you’d expect from a modern diesel, the Tiguan strikes a balance between performance and economy.
This new common rail engine is capable of developing a maximum of 258 lbs ft of torque via a six-speed manual gearbox. As with the rest of the Tiguan range the new engine will route drive through an advanced 4MOTION system which can divert up to 100 per cent of drive to any wheel depending on the traction available.
The increases in both power and torque do not come at the sacrifice of either economy or performance. The new engine is capable of returning 40.4 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting 185 g/km of CO2. As you’d expect from the most powerful Tiguan to date the new 2.0-litre TDI 170 PS also assures that it’s the fastest. The vehicle can accelerate from rest to 62 mph in 8.9 seconds before reaching a maximum speed of 125 mph.
As with the rest of the Tiguan range, the new model is equipped with a high level of standard equipment including six airbags, Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP), ‘Climatic’ semi-automatic air conditioning and the RCD 510 touchscreen entertainment system with six-disc CD autochanger.
The new engine will be available in either SE or Sport trim levels. Prices for the new 2.0-litre TDI 170 PS start at £22,670 for the SE, rising to £23,370 for the Sport model.
Excellent news for VW. The Tiguan is ending up a winner across all. Across Europe, drivers are loving their Tiguan’s and we can’t wait to get them here in the states. Can anyone say review on oneighturbo in the future?
OFF ROAD readers have made their choice: The Volkswagen Tiguan is the SUV of the year
The Touareg clinches the number-two ranking among luxury off-roaders
Wolfsburg, 20 February 2008 - The readers of OFF ROAD, a German trade journal, have given the SUV of the Year prize to the Tiguan. Attracting 17.4 % of the votes, the Tiguan emerged as the readers’ choice among the 20 nominated vehicles, ahead of its second and third-placed rivals the BMW X3 and the Land Rover Freelander. In the exceptionally prestigious category of Luxury Off-Roaders, the Volkswagen Touareg won the number-two ranking amidst a field of eleven rivals for the award in this category.
In the continuously growing segment for off-road vehicles, readers could this year choose from a total field of 87 models made by 38 manufacturers for prizes in eight categories. In addition to the fiercely competitive categories of Off-Road Vehicles and Luxury Off-Road Vehicles, SUVs and Luxury SUVs, there were also categories for Cross-Over Models, Classics, Pick-Ups and Special Vehicles. The criterion applied for the classification “Luxury” is a basic price tag of more than 40,000 euro.
Over 58,000 readers took part in this year’s poll. The prizes were presented in Munich last night.
Great find by the crew over at German Car Scene! Good to see the Tiguan already makin the rally scene! It will be great to see how the TSI engine fares.
One thing that the GCS missed was the Dahlback Racing sticker. Look them up and some of their BEAST!
The guys over at Sportbilen in Sweden have been lucky enough to hitch a ride in the world’s only Rally-Tiguan. It’s currently equipped with a standard engine 150bhp 1.4L TSI engine. The main modifications seem to be Öhlin dampers and rally wheels.”
I really want to replace our aging Honda CR-V with a Volkswagen Tiguan. The CR-V has been great, honestly, but it’s no VW! Unfortunately, we aren’t in a position to but a brand new vehicle.
So, back to the intro. The great find. This will be purchased as soon as it’s available and will go perfect along side the New Beetle one we have. To bad Dad won’t fit on it!
