Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
Overview
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Production 2007–present
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV (J)

Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover vehicle (CUV) manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen using the PQ35 platform of the Volkswagen Golf. All first-generation (5N) Tiguans feature two-row seating and transverse-mounted four-cylinder engines.

The Tiguan debuted as a concept vehicle at the November 2006 LA Auto Show[1] and in production form at the 2007 International Motor Show Germany. Manufacture began in the winter of 2007 at Volkswagen's 2001-2009 subsidiary Auto 5000 (an experimental company-within-a-company) in Wolfsburg and continued subsequently under the company's standard contract arrangements, at Wolfsburg and in Kaluga, Russia.[2][3]

As of 2011, more than 700,000 Tiguans had been sold worldwide since September 2007 with the greatest sales in Europe, Russia, the United States, China, Brazil, and Australia.[4] (Euro NCAP) gave the Tiguan a five-star safety rating.

The name Tiguan, pronounced TEE-gwan, is a portmanteau of the German words Tiger ("tiger") and Leguan ("iguana")[5] and won a naming contest by German car magazine publisher Autobild — from a field of names that also included Namib, Rockton, Liger, Samun and Nanuk.[6] A three-row, seven-seat version of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan has been confirmed to be built at the German brand’s Puebla assembly plant in Mexico.[7]

First generation

First generation
Overview
Production 2007–2016
Assembly Wolfsburg, Germany
Kaluga, Russia (VWGR)
Shanghai, China (SVW)
Hải Phòng, Vietnam (World Auto), General Pacheco, Argentina
Taganrog, Russia (TagAZ, 2016-present)
Body and chassis
Body style 5-door wagon
Layout Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Platform Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35)
Related Audi Q3
Audi A3 Mk2
Škoda Yeti
SEAT Tribu
SEAT Altea
SEAT Leon Mk2
SEAT Toledo Mk3
VW Golf/Rabbit Mk5
Volkswagen Eos
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen CC
Powertrain
Engine Petrol engines:
1.4 L TSI 122 PS (90 kW) I4
1.4 L TSI 150 PS (110 kW) I4
2.0 L TSI 170 PS (125 kW) I4
2.0 L TSI 200 PS (147 kW) I4
Diesel engines:
2.0 L TDI 110 PS (81 kW) I4
2.0 L TDI 140 PS (103 kW) I4
2.0 L TDI 170 PS (125 kW) I4
Transmission 6-speed manual
6-speed automatic
6-speed DSG dual-clutch
7-speed DSG dual-clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,604 mm (102.5 in)
Length 2009–2011: 4,427 mm (174.3 in)
2012–present: 4,432 mm (174.5 in)
Width 1,809 mm (71.2 in)
Height 2009–2011: 1,686 mm (66.4 in)
2012–present: 65.6 in (1,666 mm)

Trim levels

The Tiguan is offered worldwide in various trim levels. In the US, trim levels include S, SE, and SEL. In the UK, trim levels are S, Match, Sport and Escape. In Canada, trim levels are Trendline, Comfortline, and Highline and Highline with an optional Sport Package. In Russia and other markets, trim levels include Trend & Fun, Sport and Style, and Track & Field. European markets received an R-Line trim level beginning in 2010.

The Trend & Fun specification offers a maximum approach angle of 18 degrees. Features include six airbags, ESP, Trailer Stability Program integrated with the ESP, Isofix child seat anchorages on the rear bench and electronic parking brake with auto-hold function, RCD 210 radio with integrated CD player, semi-automatic climate control system, four electric window lifts, electrically adjustable and heated outside mirrors, trip computer, RF remote control of central locking and various storage compartments and bins.

Sport & Style offers additional features, including 17-inch alloy wheels, chrome roof rail, chrome strips on front bumper and surrounding side window lining, tinted windows, sport seats with height-adjustable lumbar supports center console with folding and height-adjustable armrest, folding front passenger seat, drawers under the front seats, folding table and storage pockets on the backs of the front seats, leather for steering wheel, gear shift knob and gear shift boot, fabric seats with Alcantara accents, cruise control system and tire pressure indicator.

VW Tiguan Track & Field (Europe)

The Track & Field package features a redesigned front module with a 28-degree approach angle, hill descent assistant, modified driving pedal characteristic, EDS adaptation (electronic differential locks are activated at the slightest slip), ABS adaptation (which aids with braking on loose substrates), hill ascent assistance, automatic transmission gear level pre-selection (including optimal engine braking effect), 16-inch alloy wheels, tire pressure indicator, black roof rails, engine underbody protection, compass display, special door impact guard strips and seats with adjustable lumbar support.

Pre-facelift 2.0 TDI (Europe)
Pre-facelift interior

China

The import version of Tiguan appeared on the Chinese market in 2009 with a locally built version (aka Shanghai-Volkswagen Tiguan) debuting at 2009 Guangzhou Motor Show. The Chinese-built Tiguan uses 1.8 TSI (118 kW) and 2.0 TSI (147 kW), and has a revised front facia. At the same time the import Tiguan is still sold in China, which has 2.0 TSI and R-Line kit as highlights. The basic design of the import model is the same as the international one. In order to differ locally built and import models, Shanghai-VW Tiguan is given a Chinese name, known as 途观 (tiguan), and the import one keeps the original letter name.

On July 17, 2009, the general manager of Shanghai Volkswagen as well as the company's public relations chief and two other executives of the company, died in a company-owned VW Tiguan in a high-speed traffic accident. According to Chinese media reports, Shanghai VW General Manager Liu Jian and PR chief Zeng Jialin, plus two other executives, were traveling at 220 km/h (140 mph) — far exceeding the expressway maximum of 110 km/h (68 mph) — when the Tiguan hit a truck and burst into flames. However, this has been questioned by "many", because according to VW, the Tiguan has a top speed of only 200 km/h, and because there is a toll station 2 km away from the site of the crash.[8]

HyMotion

At the 2007 Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Shanghai, China, Volkswagen showed the Tiguan HyMotion study powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. The fuel cell produces an output power of 80 kW (110 hp) and the electric motor has 100 kW (130 hp). These figures give the Tiguan HY.MOTION a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) and an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 14 seconds.

The lithium-ion battery has a charge capacity of 6.8 ampere-hours and is an auxiliary energy storage system. Power output from the lithium-ion battery is 22 kW. Battery charge is recovered from braking energy or the hydrogen fuel cell.

Safety

Euro NCAP

Euro NCAP test results
VW Tiguan 2.0 diesel (2009)[9]
Test Points %
Overall:
Adult occupant: 31 87%
Child occupant: 39 79%
Pedestrian: 17 48%
Safety assist: 5 71%

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)

IIHS:[10]
Moderate overlap frontal offset Good
Small overlap frontal offset Marginal[11]
Side impact Good
Roof strength Good

NHTSA

2016 Tiguan AWD NHTSA[12]
Overall:
Frontal Driver:
Frontal Passenger:
Side Driver:
Side Passenger:
Side Pole Driver:
Rollover AWD: 18.5%

Facelift (2011)

The Tiguan was facelifted for model year 2011. The headlights were made bolder and more angular, and the prominent horizontal grille bars of the Golf and new Passat were incorporated, as were the angular lines in the two-part rear light clusters. Performance was also enhanced. The trim was revised and a three-spoke steering wheel introduced.

Second generation

Second generation
Overview
Production 2016–present
Body and chassis
Body style 5-door wagon
Platform MQB
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,681 mm (105.6 in)
Length 4,486 mm (176.6 in)
Width 1,839 mm (72.4 in)
Height 1,643 mm (64.7 in)

At the IAA in Frankfurt, the second generation Tiguan was unveiled. The new Tiguan is 4.49 metres long, 1.84m wide and rides on a wheelbase that is 2.68m in length. This is around 61mm longer and 30mm wider than the first-generation Tiguan.

In base, front-wheel drive trim, the new Tiguan stands 1.63m tall, a reduction of 33mm.

The second generation Tiguan will be produced in both a short-wheelbase version, and a long-wheelbase version. The SWB Tiguan will be available in Europe; the LWB variant will be sold in Europe, North America, China, and other markets. For North America, a turbo-charged four cylinder gasoline engine will be mated with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The Tiguan (Mk2) and the Audi Q3 (Mk2) are built on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform.[13]

The large VW production plant in Puebla, Mexico will produce the 2017 Tiguan. Outside of Germany, the Puebla plant is VW's largest production facility.[14]

Second Generation Tiguan for the Australian Market

News of the second generation Tiguan was first revealed after the Frankfurt IAA. Pricing and Specifications were made available in July 2016, with the local press releasing details to the market. [15]

The line up and pricing for Australia is as follows:

Second generation Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line (Europe)

References

  1. ↑ "Tiguan Time". AutoWeek.com. Retrieved 2006-11-29.
  2. ↑ "Калужский завод". Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Is Auto 5000 the model for Volkswagen's future?". International Herald Tribune via The New York Times, Carter Dougherty. 2006-10-05.
  4. ↑ Pettendy, Marton (2011-05-26). "Full details: Volkswagen tinkers with Tiguan". GoAuto. John Mellor. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
  5. ↑ "Volkswagen Tiguan Wins IIHS Safety Award". Auto Trends. 2008-08-22. Retrieved 2008-08-22.
  6. ↑ "Deep Drive: 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan". Consumer Guide Auto, Don Sikora II. 2008-05-28.
  7. ↑ "2017 Volkswagen Tiguan seven-seater confirmed to be built in Mexico". CarAdvice.com.au. Retrieved 2015-03-11.
  8. ↑ "Photos of Weekend Car Crash That Killed General Manager of Shanghai Volkswagen". ChinaAutoWeb.com. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  9. ↑ Euro NCAP. "VW Tiguan". Retrieved 2015-01-13.
  10. ↑ Report
  11. ↑ "Safety ratings". Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  12. ↑ "2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD". Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  13. ↑ ALEXANDER STOKLOSA (2016-02-17). "2017 Volkswagen Tiguan AWD - Prototype Drive". Car and Driver.
  14. ↑ zainab (2016-09-11). "VW Tiguan- Release date, Price, Engine". Taaxe. Retrieved 2016-10-08.
  15. ↑ "2017 Volkswagen Tiguan pricing and specifications | CarAdvice". CarAdvice.com. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
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