The enhanced Volkswagen Tiguan is now open for orders in the UK - with a new look and new technology for the SUV. It comes with a choice of six engine and gearbox configurations, plus safety-conscious technologies.
The new diesel engines have twin-dosing technology - plus dual-injected AdBlue - that will reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. The 1.5-litre petrols have cylinder deactivation technology, which will boost fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 output by running on only two cylinders under certain loads.
Entry-level Tiguan trim kicks off the range with a generous raft of equipment, including 17-inch Montana alloy wheels and LED headlights. Driver assistance systems include Lane Assist, Front Assist, and a multifunction front-facing camera as standard.
Smartphone mirroring via Bluetooth
Inside, the new MIB3 infotainment system is a prominent feature, with an eight-inch touch screen, DAB+, and streaming and internet capabilities. Wireless App Connect also facilitates smartphone mirroring via Bluetooth, without the need for a cable.
Comfort and convenience is further bolstered with height adjustment for the front seats, dusk and rain sensors, a leather-wrapped gear shifter and multifunction steering wheel, and electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors.
The Tiguan Life – the next in the Tiguan’s new line-up – is also open to order and comes with either 130PS or 150PS 1.5-litre TSI engines, with the latter benefitting from the option of a seven-speed DSG transmission alongside the standard six-speed manual gearbox. A 2.0-litre TDI engine with 150PS is also available on Life trim cars, with a seven-speed DSG as standard.
3Zone climate control
The Tiguan Life is fitted with 18-inch ‘Frankfurt’ alloy wheels, roof rails, rear tinted glass from the B-pillar backwards, while the interior is generously appointed with a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, front comfort seats with lumbar support and seat trim covers in ‘Shooting Star’ velour, and 3Zone climate control including rear passenger controls.
Expected to be the top-seller in the revised Tiguan range, taking 50% of UK sales, the Tiguan Life also features driver assistance systems including Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist and front and rear parking sensors, as well as a Driver Alert System and Dynamic Road Sign Display.
Top speeds of 134mph
The most frugal unit is the 2.0-litre TDI 150PS DSG in Life trim, which returns up to 50.4mpg on the combined cycle. The 2.0-litre TDI 200PS DSG 4Motion cars (Elegance and R-Line trims) are the quickest, with identical top speeds of 134mph plus 0-62mph sprint times of 7.5 seconds.
The 2.0 TDI 200PS comes with Volkswagen’s 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system, while the lower-powered 2.0 TDI 150PS is offered with both front- and all-wheel drive.
