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As early as 2008, when the original Volkswagen Tiguan was launched in Great Britain, only a few predicted the SUV explosion that was to follow.
Now no sensible automobile manufacturer can afford not to have a sports supply vehicle or crossover in its area.
This was the success of this segment that 2015 was the most successful year for the outgoing Tiguan. Almost 22,000 were sold, which means that more than 100,000 houses in the UK have found (2.8 million worldwide).
The second generation Tiguan is not only the most important new car from VW of the year 2016, but also has to build on the current model that is the third most common in the range – according to the Golf and Polo.
Volkswagen did the reasonable thing and decided to create a brand new car that is not unlike a development of the original.
Long, lower and wider, it is now sharper than the slightly garbage -end MK1, while the front of VWS new signature wrap -cooler grill and headlights is dominated.
Things get even better inside, where the appearance and the feeling bring it up to date, it is more than ever and there is more space. In fact, it is almost lime in the back, so that adults can sit comfortably at the front and back.
To do this, add the 615 liter luggage compartment (1,655 liters with the rear seats) and you have a serious load carrier.
There is also more premium feeling inside with slick design, premium materials and excellent processing quality.
And if you do an upgrade, select the excellent leather seats and active info display VWS version of the groundbreaking digital dashboard, which can be seen for the first time in the Audi TT. Instead of conventional dials and warning lights, AID offers a liquid digital display that can be configured in different ways, including the Sat NAV Center screen, so that it is right in front of the driver. Combine help with the head-up display, and these are some serious treats for technically loving drivers.
There are a variety of petrol and diesel engines, starting with the 1.4-liter TSI gasoline, but it is the 2.0-liter diesel (148 hp/150 hp), from the VW the largest seller in the SE navigation function expected to navigate. In fact, it is expected that diesel engines make up around 90% of the Tiguan turnover.
The new Tiguan has to be good because he competes in the most competitive SUV sector against the Ford Kuga, Honda HR-V, Toyota Rav4 and the best-selling Nissan Qashqai.
Fortunately for VW it is more than the task. From £ 22,510 for the entry level 1.4 TSI in S-Trim, the area is carried out by the 2.0-liter 4Motion diesel in R-line specifics. 4 Motion is VW’s all-wheel drive system and offers the car off-road capabilities. It’s not hardcore, but it should be enough to get them out of difficulties in the extremes of the weather here in Great Britain. It is particularly important for Tiguan buyers that 75% of the buyers have chosen AWD in the outgoing version.
A high driving position in connection with plenty of space and light means that the Tiguan cabin is a very pleasant place.
I tested a few versions, but for me the selection of the bunch in relation to the package and the price-performance ratio was the Tiguan Sel TDI 4Motion with seven-speed DSG automatic transmission. At a price of £ 32,010, it was closer to 36,000 GBP with options.
Like many diesel engines, the engine noise can be felt under harsh acceleration, but soon settles down and overall the Tiguan is very refined.
With a maximum speed of 124 km/h, it can reach 62 miles per hour at a reasonable 9.3 seconds and be able to use CO2 emissions of 149 g/km.
The six-speed manual offered is good, but the seven-speed car car goes better with the car. For me, the Tiguan is best enjoyed as a cruiser. Hurry up and his SUV character becomes obvious. The body role is well controlled, but it is not a fluid rear in the handling inserts.
Above all, it is a simple car to drive with easy steering and good visibility. It is also full with a safety germ and deserves a maximum of five stars in Euro -ncap -Crash tests.
When caravans are their thing, the Tiguan is now able to drag up to 2,500 kg. A trailer assist package is also available. You can use the joystick for the door mirror setting to control the reverse steering.
Judgment: The brand new Tiguan is an excellent, albeit sensible package. Stylish, spacious, safe, comfortable and more connected than ever before and the medium-sized SUV sector has just become much more competitive.
Rating: @Garethherincx
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