Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Production	2007–present
Assembly	Wolfsburg, Germany Kaluga, Russia (VWGR) Shanghai, China (SVW) Hải Phòng, Vietnam (World Auto), General Pacheco, Argentina
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV (J)
Body style	4-door sport utility vehicle
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 7-speed DSG dual-clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,604 mm (102.5 in)
Length	2009–2011: 4,427 mm (174.3 in) 2012–present: 174.5 in (4,432 mm)
Width	1,809 mm (71.2 in)
Height	2009–2011: 1,686 mm (66.4 in) 2012–present: 65.6 in (1,666 mm)

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]

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.

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.

Gallery

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  Pre-facelift (US)

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  2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (US)

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  2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (Canada)

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  VW Tiguan Track & Field (Europe)

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  Pre-facelift interior

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  Pre-facelift 2.0 TDI (Europe)

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  Facelift Track & Style 2.0 TDI (Europe)

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 1.8TSI (118 kW) and 2.0TSI (147 kW), and has a revised front facia. At the same time the import Tiguan is still sold in China, which has 2.0TSI 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 (tuguan), 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 200km/h, and because there is a toll station 2km 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%

Second generation (model year 2017 and beyond)

Second generation International Motor Show Germany 2015

At the IAA in Frankfurt, the second generation Tiguan was unveiled. Against the tape measure, 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.

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.

• EuroNCAP Tiguan Rating

External links

• Volkswagen International Tiguan site