The Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid is already available for purchase from customers. The latest addition to the VW’s hybrid is a key unit to the brand’s Way to Zero concept. With a CO2 output of just 38g/km and a fuel economy of up to 176.6mpg, the new Tiguan is definitely an appealing vehicle for both VW skeptics and enthusiasts.
The eHybrid comes with an agile 1.4-liter TSI petrol unit and a powerful electric motor, which together contribute to a total of 245hp, and 250Nm of torque available between 1,550 and 3,500rpm. Also, it can be specified in Life, Elegance, and R-Line trim, with respective emissions of 38, 43, and 41 g/km.
The electric range of the vehicle is about 30 miles and the battery can be charged in about five hours from empty.
Depending on the trim level, the vehicle comes with different features as part of the standard equipment The entry Life level offers -zone automatic climate control, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Front Assist, front and rear parking sensors, and a Discover Media Navigation infotainment system with an 8.0-inch touch-screen, IQ. Light LED matrix headlights with multiple lighting modes.
Elegance adds up heating function for the steering wheel, 30-colour ambient lighting throughout the cabin, electric boot opening and closing function, with sensor for hands-free access to the load area, keyless entry with start/stop button on the centre console, and Volkswagen’s 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro TFT dashboard display. A suite of systems to assist the driver is also standard on the Elegance model – a rear-view camera, Side Assist, rear traffic alert, and Predictive Cruise Control, which uses road sign recognition and navigation data to automatically alter the preset speed to the legal limit, as well as safely, pre-emptively slowing for bends, roundabouts, and junctions.
The performance-focused R-Line offers the top specification. Customers will benefit from a roof spoiler, exclusive front, and rear bumpers and wheel arch extensions, black roof lining, and R-Line badging across the interior, as well as the same ambient lighting, keyless entry, Digital Cockpit Pro, Side Assist, rear traffic alert, and Predictive Cruise Control features brought by the Elegance model. Finally, 20-inch ‘Misano Black’ alloy wheels set the R-Line apart from the other trim levels.
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Nick O’Neill, Head of Fleet at Volkswagen UK, said: The brilliant Tiguan is already regarded as a great all-rounder, and with the introduction of the Tiguan eHybrid this appeal is boosted even further. Our latest plug-in hybrid brings a fleet-friendly 11-13% BIK taxation rate (depending on specification) and low running costs to its long list of skills and attributes. It’s not just fleet managers and company car drivers who will love the Tiguan eHybrid though – the family-friendly Tiguan is up for almost any challenge life can throw at it, and now there’s the flexibility of local trips with zero-tailpipe-emissions to add to the list.
Today, Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced details for the new 2022 Tiguan compact SUV. The new model features a revised body language and tons of advanced technologies, all part of the standard equipment.
Tiguan has received an upgrade back in 2020 and now the lineup receives one more update – the long-wheelbase version comes with new utility systems, premium features, and new customization options.
We have yet another Tiguan. But this time Volkswagen team has decided to heavily rely on personalization and additional tweakable features. Available in a total of five trim levels, the latest addition in the lineup will definitely try to please every single customer. But is it going to succeed?
The first version of the fresh Tiguan SUV is already available for order at Volkswagen retailers worldwide. Especially created to set new benchmark in the compact SUV segment, this beauty also introduces some cutting edge technologies, class-leading levels of interior comfort and trustworthy safety features. So, let’s check it out!
Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept made its debut at the North American International Auto Show and caught the eye with its countless innovative approaches, the efficient plug-in hybrid system, hi-tech gadgets and overall superior quality.
The first plug-in hybrid SUV by Volkswagen, the Tiguan GTE Concept was unveiled at the Frankfurt IAA. This vehicle comes with a total of 228 hp (160 kW) and goes to up to 50 km in the special “E-Mode” which offers complete all-electric zero-emission smooth drive. This relatively long driving range benefits from the especially designed lithium-ion battery and its energy capacity of 13.0 kWh. In optimal driving conditions this installment can cover even 1,000 km of driving range. But this all depends on the regional solar radiation power. And if you decide to use the combined way of driving, you should know that the vehicle consumes mere 1.9 liter per 100 km.
Volkswagen Tiguan is one of the most wanted SUVs globally and this is why this news will make many people happy. The company has just released information, revealing that the crossover is getting more equipment and new generation of engines for the 2015 model year. Well, the key changes in the equipment aren’t that big, because the vehicle will get only new radio and navigation systems.
The second generation 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan will arrive in two sizes – a five-seat and a seven-seat version. In addition, the German company is developing a petrol-electric hybrid of the model. The new version of Tiguan is currently undergoing durability testing in a prototype form. The second-gen midsized SUV will be shown in September next year during the Frankfurt Motor Show. The sales are scheduled to start in the beginning of 2016.
