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ABT Sport Utility Vehicles – Uncompromising Performance

ABT Sportsline is proud to announce their full SUV line-up including Volkswagen Tiguan and Touareg as well as Audi Q3,Q5 and Q7. They are all part of the elegant and dynamic ABT 4WD family.

“Our versions also include a huge power pack and you should always be able to see that, too” commented Hans-Jürgen Abt, CEO of ABT Sportsline.

A striking front skirt and grille plus side skirts to accentuate the lateral lines of this special car are all augmented by a rear spoiler and rear skirt set and, of course, elegant wheels developed by ABT as well. Geared to the athletic characteristics of these cars, ABT recommends the sporty DR or the latest designer wheel ER-C. Their styling and features all underscore the SUVs’ thrust and visualise ABT Sportsline and its customers’ standards.

ABT Sportsline offers performance packages for all engines in respective model range. For example, the 3.0 TDI can be boosted to 282HP (207 kW) and the 3.0 Bi-TDI can produce 360HP (265 kW). The tuning company also offers a performance package for 6.0 liter V12 TDI – 560HP (412 kW) and 1,200Nm (888 lb-ft). They were all developed by experienced and successful motorsport professionals.

Source: ABT

September 24, 2013

Pricing Announced For 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Match

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Match now comes with extra equipment. The new SUV is packed with features which make it more practical. Now, on the top of the generous specification of the SE, the new Tiguan Match adds the RNS 315 colour touchscreen satellite navigation system and the new 17-inch ‘New Orleans’ alloy wheels.

In addition, there are also present a standard Bluetooth, MDI media interface with leads for iPhone, USB, CD/DVD player, SD card provision and a DAB digital radio. The vehicle is equipped with a multifunction steering wheel. The latter is wrapped with trimmed in leather, just like the gear lever and handbrake.

Moreover, the standard 2Zone climate control is what delivers perfect comfort to the occupants – it helps to keep the temperature just right on either side of the cabin. In addition, there are also included folding picnic tables on the back of the front seats.

Standard rear Isofix mountings make securing a child-seat child’s play. The rear seats also split 60:40 and can be folded, thus delivering more luggage space – from 470 to 1,510 litres.

There is now more legroom for the rear seat passengers – up to 16 cm, while the backrest angles can be adjusted by 23 degrees. There is also plenty of room for smaller items. For instance, for this purpose there are designed under-seat drawers.

Standard front and rear parking sensors from the latest generation of Volkswagen’s Park Assist self-parking system are also featured in the new SUV. This takes control of the steering wheel to either reverse- or parallel-park the Tiguan into spaces just 1.1 m longer than the vehicle.

Volkswagen Tiguan Match is being currently offered with a wide choice of advanced diesel and petrol engines and gearboxes, and it is available to order now with the first cars arriving in September.

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Match Pricing:

Engine	CO2, g/km	Combined mpg	ABI insurance group	Price, £ RRP OTR
1.4-litre TSI 160 PS 2WD BlueMotion Technology 6 spd manual	156	42.2	18E	23,245
1.4-litre TSI 160 PS 4MOTION 6 spd manual	178	37.2	18E	24,930
2.0-litre TSI 180 PS 4MOTION 6 spd manual	199	33.2	18E	25,770
2.0-litre TSI 180 PS 4MOTION 7 spd DSG	199	32.8	18E	27,260
2.0-litre TDI 140 PS 2WD BlueMotion Technology 6 spd manual	139	53.3	18E	£24,440
2.0-litre TDI 140 PS 4MOTION 6 spd manual	150	48.7	18E	£26,210
2.0-litre TDI 140 PS 4MOTION 7 spd DSG	158	47.1	18E	£27,735
2.0-litre TDI 177 PS 4MOTION 6 spd manual	151	48.7	23E	£27,215
2.0-litre TDI 177 PS 4MOTION 7 spd DSG	159	47.1	23E	£28,740

Source: Volkswagen

August 6, 2013

ABT Volkswagen Tiguan – 260HP

ABT Sportsline has announced their latest project based on Volkswagen Tiguan. The tuned SUV comes with styling and performance upgrades.

“This SUV embodies fun and adventures and is thus fully in line with our portfolio”, commented Hans-Jurgen Abt, CEO of the globally largest tuner of cars produced by the Volkswagen Group.

The exterior boasts a new front grille, door strip attachments, rear spoiler and a rear skirt set including a quad-pipe exhaust system. There are different sets of wheels from 18” to 20” fitted with performance tires. ABT also offers lowering spring sets and wheel spacers.

The interior features new floor mats as well as cargo mat.

The 2.0 liter TDI with 170HP (125 kW) is boosted to 195HP (143 kW), while the 140HP version can deliver 170HP (125 kW). The variant with 110HP (81 kW) can be pumped up to 140HP (103 kW).

The petrol range including 2.0 liter TSI and 1.4 TSI has a lot more power. The mighty TSI can be boosted to 230HP (169 kW) or 260HP (191 kW) and the 1.4 liter TSI can be upgraded to 160HP (118 kW), 180HP (132 kW) or max of 210HP (154 kW).

The Tiguan is a member of the ABT Sportsline SUV family, and as with the Touareg and the Q3, Q5 and Q7 drivers will get a very sporty and versatile automobile.

Source: ABT

March 22, 2013

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line – Pricing Announced

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is the new trim level which joins the Tiguan line-up with unique features and sportier styling. The new model is based on the SE modification bud adds some significant features.

For instance, such are the bi-xenon headlights, 18-inch ‘Mallory’ alloy wheels, painted in Sterling Silver with black wheelarch extensions, body-coloured unique front and rear ‘R’ design bumpers and rear spoiler, an R-Line logo on the front grille and aluminium front door sills with R-Line logo.

Furthermore, the new Volkswagen model has an improved interior environment. Inside, the front sport seats are in two-tone upholstery. In addition, there can also be seen the R-Line logo on the front head restraints, leather multifunction steering wheel with aluminium inlay and R-Line logo and stainless steel pedals.

More importantly, the R-Line is available with Tiguan’s three most powerful engines: the 2.0-litre TSI with 210 hp (155 kW) and 4MOTION four-wheel drive, the 2.0-litre common rail TDI engine with either 140 hp (103 kW) or 170 hp (125 kW) and 4MOTION.

No matter the engine choice, the vehicle is fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox as a standard. Carbon dioxide emissions for all models are under 200 g/km.

2013 Tiguan R-Line Pricing:

Model	Engine	CO2, g/km	Combined mpg	ABI insurance group	Price, £ RRP OTR
R-Line	2.0-litre TSI 210 PS 6 spd manual	199	33.2	22E	28,435
R-Line	2.0-litre TDI 140 PS BlueMotion Technology 6 spd manual	150	48.7	18E	28,020
R-Line	2.0-litre TDI 170 PS 6 spd manual	158	47.1	20E	28,700

Source: Volkswagen

October 4, 2012

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line Upgrades

In order to get all your money, Volkswagen has announced a number of nice R-Line accessories for the 2012 Tiguan. The manufacturer assumed that the most successful SUV on the German market will need some upgrades both for exterior and interior.

The exterior R-Line package includes a new front front and rear bumpers painted in body colour, modified side skirts with Matt chrome inserts and an R-Line roof edge spoiler. There is also a a black textured rear diffuser, aluminium door sill plates with R-Line logo and another R-Line logo on the radiator grille.

Last but not least, you can get a huge 19” Mallory alloy wheels painted in Sterling silver fitted with 255/40 tires.

The exterior package costs €2 460, without the wheels of course.

The interior R-Line package includes sport front seats, with lateral supports in San Remo microfibre fabric, head restraints with integrated R-Line logo and a multifunction steering wheel with aluminium accents and R-Line badge.

The price of the interior package is a real bargain – €840.

You can also order Vienna leather seats for €2 120, R-Design rear spoiler – €150 and Titan black roofliner – €180.

Source: Volkswagen

November 6, 2011

2012 ABT Volkswagen Tiguan

Abt Sportline now offers full tuning program for the latest Volkswagen Tiguan. Although, the crossover has been on the market for several months, the tuner are ready with a number of modifications, which can make your vehicle unique.

The exterior package includes ABT front grill, ABT door strip attachements, ABT rear skirt set with exhaust system and ABT rear wing. The stance is improved by installing ABT suspension springs, which lower the vehicle. There are also different ABT designer light alloy wheels in 18” to 20” available also as complete set of wheels with sports tyres.

The tuner provides a wide range of engine upgrades for: the 2.0 liter TDI, the 1.4 liter TSI and the 2.0 liter TSI.

The 2.0 liter TDI diesel can be boosted to 170PS and 195PS. The small 1.4 liter turbocharged petrol can develop up to 210PS. The mighty 2.0 liter TSI can produce either 210PS or whopping 250PS. Really an impressive results.

The new Tiguan is part of the SUV family of ABT – and like the Touareg, the Q7 and the Q5, as well as the Q3 which is currently still in the starting blocks, the driver can look forward to the fact that his/her car can do a bit more.

Check out the specifications, below!

The new ABT Tiguan:

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGYEngine: 2.0 TDI, 1.968 ccm capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 170 HP/125 kW (standard: 140 HP/103 kW)

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGYEngine: 2.0 TDI, 1.968 ccm capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 195 HP/143 kW (standard: 170 HP/125 kW)

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGYEngine: 1.4 TSI, 1.390 ccm capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 210 HP/154 kW (standard: 160 HP/118 kW)

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGYEngine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 ccm capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: > 210 HP/154 kW (standard: 180 HP/132 kW)

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGYEngine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 ccm capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 250 HP/184 kW (standard: 210 HP/154 kW)

ABT AERODYNAMICSABT front grill
ABT door strip attachements
ABT rear skirt set with exhaust system
ABT rear wing

ABT SUSPENSIONABT suspension springs

ABT WHEEL TECHNOLOGYABT designer light alloy wheels in 18 to 20 inch
Available also as complete set of wheels with sports tyres

July 28, 2011

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Price – £21 085

Volkswagen will put on sale the new revised Tiguan on 1 July. The prices start from £21 085 and rising to £28 020 for the top-of-range 2.0 TSI 210 PS 4WD DSG 7 Spd model. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is available in both two- and four-wheel drive.

There are four trim levels: S, SE, Sport and Escape. The standard equipment includes – 16” alloy wheels, Climatic air conditioning, DAB radio and alarm.

SE adds 17” alloys, 2Zone electronic air conditioning, Park Assist, iPod and Bluetooth preparation plus Fatigue Detection system.

The Sport versions benefit from a multi-function steering wheel and Bluetooth connectivity, plus chrome plated roof rails, heat insulated and tinted glass from the B-pillar back, sport seats, front fog lights and sports suspension.

The new Escape model features comfort and convenience features including Bluetooth and multi-function steering wheel.

The engine range includes: a twin-charged 1.4-litre TSI with 160 PS, a 2.0-litre TSI with 180 PS and a 2.0-litre TSI with 210 PS. The diesel variants are: a 2.0-litre TDI 110 PS and a 2.0-litre common rail TDI with 140 and 170 PS.

Both the 2.0-litre TDI 110 and 140 PS models, as well as the 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS with two-wheel drive are designated BlueMotion Technology models. As such they feature Stop/Start and battery regeneration systems to enhance fuel economy and reduce emissions.

The options list features: Keyless Entry and Start System, the RNS 315 satellite navigation system, Lane Assist and Light Assist. Also available as an option is XDS electronic differential lock.

Check out the price list, below!

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan line-up:

Trim level	Engine derivative	CO₂, g/km	Price, £ RRP OTR
S	1.4 TSI 160 PS 2WD BMT 6spd man	156	21,085
S	1.4 TSI 160 PS 4WD 6spd man	178	21,990
S	2.0 TDI 110 PS 2WD BMT 6spd man	139	21,730
S	2.0 TDI 140 PS 2WD BMT 6spd man	139	22,280
S	2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT 6spd man	150	23,280
S	2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT DSG 7spd	158	24,775

SE	1.4 TSI 160 PS 2WD BMT 6spd man	156	23,450
SE	1.4 TSI 160 PS 4WD 6spd man	178	24,355
SE	2.0 TSI 180 PS 4WD 6spd man	199	25,185
SE	2.0 TSI 180 PS 4WD DSG 7spd	199	26,675
SE	2.0 TDI 140 PS 2WD BMT 6spd man	139	24,645
SE	2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT 6spd man	150	25,645
SE	2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT DSG 7spd	158	27,170
SE	2.0 TDI 170 PS 4WD 6spd man	158	26,325

Sport	1.4 TSI 160 PS 2WD BMT 6spd man	156	23,920
Sport	1.4 TSI 160 PS 4WD 6spd man	178	24,825
Sport	2.0 TSI 180 PS 4WD 6spd man	199	25,655
Sport	2.0 TSI 210 PS 4WD 6spd man	199	26,530
Sport	2.0 TSI 210 PS 4WD DSG 7 Spd	199	28,020
Sport	2.0 TDI 140 PS 2WD BMT 6spd man	139	25,115
Sport	2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT 6spd man	150	26,115
Sport	2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT DSG 7spd	158	27,640
Sport	2.0 TDI 170 PS 4WD 6spd man	158	26,795

Escape	2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT 6spd man	150	25,840
Escape	2.0 TDI 140 PS 4WD BMT DSG 7spd	158	27,335

Source: Volkswagen

June 30, 2011

To SUV or not to SUV?

So, what is actually the SUV? According to the manufacturers this is a “Sport Utility Vehicle”. It is 4 wheel drive, or maybe not? It can take you off-road, or maybe not? What is the difference between a crossover and a SUV?

How it all began? The SUV was actually extremely popular in the 1930s for many years on. They were mostly bought by rural people who were able to take advantage of the good off-road capabilities of these vehicles.

During the late 1990s when these vehicles were gaining popularity, they used to be based on pick-ups. However in the beginning on 2000s the prices of oil, gas and maintenance pushed towards using automobile platforms and Crossovers started to take over.

What is the situation today? In Europe these cars are losing popularity more and more. They are gradually replaced by crossovers because of their lower maintenance fees, better mpg figures and smooth design. In North America people are still using SUVs for farms or in case the family owns something that needs hauling like trailers, caravans etc..

The father of all SUVs Chevrolet Suburban 1937

In Europe, however, the SUV vehicles seem to be doomed. Not too many manufacturers bother developing new models anyway. At least not in the way we know SUVs. VW for example has the TIGUAN. It is based on the VW golf platform and shares the same engines and transmissions. Having 17” alloys and low profile tires, despite the optional 4motion all it will not take too far away from the tarmac roads. Being higher than the golf and heavier than the Golf, it does worse MPG wise. So basically you could get a VW Golf Variant with better dynamics, better MPG figures and better price and only lose the great possibility of climbing small curbs in the city.

So, what is the conclusion? Is it cheaper, not really. Is it comfortable, maybe, if you love boats. Just get yourself a nice saloon or a huge van. It is better to have one or two features right, rather than having all wrong.

June 7, 2011

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen is about to showcase a completely renewed version of its compact crossover vehicle Volkswagen Tiguan at the Geneva Motor Show 2011. Boasting the VW’s new, sharper styling language, the 2012 Tiguan will replace the current model, which debuted in 2007. (more…)

February 4, 2011

Volkswagen is introducing a new version of Tiguan – Match

Volkswagen already has a Match versions of Polo, Golf and Touran model ranges. Now is time to introduce Tiguan Match. The new version will replace SE trim level and will deliver better equipment and more style to the crossover.

Some of the new features are Park Assist, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, climate control, a touchscreen DAB digital radio and a leather multifunction steering wheel.

All above comes in addition to the standard equipment – 17” alloy wheels, a six-disc CD autochanger, heat insulating glass from the B-pillar back, six airbags, Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) and ABS. (more…)

May 4, 2010

Underride Guard Set for the Volkswagen Tiguan

The successful Volkswagen Tiguan stands for two words – Power and Wildness. The same words can describe the practical and visually enhancing underride guard set for the front and the rear that Volkswagen Accessories are now offering us. An underride guard variant is also available for those who have already selected aerodynamics products or the R-Line for their Tiguan. (more…)

September 7, 2009

Volkswagen Tiguan Earns 5-Star Crash Test Rating

Volkswagen announced the 2009 Tiguan has earned a 5-star crash test rating from the government’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). NCAP has primarily provided front and side crash test ratings, and more recently added a rollover rating — all aimed at helping consumers in making their vehicle purchasing decisions. (more…)

July 9, 2009

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