In spring 2020, Volkswagen Tiguan broke the production barrier of six million units, with 910,926 produced in 2019 alone. These statistics make the model the best-selling in the entire Volkswagen portfolio. This success is also based on vehicle’s worldwide availability – being present in 80 percent of the countries in the world, Tiguan is produced in four tie zones across three continents. On average, the Volkswagen rolls out a new Tiguan vehicle in every 35 seconds. Neat!
The world debut of the first generation of Tiguan took place at the Frankfurt International Motor Show back in 2007. Since this glorious moment, the lineup has enjoyed a meteoric rise. A year later, in 2008, VW has already manufactured more than 150,000 units, making it the most successful SUV in Germany from a standing start. Some years later, in 2011 a new and significantly updated version was unveiled and it also marked a resounding success: the annual volume broke the 500,000 units barrier for the first time.
Then the second generation Tiguan arrived in April 2016. This new vehicle was based on the Modular Transvere Toolkit (MQB), which allows for an authentic and muscular exterior design. The interior has also undergone some considerable changes and now is roomier thanks to the longer wheelbase. The production was revamped again in 2017 with the debut of the Tiguan XL, whose wheelbase was expanded to 4.3 inches and allowed for a total of seven seats. This new version gave another boost to production.
Currently, Tiguan is manufactured at four Volkswagen plants across four time zones, thus ensuring almost around-the-clock production. The normal wheelbase version is manufactured at VW’s main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany, for markets in Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. The Kaluga plant, 104 miles south-west of Moscow, produces the NWB vehicles for the Russian market and for neighboring Central Asian countries. In Shanghai VW produces the LWB Tiguan L for the Chinese market. In the Mexican city of Puebla, the LWB version of the Tiguan are produced for North and South America and for some countries in Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania.
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The entire Tiguan lineup has developed into one of the most successful SUVs in the world and as it seems, Volkswagen team is only starting to unleash the potential of the model!
Volkswagen will unveil the eighth-generation Golf GTI at the Geneva Motor Show, alongside the GTE and diesel GTD models. The new vehicles offer more power, next-gen driver interface, and more contemporary design. Neat!
Volkswagen ID.3 has won its second major accolade from British media, ahead of its official launch this summer, by being recognized as the “Best Family Car” at the 2020 GQ Car Award this week. The revolutionary electric hatch scooped the prize as the jury has named ID.3 as the “future of sustainable motoring”.
The latest generation of VW cabriolets, the T-Ro Cabriolet reaches dealers in two spec levels: Design and R-Line. There are also two petrol engines that customers can choose from: a 1.0-liter TSI 115hp and a 1.5-liter TSI 150hp. Both can be paired to either a 7-speed DSG gearbox or a 6-speed manual.
Volkswagen of America, Inc. proudly announces that Cars.com has named the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Family Car of the Year. The Atlas has managed to beat out nominees as Ford Expedition and Hyundai Santa Fe – the jury has chosen Atlas for its spacious third row and vast cargo space, ample room for car seats, host of driver-assistance features, and Volkswagen’s fun-to-drive character.
New sketches of the VW Commercial Vehicles design give a glimpse of the all-new Caddy that would be unveiled in 2020: the images showcase a completely revised machine with no screw left untouched.
Interior Design, a leading design publication, website and events brand, has named the Volkswagen ID. BUGGY concept winner of the Automotive Design category in the 2019 Best of Year Awards. Now in its 14th year, Interior Design’s Best of Year honors and recognizes the most significant works of designers, architects and manufacturers from around the globe.
After showcasing the possibilities of the e-Golf powertrain, Volkswagen team commissioned west coast electric vehicle conversion specialist EV West to construct an electrified VW Type 2 Bus.
Peterson Automotive Museum partners with Volkswagen in order to present a new exhibit that showcases the design and construction of the vehicles of the future. Open to the public on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, “Building Electric Future” explores the manufacturer’s plan to become the foremost producer of electric vehicles through three all-electric ID. Series vehicles as the ID. 3 compact car, ID. R race car and ID. Vizzion autonomous car.
Volkswagen team has collaborated with the Peterson Automotive Museum on a brand-new interactive exhibit that will showcase design and construction of the vehicles of the future. It is scheduled to open on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 and will feature numerous influential VW machines, all along with brand’s new electric concept vehicles.
Being one of the most popular and successful lineups since its debut, Golf hasn’t stopped impressing both fans and skeptics. And now VW proudly presents the new family member – Golf 8. The vehicle marks the next page of lineup’s evolution and offers an electrified drivetrain system, digitalized interior, and advanced engineering solutions. Let’s check out more, shall we?
Volkswagen Group Components team presents a neat concept along with its partner eClassics for the electrification of the prominent Beetle. The project incorporates new parts and classic schemes, with the idea being that the vehicle remains the same in terms of expression and character, but also featuring some contemporary technologies and gadgets.
