Technical characteristics of the Volkswagen Tiguan

Tiguan is a five-seater compact crossover produced by Volkswagen since 2007. It is based on the platform Volkswagen Golf, that is, on a completely different platform than its "big brother" Touaregthe name Tiguan is a combination of two German words: tiger and leguane (tiger and iguana). It was first presented in November 2006 at the Los Angeles Auto Show as a concept, and in 2007 as a production model at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The engine is four-cylinder, transversely mounted. The car is produced with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. As of 2011, about 700 thousand cars were produced. The European committee Euro NCAP assigned the Tiguan a five-star rating. There are two generations of this car.

The Tiguan's main competitors are cars of other brands - BMW X3, Honda CR-V, Jeep Cherokee, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 3008, Renault Duster, Skoda Karoq, Suzuki Vitara and Toyota RAV4.

Tiguan I (2007-2015)

The first generation of the compact crossover appeared five years after the release of the Touareg SUV. The design of the Tiguan is quite simple, and the body has small dimensions - 4.43 meters in length and 1.81 meters in width. The interior also looks quite simple and conservative, but it is made qualitatively and functionally, all the details are well-fitted. The place and the driver's seat have many adjustments for your convenience. The rear seat for passengers can move back and forth.

The engine lineup is represented by four petrol engines with a capacity of 1.4 l (122 hp), 1.4 l (150 hp), 2.0 l (170 hp) and 2.0 l (200 hp), as well as two turbocharged diesel engines with a capacity of 2.0 l (140 hp) and 2.0 l (170 hp). There are four gearbox options - a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic and two robotic DSG 6- and 7-speed. In the all-wheel drive version, the rear wheels are connected automatically via a Haldex clutch.

In 2011, a facelift was made. The headlights were made more angular, the radiator grille became closer in style to VW cars Passat and Golf, and the interior has also been slightly redesigned.

Tiguan II (2015-present)

on September 15, 2015, the second generation of the Tiguan crossover was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It is built on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform, which is used in most Volkswagen models. The car has become even larger: +61 mm in length and +30 mm in width, but has become 43 mm lower. Also in 2016, extended seven-seater cars with a 110 mm longer wheelbase called the Tiguan XL appeared. That same year, the car was recognized as the safest compact crossover in the world.

Four petrol engine options: two 1.4 l (125 and 150 hp) and two 2.0 l (180 and 220 hp). There are also four types of diesel engines, all with a volume of 2.0 liters and power from 115 to 220 hp. There are two transmission options - a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed robotic DSG. In the Russian assembly, a 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission can also be installed. The rear-wheel drive is the same as in the previous generation.

Dashboard Tiguan II

rear seats Tiguan II

Trunk Tiguan II