A mix of what 'tiger' and 'leguan' (German for 'iguana'), the title 'Tiguan' was selected from VW's candidate after the organization received around 350,000 suggestions from visitors from the German magazine, Auto Bild. We love to the title, especially since others in mind were Rockton, Nanuk, Samun and Namib.
Using its somewhat muscular and purposeful stance, unique front and back-finishes, the Volkswagen Tiguan Trend & Fun is refreshing to check out when in comparison with other compact SUV's for example BMW's aging X3 and Honda's ugly duckling, the CR-V. The Popularity & Fun specs model includes VW's 16-inch Bay Area wheels, although you will find some attractive 19″ options available. The chrome grill surround, colour coded exterior mirrors and door handles, are standard over the range. Overall the Tiguan is well proportioned and sticks out on the highway.
Once in the human body are hugged by encouraging front seats. The not compulsory electric chair adjustment on our test vehicle meant a nearly infinite quantity of driving positions can be found and, when combined with optional heated seats, designed for a really comfortable journey, specially in the Cape winter. The inside is luxuriously hired and that we found body and finished to become excellent. The controls have been in the best places and simple to use. The touch-screen radio is user-friendly and also the 8-speakers provides good seem quality, particularly if you have a music player, which connects through the auxillary connection within the center armrest.
Rear people have sufficient leg room along with a center armrest with two cup holders. The trunk seats are collapsible inside a 60/40 split, have recliner adjustment, and the other feature is they are longitudinally adjustable, i.e slide forwards and backwards. Boot space is 471-litres, or 1 510-litres using the seats folded forward, and really should be sufficient for luggage for four, or perhaps your monthly shopping. Numerous safety-features including 6 air bags anti-lock brakes electronic stability programme side impact protection and Isofix anchor points within the rear - all of which are standard over the Tiguan range - lead to the 5-star Euro NCAP rating.
At 200 mm, the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI Trend & Fun includes a fair quantity of ground clearance when in comparison to other people in the class. The ride height gives one a great all-round look at the street, nevertheless the relatively chunky c-pillar is definitely an obstacle occasionally. When coupled with VW's permanent four-wheel drive (4Motion) the Tiguan has got the qualifications, in writing a minimum of, to provide a reliable off-road drive. However, which is usually the situation with nearly all Vehicle proprietors, we did not reach test drive it. Like the majority of Tiguan motorists our time was spent almost solely within the urban jungle as well as on the black stuff. However the Tiguan feels in your own home around the tar. The ride is firm but comfortable and also the 4Motion provides sure-footed progress, specially in the wet. Steering is direct and well weighted when on the go, because of the rate-sensitive energy steering. However, we felt the steering could've been lighter when controlling out and about or perhaps in tight places.
Giving the Tiguan its legs may be the world's first direct-injection gas engine with twin charging technology. The Fir,4-litre engine boasts both a turbocharger along with a robotically driven supercharger. This innovative combination guarantees energy delivery through the rev range with little if any turbo lag and translates to more energy however with better fuel consumption than the usual similarly effective 2,-litre motor. The Fir,4-litre TSI produces 110kW at 5 800 revoltions per minute along with a healthy 240 Nm of torque between 1 750 and 4 000 revoltions per minute. Although peak energy is created relatively up high the rev range, the great spread of torque helps make the Tiguan a pleasurable drive - which is the small 1,4-litre's ace. At highway speeds you are able to cruise easily in sixth gear and cruise up most hillsides without needing to stir the gearbox. Even if driving at urban speeds, the motor pulls in fifth and sixth gears from 80 km/h without complaint. The motor is responsive and talks towards the driver having a tenacious little growl. It is simply a pity the gearbox is not as clever because the engine it's mated to. We found it notchy and, when hustled with the gears, somewhat clumsy.
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Styling. Well hired interior. Firm but comfortable ride. Quality fit and finished usually connected with increased costly cars. Great 'little' TSI engine, using its responsiveness and tenacious growl.We wish...
Traditional parking brake, instead of the electronic one fitted, which appeared some thing inconsistently. Better synchro'd manual gearbox, or VW's accomplished DSG automatic. Lighter steering at slow speed. A car-folding function for that relatively bulbous side mirrors - think tight parking spots or busy on-street parking.Quick Details
Engine Capacity: 1 390 cm³ No. Of Cylinders: 4-cylinders, in-line Aspiration: Supercharged & Turbocharged Energy: 110 kW @ 5 800rpm Torque: 240 Nm @ 1 750 - 4 000rpm Drive type: Permanent four-wheel Acceleration: -100 km/h in 9.6 seconds (stated) Top Speed: 192 km/h (stated) Fuel Consumption: 8.4 l/100km (stated combined)
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