Compact, reliable and maneuverable crossoverVolkswagen Tiguan is made relatively recently by the German car industry (since 2007). It is worth noting that this model was the most successful almost in the entire history of the group. In confirmation of this, we can say that the novelty for 5 years of production on the conveyor did not leave the first places in sales ratings. But even the most successful models need restyling sooner or later. Therefore, in 2012, the company presented a new generation of the updated Volkswagen Tiguan. Specifications and design of this car have changed a bit, which means we have something to talk about. So, as part of our review, we will consider all the features of the new generation of the legendary German crossovers.
Design
Externally, the new "Tiguan" is not much different fromits predecessor, in the design of the novelty, only two main trends can be traced - to make the car more practical (especially in off-road performance), and at the same time to emphasize the single corporate style of the company. By the way, the Volkswagen Tiguan is currently available in several body modifications, each of which is good in its own way. For example, the Track & Field version has massive sills and bumpers, indicating that the car belongs to an off-road class. Well, the Sport & Style version, on the contrary, acquired sporty features, due to which the car more closely resembles a “car”. In the rest of the details, the restyled jeep has a lot in common with its older brother called the Volkswagen Touareg (as a result of which some motorists sometimes confuse them).
Inside
Despite the fact that the novelty is presented infour variations of interior design (and this is a lot), the interior of the updated SUV is still different minimalism and simplicity. But nevertheless, it is worth noting the positive moments, which, by the way, are more than enough. Firstly, the model in question is equipped with a new multifunctional steering wheel, secondly, the dashboard now has a not so poisonous green backlight, and thirdly, a special place in the interior is occupied by seats that have gained a more ergonomic shape and a lot of adjustments.
Volkswagen Tiguan: technical specifications
It is worth noting that the buyer is Germanthe manufacturer has prepared a pleasant surprise, which lies in a wide variety of engines. They are now already 6 (four petrol and 2 diesel). As for the first type of engines, here the buyer can choose units with a capacity from 122 to 210 horsepower and a working volume from 1.4 to 2.0 liters. Diesel versions have power from 110 to 170 liters. with., and their working volume is equal to exactly two liters. By the way, engineers developed all the engine again. A new transmission for the Volkswagen Tiguan has also been designed from scratch, the characteristics of which provide for automatic shifting of seven gears.
Volkswagen Tiguan: fuel consumption specifications
Spends a novelty about 10-11 liters per 100 kilometers in the combined cycle. For such a voluminous and powerful engines is quite a normal figure, although the savings here would not hurt.
However, it is possible not to dwell on the merits of a car like the Volkswagen Tiguan: the technical characteristics of the “German” speak for themselves!
