Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI

The Tiguan is based on VW’s Golf platform, and is an amalgamation of ‘tiger’ and ‘iguana’. This import, which will be priced close to the Honda CR-V and Chevrolet Captiva, looks fantastic. The double-grille goes perfectly with those sharp-cut head lamps and bonnet. The flanks are full of confident strokes and lines and it has the quintessential SUV’s square looks as well.

A few unique design elements like the squared-off wheel arches (incidentally, they help its aerodynamics) will only serve to increase its appeal to the eagle-eyed. Some suspension components come from the Golf, with a few bits like the rear suspension borrowed from the Passat(http://vrooom-vrooom.blogspot.com/2007/09/volkswagen-launches-passat-at-rs-2235.html). The Golf suspension components make it one of the best-handling SUVs around. With the Haldex four wheel-drive system, it is never short of grip. Engine options at launch will be a 150bhp supercharged and turbocharged 1.4-litre petrol and a 138bhp 2.0-litre turbodiesel; the latter being the more impressive, and more likely to make it here first.




In standard trim, the Tiguan is clearly biased towards on-road driving, but should you want one to go mud-plugging, you could possibly specify the ‘Escape’ spec, which adds a higher front bumper, sump guard, hill descent control and a compass to help you on your forays off the black-top. The interior has ample space and again, shares bits with Golf variants. There isn’t a DSG option yet; just a six-speed manual. Expect this car to go right to the top.



Specification:

Price (est) : Rs 20 lakh
Engine layout : 2.0-litre turbodiesel, 4 cylinders
Max power : 138bhp at 4,000rpm
Max torque : 32.6kgm at 2,500
Top speed : 185kph
0-60 : NA
0-100 : 10.5 sec
Combined fuel efficiency : 13.3kpl
Fuel tank capacity : 64 litres
Boot capacity : NA
Length : 4,427mm
Width : 1,810mm
Height : 1,683mm
Wheelbase : 2,600mm
Weight : 1,451kg
Ground clearance : NA

Source: The Week, Jan 13, 2008

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