Volkswagen Tiguan is a front- or all-wheel drive crossover of the compact segment, which successfully combines "adult" design, modern and practical interior, as well as really decent technical and operational characteristics. This is a kind of "universal car", which is quite suitable for both successful youth, and married couples (including those with children), and even elderly people ...
At the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2015, the world premiere of the Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV of the next, second generation, took place. The car dressed in the current corporate identity of the brand, set by the "eighth Passat", moved to the newest "trolley", enlarged in size and became much more advanced in technical terms.
This crossover entered the European market in the spring of 2016, and from mid-December of the same year it became available for order in the salons of Russian dealers (such a delay was caused by the need to adapt the car to Russian operating conditions, its certification and production localization).
In early July 2020, the Germans, after a whole series of official teasers and spy photos, completely declassified the restyled SUV during a virtual presentation. After the planned renovation, the car was "refreshed" externally due to re-cut bumpers, lighting equipment and a radiator grill, became more modern inside, and also acquired new "advanced" options. Moreover, if for Europe the car also received a new basic turbodiesel, then for Russia it did without technical changes.
The exterior of the restyled Volkswagen Tiguan of the second generation is made in the current style of the German brand. An abundance of chrome, a gloomy look of lighting technology, stylish L-shaped lamps with LED filling, monumental faceted shapes - the crossover looks rich, attractive and even daring. The piled-up roof pillars and the embossed strokes of the wheel arches that accommodate large "rollers" give dynamism to its appearance.
Size and weight
The length of the second generation Tiguan is 4509 mm, width - 1839 mm, height - 1675 mm. It has a wheelbase of 2681 mm (plus 77 mm), and the ground clearance is a very decent 200 mm.
The curb weight of the off-road vehicle varies from 1469 to 1715 kg, depending on the modification.
Interior
The interior of the SUV with its monumentality evokes associations with the "elder Tuareg". The front panel looks solid and modern, it is slightly turned towards the driver, and on itself it contains a color screen of a multimedia installation measuring from 6.5 to 9.2 inches, depending on the configuration, and a fully touch-sensitive zone climate control unit.
The beautiful multi-function steering wheel, original air vents and the optional digital instrument cluster with a 10.25-inch screen (default "instrumentation" is analog) give the impression that the interior belongs to a higher class car.
In the second generation, the Tiguan boasts a really solid supply of free space in the cabin, including for back row passengers. In this case, the "gallery" also moves on a sled and has a backrest adjustable in angle of inclination. At the front, there are comfortable seats with a developed profile and the necessary ranges for settings.
The trunk of the 2nd generation Volkswagen Tiguan is capable of holding 615 liters of luggage at a time with a five-seat layout. The second row sofa converts into a flat cargo area, increasing the usable volume to 1665 liters.
On the sides of the luggage compartment there are a couple of deep pockets, and in a niche under the raised floor there is a "dock" and a small organizer with tools.
Specifications
In the Russian market, for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan model year, four engines are offered that meet the Euro 6 environmental standards. In combination with the basic version, only 6-speed "mechanics" and leading front wheels work, its 150-horsepower "brother" is mated only with the 6-band DSG "robot", but with both front and all-wheel drive, and the rest are completed exclusively 7-band DSG and all-wheel drive transmission.
- The initial modifications separate the petrol 1.4-liter TSI unit with four "pots", 16-valve timing, direct power supply and a turbocharger, which is provided in several power levels:
- 125 horsepower at 5000-6000 rpm and 200 Nm of peak potential at 1400-4000 rpm,
- 150 h.p. at 5000-6000 rpm and 250 Nm of torque at 1500-3500 rpm.
The "maximum speed" of such a car is 186-195 km / h, it takes 9.3-10.5 seconds to conquer the first "hundred", and the "appetite" ranges from 6.5 to 6.8 liters in mixed mode.
- More powerful versions are "armed" with a 2.0-liter TSI four-cylinder petrol engine equipped with a chain-driven timing belt, phase shifters, turbocharging, direct injection and 16 valves. It is available in two levels of "pumping":
- 180 horsepower at 3940-6000 rpm and 320 Nm of ultimate thrust at 1500-3940 rpm,
- 220 h.p. at 3940-6000 rpm and 350 Nm of torque at 1500-4400 rpm.
A two-liter crossover “fires” from a standstill to 100 km / h in 6.8-8.1 seconds, accelerates to 204-217 km / h and “digests” no more than 8-8.4 liters of fuel in combined conditions.
"Tiguan" of the second generation is equipped with the "family" 4Motion system with a multi-plate electro-hydraulic Haldex clutch, which takes torque to the rear wheels (by default, about 10% of thrust goes there, and, if necessary, up to 50%).
Design features
The "second Tiguan" is based on the modular architecture of the MQB and has an independent suspension with MacPherson struts at the front and a four-link structure at the rear (front-wheel drive versions have a steel subframe, and all-wheel drive versions have an aluminum subframe).
By default, the car is equipped with an electric power steering with a progressive ratio, as well as disc brakes "in a circle" with technologies ABS, EBD, BAS and others. Optionally, the SUV can be equipped with an adaptive DCC chassis with electronically controlled shock absorbers.
Options and prices
In the Russian market, the Volkswagen Tiguan 2021 model year is offered in four trim levels to choose from - Respect, Status, Exclusive and R-Line.
A basic crossover with a 125-horsepower engine costs from 1,749,900 rubles, and for the version with a 150-horsepower unit and front-wheel drive, dealers ask for at least 1,859,900 rubles.
The car has: six airbags, 17-inch alloy wheels, three-zone climate control, heated front seats and steering wheel, a media center with a 6.5-inch screen, rain sensor, ABS, ESP, cruise control, LED headlights, an audio system with eight speakers and a number of other options.
All-wheel drive car with 150 hp. can be purchased in the Status configuration at a price of 2,339,900 rubles, and the 180-horsepower Exclusive modification will cost at least 2,549,900 rubles. The "top" performance of the R-Line is estimated at 2,799,900 rubles for the 180-horsepower version and from 2,929,900 rubles for the 220-horsepower version.
The most "sophisticated" SUV boasts: aggressive body kit, virtual instruments, 19-inch wheels, adaptive cruise, adaptive headlights, leather interior trim, electric fifth door, more advanced media system, rear view camera, heated rear seats and other modern "Chips".
