Volkswagen has expanded the new Tiguan model line-up with the addition of two new engines, a 2.0 TDI with 110kW and a 2.0 TSI with 140kW. Both engines are offered with a 7-speed DSG transmission.
The two engines are available in the Life and R-Line derivatives. Since its local launch in August 2024, the new Volkswagen Tiguan has sold 1 190 units.
Tiguan Life:
The new Tiguan Life features a 10-color ambient lighting in dashboard and doors, leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with shifting paddles, front seats with height adjustment, safety-optimised front head restraints, illuminated moulding between headlamps rear combination lamps and illuminated door handle recesses, black roof rails, body coloured bumpers, black trim strips on the side windows, seat upholstery in fabric with inserts in “Life“ pattern including 17-inch Bari alloy-wheels.
Tiguan R-Line:
The new Tiguan R-Line features sports comfort seats in front, 30-colour ambient lighting in dashboard and doors, illuminated decorative inserts in front, leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel sports, heated, with shifting paddles, bumper in sports style, air intake with glossy black trim, Silver anodised roof rails, chrome trim strips on the side windows, Varenna leather ErgoActive massage seats including 19-inch Coventry alloy wheels.
Engines:
The new Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion develops 110kW and a maximum torque of 340Nm. This engine accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds and has a top speed of 207km/h. The 2.0 TDI engine is available with Life and R-Line derivatives.
The new Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4Motion with the 140kW-engine develops maximum torque of 350Nm. The 0 to 100 km/h sprint is achieved in 6.5 seconds and has a top speed of 225km/h.
Prices:
Tiguan 1.4 TSI 110kW DSG (R664 500), Tiguan 1.4 TSI 110kW Life DSG (R716 900), Tiguan 2.0 TDI 110kW Life 4Motion DSG (R770 800), Tiguan 1.4 TSI 110kW R-Line DSG (R781 600), Tiguan 2.0 TDI 110kW R-Line 4Motion DSG (R851 500) and the Tiguan 2.0 TSI 140kW R-Line 4Motion DSG (R852 600).
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