- Market launch of the Tiguan begins this weekend throughout Europe
- New plug-in hybrid drives allow an electrical vary of about 120 km* * and a mixed vary of greater than 900 km
- Premium-class options such because the therapeutic massage operate of the ergoActive seats and IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights optionally out there
- eTSI gentle hybrid as entry-level engine (96 kW) from 36.600 Euro, TDI engines with front-wheel and all-wheel drive already out there to order
- mixture of TDI and 4MOTION all-wheel drive allows towing capacities of as much as 2,300 kg
The Tiguan is at the moment probably the most profitable Volkswagen with annual manufacturing of properly over half one million items – now the brand new Tiguan is coming to the VW sellers. To coincide with its European market launch, the plug-in hybrid drives (eHybrid) at the moment are out there with two outputs (150 kW and 200 kW). Tiguan fashions with environment friendly 48 V gentle hybrid drives (eTSI) and turbodiesel engines (TDI) have already been out there since 2023 September.
Pre-sales of the Tiguan eHybrid have now began. The plug-in hybrid drives of the Tiguan have been utterly newly designed by Volkswagen and ship a system energy of 150 kW (204 PS) and 200 kW (272 PS). Thanks to a battery that now gives a capability of 19.7 kWh (web), the electrical vary has virtually doubled in contrast with the predecessor. With electrical ranges of as much as approx. 120 km on a single battery cost, the Tiguan eHybrid fashions virtually turn into electrical automobiles in on a regular basis life. With the mix of an 85 kW electrical drive motor and the brand new 1.5-litre TSI engine (110 kW or 130 kW), the hybrid mannequin can be spectacular on lengthy journeys with low consumption values and mixed ranges of greater than 900 km. The battery of each fashions may be charged with as much as 11 kW (beforehand 3.6 kW) at a home socket or wall field and with as much as 50 kW) at DC quick-charging stations when out and about.
Mid-sized class with premium-class applied sciences. The new digital cockpit within the high-quality Tiguan inside stands out because of its intuitive operation. The IDA voice assistant can be new. It permits quite a few automobile and infotainment features to be managed utilizing pure language. In addition, IDA solutions questions on all conceivable subjects. To do that, the system accesses on-line databases and – for the primary time – the unreal intelligence of ChatGPT. The help programs have additionally been additional developed: for the primary time within the Tiguan, the newest Park Assist programs allow totally computerized driving into and out of parking areas over a distance of as much as 50 metres (reminiscence operate) and remote-controlled parking utilizing a smartphone. New adaptive working gear (DCC Pro) optimises consolation and dynamics. New options similar to a pneumatic therapeutic massage operate8 for the entrance seats and the additionally new IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlightshave been derived from the Touareg premium-class mannequin.
Tiguan normal tools* – not primary in any means. The entry-level Tiguan model* is supplied as normal with a spread of options similar to digital devices (Digital Cockpit), a 32.8-cm (12.9-inch) infotainment system, a driving expertise management (for the driving profiles, for instance), Car2X warning system, a further centre airbag (entrance) and facet airbags on the rear, one-zone Climatronic (computerized air conditioner), USB-C ports, roof rails and help programs similar to Side Assist (lane change help), Front Assist (emergency braking system), Lane Assist (lane departure warning), Rear View (rear view digicam system) and Dynamic Road Sign Display. Also normal are LED headlights and 17-inch alloy wheels. In addition, three additional tools traces can be found with the Life, Elegance and R-Line specs.
Prices begin from 36,600 euros. The new Tiguan is on the market as an eTSI variant with 96 kW from 36,600 euros. The Tiguan eHybrid with 150 kW plug-in hybrid drive (from the Life model upwards) may be configured at costs from 48,655 euros. Standard in all fashions is an computerized gearbox (DSG). The strongest towing automobile is the 142 kW Tiguan TDI 4Motion. With its all-wheel drive system, it has a towing capability of as much as 2,300 kg. This is on the market within the Life tools line from 49,055 euros.
*All tools particulars, costs (incl. 19% VAT) and energy specs apply to the mannequin vary supplied in Germany. Please contact the press spokesperson in your nation for the particular tools, costs and drive programs in your market.
* *All-electric vary decided on the rolling highway take a look at mattress in accordance with the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) in probably the most range-favourable tools variant of the Tiguan eHybrid. The precise WLTP-based all-electric vary worth can range because of the tools. The precise all-electric vary achieved beneath actual circumstances varies relying on the driving fashion, velocity, use of consolation options or auxiliary tools, outdoors temperature, variety of passengers/load, topography and the ageing and put on technique of the battery.