The second-generation Volkswagen Tiguan has finally made its global debut at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The new-gen Tiguan will be first launched in US and European markets, while the India launch will happen by the end of 2016. This premium crossover will face competition from cars like Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour and Chevrolet Trailblazer.
Based on Volkswagen’s modular transverse matrix (MQB) platform, the new Tiguan is 60mm longer, 30mm wider and 33mm lower than the outgoing model. The wheelbase, too, has been increased by 77mm, thus making it more spacious for rear seat passengers. The new model is 49.89kgs lighter than the existing one that also aids to its fuel efficiency and performance. For international markets, the new-gen Tiguan will be available with five-seat configuration. While, the India-bound model will have longer wheelbase with seven-seat layout.
For the European market, the 2017 Toyota Tiguan will be available with four TSI petrol and four TDI diesel engine options. While the base variants are powered by a 123.3bhp, 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine, the top-end model gets a 138bhp, 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine. Transmission options on offer are a manual and an automatic DSG, coupled with 2WD and 4WD (4Motion) drivetrain system. A plug-in hybrid variant Tiguan GTE, with 1.4-litre TSI and an electric motor, will also be on offer that is claimed to return 52.63km/l. Alone on electric motor, the vehicle can run up to 50kms.
