VW Launches Locally-Built Tiguan SUV in Russia

Volkswagen has announced that the Tiguan SUV is available for order in Russia. Like the Passat and Jetta that are sold in Russia, the Tiguan is also produced at VW’s local plant in Kaluga. “The decision to build the Tiguan locally is an indication of the strategic importance of the Russian market for the VW,” said Frank Wittemann, Head of the VW brand in Russia. At market launch, the Tiguan will be offered with a 150 HP 1.4 TSI engine priced at 904,000 ruble ($42,900 or €27,900) and with a 170 HP 2.0 TSI unit that will be available for 1,053,550 ruble ($50,000 or €32,500).

Volkswagen Working on 7-Seater Version of Tiguan SUV?

While there’s no official word out yet, the latest issue of German car magazine “Autozeitung” features a computer generated image of a long-wheelbase version of the Tiguan SUV. The German’s support that the extra length will be used to add a third row of seats that will be able to fit two more passengers –apparently small adults or children. If it actually finds its way into production, the Tiguan LWB’s main market will be of course the USA with power coming from the existing engine line-up.

Via: Autozeitung

Volkswagen to Double Production of Tiguan SUV

In order to meet customer demand (more than 100,000 orders) and reduce the long waiting times (up to 10 months in some cases), Volkswagen is planning to double the output of its new Tiguan compact SUV that went into production this month at its Wolfsburg plant. Currently, the German carmaker is producing 220 Tiguans a day but according to plant manager Siegried Fiebig, this figure would be increased to between 400 and 450 a day to help reduce lead times for the car.

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Volkswagen Tiguan Goes On Sale in The UK

The German carmaker’s first compact SUV is available from today at Volkswagen Retailers across the UK. From launch, the Tiguan is offered with two engines options – a 1.4-litre TSI 150 PS petrol and a 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS diesel – plus four trim levels, S, SE, Sport and Escape, all of which have standard 4MOTION four-wheel drive.

Escape models differentiate themselves from the rest of the range thanks to a front end treatment which is biased towards off-road applications, as well as a number of other features suited to venturing off the beaten track. Prices for the Tiguan start in the UK at £19,370 ($38,500 or €26,000) for the S 1.4-litre TSI manual. -Continued

Standard equipment levels on all models include alloy wheels, air conditioning, MP3 compatible stereo and CD player, ABS and ESP, plus twin front and side airbags and a curtain airbag system.

Volkswagen Releases Tiguan Accessories

Shortly after launching the Tiguan in several European markets and just a couple of weeks before Christmas (...), Volkswagen released a new range of products dedicated to their all-new compact SUV. The Tiguan collection includes clothes, eyewear, kid toys and more. -Follow the jump for the image gallery

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Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line: Official Details & Images

Volkswagen presented the sporty R-Line equipment packages for the new Tiguan compact SUV at the Essen Motor Show. As we predicted in our initial post on the Tiguan R-Line (click here), the German carmaker will offer two separate kits, an interior package and an exterior package. However, note that the R-Line packages will be exclusively available on the Sport & Style version of the Tiguan. -Continued after the jump

The "Exterior" R-Line package combines a bodykit with 19 inch "Omanyt" type alloy wheels equipped with size 255/40 R19 tires. Furthermore, the so-called dynamic chassis is also on board, equipped with a sportier suspension tuning.

The bodykit includes bumpers painted in car color with redesigned lower areas, a diffuser (painted black) integrated in the rear bumper, and in front a radiator grille screen with dual louvers in "matte chrome". Standard equipment includes black wheel well extensions – and door add-on parts that are painted in car color as well.

Interior upgrades of the Tiguan "Plus" R-Line package consist of the sport seats (front) with R-Line logo embossed in the headrests and "Monte Carlo" fabric design, multifunctional leather steering wheel, also with R-Line logo, and aluminum pedal caps. Leather sport seats are also offered as an option.

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VW Tiguan R-Line To Debut In Essen

Volkswagen will host the world premier of the newly designed R Line sport package for the Tiguan SUV at the 2007 ESSEN Motor Show in Germany (Dec. 1 to 9). We remind you that at the 2006 ESSEN show the German carmaker had unveiled the R Line packages for the Golf, Touran, Passat and Touareg model ranges (click here for details). -Continued after the jump

For the time being we only have the first official images in our hands, as VW hasn’t released details yet. However, judging from the other R Line packages, we suspect that Volkswagen will offer buyers the choice of “exterior” and “interior” kits.

Via: Autoblog.nl

VW Tiguan SUV by ABT: 1.4-litre TSI With 200 Hp!

Making its debut at the European equivalent of the SEMA Show, the 2007 ESSEN Motorshow, which takes place in Germany from Dec. 1 to 9, the Volkswagen Tiguan by ABT, boasts a series of cosmetic and mechanical upgrades. In terms of styling, the German tuner developed an aggressive bodykit that includes among other things, a front and rear spoiler, fender extensions, side skirts and a new grille combined with a new set of alloy rims (available in 18, 19 and 20 inch). -Continued after the jump

To match the looks, ABT is offering power upgrades on all available engines. This means, the power of the 1.4 TSI is increased from serial 150 hp to 200 hp while the 2.0-liter Turbodiesel offers 170 hp instead of 140 hp while the 170 hp 2.0 TDI engine, delivers 200 hp. To complement the engine upgrades, ABT equips the Tiguan with an adjustable sports suspension and a new brake system, measuring 345 x 30 mm.

Via: Autoblog.it , Source: ABT

VW Tiguan Awarded With 5-Stars In Euro NCAP Tests

Following earlier announcements today on the Hyundai i30 and Ford Mondeo crash test results, Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) gave out the results for the 2008 VW Tiguan. The compact SUV did quite well achieving a maximum five star rating for occupant protection and four stars for child safety (out of five). Like most cars tested by Euro NCAP, the Tiguan achieved a mediocre two star rating (out of four) for pedestrian protection. -One more pic after the jump

New VW Tiguan SUV Video: "The Whole Story"

Here’s the newest, and from what the people who handle VW’s online films told us, possibly the last of the Tiguan video series. In this 3-minute long film, we follow the various development stages, ranging from the first design drafts and the Concept-A to the actual production model which premiered at the Frankfurt Show.

Volkswagen Tiguan SUV: New Promo Videos

Volkswagen has revealed two new official promotional videos of the all-new Tiguan SUV featuring the “Sport & Style” version which is designed for a maximum entry angle of 18 degrees and the “Track & Field” edition which is tuned for offroad duty for max entry angles of up to 28 degrees. Check them both out after the jump. -Click “Read More…” below

Video: VW Tiguan Off-Road Action

Enough with the still shots and 3D films; here’s the first official video showing Volkswagen’s all-new Tiguan SUV getting some “deep down and dirty” off-road action. In case you’re wondering, and if you do, hats off for remembering, yes this Tiguan is equipped with “Track & Field” package. The latter adds a different front fascia to accommodate a 28-degree approach angle, and an Offroad Mode that utilizes ABS, the Haldex, the throttle, and both hill descent and climb features. -Thanks for the link Patrick!

VW Tiguan production version set to be unveiled online in June

Car-manufactures seem to have received the message; people –slash- buyers are actually using the web to get informed! Wow, now that’s something to brag about isn’t it… Following Fiat’s online debut of the 500, VW continues the online-party announcing that it’ll make the world premier of its Tiguan compact-SUV on an internet microsite in June. That means 3-months before its official public-debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September and 8-months before sales commence worldwide (February 2008). All you have to do is register at www.volkswagen.de/tiguan if you’re in Germany, www.volkswagen.co.uk/tiguan if you’re in the UK etc. I don’t know why, but I have a hunch that we’re going to see the production version of the Tiguan quite earlier… –Continued: Click “Read More…” below to see the official press release

PRESS RELEASE: Eight months before its launch, the Volkswagen Tiguan can already be experienced virtually

Interactively step by step from a concept car to a production vehicle

Wolfsburg, 20 March 2007 - A website featuring high-quality animations, real driving scenes and exclusive download features puts Volkswagen’s new offroad vehicle on computer screens in almost 50 countries eight months ahead of its launch.

At www.volkswagen.de/tiguan (www.volkswagen.co.uk/tiguan etc.) potential customers can follow the development of the Tiguan in five layers from show car to production vehicle at the so-called Tiguan Base – a virtual building. Users can get to know the Tiguan world and move around it interactively. As the launch of the Touareg’s little brother approaches, more and more information about the real production vehicle will be revealed and the website content will become increasingly spectacular.

One special highlight will come in June, three months before the official world premiere of the Tiguan at the Frankfurt Motor Show, when the production model is revealed exclusively to Tiguan Base users. Then you will be able to go on a virtual test drive with your own configuration of the sports utility vehicle (SUV).

Layer one has already been added: In a 3D animation, you get a 360-degree view of the show car from the L.A. Motor Show and can take a close look at the vehicle details. One special feature in this phase is the interactive e-card: The show car can be placed against your own background allowing, for example, you to add it to a picture of your house.

An information service will keep you updated via e-mail and inform you about the most important content. Also, when you are out, you won’t lose touch with the Tiguan. You can download information on the car using your mobile phone via a WAP portal.

This extensive Tiguan website can be used in almost 50 countries in the local language. You can reach the Tiguan Base via your country’s Volkswagen website. Users in each participating country will be entered in a draw to win an exclusive trip to the world premiere of the Tiguan at the Frankfurt Motor Show. 65,000 people have already registered on the Tiguan Base.

From the very start, Volkswagen wanted to get potential customers involved with the Tiguan. Readers of AutoBild magazine were asked to think up a name and came up with the invented name that is formed from tiger and iguana. Over 350,000 readers from all over Europe took part in this campaign alone.

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2008 Volkswagen Tiguan Video

Undoubtedly, the most significant debut at this year’s LA Auto Show, the Tiguan Concept is just one-step away from production. Based on the Golf V / Rabbit platform, VW’s answer to the Toyota RAV-4 and Honda CR-V will officially make its premiere as a production model in September 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Till then, take a few minutes off and enjoy this 4 min long video that we've taken the courtesy to dress with Manu Chao’s 1998 “King of the Bongo” song.

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LA Show Exclusive: Volkswagen Tiguan Concept

Hold onto your butts because here’s VW’s first ever compact SUV. The Tiguan, which will make its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in a couple of days, puts VW right up against the heavyweight players of the category like Toyota’s RAV4 and Honda’s CR-V.

Don’t let the word Concept fool you, as with the exception of a few details like the bi-coloured tires, what you is what you will get when the car goes into production in the 3rd quarter of 2007. Although we admit that we were waiting for something more extravagant –don’t blame us, blame VW and its 2006 Concept A prototype… the Tiguan looks quite good, and it could be easily be characterized as a, “baby Touareg”.

Moving to the interior, for those of you living in Europe, yes you’re right: the Tiguan uses Golf Plus’s (MPV version of the Golf / Rabbit) dashboard! That’s no coincidence as the Tiguan is actually based on the Golf Plus platform which in its turn is based on the Golf/Rabbit/ Touran platform.

Based on previous information I gathered talking with VW people, the Tiguan uses Golf’s simple 4wheel drive system, dubbed 4MOTION. Despite the fact that the prototype is fitted with a TDI engine, the production version is expected to use VW’s wide range of petrol and diesel motors, including the Golf GTI’s 200Hp 2.0 TFSI. In Europe, the Tiguan will most possibly be offered with the new generation 1.4 TSI engine available in 140 and 170Hp versions.

So when is the Tiguan due to go on sale? Sources say it will be available in Germany right after its Frankfurt Motor Show presentation in September 2007 with other European countries following till the end of 2007 - beginning of 2008. As for the US, the most probable launching date is the first quarter of 2008.

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Official: Volkswagen's new compact SUV named Tiguan

VW's forthcoming compact SUV that will be based on the mid-sized Golf has been christened Tiguan… As strange as it sounds, I think we should be happy with it considering the fact that it was chosen over these four names: Nanuk, Namib, Rockton and Samun...

Noticeably, Volkswagen followed a different path than usual, allowing the "baptism" to be made by 350.000 readers of AutoBild magazine (in 10 countries) and not by marketers.

As fot the car, Touareg's "little" SUV brother will be heavily based on the Concept A that we saw earlier this year (click picture bellow). According to VW officials, it will be manufactured in Wolfsburg, Germany and it will go on sale in early 2008.

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