Posted on Apr 13, 2016

Volkswagen Tiguan SUV spotted in Bangalore

The Volkswagen Tiguan SUV was first showcased at Delhi Auto Expo 2016 – this is going to be the first SUV from the Volkswagen Group that is going to be based on flexible MQB platform which is used in the new Volkswagen Passat and Skoda Octavia. Volkswagen Tiguan shall head to India in the year 2017 and is very likely get assembled at the Volkswagen Group plant which is present in Aurangabad.

The all new Volkswagen Tiguan SUV features a sharp, sporty exterior design, and the new MQB platform makes the car pretty relatively lighter than the first generation Tiguan by more than 50kg. Volkswagen Tiguan SUV looks very premium, all thanks to the dual-LED headlights that merge with grille to form a single component. The German car manufacturer has said that the Tiguan is first SUV to be equipped with these headlights.

Volkswagen Tiguan Photo

In the other hand, Volkswagen Tiguan will be equipped with best-in-class features like driver assistance, infotainment and safety features that includes 3-zone automatic climate control, redesigned seats, a five inch touchscreen, with the option of a eight-inch info screen that comes with smartphone integration like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, based on the trim level.

In India, Volkswagen Tiguan will be getting option for both petrol as well as diesel engines. The transmission duties of the car would be handled by a 7-speed dual-clutch unit, and the SUV would be made available in both FWD as well as 4MOTION all-wheel-drive guises. Volkswagen India revealed that Tiguan will be one of the 3 new car launches that are planned for India and the other 2 cars being Volkswagen Ameo compact sedan and the new Passat.

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Source and Image Credits: AutoCarIndia