Along with this, the Tiguan also gets new features and an RDE-compliant engine.
Volkswagen has updated its flagship SUV in India, the Tiguan, and it is now priced at Rs 34.69 lakh (ex-showroom), up by Rs 49,000. The updated Tiguan now gets a new dual-tone, grey and white interior as well as wireless charging and the park assist system. Additionally, Volkswagen has also made the 2.0-litre TSI engine compliant with the new stringent emissions norms.
- Volkswagen Tiguan now gets a wireless smartphone charger
- It gets a new dual-tone, grey and white interior
- It also gets Volkswagen Park Assist system
Volkswagen Tiguan interior updates
As mentioned, the Tiguan now gets a grey and white interior which replaces the all-black cabin. Along with this, Volkswagen has added a wireless smartphone charger and seat belt reminder for all seats. Other safety features include six airbags, hill start assist, hill descent control as well as three-point seat belts and adjustable head restraints for all seats.
The Tiguan also gets Volkswagen’s Park Assist system which lets the SUV park itself in a parallel parking space. Despite the automatic steering with this function, the driver remains in control with the help of the accelerator and brakes.
Volkswagen Tiguan powertrain updates
The 2.0-litre TSI engine, which is now BS6 Phase 2 compliant, produces 190hp and 320Nm of torque. The power is delivered to all four wheels via the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The update to the engine, however, has improved its fuel efficiency. It now has an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 13.54kpl, up from 12.65kpl.
Volkswagen Tiguan rivals
The Tiguan continues to rival the Hyundai Tucson (Rs 28.63 lakh-35.46 lakh), Citroen C5 Aircross (Rs 37.17 lakh) and Jeep Compass (Rs 21.44 lakh-31.64 lakh). However, Jeep has discontinued the petrol engine in the Compass as well as the Compass Trailhawk, with which the Compass has a diesel engine-only line-up.
Volkswagen Tiguan EV in the works
Volkswagen is working on an all-electric SUV that it refers to as the electric Tiguan and it will tentatively make its global debut in 2025. The all-electric Tiguan is expected to get a choice of rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive with five-seat and seven-seat layouts. The Tiguan EV will likely be based on the new MEB+ platform.
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