The highly celebrated Volkswagen Tiguan SUV has received a makeover, transforming the model to encapsulate new innovative features that enhance its status at the top of its class. The new Tiguan sports top equipment lines that delivers superior dynamic performance and more stylistic precision.
The new Tiguan is the only SUV in its class that is available in three different lines: “Sport & Style”, “Trend & Fun”, and “Track & Style”; a model designed specifically for off-road activities.
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Powertrain technologies have become even more fuel-efficient. Three of the seven engines offered – all of them charged four-cylinder direct injection engines – are new to the Tiguan line-up. The four torque-strong petrol engines (TSI with 1.4 to 2.0 litres displacement) produce between 122 PS and 210 PS.
A car suitable for both families and individuals in the Middle East, the new Tiguan enjoys a large boot space that can be adjusted from 470 litres to 1,510 litres. It also comes equipped with a number of innovative on-board systems like the DCC adaptive chassis control, Dynamic Light Assist, Fatigue Detection, Park Assist, Park Pilot with visual display, Rear Assist and XDS electronic differential lock.
The Tiguan contains a number of innovative systems that deliver a brilliant, comfortable and safe driving experience, including the revolutionary Fatigue Detection systems. Research showed that 25% of all motorway accidents can be attributed to tiredness, so Fatigue Detection detects waning driver concentration and warns them with an acoustic signal and visual messages recommending that drivers take a break from driving and rest. Failing to do so will cause the alarm to recur every 15 minutes.
Another new innovation is Lane Assist which autonomously and gently counter steers the car as soon as it becomes apparent that it might leave the lane unintentionally. About 14% of all accidents with personal injury are caused by leaving the driving lane, so this system has been designed to minimize that risk.
