Volkswagen Tiguan - a crossover with a sense of proportion
Volkswagen Tiguan occupies the niche of compact crossovers and makes company with such brands as Touareg and Teramont (Atlas). Production of the VW Tiguan in Russia was entrusted to the car plant in Kaluga, which has assembly lines for the Audi A6 and A8. Many domestic experts believe that Tiguan is quite capable of repeating the success of Polo and Golf in Russia and even become a benchmark in its class. The fact that such a statement is not unfounded can be seen after the first test drive.
A bit of history
The prototype of the Volkswagen Tiguan is considered to be the Golf 2 Country, which appeared back in 1990 and by the time the new crossover was presented, the Tiguan had lost its relevance. The second (after the Touareg) SUV, produced by Volkswagen AG, quickly won the recognition of car enthusiasts around the world for its energetic sporty design, a combination of a high level of comfort with modern technology. Traditionally, the creators of the new Volkswagen did not strive for too spectacular appearance: Tiguan looks quite solid, moderately stylish, compact, no frills. The design team was led by Klaus Bischof, head of the Volkswagen design studio.
The first restyling of the car was carried out in 2011, as a result, the Tiguan received even more off-road outlines and was supplemented with new options. Until 2016, the Kaluga plant carried out a full assembly cycle of the VW Tiguan: Russian customers were offered models with both full and front-wheel drive, gasoline and diesel, in contrast to the American market, which receives only the gasoline version of the Tiguan Limited.
Appearance, of course, more interesting than the previous version. LED headlights are really something. They not only look beautiful, but also shine very brightly. Finishing, in general, good quality. Only the hard plastic in the lower part of the cabin is embarrassing (the glove box lid is made of it). But my equipment is not the most advanced. But the seats are comfortable, especially the front ones. Adjustments in bulk — there is even a lumbar support. Never once felt tired or had back pain. True, there were no dalnyaks as such yet. The trunk is a decent size, not too big and not too small. Everything you need is included. Only instead of a dokatka for that kind of money they could have put a full-fledged spare wheel. Handling is excellent for a crossover. The only thing that raises questions is the steering wheel - all these irregularities are more problems than good. The motor is frisky and at the same time quite economical. In the combined cycle, he needs 8-9 liters per 100 km. In a purely urban mode, the consumption, of course, is higher - 12-13 liters. I've been running it with 95 petrol since I bought it. I'm not complaining about the box - at least not yet. Most of the time I drive in drive mode. In my opinion, he is the best. The brakes are very nice. They work amazingly - the reaction to pressing the pedal is instant and clear. Well, in general, and all I wanted to say. There were no breakdowns for more than four months. I didn't have to buy or replace parts.
Specifications Volkswagen Tiguan
Having appeared on the market in 2007, the Volkswagen Tiguan made several changes to its appearance and progressively added to the technical equipment. To give the name of the new model, the authors staged a competition, which was won by Auto Bild magazine, which proposed combining "tiger" (tiger) and "iguana" (iguana) in one word. Most Tiguans are sold in Europe, the USA, Russia, China, Australia and Brazil. During its 10-year existence, the car has never been a "leader of sales", but it has always been in the top five most sought-after Volkswagen brands. VW Tiguan ranked as the safest Small Off-Road in the category by Euro NCAP, the European New Car Assessment Program.. In 2017, the Tiguan received the US Highway Safety Institute's Top Safety Pick award. All versions of the Tiguan were equipped exclusively with turbocharged powertrains.
Interior and exterior of VW Tiguan
The first generation Volkswagen Tiguan was presented with several trim levels designed for the markets of different countries. For example:
- in the US, S, SE, and SEL levels were offered;
- in the UK - S, Match, Sport and Escape;
- in Canada — Trendline, Comfortline, Highline and Highline;
- in Russia - Trend and Fun, Sport and Style, as well as Track and Field.
Since 2010, European motorists have been offered the R-Line version.
The VW Tiguan Trend&Fun model is equipped with:
- special fabric "takata" for seat upholstery;
- safety head restraints in the front seats;
- standard head restraints on the three rear seats;
- three-spoke steering wheel.
Safety while driving is provided by:
- seat belts fixed on the rear seats at three points;
- alarm system for unfastened seat belts;
- frontal front airbags with a shutdown function in the passenger seat;
- an airbag system that protects the heads of the driver and passengers from different sides;
- aspheric outside driver's mirror;
- interior mirror with auto-dimming;
- stability control ESP;
- immobilizer, ASB, differential lock;
- rear window wiper.
Comfort for the driver and passengers is achieved due to:
- adjustment of the front seats in height and angle of inclination;
- the possibility of transforming the middle rear seat into a table;
- coasters;
- interior lighting;
- power windows on the windows of the front and rear doors;
- trunk lights;
- adjustable reach steering column;
- air conditioner Climatronic;
- heated front seats.
The appearance of the model is quite conservative, which is not surprising for Volkswagen, and includes components such as:
- galvanized body;
- front fog lights;
- chrome grille;
- black roof rails;
- body-coloured bumpers, exterior mirrors and door handles;
- black lower part of the bumpers;
- direction indicators integrated into the exterior mirrors;
- headlight washers;
- Daytime Running Lights;
- steel wheels 6.5J16, tires 215/65 R16.
The Sport & Style package includes a number of additional options and a slightly modified appearance.. Instead of steel, light-alloy 17-inch wheels appeared, the design of bumpers, wheel arch extensions, and chrome lightning changed. At the front, there are bi-xen adaptive headlights and LED daytime running lights. The front seats have been upgraded with a sportier profile and Alcantara upholstery that holds the passenger in place tighter when cornering, which is important in a sports car. Chrome trimmed power window control buttons, mirror adjustment, as well as the light mode switch. The new multimedia system provides the ability to synchronize with smartphones on Android and IOS platforms.
The front module of the Tiguan, assembled in the Track & Field configuration, has a tilt angle of 28 degrees. This car, among other things, is equipped with:
- assist function when driving downhill and uphill;
- 16-inch Portland alloy wheels;
- rear parking sensors;
- tire pressure indicator;
- an electronic compass built into the display;
- roof rails;
- chrome radiator;
- halogen headlights;
- side pads;
- wheel arch inserts.
What was needed was a second car in the family: a budget dynamic crossover. The main requirement is safety, dynamics, handling and decent design. Of Novya spring was only this.
The car has poor sound insulation — forced the dealer to make a complete Shumkov for free as a gift. Now bearable. The car is dynamic, but the work of the DSG leaves much to be desired: the car is thoughtful when accelerating at the beginning: and then it accelerates like a rocket. Need to reflash. I'll take care of it in the spring. Excellent handling. Excellent design on the outside, but tolerable inside, In general, a budget car for non-budgetary funds for the city.
Weight and dimensions
Compared to the 2007 VW Tiguan version, the new modifications have changed upwards: width, ground clearance, front and rear track sizes, as well as curb weight and trunk volume. The length, height, wheelbase and fuel tank volume have become smaller.
Video: about the innovations of the VW Tiguan 2016-2017
Table: technical specifications of VW Tiguan of various modifications
| Characterization | 2,0 2007 | 2,0 4Motion 2007 | 2,0 TDI 2011 | 2,0 TSI 4Motion 2011 | 2,0 TSI 4Motion 2016 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5, 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Vehicle class | J (crossover) | J (crossover) | J (crossover) | J (crossover) | J (crossover) |
| Steering position | left | left | left | left | left |
| Engine power, l with. | 200 | 200 | 110 | 200 | 220 |
| Engine volume, l | 2,0 | 2,0 | 2,0 | 2,0 | 2,0 |
| Torque, Nm / rev. in min | 280/1700 | 280/1700 | 280/2750 | 280/5000 | 350/4400 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cylinder arrangement | inline | inline | inline | inline | inline |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Drive unit | front | full | front | full | front with possibility to connect rear |
| PPC | 6 MKPP, 6 AKPP | 6 MKPP, 6 AKPP | 6MKPP | 6AKPP | 7AKPP |
| Rear brakes | disk | disk | disk | disk | disk |
| Front brakes | disc ventilated | disc ventilated | disc ventilated | disk | disc ventilated |
| Maximum speed km / h | 225 | 210 | 175 | 207 | 220 |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h, seconds | 8,5 | 7,9 | 11,9 | 8,5 | 6,5 |
| Length m | 4,634 | 4,427 | 4,426 | 4,426 | 4,486 |
| Width, m | 1,81 | 1,809 | 1,809 | 1,809 | 1,839 |
| Height, m | 1,73 | 1,686 | 1,703 | 1,703 | 1,673 |
| Wheelbase, m | 2,841 | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,604 | 2,677 |
| Clearance, cm | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Front track, m | 1,53 | 1,57 | 1,569 | 1,569 | 1,576 |
| Rear track, m | 1,524 | 1,57 | 1,571 | 1,571 | 1,566 |
| Tire size | 215/65R16, 235/55R17 | 215/65R16, 235/55R17 | 235 / 55 R17 | 235 / 55 R18 | 215/65/R17, 235/55/R18, 235/50/R19, 235/45/R20 |
| Curb weight, t | 1,587 | 1,587 | 1,543 | 1,662 | 1,669 |
| Full weight, t | 2,21 | 2,21 | 2,08 | 2,23 | 2,19 |
| Trunk volume, l | 256/2610 | 470/1510 | 470/1510 | 470/1510 | 615/1655 |
| Tank volume, l | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 58 |
There is no reliability in this car. This is a very big disadvantage for the car. On a run of 117 t. Km, he made 160 thousand rubles for the capital of the engine. Prior to this, the replacement of the clutch 75 thousand rubles. Chassis another 20 thousand rubles. Replacing the pump 37 thousand rubles. The pump from the Haldex coupling is another 25 thousand rubles. The belt from the generator along with the rollers is another 10 thousand rubles. And after all this, it still requires investment. All these problems are observed in droves. All problems began exactly after the third year of operation. That is, the guarantee passed and arrived. For those who have the opportunity to change cars every 2,5 years (warranty period), in this case, you can take it.
Chassis
The front suspension of the 2007 VW Tiguan models was independent, the MacPherson system, the rear was an innovative axle. Modifications of 2016 come with independent spring front and rear suspension. Rear brakes - disc, front - ventilated disc. Gearbox - from 6-speed manual to 7-position automatic.
Power unit
The first generation VW Tiguan engine range is represented by gasoline units with power from 122 to 210 hp. With. volume from 1,4 to 2,0 liters, as well as diesel engines with a capacity of 140 to 170 liters. With. volume of 2,0 liters. Tiguan of the second generation can be equipped with one of the gasoline engines with a capacity of 125, 150, 180 or 220 hp. With. volume from 1,4 to 2,0 liters, or a diesel engine with a capacity of 150 liters. With. volume of 2,0 liters. The manufacturer provides fuel consumption for the 2007 TDI diesel version: 5,0 liters per 100 km - on the highway, 7,6 liters - in the city, 5,9 liters - in mixed mode. Petrol engine 2,0 TSI 220 l. With. 4Motion sample of 2016, according to passport data, consumes 6,7 liters per 100 km on the highway, 11,2 liters in the city, 8,4 liters in mixed mode.
2018 VW Tiguan Limited
Introduced in 2017, the 2018 VW Tiguan is called the Tiguan Limited and is expected to be priced more competitively (about $22). The latest version will be equipped with:
- all-wheel drive;
- 16-inch steel wheels;
- fabric upholstery;
- manually adjustable bucket seats;
- split rear seats;
- Metallic Anthracite interior trim;
- 200-horsepower turbocharged TSI gasoline engine;
- 6-position automatic gearbox;
- six airbags;
- EBD electronic brake distribution system;
- hydraulic accompaniment of HBA brakes;
- electronic stability control ESC;
- intelligent emergency response system ICRS.
In addition to the basic version, the Premium package is available, which for an additional fee of $1300 will be supplemented with:
- 6,33-inch Infotainment System touchscreen, conventional and satellite radio, RDS radio data system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with mirrored screen;
- iPod/USB integration, MicroSD card slot, auxiliary audio input jack, Bluetooth Streaming Audio;
- VW Kessy keyless start system;
- cruise control;
- multifunctional leather steering wheel.
For another $500, 16-inch wheels can be replaced with 17-inch ones.
Video: the advantages of the new Volkswagen Tiguan
Gasoline or diesel
For a Russian car enthusiast, the topic of preference for a gasoline or diesel engine remains quite relevant, and the Volkswagen Tiguan provides the opportunity for such a choice. When deciding in favor of a particular engine, it should be borne in mind that:
- the starting price of cars with diesel engines, other things being equal, is usually higher than cars running on gasoline;
- the choice of models with gasoline engines is wider than with diesel ones;
- the diesel engine has more torque, the gasoline engine has more power (in hp), so the diesel engine is more “traction”, and the gasoline engine is more “frisky”;
- one liter of diesel fuel contains more energy than a liter of gasoline, respectively, diesel fuel is more economical;
- cars with diesel engines create more noise and vibration;
- a diesel engine can be more difficult to start in frosty weather, and if low-quality fuel enters such an engine, expensive repairs may be required;
- the diesel unit is more durable, but due to the large amount of oil used, it requires more frequent replacement of gaskets and filters;
- diesel engines are more environmentally friendly.
My Tiguan has a 150 hp engine. With. and this is enough for me, but at the same time I don’t drive quietly (when overtaking on the highway I use a downshift) and safely bypass the trucks. I want to ask the owners of the second-generation Tiguans: none of you wrote about the wipers (it’s impossible to raise from the glass - the hood interferes), how the radar and parking sensors work (there were no complaints when operating the car in the dry season, but when it snowed and dirt appeared on the street - the computer of the car began to constantly give out that both the radar and the parking sensors were faulty. Especially the parking sensors behave interestingly: at a speed of 50 km / h (or more) they begin to show that an obstacle has appeared on the road. I drove to official dealers in Izhevsk, they washed the car from dirt and everything went away. To my question, what should I do next? They answered that you just need to constantly go out and wash both the radar and the parking sensors! Explain, do you also “wipe” the instruments or are there other developments? He asked to reduce the sensitivity of the instruments , they answered me that they have neither passwords nor codes for changing the controllability of devices (allegedly the manufacturer does not give). elk to change only tires because the distributor, again, does not have the ability to turn off the computer. from sensors that show tire pressure and they will constantly show a malfunction. Refute this information with real facts with which I could come to the distributor and show their incompetence. Thank you in advance.
Volkswagen Tiguan looks more than relevant and has all the hallmarks of an SUV. Behind the wheel of a car, the driver receives ample information and technical support, a high level of safety and comfort. Many experts consider the most typical feature of the Tiguan to be a sense of proportion, and this, as you know, is a sign of the breed.
