Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact crossover vehicle (CUV) built by VW, it was based on the PQ35 platform of the Volkswagen Golf. Production started in the winter of 2007 in Wolfsburg, Germany, and started selling shortly after. All Tiguans are four-cylinder powered.
The Volkswagen Tiguan was announced in 2006. The production Tiguan was released in 2007, and debuted as a 2008 model for Europe and elsewhere and in North America as a 2009 model. Sales of the Tiguan in Canada began in April 2008.
Naming process
Tiguan is a combination of the German words Tiger (“tiger”) and Leguan (“iguana”).
As part of a marketing strategy by Volkswagen the name was chosen by the public through the Auto Bild group with over 350,000 voters through Auto Bild's magazines and Web sites. The other possible names were Namib, Rockton, Liger, Samun and Nanuk.
The Tiguan is available in two body styles and three specification levels;
• Tiguan Trend & Fun
• Tiguan Sport & Style
• Tiguan Track & Field
The Trend & Fun and Sport & Style both have maximum approach angles of 18 degrees, while the Track & Field has a 28-degree maximum approach angle.
In The Netherlands another version is delivered namely the Comfort & Design. This is basically a Trend & Fun to which some accessories have been added. This version was created by the Dutch distributor for the Dutch market.
Tiguan was tested by the European New Car Assessment Program and received a five-star safety rating.
Trend & Fun
The Trend & Fun specification is the entry level Tiguan.
Features it includes;
• are six airbags
• ESP
• Trailer Stability Program integrated with the ESP
• Isofix child seat anchorages on the rear bench
• electronic parking brake with auto-hold function
• RCD 210 radio with integrated CD player
• “Climatic” semi-automatic climate control system
• four electric window lifts
• electrically-adjustable
• heated outside mirrors
• Multifunctional Display Plus (trip computer)
• RF remote control of central locking
• Various storage compartments and bins.
Sport & Style
In addition over the Trend & Fun the Sport & Style has these features;
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• chrome roof rail
• chrome strips on front bumper and surrounding side window lining
• tinted windows
• sport seats with height-adjustable lumbar supports
• center console with folding and height-adjustable armrest
• folding front passenger seat
• drawers under the front seats
• Folding table and storage pockets on the backs of the front seats
• Leather for steering wheel, gear shift knob and gear shift boot
• Fabric seats with Alcantara accents
• cruise control system
• Tire pressure indicator
Track & Field
The off-road oriented Tiguan features;
• a redesigned front module with a 28-degree approach angle
• hill descent assistant
• modified driving pedal characteristic
• EDS adaptation (electronic differential locks are activated at the slightest slip)
• ABS adaptation (which aids with braking on loose substrates)
• hill ascent assistance
• automatic transmission gear level pre-selection (including optimal engine braking effect)
• 16-inch “San Diego” alloy wheels
• tire pressure indicator
• black roof rails
• engine underbody protection
• compass display
• special door impact guard strips
The Tiguan Track & Field is also equipped with “Comfort seats” which feature adjustable lumbar support.
Source: Wikipedia
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