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World premiere of the third generation VW Tiguan: VW development head Kai Grünitz (46) proudly talks about the impressive design and improved aerodynamics at the presentation of the new version of the best-selling model, which has been produced since 2007 and more than 7.6 units have been sold since then. a million times.
We think: The third Tiguan generation also remains visually true to itself. Dimensions have remained virtually unchanged, except for being four centimeters longer. However, boot space is 37 liters more (now 652 litres). The most striking are the stylish innovations at the front with flat LED headlights, glazed crossbar and new radiator grille openings. The drag coefficient, which is very important in terms of aerodynamics (and fuel consumption) in the Tiguan III, has been reduced from 0.33 to 0.28.
Wide range of drivers
In our opinion, innovations in drive technology are more remarkable than innovations in appearance. VW continues to offer a wide range of drive systems for its best-selling product. You can choose between two new plug-in hybrid modules with system outputs of 204 HP (150 kW) and 272 HP (200 kW). New to these add-ons is the battery, which consists of 96 modules whose cells have a higher energy density and thus allow for an all-electric range of around 100 kilometers instead of just 50 to 80 kilometers.
Finally something has changed in terms of charging speed. In the new Tiguan, the onboard charger allows 11 kW instead of only 3.6 kW as before. The empty 19.7 kWh battery can be fully charged in two hours. In addition, fast charging with direct current is possible for the first time with a VW plug-in. Batteries with a maximum power of 50 kW can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in 25 minutes.
The new VW Tiguan is available not only as a plug-in, but also as an eHybrid with a 1.5 TSI petrol engine and an 85 kW electric module. The weaker version has 150 hp (110 kW), while the more powerful version has 177 hp (130 kW). The same four cylinders also form the heart of the eTSI models. The gasoline engine is complemented by a 20 hp (15 kW) 48-volt belt starter generator producing 25 Nm of torque. Also available are regular turbo petrol engine variants with 204 HP (150 kW) or 265 HP (195 kW). Top versions, such as the most powerful diesel engine with 193 hp (142 kW), are available with all-wheel drive.
New chassis and cockpit
The chassis of the Tiguan III is basically the same as that of the new VW Passat. The compact SUV also gets the evolution of the DCC adaptive chassis with the addition of the Pro. This means: Variable two-valve dampers where the rebound and compression stages can be controlled separately. These dampers react to vertical movements up to 1000 times per second and harden rapidly when necessary. This is especially important to reduce roll in tall SUVs. Logically, the Tiguan’s shock absorbers have a longer spring travel and a fixed stopping point than those on the Passat.
There is also something new in the cockpit: the fourth-generation modular infotainment kit (MIB) with a 10.2-inch digital cockpit and central touchscreen forms the basis of the infotainment system. The driver can configure the top control bar and the first menu level of the large display to his liking. Sub-control units are permanently defined for the air conditioner. Like the Skoda Superb, VW uses a rotary knob in the Tiguan, with which you can only select volume or driving modes. Part of the new MIB is improved volume control. There’s also now a classic head-up display projected onto the windshield.
When it comes to driving assistants, VW offers everything the group has to offer for the new Tiguan. For example, Park Assist Pro records the last 50 meters of the parking maneuver and performs it automatically if desired. The third generation of the successful VW compact SUV will be launched in the first quarter of 2024. Prices for Switzerland have not yet been determined but are expected to start around 41,000 francs.
Source: Blick
I’m Ella Sammie, author specializing in the Technology sector. I have been writing for 24 Instatnt News since 2020, and am passionate about staying up to date with the latest developments in this ever-changing industry.
