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There is a problem with electromobility; and not just in the Volkswagen Group. Sales of all-electric ID models are weakening; Customers are still very happy to use familiar drive technologies with internal combustion engines. The new version of the compact SUV Tiguan comes at just the right time. The previous two generations have exceeded dealer thresholds 7.6 million times since their introduction in 2007. Tiguan is VW’s global best-selling model of the modern era. The successor must build on these successes. Our first test will show if he has what it takes.
before trip
Visually, VW designers have applied just a soft touch: there is a touch of ID.4 at the front, and at the rear there is the now almost obligatory continuous LED light strip. It’s nothing particularly spectacular, but it’s significantly more aerodynamic (cd 0.28 instead of 0.33) and somehow familiar – the Wolfsburg-based company’s recipe for success has always been there. At 4.54 meters long (+3 cm) the Tiguan remains compact but also improves space utilization. Combustion models now consume 652 liters (previously 615 l); For the two plug-in variants this amount is significantly less (490 l). The rear seat, which can be adjusted in length and backrest angle, is suitable for tall passengers, also for long journeys.
on the street
We test the entire Tiguan drive range around Nice (F): The entry-level versions feature two mild-hybrid 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engines supported by an electric motor on start-up. These eTSIs with 130 or 150 hp are rarely fully electric, but depending on the situation, they switch off two of the four cylinders or sometimes cruise on the motorway or country road without a combustion engine. The interaction between TSI and E-components works smoothly and very quietly.
In addition, the Tiguan is offered with two TSI and two TDI (150-265 hp) without electrical assistance; except for the weaker diesel, all come with 4Motion all-wheel drive as standard. None of the trouble-free two-liter combustion engines known from many models show any real weakness; Therefore, the choice is also a matter of budget. But we are particularly excited about the two new plug-in hybrid versions with 204 or 272 hp; We’ll get into this in a moment.
that was good
to the top PHEV model with a system output of 272 hp and 400 Nm. The eHybrid has an electric motor operating between the 1.5 TSI (177 hp) and the six-speed DSG, delivering up to 85 kW (115 hp) and ensuring the Tiguan moves cleanly and without delay. The interaction between the drivers works perfectly: the TSI boots up smoothly when needed, runs surprisingly quietly in the background, and delivers fast sprints. With the new 19.7 kWh battery (previous model 10.6 kWh), the plug-in Tiguan can travel up to 100 kilometers on pure electricity and can even be used on long journeys thanks to the 50 kW fast charging function (10-80% charge in 23 minutes). At home you charge up to 11 kW and the battery is charged in less than three hours.
Another highlight of the Tiguan is its new, optional DCC Pro adaptive suspension, which, like the transmission and steering, can be adjusted using the new driving experience switch on the center console. Thanks to electronically separated rebound and compression stages, the chassis evenly compensates for bumps without unpleasant shaking. Tiguan can be individually adjusted between comfortable, soft, sporty and firm.
he was bad
We can’t detect any real weaknesses in the new Tiguan; the exact opposite. Criticisms of the operation of the Golf, ID.3 and ID.4 have been addressed, and the Tiguan has been fitted with a steering wheel with real buttons instead of difficult-to-use sensor surfaces. The unpopular touch sliders for volume and temperature remain, but they are now illuminated. However, the now-obligatory screen view should of course not be missing: There is a 12.9-inch touchscreen in the middle as standard (15-inch option) and the driver can see digital instruments as standard. The significantly improved IDA voice control, which will be powered by artificial intelligence from ChatGPT from mid-year, now also understands more complex commands (e.g.: Show menu for adjusting the head-up display). The “Atmospheres” ambient lighting, adjustable via X, can also be changed using the central rotary controller.
what remains
The new one is definitely the best Tiguan yet. For an additional fee, the bestseller can even be converted into a luxury SUV. There are ventilated and heated massage seats at the front, a large panoramic glass roof, Park Assist Plus with memory function that even uses a smartphone to park the Tiguan in saved locations, or HD matrix LED headlights for perfectly lit streets without dazzling oncoming traffic. . When launched in March, the Tiguan will initially be available in two eTSI versions or two TDI versions; The price range will be between 37,900 and 58,800 francs. Both plug-in versions will launch next month (prices still unknown), while the top-spec TSI with 265 hp and all-wheel drive won’t arrive until May.
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.
