Volkswagen has up to date its flagship SUV in India, the Tiguan, which has additionally resulted in a worth hike of Rs 49,000. Priced at Rs 34.69 lakh (ex-showroom), the up to date Tiguan now will get a brand new dual-tone inside in addition to different function updates. Additionally, Volkswagen has additionally made the two.0-litre TSI engine compliant with the brand new stringent emissions norms.

1. Volkswagen Tiguan now will get a wi-fi cellphone charger
2. Gets a brand new dual-tone, gray and white inside
3. Tiguan additionally will get Volkswagen Park Assist system

Volkswagen Tiguan inside updates

The Tiguan now will get a gray and white inside, which replaces the all-black cabin. Along with this, Volkswagen has added a wi-fi smartphone charger and seat-belt reminder for all seats. Other security options embody six airbags, hill-start help, hill-descent management in addition to three-point seat-belts and adjustable head restraints for all seats. 

The Tiguan additionally will get Volkswagen’s Park Assist system, which lets the SUV parallel park itself in an empty area. Interestingly, regardless of the car steering itself robotically, the driving force stays in command of the accelerator and brakes, making it a semi-automatic parking system.

Volkswagen Tiguan powertrain updates

The 2.0-litre TSI engine, which is now BS6 Phase II-compliant, produces 190hp and 320Nm of torque, and delivers energy to all 4 wheels through the 7-speed dual-clutch automated gearbox. The replace to the engine, nevertheless, has improved its gas effectivity, with the SUV now having an ARAI-certified gas effectivity of 13.54kpl, up from 12.65kpl.

Volkswagen Tiguan rivals

The Tiguan continues to rival the Hyundai Tucson (Rs 28.63 lakh-35.46 lakh), Citroen C5 Aircross (Rs 37.17 lakh) and Jeep Compass (Rs 21.44 lakh-31.64 lakh). However, Jeep has discontinued the petrol engine within the Compass in addition to the Compass Trailhawk, with the Compass line-up now being diesel-only.

Volkswagen Tiguan EV within the works

Volkswagen is engaged on an all-electric SUV that it refers to because the electrical Tiguan and it’ll tentatively make its international debut in 2025. The all-electric Tiguan is predicted to get a alternative of rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive with five-seat and seven-seat layouts. The Tiguan EV will probably be primarily based on the brand new MEB+ platform.

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