Volkswagen Tiguan

Model launch date:

The updated BS6 Phase 2 was launched in India on April 2023.

Variants:

The SUV is offered in two variants namely Elegance and Exclusive Edition.

Feature list:

While the overall silhouette of the is retained, the SUV gets modern elements like new LED headlamps with adaptive control and integrated dual-barrel DRLs, a four-slat wider front grille, LED tail lamps with dark red inserts, and a new design for the 18-inch alloy wheels. The exterior colour options include Oryx White, Reflex Silver, Kings Red, Dolphin Grey, Deep Black, Pure White, and Nightshade Blue.

The updates are more prominent inside the cabin wherein the Tiguan gets a new larger touchscreen infotainment system, a fully-digital instrument cluster, touch-based aircon controls, a panoramic sunroof, illuminated scuff plates and gear knob, leather upholstery, 30-colour ambient lighting, and electrically adjustable driver seat with memory function. On the safety front, the Tiguan facelift ranks high with six airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system, hill-start and hill-descent control, ABS, and auto-hold function. 
The Tiguan can accommodate five passengers.

Engine and specifications:

Under the bonnet, the Volkswagen Tiguan discards the potent diesel powertrain for a new 2.0-litre  TSI motor. The gasoline mill makes 187bhp and 300Nm torque and is coupled with a seven-speed DSG transmission. It is also equipped with an all-wheel-drive setup.

Safety:

The SUV has been awarded a five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP.

Competition:

The Tiguan rivals the , , , and .