Volkswagen Tiguan SUV makes India debut at Auto Expo

Volkswagen today introduced the Tiguan SUV at the 2016 Auto Expo. Unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year, the second-generation Tiguan is the first SUV from the VW Group to be based on its flexible MQB platform that also underpins the Skoda Octavia and the new Passat. The new SUV will come to India in 2017 and is likely to be assembled at the VW Group plant in Aurangabad.

The new Tiguan features a sharp, sporty exterior design, and the MQB platform enables the car to be relatively lighter than the vehicle it replaces by over 50kg. Lending the Tiguan a premium look are dual LED headlights, which merge with the grille to form a single element. The carmaker says the Tiguan is the first SUV to be equipped with these headlights.

In India, both petrol and diesel engines will be offered on the Tiguan. Transmission duties will be handled by a 7-speed dual-clutch unit. The Tiguan will be available in both front-wheel-drive and  4MOTION all-wheel-drive guises.

On the inside, the Tiguan comes equipped with a host of driver assistance, infotainment and safety features which include three-zone automatic climate control, redesigned seats, a five-inch colour touchscreen with the option of a larger eight-inch screen with smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, according to trim level.

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