Volkswagen officially unveiled the Tiguan at this year's Frankfurt show and with it, some new information. There isn't really anything that we didn't know already. For example, we already knew more or less the trim levels the Tiguan will come in. Turns out, we only knew two of the three trims. The "Trend & Fun" and "Sports & Style" will outfit the Tiguan specifically for road use. Basically, don't try traversing rocks on these two models. The other, the "Track & Field" is more for off-roading and gets that higher approach angle of 28 degrees, ten more than the other two. The "Track & Field" also receives driver aids that help when off-roading. The Volkswagen claims that the Tiguan is the first SUV with a completely "charged" (according to the press release) engine lineup. What that basically means is that all engine choices are either turbocharged or turbo and supercharged, which helps in fuel efficiency and emissions.
There are three TSI engines that ranges from 150 hp to 200 hp and two TDI engines of 140 hp and 170 hp. The engines can be paired with either a manual or DSG. Some notable features include Park Assist, which debuted in the Touran. Park Assist allows you to park the car without actually parking the car. You simply find a space, activate the system and it automatically calculates how much to turn the car to get it perfectly in the spot. All you have to do is determine how fast to go with the gas pedal. The Tiguan also features Volkswagen's new RNS 510 navigation unit which, among other things, feature a 30 GB hard drive for your media, an off-road feature, and a back up camera. A panorama sunroof is available. It is important to note that most of these features are for the Euro spec Tiguan.
But we may be seeing some key features trickle on down to the North American market when it comes out next year. Europe, which can expect it next year, can expect it earlier that us. Press release and image gallery after the jump. Update: Image gallery added. Click to start. Click again to enlarge. Wolfsburg, 11. September 2007. Volkswagen is showing the new Tiguan in a world premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. This “small brother” of the Touareg can be recommended to all those car drivers who enjoy the individual visual appearance and versatility of a SUV, but also expect a premium level of comfort, agility and variability. Its chassis sets new standards in the world of SUVs, because i t is extremely driving-active and safe. All five engines - for the first time on the global SUV market all engines are charged without exception - already deliver, powerful propulsion just above the idling speed.
Very intentionally, Tiguan - offered in the equipment versions Trend&Fun, Sport&Style and Track&Field - is being offered in two body variants: The Trend&Fun and Sport&Style versions were specifically designed for primarily on-road use. Their agile, safe and highly comfortable driving behaviors are equal to those of a car. At the same time, these Tiguans do not shy away from either off-road drives or trailer loads. They leave the really rock-tough off-road routes to the Tiguan Track&Field. The Tiguan Track&Field was specially designed for life off of the asphalted trails. Different than the Trend&Fun and Sport&Style versions, this especially adventure-friendly Tiguan exhibits a more extreme entry angle (28 instead of 18 degrees; maximum angle without the vehicle impacting the trail in front). As standard equipment the Tiguan Track&Field also has a newly developed off-road mode that awakens an entire armada of assistance systems to make drives off-road especially safe. As already outlines, the Tiguan is the first SUV in the world to be offered exclusively with charged engines.
