Search the internet for 60th anniversary gift ideas and you’ll find a raft of diamond encrusted and crystal keepsakes to mark the occasion. None of them, however, seem appropriate for celebrating 60 years of selling one of the world’s most iconic vans, so Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has introduced the Transporter 60 Anniversary Pack. Without a diamond or crystal in sight, the pack contains new, exclusive and eye-catching add-ons which allow T5 Transporter owners to make their vehicles stand out from the crowd, while offering practicality, style and protection. Transporter 60 exterior decals and embroidered waterproof seat covers. The first 250 customers to order the accessory pack will also receive a copy of a limited edition coffee table book that celebrates the Transporter’s 60 years in the UK. The Transporter 60 Anniversary Pack goes on sale from Monday 22 September and is available from all Volkswagen Van Centres. Prices start from £609 up to £1,009 (inc. VAT) and include fitting. Today’s much-loved Volkswagen vans are only the latest step in a 60-year journey that started with one clever idea. While the Transporter has evolved dramatically during that time - through five generations - the philosophy and vision that created the original still holds true.
This may sound obvious, but it is not. All user controls and systems activate their functions without delay. There is one. But it is seldom needed. The seating concept is just as practical. Volkswagen Tiguan owners appreciate the higher, upright seating positions in the front and rear. Another impressive feature is that the 60:40 split rear bench that can be adjusted forwards and backwards by up to 16 cm and also reclined. Cargo capacity ranges from 470 to 1,510 litres, depending on the rear seat configuration. In addition, the seat back of the front passenger's seat can be folded down completely in the "Sport & Style" and "Track & Style" equipment versions; this lets customers stow objects measuring up to 2.5 metres in length. Inside the base versions of the 2011 Tiguan, the new seat covers in "Pakata" design are eyecatching. The bezels around the air vents will now be in "Dark Rhodium." Meanwhile, the top models are identified by details such as decorative door strips in "Silver Metallic" and new Alcantara and fabric seat covers ("Milan" style). The Volkswagen Tiguan's range of standard features was also significantly extended.
The instruments are sophisticated - both visually and to the touch - and they are laid out optimally; all controls are located where one would intuitively expect them. Consider the dashboard: located right at the top - optimally integrated in the visual fields of the driver and front passenger - is the audio or audio-navigation system. RCD 510, the RNS 310 with navigation that is an extension of the RCD 310 or the RNS 510 radio-DVD navigation system. Two air vents are located to the left of the audio system and two to the right of it. Appearing on the level beneath are controls for the standard air conditioning system. The VW Tiguan's seating system is available in two different configurations. Even in the "Trend & Fun" and "Track & Field" versions, the SUV is delivered with seats that offer height and lumbar support adjustments. As mentioned, the "Sport & Style" and "Track & Style" equipment lines have higher positioning. In these lines, sport seats are used, and there is a storage drawer under each of the front seats.
The seat back of the front passenger's seat can also be folded completely forwards. The cargo space of the Tiguan is cleanly designed, variable and practical with a level surface. With five persons aboard the vehicle, it can accommodate 470 litres. Its maximum cargo capacity is 1,510 litres with a maximum payload of 670 kg. The latest version of the Tiguan is once again exclusively powered by direct injection and charged engines. Besides versions with permanent all-wheel drive (4MOTION), front-wheel drive is being offered again in certain Tiguan versions as well. Three of the seven engines are new to the Volkswagen Tiguan line-up. The 4 petrol engines (TSI) output between 90 kW / 122 PS and 155 kW / 210 PS. The 3 diesel engines (TDI) develop 81 kW / 110 PS, 103 kW / 140 PS and 125 kW / 170 PS. All Tiguans with BlueMotion Technology (BMT) also have a Stop/Start system. Fuel consumption values of the new SUV were reduced by up to 0.3 l/100 km.
