Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia Reveals The 'WILD' Package For The Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4TSI Comfortline
The 鈥榃ILD鈥?package for the Volkswagen Tiguan Comfortline includes bits like aluminium sports pedals, chrome trunk garnish, chrome load lip protector, chrome exhaust trim, scuff plates with the Tiguan logo and the also VW Tinting film on the windows. The 鈥榃ILD鈥?package will be retailing at RM5,099 and available at all authorised dealers nationwide. According to Managing Director of VPCM, Mr. Erik Winter, the 鈥榃ILD鈥?package provides customers with an option of having their Tiguan become a little more unique from the others. VPCM are constantly looking for new ways to enhance their products and offer stylish options for our customers. He also added that having these enhancements on the Tiguan will definitely complement the SUV鈥檚 sleek design and defined contours. The Tiguan is a compact SUV and it is powered by a 1.4L turbocharged direct injection TSI engine with a 6-speed automatic wet-clutch direct shift gearbox (DSG). The Tiguan Comfortline is priced from RM 148,990 (without insurance) excluding the 鈥榃ILD鈥?package. This is about adding some spice to the Comfortline variant which is the lower of the two Tiguan models. With the WILD package, it should appeal to those that like a little make-up on their car. Some say this is personalisation or a little bit of individualism. Right now, together with all current Volkswagen models (effective 1 st January 2018), the Tiguan comes with a free 3-year maintenance programme (or 45,000km, whichever comes first) along with 5-year manufacturer鈥檚 warranty and 5-year roadside assistance. Quite a good bundle of warranty and maintenance for people to consider if one might add.
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