We normally don’t get too excited about all new SUVs and to be honest the new VW Tiguan does spark a little fire in the belly. It really is all new from the ground up and uses VW’s  MQB platform, the company’s strategy for shared modular construction of its transverse, front-engined, front-wheel drive (optional four-wheel drive) automobiles The first generation Tiguan had a near 10 year shelf life which is a long period of time for a volume manufacture like VW to keep a vehicle in a production life cycle. Periodic updates and refreshes aside it’s fair to say that the 1st gen Tiguan was getting rather long in the tooth… But not any more. The Tiguan has now been redefined with the second gen version and it looks hot to trot. From a styling perspective it works much better that is to say it looks much improved. And VW need some good news after making plenty of self inflicted bad news. Just don’t mention diesel gate. However consumers have short memories and VW can always spend their way out of trouble armed with nothing more than a good PR and marketing machine. For example throw in a low price point and many hypocritical consumers will probably say “what is diesel gate again?”. And there might well be plenty of punters prepared to forgive VW because this level of smart urbane SUV can be had at an entry level starting price point of £22k. The new tiguan is longer, wider  and slightly taller than the outgoing model and that means plenty of interior space. Standard boot space is 615 litres of space – a gain of 145 litres.When the rear bench is folded the cargo space, at 1,655 litres, is 145 litres larger than before. The UK range will be badged using Volkswagen’s familiar S, SE, SE Navigation, SEL and R-Line designations, with diesel engines expected to account for around 95% of sales. Up to three new EU6-compliant petrol engines, with power outputs from 125 PS to 180 PS, and four new diesel engines ranging from 115 PS to 240 PS will be available to order in the UK. Initially the Tiguan will be available with the 2.0 TDI 150 PS with 4MOTION all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG) or six-speed manual transmission. In addition the 2.0 TSI with 180 PS, 4MOTION and DSG is also available to order. The first wave of engines in the UK offer 0-62 mph times of between 7.7 seconds (2.0 TSI 180 PS) to 9.3 seconds (2.0 TDI 150 PS), with top speeds ranging from 129 mph to 124 mph. Fuel economy for the launch engines are claimed to be 58.9 mpg (2.0 TDI 150 PS front wheel drive six-speed manual) to 38.2mpg (2.0 TSI 180 PS 4MOTION with seven-speed DSG). Standard from entry will be a raft of safety features such as Front Assist; City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring. Hi-tech features available for the first time in a Tiguan include Active Info Display; Head-Up Display; Area View and Trailer Assist. If you want a new VW Tiguan then head on down to your nearest VW showroom, get on your knees and beg and you can do so right now. Just as long as its during offical trading periods.  

Volkswagen Tiguan – Price List
Trim	Engine	Drive	Gearbox	Power	CO2 (g/km)	RRP
S	2.0 TDI SCR BMT	2WD	Six-speed manual	150 PS	125*	£25,530.00
S	2.0 TDI SCR BMT	4MOTION	Six-speed manual	150 PS	146*	£27,130.00
S	2.0 TDI SCR BMT	4MOTION	Seven-speed DSG	150 PS	149*	£28,730.00
SE	2.0 TDI SCR BMT	2WD	Six-speed manual	150 PS	125*	£27,280.00
SE	2.0 TDI SCR BMT	4MOTION	Six-speed manual	150 PS	146*	£28,880.00
SE	2.0 TDI SCR BMT	4MOTION	Seven-speed DSG	150 PS	149*	£30,480.00
SE Nav	2.0 TDI SCR BMT	2WD	Six-speed manual	150 PS	125*	£28,005.00
SE Nav	2.0 TDI SCR BMT	4MOTION	Six-speed manual	150 PS	146*	£29,605.00
SE Nav	2.0 TDI SCR BMT	4MOTION	Seven-speed DSG	150 PS	149*	£31,205.00
SEL	2.0 TSI BMT	4MOTION	Seven-speed DSG	180 PS	170*	£32,115.00
SEL	2.0 TDI SCR BMT	2WD	Six-speed manual	150 PS	125*	£29,580.00
SEL	2.0 TDI SCR BMT	4MOTION	Six-speed manual	150 PS	146*	£31,180.00
SEL	2.0 TDI SCR BMT	4MOTION	Seven-speed DSG	150 PS	149*	£32,780.00
R-Line	2.0 TSI BMT	4MOTION	Seven-speed DSG	180 PS	170*	£34,430.00
R-Line	2.0 TDI SCR BMT	2WD	Six-speed manual	150 PS	125*	£31,895.00
R-Line	2.0 TDI SCR BMT	4MOTION	Six-speed manual	150 PS	146*	£33,495.00
R-Line	2.0 TDI SCR BMT	4MOTION	Seven-speed DSG	150 PS	149*	£35,095.00