{"id":14696,"date":"2016-04-25T00:02:07","date_gmt":"2016-04-24T23:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=14696"},"modified":"2016-04-25T00:23:27","modified_gmt":"2016-04-24T23:23:27","slug":"first-drive-volkswagen-tiguan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/first-drive-volkswagen-tiguan\/","title":{"rendered":"First drive: Volkswagen Tiguan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Volkswagen-Tiguan.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-14700\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-14700\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Volkswagen-Tiguan.jpg\" alt=\"Volkswagen-Tiguan\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Volkswagen-Tiguan.jpg 850w, http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Volkswagen-Tiguan-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Volkswagen-Tiguan-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Volkswagen-Tiguan-321x214.jpg 321w, http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Volkswagen-Tiguan-140x94.jpg 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWe\u2019ve been to Berlin to test drive the new Volkswagen Tiguan in advance of its arrival in Ireland writes Suzanne Keane<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong> The Volkswagen Tiguan was originally launched back in 2007 as a bigger Golf or baby Touareg and since then Volkswagen have sold more than 2.8 million in 170 countries worldwide. With an ever increasing numbers of buyers in the market for a crossover this revamped model is more stylish and practical than ever and will be here just in time for 162 sales.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First impressions of the new Volkswagen Tiguan?<\/strong> The new Tiguan is 33mm lower overall and 30mm wider which combined with being 60mm longer gives a sportier and more aggressive stance than its predecessor. It has also been fitted with the mean looking Volkswagen front end which is appearing across all models recently and even with all these changes the new model has lost 82kg on the previous version.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What about the interior?\u00a0 <\/strong>The seating position in the Tiguan does seem lower than competitors and it feels more like a car than an SUV inside. The quality of materials used on the interior is quite impressive and if you opt for the Highline version you\u2019ll also get Active Info Display which has a 12.3\u201d digital screen in place of the usual clunky instrument clusters.\u00a0There\u2019s plenty of leg room in the front and rear and the sliding rear bench allows for 145 litres more boot space. When the rear seats are folded flat the load area grows to an impressive 1,655 litres and if you do intend to use your Tiguan as a workhorse the 4 motion versions are capable off-roading in style and have a towing capacity of 2,500kg.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volkswagen Tiguan on road? <\/strong>On the open road the Tiguan is smooth and the 2.0L diesel engine in both 6 speed manual and 7 speed DSG versions was quiet and refined and will tackle bends and bumps effortlessly. In 150bhp guise it\u2019s well able to keep up on the motorway although the acceleration won\u2019t set your heart racing. Around town it\u2019s nippy and very capable but despite the bright orange exterior of the Tiguan driven in Berlin it is lacking the fun factor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volkswagen Tiguan off road?<\/strong> the off-roading skills of the Tiguan were put to test at a specially designed course at Mellow Park, Berlin\u2019s famous BMX supercross track, and the 4 motion version was more than capable of tackling bumps and loose gravel on steep slopes. Use of the camera system, particularly those fitted to the wing mirrors, allowed a view down both sides of the car and showed where the wheels were pointing at all times \u2013 especially useful when crossing narrow obstacles! The doors have also been designed so that dirt and mud can\u2019t sit on the sill and dirty your clothes on the way out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How much? <\/strong>Prices for the new Volkswagen Tiguan start at \u20ac29,765 for a 1.4L petrol engine with PCP options starting from \u20ac359 per month for this in the Trendline spec where a 2.0L TDi Comfortline will come in at around \u20ac389 per month. Engine options at launch will include a 120bhp 1.4 TSI Petrol and a 2.0L 150bhp diesel version. A 115bhp diesel version will be also be available from early in 2017.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How safe? <\/strong>The New Tiguan is equipped with \u00a0a raft of active and passive safety measures \u00a0including Assist with City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring; active bonnet; automatic post-collision braking and Lane Assist are fitted as standard.\u00a0 The first active bonnet on a Volkswagen reduces the risk of injury to pedestrians and cyclists by lifting upward in the event of an impact \u2013 rising 50 mm within 22 milliseconds of an impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What about my options? <\/strong>The base model Trendline will come with a sliding rear bench, 17\u201d alloys, LED taillights, a 5\u201d touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity, leather steering wheel, air conditioning, lane departure warning and city automatic emergency braking. Upgrade to a Comfortline and you\u2019ll get folding tables on the back of the front seats, privacy glass, a 6.5\u201d touchscreen, multifunction steering wheel, lumbar support in the front, adaptive cruise control, 3 zone air conditioning and Park Pilot. The range topping Highline will also come with ArtVelours upholstery, a winter pack which includes heated seats and washer jets, 18\u201d alloy wheels, a reversing camera with Park Assist and LED headlights with dynamic range adjustment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3 words to describe the Volkswagen Tiguan? <\/strong>Smart; Practical; Efficient<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Suzanne Keane<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>25th April, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve been to Berlin to test drive the new Volkswagen Tiguan in advance of its arrival in Ireland writes Suzanne Keane What is it? 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