Volkswagen Launches Tiguan, Front-Wheel Drive Version

2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

WOLFSBURG : November 13, 2008 - From now is the Volkswagen Tiguan with front-wheel drive available. The new basic model of the equipment series Trend & Fun comes with two TSI and TDI engines offered.


Economical, environmentally friendly, cheap - these are the characteristics of the successful compact SUV from Volkswagen. The hochaufgeladene 1.4L TSI engine with 110 kW / 150 hp met the strict EU emissions standard 5 and the average confines itself with 7.4 liters per 100 kilometers. Even with front-wheel drive handled the Tiguan is still a maximum trailer load of 2,000 kg (braked at 8% gradient).

The 2.0L TDI engine makes 103 kW / 140 hp and an impressive 5.9 liters consumed per 100 kilometers. Its maximum torque of 320 Newton meters at 1,750 rpm available. The basic price is 27,900 euros.

[Source : VOLKSWAGEN]