Volkswagen presented the new third generation Tiguan (19 photos)

New platform, different appearance and several hybrids at once versions - Volkswagen introduced a new, third generation of the Tiguan crossover. In addition to the evolved appearance and The car received a completely new interior, a number of previously unused options.





The engine range retains traditional petrol and diesel engines. ICE, but also received three modified hybrid units. In European The new Tiguan will appear at dealers in the first quarter of next year.

The crossover moved to the modernized MQB Evo platform. IN the length of the all-terrain vehicle has increased by about 3 centimeters, while maintaining other Dimensions are practically unchanged. However, a small increase made it possible to increase the cargo compartment by 37 liters at once - to the minimum 652 liters.

Rechargeable hybrid units are capable of developing 204 or 272 hp due to an improved electric motor. In addition, they are accompanied by a more capacious 19.7-kilowatt battery, which will provide The electric range is up to 100 kilometers. You can charge batteries will be from an 11 kW AC device, supported also direct current up to 50 kW. There is also a “mild hybrid”, consisting of of which a one and a half liter turbo-four is paired with a 48-volt starter-generator.

Traditional gasoline turbo engines will provide 204 or 265 hp. The diesel version has also been preserved: a 2.0-liter engine develops 150 or 193 strength. All proposed engines are combined only with robotic gearboxes, but front-wheel drive versions in the range are still present.

The main update for the chassis, in addition to reconfigurations, is new two-valve shock absorbers for the optional DCC Pro adaptive suspension. In addition, Tiguan will be equipped with the Vehicle Dynamics system Manager, which controls the responsiveness of the power unit, settings suspension and electronic imitation of differential locks.

The appearance of the crossover has been redesigned in the style of the latest brand new products, including the Passat station wagon. Aerodynamics upgrades made it possible to reduce the drag coefficient from 0.33 to 0.28. Wheels up to 20 inches are used, and new optics can be matrix with 19,200 LEDs per block.

Volkswagen has declassified the interior of the new Tiguan previously. Inside the crossover there is a new media system with improved voice assistant and a central screen up to 15 inches diagonal. The gear selector has been moved to the front panel, allowing the central tunnel now has wireless charging and an original switch with its own mini-screen, the functions of which can be reassign.

For an extra charge, especially comfortable ergoActive Plus seats with four-position lumbar support adjustment and 10-chamber function massage.