Renowned German premium car manufacturer, VW will soon launch two new models in India. First of these two upcoming VW cars in India is the Tiguan SUV. The 2017 VW Tiguan is expected to launch in May this year and the production has already started in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Prices are expected to start at Rs. 25 lakh. It will be in 5 seater format.
The upcoming 2017 VW SUV is based on the MOB (Modular Transverse Matric) platform. The new Tiguan, as compared to its predecessor is as much as 50 KGs and will be more spacious. Internationally, two variants of the Tiguan- Front Wheel Drive (FWD) and All Wheel Drive (AWD) are available for sale. Also, the Tiguan SUV is on sale in 5 door and 7 door body variants. India will probably get the 5 door version. The engine on offer will be the 2.0-litre TDI turbo Diesel motor that offers a max. power of 177 BHP and a peak troque of 350 Nm. It will come along with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission.
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan India Launch Date
| Launch Date | May 2017 |
It is expected to launch in the second half of May 2017. Initially, India will get the 5 seat version. The 7 seat model could launch anytime in next year.
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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Price in India
| Model | Price (Expected) |
| Base Model | Rs 25 Lakh |
| Top Model | Rs 30 Lakh |
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan India Specifications
| Engine | 2.0-litre TDI Diesel |
| Max Power | 177 BHP |
| Peak Torque | 350 Nm |
| Transmission | 7-speed DSG Automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD, AWD |
In India, the Tiguan will launch with only one engine- a 2.0 L Turbo Diesel with 177 PS-350 Nm on the tap. It will come with a 7-speed DSG Automatic transmission. The same engine also powers the latest Skoda Superb. Only the top-end model will get the 4Motion AWD (All Wheel Drive). All other variants will have a FWD (Front Wheel Drive) layout.
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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan India Mileage
| City | 12 KMPL |
| Highway | 14 KMPL |
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan India Features
- Seven airbags
- Automatic Climate Control
- Multi-zone Aircon
- Automatic Transmission
- Sat Nav
- High-end Audio System
- Leather Seats
- ABS with EBD
- Brake Assist
- Pedestrian Monitoring
- Automatic post-collision braking system
- Lane Assist
- Adaptive cruise control
Volkswagen Tiguan India Dimensions
| Length | 4486 mm |
| Width | 1839 mm |
| Height | 1646 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2681 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2200 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm |
| Boot Space | 615 litres |
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan India Rivals
- Skoda Kodiaq
- Nissan X-Trail
- Ford EndeavourSkoda Octavia
- Toyota Fortuner
- Hyundai Santa Fe
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