Volkswagen launches compact SUV Tiguan in India priced at Rs 27.68 lakh

Key highlights:

• Volkswagen Tiguan priced at Rs 27.68 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai)
• Tiguan delivers a peak power of 143 PS (105 kW) and 340 Nm of torque
• Available across all Volkswagen showrooms for test drives and bookings

Volkswagen on Wednesday announced the launch of compact SUV Volkswagen Tiguan. The car is based on the much awaited premium carline, based on the modern MQB platform and priced at Rs 27.68 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai). It will be available across all Volkswagen showrooms for test drives and bookings.

The Tiguan is powered with an efficient 2.0 litre TDI engine with a 7-speed automatic-DSG gearbox.

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Tiguan delivers a peak power of 143 PS (105 kW) and 340 Nm of torque ranging from 1750-2750 rpm. The car has a fuel efficiency of 17.06 km per litre which is ARAI tested, the company said.

Volkswagen Tiguan was first introduced in 2007 in Europe and quickly established itself as a bestseller and also claimed the position of being Europe’s safest car.

It is available in 150 markets with more than 3.5 million owners around the world.

The latest generation Volkswagen Tiguan lifestyle features like pedestrian safety (active hood), 6 airbags, hill start assist, auto hold, self-sealing tyres, ‘Vienna’ leather seats, cruise control, AppConnect, rain and light sensor, LED headlamps with DRLs, LED tail-lamps, easy open boot, electrically foldable ORVM, LED illuminated panoramic Sunroof and keyless entry, among others.

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Thierry Lespiaucq, Managing Director, Volkswagen Group Sales India said, “The Tiguan has proven its mettle as a robust and capable carline world over and we are delighted to introduce our global best-seller in the Indian market. Be it daily commute or a meticulous off-road adventure, the Tiguan is a perfect companion, packed with the right amount of power, design and exceptional driving capabilities. The tough and impressive Tiguan offers an impeccable combination of safety, style, luxury and class leading performance. With the Tiguan, we are proud to introduce our 4MOTION intelligent all-wheel drive system based on the modern MQB platform, a first for Volkswagen in India.”

The Tiguan will be available across all Volkswagen dealerships in India, in two trims Comfortline and Highline. Some of the colour variants of the Volkswagen Tiguan will be available in Tungsten Silver, Oryx White, Deep Black, Indium Grey and Atlantic Blue.