VW will launch the Tiguan in February next year.
The Tiguan is a compact 4×4 model.
It boasts a class-leading towing capacity as high as 2500kg.
Rivals include the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.
Two engines will be available at launch: a 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS diesel. And a 1.4-litre TSI 150 PS petrol unit.
Later in 2008 a 170PS TDI engine and a further pair of TSI petrol engines will be added.
There are two trim levels: S and SE.
Standard equipment includes alloy wheels, air conditioning, MP3 compatible CD player, and anti-skid ESP.
The Tiguan is available for order now. On-sale date is February 2008.
The new VW Tiguan 4×4 line up
- S 1.4-litre TSI 150PS 4MOTION 6spd manual £19,370
- S 2.0-litre TDI 140PS 4MOTION 6spd manual £20,500
- S 2.0-litre TDI 140PS 4MOTION 6spd auto tiptronic £21,750
- SE 1.4-litre TSI 150PS 4MOTION 6spd manual £20,670
- SE 2.0-litre TDI 140PS 4MOTION 6spd manual £21,800
- SE 2.0-litre TDI 140PS 4MOTION 6spd auto tiptronic £23,050
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