Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 140 Sportline DPF Bluemotion: I roll cool
Bluemotion is what?
Beyond the concept of “green” (now blue Volkswagen) who seized the industry automobile in recent years, the Bluemotion really turns driving the Tiguan. There is not – as is the case with other manufacturers – a tiny aerodynamic adaptation and a new staging of the gearbox to gain a few grams of CO2 emissions and launch a new advertising campaign …
Tiguan 2.0 TDI 140 DPF Bluemotion incorporates a particulate filter, a ‘Stop-Start’, an anti-rollback brake Auto Hold ‘, of tires Bridgestone low resistance, an indicator of change gear ratio … What apprehend the road otherwise. And this is not a slogan.
After driving all the activated systems (those that are electronic are deactivated by simple buttons on the center console) provide real flexibility in the conduct. Coupled with a good gearbox six-speed, these elements provide tranquility to the driver. We pass these reports according to the gear shift indicator. So much so that one is surprised to run at 60 km / h, stall in fifth gear with a tachometer stuck at 1200 rpm and an instantaneous power under the 3 liters per 100 km / h!
Launched the Tiguan 2.0 TDI 140 is unbeatable. Sometimes we wonder if we are not driving a truck ready to travel across Europe. Without playing in the competition in consumption, it passes under 7 liters / 100 Average city and under 5 liters on an extra-urban routes. (Manufacturer data: 6.3 l./100 km urban cycle, 4.8 liters in extra-urban and 5.3 l in mixed).
Obviously, you do not believe that the 2-liter TDI with 140 horsepower is capable of sportsmanship. The Tiguan, despite a stylish look, is not meant to be grown in this version. There is a power reserve, with a few couples, who can drive safely, perfect for taking children to school and drop them at the grandparents for a weekend (what a cliché).
Cruise control and “Park Assist are also standard. Regarding this new “gadget”, it is necessary to recall that this attribute is a wizard and that repeated attempts to slot two maneuvers without touching the steering wheel never given a perfect result. Another point to note for the systems ‘Hold Stop’ and ‘stop-start’: you have to use it wisely. It may be uncomfortable to ride in traffic with all the tricks in operation.
This Tiguan 2.0 TDI 140 DPF Bluemotion is intended to drivers looking for a car easy to drive, sober and rather spacious without being too visible. A model that fits perfectly into the new range of these false suv, new cars symbol of life. It’s more beautiful than a Touran, smaller than a Touareg, Golf Plus over a different and more “Volkswagen” competition …
The Tiguan
The Tiguan , which is positioned as the 14th house model VW will be presented at the Frankfurt show in September. The Tiguan is designed to satisfy the irreconcilable: urban life and off-road escapades. The vehicle for those who work in town and enjoy the countryside or the mountains, basically. It is mainly there to compete with Toyota Rav4 and another BMW X3 .
The Tiguan we have already seen in test (!?) has announced agile, comfortable and very ” utilitarian “. Sport Utility Vehicle, in fact!
Design question , I let you judge the timidity or the sobriety of the craft, especially after having Concept in Detroit !
The statement says that the Tiguan is based on the concept A (really?) and the final amount side (the rear quarter) is defined as “typical of Volkswagen.”
All engines offered with the Touareg’s little brother will be equipped with direct injection and turbocharged for better efficiency in both consumption that pollution (which is also linked).
3 engines and 2 TSi TDi are scheduled.
The two diesels are Euro 5 (compulsory in 2009) and first develops 140 hp and 320 Nm of torque. The second will offer 170 hp and 350 Nm of torque.
In essence, there will be an entry with 150 hp and 240 Nm, a mid-range with 170 hp and 280 Nm and the last link (strong) will be 200 hp but increased torque (280 Nm).
Despite his young age, the Tiguan is already thinking about a facelift. But do not see any excess of vanity: the 4×4 Volkswagen is especially keen to enhance its relationship with other brand models.
Sales in great shape, three versions Bluemotion in the starting blocks: it is a compact 4×4 that can see the future with confidence, it is the Tiguan. But the SUV Volkswagen is providing the kind. He is already preparing to undergo a minor surgery to cure, which however should not occur before the next Paris Motor Show in late 2010. The main objective of the facelift? Emphasize the relationship with the Golf 6, Scirocco Polo and others. Therefore abandon the Tiguan restyled grille and vertical headlamps very shapely, too reminiscent of the Passat and Eos. Instead, he opted for a narrow inlet connecting the lenses sharp. The rear, however, is tale touches very discreet.
Technically, the Tiguan will not wait for her to afford her first facelift alterations. In 2010, he offered an alternative “low consumption” Bluemotion (the cons), presumably driven by the 1.6 TDI 105. But the compact Volkswagen 4×4 will wait a bit longer to build a unique twin-turbo 2.0 TDI. Introduced in 2007 Audi Cross Coupe concept, a harbinger of future Q3 (bottom), this four-cylinder diesel develops muscular 204 hp at least. It is associated with a dual-clutch gearbox DSG reworked, now able to collect more than 350 Nm and is compatible with a Stop & Start system. Barely out of his crib, the X1 xDrive23d has reason to worry!
