The German car manufacturer Volkswagen Tiguan SUV compact is expected to launch in the first half of this Year.
Volkswagen Tiguan SUV will succeed into the second generation while the first generation version was rumored to be launched in India but it could not be materialized. Safety features likely to be employed in the SUV are Front Assist City Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Monitoring, Lane Assist, Automatic Post-Collision Braking System among others.
The car will rival Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner, and Chevrolet Trailblazer. The MQB platform makes the car 100kg lighter than the PQ35 platform. Powering the car is a 2.0-litre diesel mill that churns out a maximum power of 148bhp. The power plant comes mated with 6-speed dual clutch transmission and is also offered with AWD option for off-roading.
At the Indian shores, the closest neck and neck will be with Ford Endeavour’s 2.2-litre powertrain that can generate a maximum power of 158bhp. The Tiguan gets some upgraded features like online assistance, automatic accident notification, traffic updates, and parking space info and vehicle status report. On the safety aspects, the car gets airbags with ABS and EBD. Also, the music system accompanies Apple Car Play and Android Auto for music enthusiasts.
Volkswagen is eyeing local assembling for the upcoming SUV to bring down the cost significantly; hence, we may expect a price tag ranging between Rs 25 lakh to Rs 30 lakh.It is expected to launch Tiguan in India sometime in 2017.
Volkswagen is trying to cash in on the West European SUV boom where market share has jumped from 9% in 2009 to 23% in 2015, according to Automotive Industry Data.