Thread: Test drive the new Volkswagen Tiguan

 
In the car class, which is growing every year, Volkswagen Tiguan left alternative to the already prievšimsâ Ford Escapes, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV-4. Compact, stylish and solid, it still raises interest among car enthusiasts around the world. Taking into account the rate of expansion and reduction of Volkswagen's products to match the tastes of the American market, this vehicle may, remained one of the few "European" of vehicles that will be sold to the brand.
Even four years after its release on the market, the Tiguan 2011 year still looks like a wash, although a two-tier grille is already used design solution. We can expect new Tiguan in 2012 with a new front end, which might be an imitation of a larger cousin, the Touareg. Vertical cubicle gives a good view of the road, and the small size of the machine make it easy to squeeze into a tight parking space.
Still based on the Golf, Tiguan comes with different configurations. The engine continued, four-cylinder with a volume of 2 liters, the direct fuel delivery, torque ranges from 1700 to 5000 RPM. Regardless of whether you choose manual or automatic 6-speed transmission, the Tiguan to removing up to 100 km/hour for 8 seconds. Selecting automatic transmission, you can get all-wheel drive 4MOTION.

Trend & Fun is the basic equipment the Tiguan. It includes six airbags, parking brake system Auto-Hold, "semi-automatic climate control, as well as MP3/CD player and four speakers. In areas with severe road conditions to the driver to help EDS, which is responsible for optimal torque distribution.
To combine the qualities of an SUV with the urban car equipment was set up Track and Field and Track and Style. Redesigned front bumper, bottom added motor protection and front seat passenger, skladyvaemoe. Including Offroad Mode, change any of the properties of the gas pedal, for more accurate transmission of traction, ABS is being rebuilt under the surface. The inside is an integrated compass that will not stay on course.
Volkswagen has not bypassed and lovers of fast driving. Sport & Style is more power, all-wheel drive 4MOTION, and TSI turbo engine. Chrome radiator grille, 17 inch rims, tinted glass and more. Inside Sport front seats, leather trim steering wheel with aluminum accents complement the sporty character of the Tiguan.
Surprisingly, the test drive tiguan that manual management of city fuel consumption greater than with the automatic (respectively 13 l/100 km and 11, 8 l/100 km) on the highway, but the same consumption-9 l/100 km. Four-wheel drive mode increases the consumption of up to 9 l/100 km. But prel′ŝat′sâ about the drive yet, not worth it.
The car is designed for movement on the road. Four-wheel independent suspension is tight in order to better help take turns. Even with relatively large 17-inch tires, large holes and other road imperfections can be easily felt. Despite the tough suspension, Tiguan shakes and wobbles are not that much, but the steering is devoid of "feelings". It's hard to stick to the smooth lines of movement, i.e. need more driver's concentration.
Despite its small size, the Tiguan has enough space in the enclosure. There's plenty of room for four or five adults. And your passengers will be pleased to consider a high quality salon with a good plastic, soft skin and good ergonomics. Drivers with any size deemed front seat convenient, since it strongly regulated. You can change the angle of the steering wheel, and the steering wheel is equipped with a secondary audio control. The rear seats have good support and headrests, seat also can be podvinuty forwards or backwards, to the comfort of the passenger.
Compared with Korean and Japanese cars of this class, only slightly inflated price for Vw Tiguan can frustrate customers. But if you had the experience of buying machines of this brand, you have the right to spend their own money on the car really European quality.