Luxurious, comfortable and powerful are just a handful of words that could be used to describe the Volkswagen Tiguan, with the manufacturer adding a touch of Elegance to it’s medium-sized SUV.
Volkswagen’s tried and true exterior design is showcased in the Tiguan 147TDI Elegance package with striking body lines, classy IQ.LIGHT Matrix LED headlights and striking ‘Auckland’ style 19-inch alloy wheels.
There is also a host of colour options to give the SUV a touch of your personality including Pure White, Dolphin Grey Metallic, Kings Red Premium Metallic, Nightshade Blue Metallic, Reflex Silver Metallic and Deep Black Pearl.
While there isn’t a long-list of flashy changes year-on-year across the current generation Tiguan’s exterior design, the saying ‘if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it!’ really rings true, with the overall aesthetics polished and refined so well that it still maintains a strong visual impact when hitting the road.
Powering the Tiguan is Volkswagen’s 147TDI 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine with an output of 147kW of power and 400Nm of torque driving all four wheels through a 7-speed DSG transmission and 4MOTION driveline.
While diesel engines have often been paired with being loud and rattly, Volkswagen has perfected the Tiguan powerplant to provide drivers with a smooth and pleasantly quiet drive while maintaining the fuel efficiency and reduced costs involved with diesel vehicle ownership and the added benefit of engine longevity.
Around town the 2.0-litre diesel engine purrs along quietly while still providing ample power delivery when needed and when out on the open road the engine is also efficiently working away with minimal noise while having power and torque on tap for getting up to speed or overtaking.
Volkswagen has also perfected the Tiguan’s steering and handling, with lane assistance helping guide the vehicle through turns with ease and at highway speeds the SUV is firmly planted on the road, even in windy conditions as discovered when the fine weather turned sour across the Limestone Coast.
Hopping inside, the Volkswagen elegance and comfort continues to shine and a host of technology is packed into the Tiguan.
Vienna leather appointed seat upholstery adds a luxurious touch for occupants, while driver and front passenger treated to electric front seats with electric lumbar support and memory positioning for up to three settings with the driver’s seat also receiving the easy entry function treatment.
Buyers can also opt to switch out the black leather trim for Storm Grey-Black seating, door cards and other colour highlights across the interior.
The Discover Pro 9.2-inch navigation system with gesture control handles everything from radio and bluetooth audio streaming, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and satellite navigation.
Volkswagen’s 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit Pro instrument cluster is also featured, with the cluster customisable to suit each individual’s needs, with a fan-favourite being the satellite navigation display to help ease distractions when looking for the right turn when driving in the larger cities across the country.
This particular Tiguan 147TDI Elegance has had some additional packages fitted to add some more spice, with the Sound and Vision package available for $2750 which upgrades the standard eight speaker system to a Harman Kardon’s 10-speaker 480W package with digital amplifier and subwoofer. Also part of the package is a heads up display and area view camera system to help make parking a breeze.
The large panoramic sunroof is also a must for those who enjoy summer touring with natural light streaming through the cabin in abundance and is available for an additional $2100.
Pricing for the Volkswagen Tiguan 147TDI Elegance starts at $62,166 drive-
away, with premium paint finishes incurring a $900 charge.
Barry Maney Volkswagen has a number of Tiguan models on display at it’s Crouch Street North site, so pop in and see the team or contact the dealership on 8721 3400 to explore the range today.
