[TusharK]

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Volkswagen has announced that the Tiguan 5-seater SUV will be re-launched in the Indian market later this year. The move is a part of the brand's four-pronged offensive which also includes the Taigun crossover, the T-Roc and the Tiguan Allspace.



The Tiguan facelift gets a few design updates, which include re-profiled twin-pod LED headlamps that have twin L-shaped LED daytime running lights and a redesigned front bumper. At the rear, the SUV gets new tail lamp units and a redesigned bumper with chrome inserts.

The Tiguan will be offered with a 2.0-litre, turbo-petrol engine shared with the Tiguan Allspace. This engine delivers 187 BHP and 320 Nm and comes paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

A front-wheel drive entry-level variant might also be on offer. It could be powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.

Link to Team-BHP News

Image credit: Overdrive

[AYP]

VAG needs to have a diesel engine in their portfolio, at least in the D-Segment and above.

[CEF_Beasts]

Will be offered with only the 2L TSI + 4Motion system and not the 1.5L TSI. More importantly the Tiguan will be assembled in India.

Will get the new VW steering, new LED headlights and digital cockpit.





https://www.instagram.com/p/CMzB85hg...d=afqvstzbyc0h

[androdev]

The move is a part of the brand's four-pronged offensive ...

to sell four units a month?

[volkman10]

Originally Posted by androdev

to sell four units a month?

Four Pronged SUV strategy




1. T-Roc ( 2020)

2. Tiguan Allspace (2020)

3. Tiguan (2021)

4. Taigun (2021)

[jayendra]

Originally Posted by TusharK

Volkswagen has announced that the Tiguan 5-seater SUV will be re-launched in the Indian market later this year. The move is a part of the brand's four-pronged offensive which also includes the Taigun crossover, the T-Roc and the Tiguan Allspace.

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The Tiguan facelift gets a few design updates, which include re-profiled twin-pod LED headlamps that have twin L-shaped LED daytime running lights and a redesigned front bumper. At the rear, the SUV gets new tail lamp units and a redesigned bumper with chrome inserts.

The Tiguan will be offered with a 2.0-litre, turbo-petrol engine shared with the Tiguan Allspace. This engine delivers 187 BHP and 320 Nm and comes paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

A front-wheel drive entry-level variant might also be on offer. It could be powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.

Link to Team-BHP News

They really have to bring back Diesels, at least in the higher segments. Buying an AWD SUV at around 35 to 40L, I don't see myself going for a petrol, at least for the next few years. Diesels for VAG isn't something new, they do have diesels with the latest pollution norms in Europe, and BS6 doesn't seem to a factor preventing VAG from relaunching diesels.

[condor]

Originally Posted by TusharK

A front-wheel drive entry-level variant might also be on offer. It could be powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.

Engine options are good to have, But isnt this a bit too much ?

A superbly specc'd 2.0L Turbo petrol and a 1.5 Turbo too ? Or is there a typo ?

[yd_gli]

I test drove the Allspace a few weeks ago and it is a gem of an engine + transmission combo. None of the other premium SUVs (Compass, Tucson, C5) are even a patch on it. I'd rather get a petrol than a diesel which clatters at >30L. I wouldn't bother buying a premium vehicle if mileage/fuel costs were a concern.

The CKD 5 seater should be much cheaper than the CBU 7 seater and if they price it right it'll sell. There is no replacement for VAG powertrains at this price point.

[Exhuberance]

Eagerly looking forward to the Tiguan - both facelift and Allspace. Petrol AWD SUV makes the most sense at least for me in Delhi NCR. Test drove the earlier batch of Allspace a couple of months back and it was impressive. Same engine in the lighter 5-seater should be a hoot to drive.

[fhdowntheline]

Why, VW, why are you LATE on this ? If only you would have given this hint at least 6 months ago I am sure some people would have willingly eked out 28-30l for a 187bhp engine. All that was available from the VW/Skoda stable at the time was the Superb, which was too much of a car (size wise).

[GTsunny]

Originally Posted by androdev

to sell four units a month?

I was in mourning and you helped to lift me out of it a bit and made me smile for 10-12 seconds straight, and after I typed the first few words here I was guffawing for another 8-10 seconds, thank you

I hope they reduce the prices although either way it’ll still be out of my budget, always did look understated classy though.

[TrackDay]

In the videos for the VW polo Matt edition launch I saw two SUVs. Are those any refreshed versions since I couldn't find anything further.

Watch from 2:43-2:48

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rvMO6L2tFc

[kung_foo_fanta]

Originally Posted by TrackDay

I saw two SUVs. Are those any refreshed versions since I couldn't find anything further.

I believe they are the "Habanero Orange Metallic" Tiguan AllSpace & the "Kurkuma Yellow" T-Roc.

The AllSpace's headlights and grille seemed to be exactly the same as the previous gen as did the T-Roc's, at least from what I could discern from the video. So, they don't look like the facelifts, but again, I could be wrong. Maybe there are changes, when you look closer.

[Axe77]

The 5 seat Tiguan is one of the most perfectly proportioned crossovers I feel. It looks absolutely comfortable all around seating wise, has great boot space all in a sensible footprint.

I dearly hope they can give it a much superior ride quality when they relaunch. It’s definitely much plusher looking than say a C5 but the C5’s utterly comfortable carpet ride will be a hard one to ignore. Not to mention a super refined diesel efficient engine.

[GTO]

Originally Posted by androdev

to sell four units a month?

I think that Porsche has really improved your mood (and sense of humour) these days!

Here's some trivia for those not following the Tiguan = VW doubled up on the Tiguan AllSpace and ended up with way too much excess inventory / unsold cars. The person in charge almost lost his job and was transferred to Germany, I heard. Dealers were moving 2-year old unsold Tiguans at massive discounts. VW & Skoda have to take care that they don't enter the "discount deathtrap" for their expensive cars, that Audi / BMW / Mercedes find themselves in. No one buys these luxury cars without a 5 - 10 lakh discount anymore and they've spoiled the customer. I'm seeing the same with premium VWs & Skodas. They should instead learn from Ford (Endeavour) & Toyota (Fortuner) which sell with minimal or reasonable discounts, but never anything too excessive.