What kind of car is Volkswagen's Tiguan?
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Volkswagen's Tiguan is the Volkswagen Tiguan, the second SUV following the Touareg. Its body dimensions are 4506mm in length, 1809mm in width, 1685mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2684mm. The Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with two engines: 1.8TSI and 2.0TSI. The 2.0TSI engine can output a maximum power of 147kw and a maximum torque of 280nm, reaching peak torque at 1700rpm, combining the characteristics of small displacement with high power and low-speed high torque. The Tiguan comes standard with ESP body stability system, EBD electronic brake force distribution, and ASR traction control.
The Tiguan is Volkswagen's ace SUV, and I've been commuting with it for over three years—it feels perfect for city life. It's a compact design, but the interior space is surprisingly spacious; even three adults in the back seat won’t feel cramped. It comes with two engine options: a 1.5T and a 2.0T. I chose the 1.5T, which averages around 8L/100km in the city, and the auto start-stop feature is a lifesaver in traffic. The suspension is tuned for comfort, smoothing out speed bumps so well that my wife can even do her makeup in the passenger seat without smudging. Tech features are solid too—the auto-parking assist is great for beginners, and CarPlay connects to my phone instantly. The downside? Road noise is noticeable at high speeds, but adding some sound insulation helps a lot. Maintenance intervals are long, at every 10,000 km, making it more hassle-free than Japanese cars.
What amazed me most during the test drive of the new Tiguan was its driving dynamics. Built on the MQB platform, this car's steering is as precise as a scalpel, with significantly better roll control than the CR-V when cornering. The top-tier 4MOTION all-wheel drive delivers exceptional wet-road grip - it didn't slip even during a sudden mountain rainstorm. The 2.0T engine paired with the 7-speed DSG shifts down decisively under hard acceleration, delivering more immediate thrust than the Highlander. Inside, the full digital dashboard projects navigation, making a HUD unnecessary. Front/rear radars with auto-braking eliminate alleyway anxiety. The trunk fits two bicycles, with hidden storage under the floor. Only downside was strong new car smell that took two weeks to dissipate.
