Volkswagen Tiguan test drive since 2008 SUV

First Volkswagen Tiguan Test Kaluga assembly

You will not find a word of Tiguan in any dictionary. This name was synthesized by VW marketers. It is composed of the words of the Tiger and Iguan, which means symbiosis of hidden agility and the strength of the tiger with the elegance and dexterity of Iguana - a large lizard that is found in South America.
The test drive took place in the Kaluga region near the new VW factory, on which the Tiguans began to collect for the Russian market. Today, the plant is engaged in large -sized assembly of cars (not only VW, but also Skoda). Currently, only 5% of the capacity is occupied on the territory of assembly production. Within 36 months, the process of coarse assembly will replace full -fledged production with its own stamping and painting workshop. According to representatives of the plant, the quality of the cars will be identical to the German plant. Quality control and the choice of suppliers are the hardest.
At first, customers will be available in two trim levels (with a full and front -wheel drive): Track & Field and Sport & Style, later another Trend & Fun set will appear. They are distinguished by purpose: one is sharpened under a parquet ride around the city and highway, and the second implies that you sometimes move from asphalt. The front bumper in the version of Track & Field allows you to overcome more complex geometric obstacles. The angle of entry with such a package increases from 18 to 28 degrees. Both versions look interesting and recognizable. Undoubtedly, at first for customers the main factor in the purchase can be the effect of novelty. The first year of the VW CDs on the roads will be a curiosity.
Tiguan, younger brother of Tuareg. Under such a slogan, marketers position a new compact crossover. Indeed, there is an external similarity, all -wheel drive too. However, in technical equipment, Tiguan is far from the Touareg SUV. Full -wheel drive is realized through a high -term fourth -generation Haldex. We talked about it in detail in the Saab Turbo X test drive. The main advantage of this node is in the prevention of slippers. When moving at a constant speed of 90% of the torque, it is transmitted to the front wheels, improving the terminal stability and reducing fuel consumption. At the entrance to the turn of the coupling, it distributes the moment on the right wheels, riding the car from insufficient rotation. At starting, the rear wheels are activated, which avoids slipping of the unloaded front. In a word, if you compare Haldex 4 with analogues, it is much faster, while more compact and easier. As on most crossovers, there are no strict locks of differentials here. There is no lowering gear, although it would come in handy, especially with the 1.4 TSI engine. Why, let's say later. Tiguan borrowed the pendants from the Passat sedan, they were strengthened, but the move was small. Even on small mounds, Tiguan presses his paws and sneaks on three wheels. At the same time, the hanging wheel slows down the anti -boom system with blocks.
The Tiguan salon has a German order, well familiar with golf. There are no significant changes, except that climate control deflectors became round. It is impossible to find fault with ergonomics and assembly quality, but the materials were pumped up in places. In the lower part of the console, the plastic is naturally oak, that is, very hard. Inside Tiguan does not cause emotions. I would like to dilute the monochrome style with some bright strokes. Next year, a large sensory display will be able to cheer up, which will be entrusted with the control of the multimedia system and navigation. After a while, a multifunctional steering wheel will appear, but for now it is ordinary, without music management buttons.
Tiguan will please lovers to make a flea market out of the car. For them, there are drawers under the seats, capacious pockets in the doorway and a cooled glove compartment. For rear passengers from amenities - folding tables. By the way, the second row of seats can not only be tilted, but also moved in the longitudinal direction. The seats themselves are comfortable, with an accurate German profile and hard stuffing.
Tiguani trunk of not outstanding sizes (320 l), it will be especially noticeable in the version with a full -sized spare wheel, but the shape of the trunk is geometrically correct, without protruding arches, it will be easy to lay the boxes. If you need to transport the overall cargo, you can fold not only the rear seats, but also the front passenger. In this case, even a ladder will fit into the body. Lovers to carry everything with them will be pleased that Tiguan is able to tow a trailer weighing up to 2.5 tons.
What does the driver of Tiguan feel? The same thing as the driver of the golf, only the landing is higher, the visibility is better, and the usual handbrake disappeared on the tunnel. He was replaced by an electric assistant with Auto Hold, which helps to hold the car as soon as you stopped and released the gas pedal. In order to move, no extra movements should be done. The system itself will understand that you decided to move. Later, another assistant for dummies will appear. Park Assist, known for Touran Mikroven. It is enough for the driver to drive up to a place exceeding the dimensions of his car by a little more than a meter and activate the system. After that, the car itself is parked. You only need to follow the instructions, dose the speed and switch the gearbox from the first to the rear speed. Undoubtedly, with all the chips, Tiguan will become a favorite of the beautiful half of humanity.
Not only girls will appreciate a balanced suspension. At first, when driving along the highway, it seemed to me that the car repeats the profile too detail, and even small flaws did not go unnoticed. What will happen when we eat on a site with pits? It turned out that it's okay. Tiguan shock absorbers work perfectly on the hush. They are designed so that when large bumps, the compression is additionally damped. At the same time, in the salon, even at a speed of 140 km/h, very quietly.
A 1.4 TSI engine with a capacity of 150 hp was installed on the machine tested by us. It is equipped not only with a turbine, but also by a mechanical compressor, which made it possible to make a knot compact. With such an engine on the asphalt, Tiguan feels at ease. He is perfectly given overtaking, he holds well in corners. After 3000 rpm, the turbine works in full force and acceleration is very dynamic. This is especially noticeable with mechanics, which allows you to keep the motor in optimal mode. But this couple will save on off -road. And all thanks to the Off-Road button. After this regime is activated, the gas pedal becomes poisoned. A sharp opening of the throttle will not work, this is done to exclude slippers on loose ground. However, when storming a steep slope, you now and then stall. The motor does not have enough lower classes, and thanks to good soundproofing, it becomes hard to control the traction. In addition to the gas pedal, the ABS settings are changing, now the wheels can be blocked for a longer time. By the way, the stabilization system on the Tiguan is indiscriminate. The button deactivates only the anti -wings system. This, for example, should allow you to enter the slope through slippery grass. For those who look closely at Tiguan with the possibility of frequent sorties to nature, I would advise a turbodiesel, its torque is already 320 nm, together with the automatic transmission of ruptures of traction, it will be possible to avoid.


How much does Volkswagen Tiguan cost? In the basic configuration, the version price starts from 904 thousand rubles. For this money, a full package of security funds is proposed (despite the fact that Tiguan has earned five stars on Euro NCAP), a separate climate and a full electric package. The price is not bad, however, a machine gun with a turbodiesel, a leather interior, a glass roof, xenon and a multimedia system with a touch display and a navigator can significantly increase this price. With such a set, Tiguan is already in competitors not Toyota Rav4, but almost to the premium, where the Land Rover Freelander or Volvo XC60 ball runs, which will appear very soon.

 
Yaroslav Marshalkin
 

Source: Auto.mail.ru