Tiguan Tiguan Revealed - Official Press Release & Pics

[NarutoRamen]

Re: Tiguan Revealed - Official Press Release & Pixs

It's a nice looking vehicle, but nothing amazing. I think they used a dull color to present it in.

 

[PanterroR]

That's visible as well; look how much higher sits the car in 1st pic...

 

[CorpusCallosum]

better then the X3 god yes

Nice... ummm no... i like the interior for its simplicity but hate the design

the exterior is both boring and bloated at the same time... glasshouse way to big... if it had a higher shoulder line and less glass i think they had a winner... perhaps im just to use to seeing coupes these days

still.... much better then the X3 altho i prefer the mule X3 recently spotted...

 

[phaeton]

I love it but it needs a chrome strips on the grill to unbland it I reckon (probably will be on High spec models aka Eos & Passat).

While not many people like the air vents (due to cost saving intiatives) I think VW did a good job, can't wait to see it in person

Alwing the two different front bumpers are called

"Trend & Fun" and "Street & Style" (S&S has 18 degree approach angle).

"Track & Field" (T&F has 28 degree approach angle and comes with electronic differentials for the Muddy).

 

[Choleric]

I just love that they have a manual, thats gotta be one of the first modern SUVs I have seen with a manual transmission, sweet.

Other than that, I think it looks really sweet. I would definately buy one if I was in the market.

 

[Merc1]

It is a handsome enough vehicle, nothing shocking. Then again there are so many things you can do with a such a vehicle configuration. It could have come out looking like the Acura RDX, with its large SUV proportion unhandsomely shrunk to fit a smaller body, it looks a mess.

The only thing I see here as a potential problem is not having a V6, but then again the CRV doesn't either. Still though the old 3.1 V6 would have fit nicely here. I can see why the 3.6 wasn't used, to spare the Touareg.

M

 

[Yperion]

A V6 version might come later on although the 2.0 TFSI engine is enough IMO.

 

[MikeJ]

I just love that they have a manual, thats gotta be one of the first modern SUVs I have seen with a manual transmission, sweet.

Many (if not most) SUV's are available with a manual transmission in Europe, nothing new there.

 

[Choleric]

Many (if not most) SUV's are available with a manual transmission in Europe, nothing new there.

figures as much, the closest thing I ever see in the US is the random old pickup or maybe an old Jeep with a manual.

 

[martinbo]

I like this a lot. Y'know why? Because my wife will love it.

Given that she has the task of driving the Forester around during the week to keep mileage and fuel spend low... whilst she may enjoy the drive, visibity and practicality of the thing, she doesn't care much for the image. See, my wife's a VW girl and she loves the brand. Interestingly, she won't be seen dead in a Touran MPV bread-van though.

Here's a great car with solid, handsome lines and unmistakable VW DNA. She's going to love it and we'll still have a nice family soft-roader for the weekends and holidays if I can't convince her to go for a new 2008 Forester Turbo! Track and Field pack looks good and I suppose the Haldex-based AWD system will be all we ever need off the beaten track.

Interior is a major disappointment however, its fussy and dated looking Golf Plus fascia is somehow incongruous with the rugged yet civilised looks of the exterior. I would've preferred the straight Golf dash which is more squared off and lends itself better for some "tough looking bits".

Pricing is a key. If they price this much higher than a CRV and RAV-4 (like Land Rover did with the Freelander 2 over here) then it'll be yet another unattainable so-called people's car...

 

[Yperion]

I 'm also interested in the Tiguan for my wife. Now with two kids i could need extra space and practicality but i 'd rather be dead that seen driving a MPV so this could be the car for me.

 

[EnI]

This is a very interesting little SUV. A bit boring to look at ... But it's VW after all, not BMW or Alfa.

Speaking of Alfa ...

Soon there will be a bunch of new alternatives available in small SUV segment ...

Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Renault, Volvo, Ford, MB, Audi, ...

LR, BMW, Nissan, Peugeot, Citroen, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Honda etc are already there.


A lot cars to choose from!

 

[Mr. M]

There is nothing to be disappointed about here. The Tiguan is a typical VW product inside out, and I love it. It's simple, direct and functional.

 

[cawimmer430]

That's actually a very good looking mini SUV.

I wouldn't call it bland, but "conservative". Can't wait to see it in real life. Looking good inside and out.

 

[rev]

That "baby" Touareg looks pretty good. However, the interior is a disappointment. Why use the same dashboard as that of the Golf Plus? To keep the costs low? If that is the reason, why not use the dashboard of the Golf? It looks way better and people wouldn't make silly faces every time they would look at it compared to that of the Golf Plus. I don't know what you guys say, but VW is going to have a hard time selling enough units of their new SUV because of that ugly interior.

 

[wltsm]

I really like this, the front and rear look excellent, the sides may take a little getting used to though!

I know the interior is very golf plus, but looks good anyway!

A good job by VW, I'm sure they'll sell like hot dogs!

 

[Centurion]

I give this car a big thumb up. VW has done a very good job with the exterior design, it looks lovely. Like many have said the interior is dissapointing but with a good price I'm sure this car will be able to steal customers from RAV4.

 

[Yperion]

This is a very interesting little SUV. A bit boring to look at ... But it's VW after all, not BMW or Alfa.

After seeing the 1 series coupe i seriously prefer "boring" cars.

 

[phaeton]

These pics are from a movie

Sport & Style

Track & Field

Source; Volkswagen TIGUAN

 

[Silverado]

Those pumped up wheels make it look a lot better and more macho