insideKENT Magazine Issue 38 - May 2015 | Page 136
MOTORS
VOLKSWAGEN tiguan
Volkswagen is a word that epitomises a solid and reliable, non-precocious brand of motoring.
People who tend to own VWs are usually people who want a car that does exactly what it says on
the tin; that allows you to live your life in comfort, with a bonus of style and luxury thrown in for
good measure. The VW Tiguan does exactly that. WORDS AND PHOTOS BY LUKE YATES
Volkswagen Tiguan2.0TDI (140ps) 4Motion R Line BlueMotion DSG
Price as tested: £29,995
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Top Speed: 126 MPH
Economy: Combined 33.2 MPG
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0-62 MPH: 8.3 SECONDS
Performance: 208 BHP
Combined CO2: 199 G/KM
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Understandably, the Volkswagen Tiguan is popular with UK car buyers,
combining the usability of the Golf with desirable SUV features, four-wheel
drive, and all that lovely extra space!
It is a highly good-looking car on the outside; chunkier than previous versions,
and feels really rugged and sturdy looking, with its sleek front bumper, more
intricate headlight design with daytime running lights, and LED tail lights.
You're given the impression that this is a car that's ready for anything.
Inside the cockpit, things get spacious and comfy. The seats are well
sculpted and the driving stance is excellent, with easily adjustable electric
seats aiding the perfect position even for a shorty like me. The central
touchscreen console is intuitive and easy to operate, and provides excellent
in-car information and entertainment. The sat nav worked perfectly for us
as we wound our way to the Chatham dockyard, while the voice-guide was
very dulcet, and never got irritating!
The auto gearbox is smooth and
effortless to use, the brakes are
sharp and responsive, and the
Tiguan handles beautifully on all
road types, giving you confidence
on fast motorways, but also a bit
of enjoyment on the smaller, windier
roads. There's plenty of power too,
and the Tiguan has a towing weight
capacity of 2,200 kgs, making this
an attractive option for those of you
who like to tow caravans and
suchlike and, of course, this is aid ed
further in the four-wheel drive option.
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I really loved the Tiguan. It was
comfortable, extremely pleasant
and enjoyable to drive; it just
worked, as it should. It is definitely
not a car for the more ostentatious
show offs and attention seekers out
there, but I think that's probably
one of its strongest selling points.
This is a car for people who already
know who they are.
The Volkswagen Tiguan comes in four-wheel and front-wheel drive versions,
and is comfortable and enjoyable to drive. I very quickly adjusted to it, and
found myself confidently striking out into the busy bypasses and town road
traffic, without worrying. The Tiguan's 2.0-litre TSI engine delivers 208 bph,
and takes the car from 0-60 mph in 8.3 seconds, with a top speed of 126
mph. With regards to economy, the Tiguan boasts an average of 33.2 mpg,
and emissions of 199 g/km, which for a 'larger' car are pretty impressive
stats.
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