All- New “Sporty and Upscale” 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
Posted by Val Amodeo on Tue, Feb 23, 2010 @ 01:05 PM
Volkswagen updates the new 2010 Tiguan, making it a popular crossover entry in the small SUV segment. With German driving dynamics and an expensive feel, this SUV is established as a front-runner in the ever growing crossover marketplace. With improvements to design, performance and standard features the Tiguan is said to be more "sporty and upscale" compared to other vehicles within the class.
Design
With bold chrome and a swoopy headlamp treatment, the Tiguan comes in three trims- the S, SE and SEL. Boasting a coupe- like silhouette, this VW has clean, graceful and modern effect. Leather upholstery is standard on the SEL and is optional on the SE versions. The rear seats move forward and lift up to six inches, allowing drivers to optimize the Tiguan for either rear cargo room or rear passenger comfort. The rear seats fold fully down giving the vehicle a nice cargo area, making it far more practical than a sedan. Adding to the sense of space, the '10 Tiguan also has a large panoramic sunroof that is a 13 square foot opening (about three times the size of an average sunroof), and includes a power retractable shade to let the air in but keep the sun out.
Performance
The Tiguan offers a pleasant and sporty driving experience, more so than most compact crossover SUVs. Front- wheel drive is standard in all Tiguan trims; however the SE and SEL are available with an all-wheel drive option. This 4-door wagon seats five and is powered by a turbocharged 200-hp 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. The Tiguan's award winning engine drives with ample power; the direct injection helps it churn out a lot of useable force for its size allowing the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 60 in 7.8 seconds. With such power, the Tiguan has a 2,200 lbs towing capacity. It comes available with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. Along with top performance ratings, the new Tiguan is more economical with the high-performance turbocharged engine drastically reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Features
The 2010 Tiguan is one of the safest vehicles in its class, earning a 5-star crash test rating from the government's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front side airbags, rear side airbags, and curtain side airbags. Other available features include a navigation system with rearview camera, sunroof, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive to store data and digital audio files. With both safety and comfortable, the Tiguan will always ensure a pleasant ride.
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