Updated Volkswagen Tiguan Coming To India This November

The new Tiguan might or might not appeal to every other car buyer but people who know how good Volkswagen cars are should definitely wait for it. As per the German brand, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan is all set to make its Indian debut by next month via the CKD route. So, no more import duties on your favourite SUV! You heard that right. Planning to extend your budget for this segment? Check out all features we can expect from the 2021 VW Tiguan down below.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan debut in India is slated by this November.
• To be powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol unit.
• Multiple cosmetic and feature updates to be a part of the MY2021.

Volkswagen Tiguan

Design & Exterior

On the outside, the upcoming Tiguan will be featuring a slightly reprofiled front end. The headlights are new and of course, they are LED units. Other updates in the form of a new grille, wide air dam and twin L-shaped DRLs further enhance the sportiness. Interestingly, the 18-inch alloy wheels are also new and the rear end is entirely updated with a revised bumper, LED taillamps and a large ‘Tiguan’ badging.

Buyers who want more customisation can also expect a palette full of new exterior shades as well.

Interior

Hop inside the cabin and there you will be able to find a typical Volkswagen affair. With a minimalistic approach, the entire dashboard of the upcoming Tiguan feels modern. At the centre, there is an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that is now expected to come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other features such as automatic climate control, wireless charger, large panoramic sunroof and connected car tech make it even feature-loaded.

Safety

For occupants safety, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan will be featuring six airbags, ABS, traction control and a rearview camera to name a few.

Engine

The powertrain of the upcoming Tiguan facelift will remain untouched. To be precise, the updated SUV will continue to feature a potent 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine what Volkswagen calls a TSI unit. The overall output from this motor is currently rated at 190HP and 320Nm while being paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Customers who want more reliability can also expect the brand’s all-wheel-drive technology available across the entire range.

Alternatives

In India, it will be competing against other SUVs such as Citroen C5 Aircross, Jeep Compass and Hyundai Tucson. Want to learn more about the new Compass? Check out all the details down below.

Jeep Compass

After the major makeover inside the cabin, the all-new Jeep Compass feels perfect in each and every aspect. Available with two engines on offer where one is a diesel while the next one is a turbocharged petrol unit, it produces 167HP and 160HP respectively. In terms of features, the 2021 Jeep Compass comes loaded with a wireless charger, panoramic sunroof, floating 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a fully digital instrument cluster to name a few.

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