Otocars Review

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Review - Although a relatively recent entrant into this highly-competitive segment, the big VW Touareg’s little brother, the Golf-based Tiguan, has already built a reputation as a quality soft-roader. In fact, the Tiguan is VW Australia’s third biggest-selling model after the Golf and Polo. The just-released 2012 version will do nothing to diminish its standing and sales success. While the 2012 model has been annointed with Volkswagen’s frontal grille and headlight treatment and new-look tail-lights, there is a new front-wheel-drive model, upgraded engines, clever new technology and fuel-consumption and emissions reductions of up to 7.7 per cent and 8.2 per cent respectively. There is new seat trim and Volkswagen's new steering wheel style, but the already-classy Tiguan interior has otherwise remained the same as the outgoing models.

• 2012 Tiguan 118TSI - 6-Speed Manual - $28,490
• 2012 Tiguan 132TSI - 6-Speed Manual - $33,490
• 2012 Tiguan 132TSI - 7-Speed DSG - $35,990
• 2012 Tiguan 103TDI - 6-Speed Manual - $35,990
• 2012 Tiguan 103TDI - 7-Speed DSG - $38,490
• 2012 Tiguan 155TSI - 7-Speed DSG - $42,990

Interior design of 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan - All the new Tiguan SUVs now come standard with daytime driving lights, six airbags (front, front side and curtain airbags), safety-optimised front head restraints ABS brakes, an auto-hold function, brake-assist and electronic brake-force distribution.Also on the safety-kit menu are anti-slip regulation, an electronic differential lock, electronic stability program and engine braking control.With the exception of the top-spec petrol-powered 155TSl, all Tiguan models ride on 16-inch alloy wheels and come equipped with air conditioning, an AM/FM security-coded radio) with an MP3-compatible CD player, Bluetooth phone connectivity as well as a centre-console-mounted media device interface that comes with a USB connection cable.The 155TSI adds sporty 17-inch alloys, dual-zone automatic climate control, a fancier touch-screen audio system with MP3, automatic rain-s sensing wipers and rear parking- distance system with optical parking sensors as standard.The range-topper also adds extra chrome highlights, tinted glass from the B-pillar back, sports seats, front fog lights and sports suspension.For buyers who want one with the lot, they can add options such as VW’s “park-assist 2", an excellent adaptive chassis-control system and the RNS510 satellite-navigation system.The five-door, five-seat Tiguan has a 60:40 split-fold rear bench seat that can be adjusted forwards and backwards by up to 16cm and also reclined. Cargo capacity ranges from 395 to 1510litres.

source:http://www.thecarconnection.com,http://www.themotorreport.com.au