It’s spacious, it’s premium, it’s the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, a compact SUV that has been one of the most favorite vehicles of the UAE’s residents for a long time. Volkswagen gave the new Tiguan a much-needed redesign and made it larger and spacious in to complete its “perfect family car” appeal. The 2017 Tiguan now offers optional third row seats to accommodate the whole family for the next big adventure together.
Much like the previous generations of Tiguan, the new 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is just as reliable, trendy and very versatile. Designed to make one feel at home wherever they go, the new Tiguan brings control, comfort and stability no matter what road it is driven on.
Here is a complete review of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan with a closer look at its design, performance and safety features.
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The Design of 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
The new design of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan makes it stylish while still maintaining a practical look of an SUV. Designers at Volkswagen made sure that the new design adds to the performance of the Tiguan by making it more aerodynamic than ever before.
Exterior
The exterior is sportier than before with more defined lines and wider stance. The overall look of the Tiguan is improved and made even more prominent by the bigger and sleeker 19-inch alloy wheels with split 5 twin-spoke design. The roof-rail not only looks pretty, but also brings a lot of extra space for the adventure enthusiasts.
Bi-Xenon headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights can be found at the front of the new Tiguan. Volkswagen added Bi-Xenon headlights in the new design for their brighter and energy efficient capabilities. The addition of Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) helps the driver to better navigate the roads in low visibility conditions.
The power-operated side mirrors of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan are integrated with turn signals so that the driver can easily change lanes without disrupting traffic. The new Tiguan comes with the option of panoramic sunroof that extends all the way back to the rear seats so that everyone can enjoy the outside views from every angle.
Interior
Since additional space is the new theme for Volkswagen, the designers at Volkswagen made sure that there is a lot of cargo space in the passenger cabin. The rear seats are adjustable and have 40/20/40 split and sliding function, the new arrangement allows the drive to either increase seating capacity or storage whichever is needed.
The new Tiguan features leather-wrapped, multi-functional steering wheel that will give the driver complete control over the cabin’s convenience features. With leatherette seating surfaces, the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is bringing a lot of comfort in its design to ensure that the passengers are enjoying the ride on long or short journeys. The heated front seats are just one of the many luxury features that can be found in the interior of the new Tiguan and of course, the optional leather seats are also available for added luxury experience.
The Performance of a Rock Star
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is often deemed as one of the best SUVs in the UAE because of its versatile driving capability and performance specifications that make it perfect for a desert ride. Since residents of the UAE are quite fond of desert safari and adventure trips, Volkswagen Tiguan fits in perfectly in the UAE car market.
Much like the previous generations, the new 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan’s all-wheel, and all-weather drive ensures the perfect VW driving experience. An amazing aspect of the new Tiguan is the standard 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that is capable of generating 200 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque.
The amped-up engine performance has been paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission that also features a Sports mode that brings a race car feel to this compact SUV. Despite the speculations that the fuel economy of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan would decrease because of a turbocharged engine, the new Tiguan is capable of 20 mpg in the city and 24 mph on the highway.
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is available in 8 trim levels including S, Sport, Wolfsburg and SEL (the same four trim levels are also available with 4MOTION).
Safety Features
Volkswagen has done a superb job at providing impressive safety features in the new 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. This time, the Volkswagen Tiguan has seven stability enhancing features, multiple active safety features and a rigid safety cage that makes the new Tiguan ready for a confident off-road ride and a steady in-city drive. It’s a beast built to thrive in all road and weather conditions, all thanks to its impressive safety pack.
Some of the essential safety features in the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan include:
- High Strength Steel Cage
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Brake Disc Drying System
- Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS)
- Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The Price of 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan in the UAE
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is already available in the UAE with multiple engine and trim level options. The starting price of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is AED 90,000 and it can go up to AED 133,000 for its most high-end variant.
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