2019 Volkswagen Tiguan – Midsize Sporty SUV with a Turbocharged Engine

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan – Midsize Sporty SUV with Turbocharged Engine Options

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The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is a midsize sporty SUV that boasts a commanding road presence with its sharp lines, distinctive edges and bold appeal. The all-new Volkswagen Tiguan has been rated as one of the top compact SUVs, thanks to its versatile appeal, all-round capabilities and sturdy build quality. The bigger, mightier and smarter Volkswagen Tiguan is now available in the UAE with a highly advanced powertrain and state-of-the-art driver-assistance technologies.

While the exterior design of the SUV looks traditional yet purposeful, the interior boasts a touch of class and quality. The ergonomically designed cockpit, premium feel of the cabin and added spaciousness make for an unforgettable journey and validate the family vehicle appeal of the SUV. The vehicle also comes with Drive select (Snow Mode, On-Road Mode, Off-Road Mode and Off-Road Custom) to allow seamless switching from one mode to another according to driving conditions.

Here is a review of the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan available in the UAE with a closer look at its new design, performance, safety features and more.

Design of the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is “the not-so-compact, compact SUV” that boasts a longer silhouette and more refined rear profile. The redesigned exterior has been designed to turn heads, all-thanks to the sharp lines, distinctive grille and stylish illuminating system with LED technology. The ergonomically designed interior of the SUV comes equipped with advanced in-cabin technologies, latest convenience features and high-end luxury amenities.

Exterior

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is a midsize sporty SUV that has a striking exterior. The modern-day vehicle has an aggressive front fascia and a sophisticated rear. The front fascia features sculpted hood, wide mesh grille with chrome bars and integrated illuminating system. The sharp lines and silver chrome accents on the front and back of the vehicle accentuate its contemporary appeal and unique design. The hood contours, body-colored bumpers, chrome moldings on the side windows and bold character lines that run from front to back validate the bold profile of the SUV.

The all-new Volkswagen Tiguan looks authoritative and sporty with its 19-inch alloy wheels and elongated wheelbase. To accentuate the aerodynamic appeal of the vehicle, wider overhangs and distinctive rear spoiler have been included in the exterior design.

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan features advanced illuminating system that includes both separately fitted and integrated LED fog lights to light up the road and surroundings in poor visibility conditions.

Exterior of the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

The LED headlights have been integrated into the mesh grille to offer better illumination and to enhance the contemporary profile of the vehicle. The LED headlights also come with “Leaving Home” and manual “Coming Home” function and Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) to facilitate safer driving. The LED Daytime running lights also come fitted inside the headlights to improve the visibility of the SUV for other commuters and augment the sporty new look. At the rear of the SUV, the rear fog lights and the dark red taillamp assemblies have been fitted to accentuate the sporty character of the vehicle.

The larger size of the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan makes for a spacious interior with more cargo space. The roof rails (Black or Silver) also add to the cargo space of the vehicle and increase its adventure-ready appeal. Rain sensors are also available with the vehicle to add to the purposeful appeal of the SUV.

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is available in 13 colors that are Urano Grey Solid, Pure White Solid, Ruby Red Metallic, Indium Grey Metallic, Titanium Beige Metallic,  Nutshell Brown Metallic, Oryx White Mother-of-Pearl Effect, Caribbean Blue Metallic, Tungsten Silver Metallic, Deep Black Pearl Effect, Habanero Orange Metallic paint,  Atlantic Blue Metallic paint and Dark Moss Green Metallic.

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Interior

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is a midsize sporty SUV that features a premium interior, all-thanks to the cutting-edge convenience features, advanced luxury amenities and latest in-cabin technologies. The aesthetically rich cabin has been laced with decorative strips and inserts, chrome elements on mirror adjustment and illuminated door handles in matte chrome.

The purposeful design of the all-new Volkswagen Tiguan features three rows of individually adjustable seats with lumbar support, headrests, center armrests and folding table on the back of each front seat for a comfortable commuting experience. The versatile seats have been covered with V-Tex leatherette upholstery (9 colors) that is stylish, comfortable and easy to maintain. The covering of the second and third-row seats is also available in Saffrono Orange/Black Vienna Leather. The well-designed interior of the luxury SUV features leather-wrapped multi-function heated steering wheel and gearshift knob in leather to improve the driving comfort.

Interior of the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

The state-of-the-art cabin has been equipped with “Discover Pro” radio-navigation system that features an 8-inch TFT touchscreen with color display and proximity sensor. The convenience features of the all-new Volkswagen Tiguan also include a voice control system, a Bluetooth interface, a USB connection and two SD card slots.

The feature-rich infotainment system of the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan comprises of many advanced technologies including Composition Media Radio System with an 8-inch TFT color display, an MP3 and WMA-compatible CD player and a touchscreen with proximity sensor. Also, to offer a spectacular acoustic environment, the Fender Premium Audio System and “DYNAUDIO Excite Surround” System have been installed with 8-speakers. The App-Connect of the premium vehicle offers uncompromised connectivity.

The cutting-edge Volkswagen Digital Cockpit of the driver-focused cabin comes equipped with “head-up display” and high-resolution 12-inch Active Info Display that relay all the important information to ensure safer driving.

For comfortable commuting in all weather conditions, the “Air Care Climatronic” with 3-zone temperature control and allergen filter has been installed inside the cabin. This advanced climate control module is available in Titan Black Vienna Leather.

Interior of 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

Performance of 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is an adventure-ready vehicle that comes fitted with two high-performance engine options. The 1.4-litre turbocharged inline 4-Cylinder engine has been paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This engine is capable of producing 150 horsepower and 250Nm of torque, which enables the sporty SUV to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.2 seconds and have a top speed of 200 km/h. The compact SUV has a fuel efficiency of 14.5 Km/L with this engine.

The more powerful of the two engines is the 2.0-litre turbocharged inline 4-Cylinder engine that has been paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. This engine is capable of generating 220 horsepower and 280Nm of torque, which enables the sporty SUV to have a top speed of 220 km/h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds. With this engine, the vehicle has a fuel efficiency of 12.8 Km/L.

Performance of the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

Also read: 2019 Volkswagen Touareg – Premium Midsize SUV with a TFSI V6 Engine

Safety features

The front and rear crumple zones and a wide range of safety features have been installed in the all-new Volkswagen Tiguan to ensure the safety of the occupants. The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan also includes a variety of advanced driver-assistance systems to offer enhanced driving comfort.

Following are some of the important safety features and driver-assistance systems of the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan:

  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Overhead View Camera (Area View)
  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Light Assist
  • Lane Assist
  • Area View
  • Park Distance Control with Maneuver Braking
  • Front Assist
  • Rear Traffic Alert
  • Intelligent Crash Response System
  • Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
  • Seven Stability-Enhancing Systems
  • Hill Descent Control
  • Electromechanical Parking Brake with Auto Hold Function
  • Electronic Stability Control with Driver Steering Recommendation

Price of the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is available in the UAE in four trim levels (S, SE, SEL and Sport). The starting price of the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is AED 90,000 that can go higher with the optional features, technologies and trim level selected.

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