VW Tiguan SPY PHOTOS: Ready for Launch . . .
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VW Tiguan SPY PHOTOS: Ready for Launch . . .
Concept A Named
Volkswagen's RAV4 fighter to be called Tiguan
By GREG KABLE
AutoWeek | Published 07/20/06, 9:24 am et
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...5/TOC01ARCHIVE
Volkswagen's RAV4 fighter to be called Tiguan
By GREG KABLE
AutoWeek | Published 07/20/06, 9:24 am et
Volkswagen has christened its new compact SUV, as previewed by the Concept A at last February’s Geneva motor show, Tiguan following an internet poll of European automotive magazine readers .
A combination of the words Tiger and Leguan, the Tiguan name was chosen over a list of nomenclatures dreamt up by Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg-based marketing department, including Rockton, Nanuk, Samun and Namib.
Some 350,000 readers were involved in the poll conducted over the internet, according to the German car maker which plans to unveil a second, more production orientated concept of its compact Golf-based SUV at the Los Angeles motor show in December before unveiling a definitive production version at the Frankfurt motor show in September 2007.
Commenting on the poll, Volkswagen boss, Wolfgang Bernhard, said, "This is demonstrative of how Volkswagen is opening up: we made a clear appeal to the market - potential buyers could help choose the name Tiguan. The positive reaction shows that this is the right approach."
A combination of the words Tiger and Leguan, the Tiguan name was chosen over a list of nomenclatures dreamt up by Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg-based marketing department, including Rockton, Nanuk, Samun and Namib.
Some 350,000 readers were involved in the poll conducted over the internet, according to the German car maker which plans to unveil a second, more production orientated concept of its compact Golf-based SUV at the Los Angeles motor show in December before unveiling a definitive production version at the Frankfurt motor show in September 2007.
Commenting on the poll, Volkswagen boss, Wolfgang Bernhard, said, "This is demonstrative of how Volkswagen is opening up: we made a clear appeal to the market - potential buyers could help choose the name Tiguan. The positive reaction shows that this is the right approach."
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Volkswagen's oddly named Tiguan (hey, the people have spoken), has broken cover on the current issue of Germany's Auto Bild magazine. Although clearly a computer-generated interpretation of VW's cute 'ute, the cover shot gives a more realistic rendering of what is to be Volkswagen's answer to the RAV4 and CR-V. Worthy items of note include the high and tidy belt-line, minimalist C-pillar and pseudo-spoiler, ala Touareg/Cayenne.
As a reminder, the Tiguan will be based off the current Golf platform and make it's debut at the Los Angeles auto show this coming November. Production is slated to begin in 2008.
As a reminder, the Tiguan will be based off the current Golf platform and make it's debut at the Los Angeles auto show this coming November. Production is slated to begin in 2008.
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I love a lot of the VW designs and the vehicles are a joy to mod (VR6, VW Beetle with my uncle).
However, one thing that bothers me is that they will have a lot of new engine designs and I hope the quality is better than in previous years.
However, one thing that bothers me is that they will have a lot of new engine designs and I hope the quality is better than in previous years.
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i'm really liking the front ends of new VWs....
the back end is still questionable and blah-ish, (the jetta and passat, namely) but the front ends are quite nice.
this SUV looks quite good..
only if VW can ramp up their reliability.....
the back end is still questionable and blah-ish, (the jetta and passat, namely) but the front ends are quite nice.
this SUV looks quite good..
only if VW can ramp up their reliability.....
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Tiguan......am I missing something? That's even dumber than Toureg. I have a BA from a pretty good school and I don't even know how to pronounce it?
Man, VW really needs to get some new marketing people. Sure, people voted for it, but the list
of other names sound like names from a Scientologist's baby name handbook.
Rockton, Nanuk, Samun and Namib? WTF?
Man, VW really needs to get some new marketing people. Sure, people voted for it, but the list
of other names sound like names from a Scientologist's baby name handbook.
Rockton, Nanuk, Samun and Namib? WTF?
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Originally Posted by bruce van
Tiguan......am I missing something? That's even dumber than Toureg. I have a BA from a pretty good school and I don't even know how to pronounce it?
Originally Posted by Lexmex
However, one thing that bothers me is that they will have a lot of new engine designs and I hope the quality is better than in previous years.
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The very first photos of the Volkswagen Tiguan were snapped by spy photographers this week. The car appears to be further along in the development process than one might expect. Codenamed VW416, the Tiguan is riding on a PL/PQ48 platform – a combination of the Golf/Rabbit and Passat platforms – one which will eventually be shared with Audi’s A4, A5 and Q5. In mid July, Volkswagen released the first official sketch of the Tiguan, which will arrive as a 2008 or 2009 model. Production will begin in Wolfsburg at the end of 2007, at the soonest
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SPY PHOTOS: VW Tiguan
The photos are showing the prototype and two computer images of how the new model is expected to look like upon its release :
source : worldcarfans
by Hans G. Lehmann
Copyright by Lehmann Photo-Syndication
10-17-2006
New SUV Ready for Launch
Volkswagen is about to release the new 4x4 model Tiguan at the upcoming Los Angeles Motor Show in December this year. Here are more photos showing a prototype of VW’s new compact SUV during hot weather testing in the Californian desert. Although still disguised, the shape and styling of the new model – previously dubbed “Marrakesh” - is clearly similar to VW’s bigger off-roader, the Touareg.
The new Tiguan sits on a platform derived from the current Golf, however with a heavy duty suspension, higher ground clearance and VW’s 4MOTION four-wheel-drive system. The dashboard includes an LCD screen controlling satellite navigation and stereo. The Tiguan is a five passenger car and set to rival the likes of Toyota’s RAV 4, Honda’s CR-V , LandRover Freelander and BMW X3. Power comes from a choice of fuel and Diesel engines, starting with a 1.4 litre TSI 150hp fuel engine, probably another 2.0 litre delivering 170 to 200hp, and two 140 and 170hp 2.0 litre Diesels.
Copyright by Lehmann Photo-Syndication
10-17-2006
New SUV Ready for Launch
Volkswagen is about to release the new 4x4 model Tiguan at the upcoming Los Angeles Motor Show in December this year. Here are more photos showing a prototype of VW’s new compact SUV during hot weather testing in the Californian desert. Although still disguised, the shape and styling of the new model – previously dubbed “Marrakesh” - is clearly similar to VW’s bigger off-roader, the Touareg.
The new Tiguan sits on a platform derived from the current Golf, however with a heavy duty suspension, higher ground clearance and VW’s 4MOTION four-wheel-drive system. The dashboard includes an LCD screen controlling satellite navigation and stereo. The Tiguan is a five passenger car and set to rival the likes of Toyota’s RAV 4, Honda’s CR-V , LandRover Freelander and BMW X3. Power comes from a choice of fuel and Diesel engines, starting with a 1.4 litre TSI 150hp fuel engine, probably another 2.0 litre delivering 170 to 200hp, and two 140 and 170hp 2.0 litre Diesels.
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i bet VW would price this above the comparable RAV4 and CR-V trims though
VW always prices higher than its direct competitors thinking that its brand name is more prestigeous
im sorry but its because of the price and the lack of reliability from the whole brand that i did NOT buy a VW and got an used 2GS instead of a passat
ps sideview reminded me of CR-V
while rear quarter panel trim line and such reminded me of X3 to some degree
VW always prices higher than its direct competitors thinking that its brand name is more prestigeous
im sorry but its because of the price and the lack of reliability from the whole brand that i did NOT buy a VW and got an used 2GS instead of a passat
ps sideview reminded me of CR-V
while rear quarter panel trim line and such reminded me of X3 to some degree
That concept drawing looks good though. Too bad the production doesn't look as good.
Anyways, Antigua anyone?
Tiguan?????????????????http://www.antigua-barbuda.org
