Image gallery: 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan first drive review
Volkswagen recently launched the Tiguan in India at Rs 27.68 lakh, ex-Mumbai. It is the first vehicles to be based on the brand's MQB platform, and gets a full revamp. The Volkswagen Tiguan is available in India in two variants, Comfortline and Highline, with just one engine option - a 2.0-litre TDI producing 143PS and 340Nm, with a 7-speed DSG. Both variants come with all-wheel drive as standard, but the top-spec Highline trim is priced at Rs 31.04 lakh. We're out driving the car today, and we'll have our first drive review up very soon. In the meantime, here's a thorough look at the car in images:
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan gets a more aggressive design theme than before, much like the newer cars in the Volkswagen line-up
Compared to the previous-gen model, the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is 60mm longer, 30mm wider and has a wheelbase that's gone up by 77mm
Like the front, the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan's rear end has sharp features, and some of them remind you of the new Volkswagen
LED headlights with DRLs are a standard feature on the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
The sharp tail lights on the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan add to the sharp design theme and resemble those in the Golf R and the new Passat
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan's Highline trim gets 18-inch wheels while the Comfortline gets 17-inch wheels
Six airbags and an active hood for pedestrian safety are some of the safety highlights in the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. It was awarded a 5-star safety rating by Euro NCAP
The infotainment system in the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan comes with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and MirrorLink compatibility as standard
Rear kneeroom and headroom looks quite impressive in the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. Also note the fold-out tray for the rear passengers
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan gets four driving modes â€" Snow, Normal, Off-road and Personal. These alter various settings like the steering and engine response
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is powered by 2.0-litre TDI engine which produces 143PS/340Nm
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan's engine comes with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox and all-wheel drive as standard
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan's boot has a 615-litre capacity, which increases to 1,655 litres when the rear seat is folded