Volkswagen Tiguan (facelift) SUV spied testing, key design details revealed
German automaker Volkswagen will launch its facelifted Tiguan SUV in India later this year. In the latest development, a test mule of the car has been found testing on the roads, revealing its key design details. As per the pictures, it will come with a refreshed bumper, a new grille, LED headlights, and updated alloy wheels. Here's our roundup.
Volkswagen Tiguan (facelift): At a glance
The Volkswagen Tiguan (facelift) will sport a revamped fascia, featuring a chrome-finished grille with horizontal slats, a muscular bonnet, a wide air dam, and sleek LED headlights. On the sides, it will be flanked by roof rails, blacked-out B-pillars, ORVMs, and refreshed alloy wheels. The rear section will have "TIGUAN" lettering, a window wiper, a reworked bumper, and wrap-around taillights.
Power and performance
The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan should draw power from a BS6-compliant 2.0-liter TSI petrol engine linked to an 8-speed automatic gearbox with a 4Motion all-wheel-drive system. The mill should generate 186.5hp of maximum power and 300Nm of peak torque.
A peek inside the cabin
The Volkswagen Tiguan (facelift) should have a spacious cabin with auto climate control, rear AC vents, a wireless charging facility, and a multifunctional power steering wheel. It will house a fully-digital instrument console and a new MIB3 touchscreen infotainment console with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. For ensuring passengers' safety, multiple airbags and a rear-view camera, among other features, should be available.
What about the pricing?
The pricing and availability details of the Volkswagen Tiguan (facelift) in India will be revealed at the time of launch. As for the pocket pinch, it should sport a price figure of around Rs. 28 lakh (ex-showroom).
