The new Volkswagen Tiguan XL for 7 seats, a review of the new Volkswagen 2017-2018 of the year - photos, price and equipment, specifications and reviews about the 7-seater Volkswagen Tiguan HL. In China, sales of the Volkswagen Tiguan crossover with a wheelbase stretched by 110 mm have started - the model is offered under the name Volkswagen Tiguan L (Volkswagen Tiguan Long) according to price from 211,800 to 315,800 yuan.
In the spring of 2017, the Volkswagen Tiguan XL will make its debut in the automotive markets of North America, Europe and Russia at a price comparable to the cost of the native Skoda Kodiaq soplatform brother.
It should be noted that the main differences between the long version of the Volkswagen Tiguan XL and the regular Volkswagen Tiguan are the longer overall length of the body and the large wheelbase. And also, of course, in a more hospitable cabin, capable of receiving an additional third row of seats as an option, increasing the passenger capacity of the crossover to 7 people.
In a word, it is possible to understand that this is an elongated version of XL in front of us, only by examining the body of the novelty from the side, especially carefully paying attention to the rear of the SUV body, starting from the central pillar. There are larger rear doors, a longer roof line, different glass in front of the C-pillar with a characteristic curve of the window sill line and a more massive stern.
Otherwise, the regular and long versions of the Volkswagen Tiguan are indistinguishable. A modern and strict front end with stylish headlights, a neat false radiator grille and a massive bumper, ideal large wheel arch cutouts, harmonious overall proportions of the body, solid rear with beautiful marker lights.
The headlights, by the way, are offered in three versions: conventional ones with halogen lamps, more advanced ones with LED low and high beams, and the most sophisticated ones with LED lenses that do not blind drivers of oncoming cars. As standard, LED taillights with an original pattern are installed.
The external dimensions of the body of the 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan XL are 4712 mm long, 1839 mm wide, 1673 mm high, with a 2791 mm wheelbase. So the Tiguan XL is 226 mm longer than the regular Tiguan, while the wheelbase is 110 mm longer and the body height is 30 mm longer.
It is clear that such an increase in external overall dimensions has a positive effect on the internal dimensions of the Volkswagen Tiguan XL. Second-row passengers will appreciate more legroom, and the useful volume of the luggage compartment has clearly increased. The standard stretched Tiguan XL (Chinese market Tiguan L) is offered in a 5-seater version with two rows of seats, a 7-seater configuration is a paid option.
As standard and optional equipment, the extended-wheelbase Tiguan gets the same set as the regular version with standard wheelbase dimensions. There is a traditional instrument panel or an advanced digital one with a 12.3-inch screen, an audio system or multimedia systems with touch screens of 5 and 8 inches, fabric or leather seat trim, conventional or dual-zone climate control, power mirrors and front seats, heated front and rear seats, an electric parking brake and other modern chips.
Specifications Volkswagen Tiguan XL 2017-2018
In the technique of the stretched version of the XL, there are also no differences from the regular Tiguan. The novelty is based on the MQB modular platform (an excellent trolley that allows the German manufacturer to build a great variety of car models, from the compact Volkswagen Golf 7 to the Volkswagen Atlas giant, don’t forget about related models from Audi, Seat and Skoda). A choice of crossovers with front-wheel drive or 4Motion all-wheel drive, TSI gasoline engines and TDI diesel engines, three types of gearboxes - 6 manual transmissions, 6 DSG and 7 DSG.
In China, the new Volkswagen Tiguan L is offered exclusively with gasoline engines.
1.4-liter TSI (150hp 250Nm), 2.0-liter TSI (180hp 320Nm) and 2.0-liter TSI (220hp 350Nm).
New 2017-2018 Volkswagen cars have replenished their lineup with a 7-seater Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace crossover. In the review, the technical characteristics, equipment, price and photos of the German auto novelty of 2017-2018, the official premiere of which will take place at the Geneva International Motor Show 2017.
Whether this model will be sold in Russia is not yet known, but in Europe the new Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace will go on sale this summer at a price of 30,000 euros for the basic version with a 5-seater saloon (the third row is only available as an option).
The new Tiguan Alspace from the German company Volkswagen AG was also presented in January 2017 at the Detroit Auto Show in America. But the first to appreciate the high consumer performance of the Tiguan Allspace were Chinese buyers, since in the Celestial Empire a new seven-seater business class crossover has been on sale since December 2016, albeit under the name Volkswagen Tiguan XL. Thus, it becomes clear that the novelty is a global model.
The new Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2nd generation with a 7-seater saloon differs from the original model in body size, which has grown in length by 215 mm, and the wheelbase by 110 mm. The profile of the German crossover looks more solid and harmonious, there is more free space in the cabin (in the second row, the increase was 60 mm), and it was also possible to order two additional seats in the third row.
Also, due to the increase in overall dimensions, the luggage compartment has also become more spacious, the useful volume of which ranges from 760 to 1920 liters (this is the volume without optional third-row seats).
The overall dimensions of the 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace are 4701 mm long with a wheelbase of 2791 mm, a width of 1839 mm, a height of 1643 mm and a ground clearance of 180-200 mm.
Compared to the original, the body lengthened by 215 mm, the wheelbase by 110 mm. The dimensions of the rear overhang increased by 105 mm, the increase for the legs of passengers in the second row was 60 mm, the volume of the luggage compartment increased by 145 liters, and with the backrests of the second row folded down by 265 liters.
True, along with the dimensions, the price of a new crossover has also increased. If a regular Volkswagen Tiguan with a 150-horsepower 1.4 TSI petrol, 6 manual transmission and front-wheel drive costs 28,150 euros, then the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace in the basic configuration with exactly the same equipment costs 30,000 euros. In rubles, the difference in price is quite noticeable, for increased overall dimensions you will have to overpay 124,000 rubles. So before buying a new crossover, you need to think carefully. Moreover, the version with a 7-seater saloon has a scanty luggage compartment, only 230 liters. As for equipment, there are no differences between the ordinary Tiguan and the long version of the Allspace.
The novelty is traditionally offered in three trim levels (Trendline, Comfortline, Highline). As additional options, you can order a panoramic glass roof with a sunroof, an electric drive for the tailgate, a premium audio system from Fender, a multimedia system with different screen sizes (MirrorLink, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay), three-zone climate control and a lot of modern systems and electronic assistants. .
Specifications Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2017-2018.
The range of engines of the new crossover consists of three petrol (1.4 TSI (150 hp 250 Nm), 2.0 TSI (180 hp 320 Nm), 2.0 TSI (220 hp 350 Nm)) and three diesel (2.0 TDI (150 hp 340 Nm), 2.0 TDI (190 hp 400 Nm), 2.0 TDI (240 hp 500 Nm)).
The engines are paired with 6 manual transmissions, 6 DSG or 7 DSG. The base version of the Tiguan Allspace with a 150-horsepower engine has front-wheel drive, and an all-wheel drive system is offered as an option. Versions with more powerful motors are equipped with the 4MOTION all-wheel drive system by default.
Overview of the new 7-seater Volkswagen Tiguan XL 2017-2018 - specifications, equipment, price, photos, videos and reviews about the Volkswagen Tiguan XL.
In the Middle Kingdom, sales of the new Tiguan XL with a wheelbase stretched by 110 mm have already started at a price of 211,800 to 315,800 yuan. In the markets of North America, Europe and Russia, the novelty will appear in the spring of 2017 at about the same price as the Skoda Kodiaq soplatform brother.
The extended version of the Volkswagen Tiguan XL differs from the regular Volkswagen Tiguan in its increased overall body length, larger wheelbase and more hospitable interior, in which a third row of seats can be obtained as an option, increasing the interior capacity to 7 people.
You can understand that you have an extended XL version in front of you by looking at the novelty from the side, especially the differences are visible in the rear of the body, starting from the central pillar, the larger rear doors, a longer roof line, a different glass in front of the rear pillar with a characteristic bend of the window sill immediately catch your eye lines and more massive feed. There are no more differences with the regular version of the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Front stylish headlights, neat grille, massive bumper, large radii of wheel arches, solid feed, and beautiful marker lights.
It is worth noting that the headlights are offered in three versions: as a standard, the car is equipped with halogen lamps, in more expensive trim levels, LED dipped and high beam headlights, and in the top version, the most sophisticated LED lenses that do not dazzle drivers moving towards a meeting.
The overall dimensions of the 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan XL are 4712 mm long with a wheelbase of 2791 mm, 1839 mm wide, and 1673 mm high.
It follows that the Tiguan XL has become 226 mm longer than the regular version, the wheelbase has increased by 110 mm, and the body and height by 30 mm, which in turn had a positive effect on the interior dimensions.
Passengers in the second row have increased the supply of free legroom, and the volume of the luggage compartment has also increased. The standard extended Tiguan XL (sold in China under the name Tiguan L) is offered with a five-seat interior, a seven-seat interior is available only as a paid option.
As for equipment, the extended version of the Tiguan receives the same set of equipment as the regular version.
In the presence of an electronic parking brake, heated front and rear seats, power exterior mirrors and seats, conventional or dual-zone climate control, traditional or advanced digital instrument panel with a 12.3-inch screen, an audio system or multimedia systems with 5 and 8- mi inch screens and fabric or leather interior.
Specifications Volkswagen Tiguan XL 2017-2018
In technical terms, the XL version is also no different from the regular Tiguan. The novelty is built on the same MQB modular bogie, which also formed the basis of the Volkswagen Golf 7, Volkswagen Atlas. Drive, both on the front wheels and 4Motion all-wheel drive. Both petrol and diesel engines are also available. Three transmissions are offered: 6 manual transmission, 6 DSG and 7 DSG.
True, in China, the extended Volkswagen Tiguan L is offered only with gasoline engines: 1.4-liter TSI (150 hp 250 Nm), 2.0-liter TSI (180 hp 320 Nm) and 2.0-liter TSI (220 hp 350 Nm) .
Almost a month ago we talked about Chinese - an extended version with a spacious five-seat interior. Now the “stretched” crossover has reached America, and, unlike the Celestial Empire, it will be the only version of the Tiguan on the local market, so the prefix L does not need it. However, the American version has several important differences from the Chinese one.
Compared to the European Tiguan, the wheelbase has become 110 mm longer, that is, the distance between the axles of the long version is the same as that of the platform crossover (2791 mm). And in addition, the creators increased the rear overhang, at the same time changing the shape of the side glazing, so as a result, the American Tiguan is even longer than the Czech relative: 4704 versus 4697 mm (the option for the Celestial Empire is 8 mm more due to the frame of the front license plate).
But if the Chinese Tiguan L is strictly a five-seater, then for America, Volkswagen has prepared a seven-seater version. For front-wheel drive, the third row is already “in the base”, and for all-wheel drive vehicles it is offered for a surcharge. The second row, as in Europe, can move on a skid, but the American version has its own feature - a back divided into three parts (in a ratio of 40:20:40).
The only engine for America is a 2.0 TSI turbo four (184 hp), but it does not work with a preselective “robot”, but with a traditional eight-speed “automatic”, like a large Volkswagen Atlas crossover. The rejection of the DSG gearbox, which is used on cars for Europe, Russia and China, is not accidental: American buyers prefer torque converters because of the comfort and traction properties when towing trailers.
The extended Tiguan for America will be produced at the Volkswagen plant in Mexico. And subsequently, such a version should appear in other markets, including Europe, where the seven-seat crossover will be called the Tiguan Allspace. In Russia, they are about to start selling the usual one, the production of which is already underway in Kaluga.
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TDI | Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 2.0TSI |
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| Length / width / height / base 4701 / 1839 / 1674 / 2787 mm |
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| Trunk volume (VDA) 230–1775 l |
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| Curb / gross weight |
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| 1775 / 2380 kg | 1735 / 2300 kg | 1755 / 2310 kg |
| Engine |
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| diesel, P4, 16 valves, 1986 cm³; 110 kW/150 hp at 3500–4000 rpm; 340 Nm at 1750-3000 rpm | gasoline, P4, 16 valves, 1984 cm³; 132 kW/180 hp at 3940–6000 rpm; 320 Nm at 1500-3940 rpm | gasoline, P4, 16 valves, 1984 cm³; 162 kW/220 hp at 3940–6000 rpm; 350 Nm at 1500-4400 rpm |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h |
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| 9.9 s | 8.2 s | 6.8 s |
| Max Speed |
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| 198 km/h | 208 km/h | 223 km/h |
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| DT/60 l | AI-95/63 l |
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| Fuel consumption: urban/extra-urban/combined |
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| 6.8 / 5.3 / 5.9 l / 100 km | 9.3 / 6.7 / 7.7 l / 100 km | 10.0 / 7.0 / 8.1 l / 100 km |
| Transmission four-wheel drive; R7 |
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I am not a hypocrite person. Women with empty buckets leave me indifferent, as do black cats running across the road. And the fact that the trip to meet with fell on Friday the thirteenth did not cause concern either.
Before the test drive, we were gathered for a press conference in the cozy meeting room of the Marseille airport, but the presenter had only time to say how happy he was to present us with a new car. After these words, a frightened policeman ran into the hall and ordered everyone to leave - a message was received about a planted bomb. I grab my backpack and run away! So don't believe in omens after that.
And the parking lot is quiet. And I had an extra half an hour. Since the press conference failed, I am studying the Tiguan Allspace, so to speak, without artillery preparation. There is no bad without good.
Compared to the “short” Tiguan, the wheelbase is stretched by 109 mm and the rear overhang is longer; the total increase was 215 mm. Machine length - 4701 mm. Of course, the rear side doors have become wider. By the way, the Skoda Kodiaq single-platform crossover has the same dimensions (plus or minus a couple of millimeters). Unlike a relative, Tiguan Allspace will not be produced in Europe, but at the Mexican plant of the Volkswagen concern - closer to the main market.
As usual, the basic versions come with a manual transmission and front-wheel drive. Transmission 4×4 with Haldex clutch and - for a surcharge. The initial gasoline engine is a 1.4-liter 150-horsepower turbo four, the 2.0-liter is offered in two boost options - 180 or 220 hp. Turbodiesel 2.0 TDI develops 150, 190 or 240 hp. Only all-wheel drive versions with DSG and two-liter engines will be supplied to Russia, and only a 150-horsepower diesel is planned.
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Elongated Tiguans are also seven-seater - I looked at this for a start. The second row is no more spacious than in a regular Tiguan. And in the third? Somehow I got there, but there is no room for my knees! The seven-seat is purely nominal. At the same time, in the trunk, my small backpack fit only across, along - no way. In general, I definitely would not pay extra for two additional “chairs”. Moreover, the five-seat version has one remarkable advantage over the seven-seat one: the second row is moved back by 54 mm - it has become much more free! The Kodiak does not have this feature.
On the move, the Tiguan Allspace 2.0 TSI differs little from just a Tiguan - the same unshakable stability on a straight line, a high margin of stability in corners and a light but informative steering wheel. The extended base and the curb weight increased by almost a centner did not induce the Germans to change the suspension settings. Even on flat French tracks, it seemed unnecessarily tough -.
I was surprised by something else: despite the solid 180 hp, Allspace does not show much agility, and after a hundred it picks up pace without enthusiasm. Yes, and the DSG robot with two wet clutches with this motor does not live in perfect harmony - sometimes it shifts gears at random.
In one place, I stopped on the descent, slipping through the turn. I turn on the “reverse”, a picture from the rear view camera appears on the screen ... and the car treacherously rolls forward and down, as if in “neutral”. Some devilry! It looks like the box has opened both clutches. This is rare, but it happens. However, is it any wonder if the calendar is Friday the thirteenth? I hit the brake and put the selector in "parking". I turn on the back again ... Now it's in order!
I take a 150-horsepower diesel modification. It is more modestly equipped. Conventional pointers, no HUD display, panoramic roof and power seats. Armchairs are not leather, but with a simple fabric upholstery, but softer and more comfortable. Without all this tinsel, the salon even wins - it looks homely, warm and "tube".
And the diesel Allspace rides more interesting: better elasticity, after 100 km / h life does not get boring. DSG is less fussy here, and does not exceed 7 l / 100 km versus nine and a half for a gasoline car. In general, a diesel engine is more pleasant in everything - except that it reports its essence with a distinct rattling.
Tiguan Allspace will go on sale only at the end of 2018. Since there are no plans to assemble it in Russia yet, the prices will hardly please us. In the Fatherland, they ask for two thousand euros more for it than for a regular Tiguan. The difference with Kodiak is even more significant - three thousand euros. Since next year, it will become cheaper - and therefore there are not very many buyers for a technically similar and close in size, but expensive Allspace. And to blame it on Friday the thirteenth will no longer be possible.
