The model is the evolution of the 2006 Concept A and the following Concept Tiguan, unveiled at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Compared with the two concept cars, the production Tiguan has retained the general design feeling of the front end.

The coupe-like silhouette of the Concept A had already been changed on the Tiguan Concept.

Slightly larger than the Volkswagen Touran compact MPV, the Tiguan is 4.4 m long, 1.8 m wide and 1.6 m in height. 

"It has a purposeful appearance which reinforces its strong links to its ‘big brother’, the Touareg, with raised suspension, large tyres and true 4x4 styling cues."

Among the design elements are an elongated silhouette that spans between the extended wheel arches, the typical Volkswagen C-pillar, a very short rear overhang and the front headlights and rear lights with matching shapes.

The range of engines includes three TSI turbocharged direct injection gasoline units and two TDI engines.

The turbocharged direct injection gasoline engines deliver 110 kW / 150 hp, 125 kW / 170 hp and 147 kW / 200 hp, while the deiese units achieve 103 kW / 140 hp and 125 kW / 170 hp and at 1,750 rpm already output 320 Nm or 350 Nm in four-wheel drive.

Both TDIs already meet the limits of the Euro-5 standard first coming into effect in 2009.

(Source: Volkswagen)