Volkswagen has released pictures of its new small 4x4, the Tiguan, undergoing final testing in Namibia, and the word is that it will be a serious 4x4, not just a leisure-based SUV.
VW is planning to sell two versions of the Tiguan. One, called 'Trend & Fun' will have a low-slung front end and is intended to be a strict on-roader. But the 'Sport & Style' version will have a reworked front end that will increase its slope approach angle from 18-degrees to 28-degrees, significantly enhancing its off-road capability.
The Tiguan will also have an electronic system similar to Land Rover's Terrain Assist, which at the push of a button will pre-set all the electronic chassis systems to work better in=off-road conditions. Hill descent and hill start controls will be standard.
VW will also offer Park Assist on the Tiguan, which uses parking sensors and electronically-controlled steering to automatically steer into a parking space while you just work the clutch and throttle.
Five engines will be available on the Tiguan. 150bhp, 170bhp and 200bhp petrols and 140bhp and 170bhp diesels. It will go on sale shortly after its official debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September.
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