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Volkswagen Tiguan arrives the Nigerian automobile market to fill a vital gap

The new Volkswagen Tiguan recently came into Nigerian automobile market with the benefit of bridging the gap between an economy and a functional luxury model sports utility vehicle, SUV. Its economy attributes save it from burning valuable fuel and polluting the environment. 

Designed to taste with practical top-notch cabin, the Tiguan is equipped across board with turbocharged engine and self-possessed ride handling, top safety scores and premium cabin compartments.

Anurag Shah, brand manager of Volkswagen passenger vehicles at Volkswagen Centre, Lagos acknowledged these attributes during a recent market launch of the new Tiguan. He explained that the quality of materials used in this VW compares with premium brands like Audi. According to Anurag, “the Tiguan’s styling cues also place it somewhere between the larger VW Touareg SUV and smaller VW Golf hatchback.” He said that Nigerian buyers whose priorities are weighted towards quality and refinement will find the new Volkswagen Tiguan a compelling proposition.

The new Tiguan is available in S, SE and SEL trim levels. The S trim level comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, full power accessories, air-conditioning, cruise control and a tilt-and-telescoping leather-wrapped multifunctional steering wheel. Other features of the S model include front and rear fog lamps, keyless entry, cloth upholstery, eight-way manually adjustable front seats, eight-speaker stereo with a CD/ MP3 player and an auxiliary audio jack.

The SE, however, adds 17-inch wheels, additional chrome exterior trim, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, sports package, leather upholstery, upgraded touch-screen stereo with 06 CD/ MP3 player. Other features are rain-sensing wipers and dual-zone automatic climate control.

That is not all. Tiguan SEL now offers exclusive features such as 18 inch sport wheels, panoromic sun and moon roof, keyless go, park distance control with park assist and xenon headlamps.

A speedy eager machine, Volkswagen Tiguan is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-inline that produces 180 horsepower. All trim levels come standard with all-wheel drive and seven-speed automatic transmission.

Standard equipment on the Tiguan includes antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front-seat side airbags and side curtain airbags.  Tiguan’s firm and well-shaped seats provide ample support whether you’re logging lots of miles on a road trip or simply negotiating a freeway cloverleaf. The 60/40-split-folding rear seat has a cargo pass-through in the middle, so the Tiguan is adept at carrying cargo and passengers at the same time.  What’s more, the rear seat slides fore and aft to improve either rear legroom or cargo space and the backrest also reclines. With the rear seats positioned as far forward as they’ll go, the Tiguan can accommodate 23.8 cubic feet of cargo and with the second-row seat folded down, maximum capacity jumps to 56.1 cubic feet.