What do you get when you cross breed a tiger and an iguana: you get a Tiguan. Yes, this is how the new 2008 Volkswagen SUV got its name. The reasoning being that this vehicle can be used the wild outdoors (like a tiger) or even in extreme environments (like the iguana).
Currently there are two available versions in the European Market: one for off-roading, the other is for daily usage within the city. Whatever one chooses, the Tiguan is a more than capable off-road vehicle. Within city limits, it drives more like a gigantic version of the Golf. The interior is designed for those people who wants maximum utility.
Below is the spec for the European 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan:
Layout
Transverse front engine
Haldex all-wheel drive
Engine
2.0-liter twin super- and turbo-charged in-line four, gasoline
2.0-liter turbocharged in-line four, diesel
Transmission
Six-speed manual; optional six-speed automatic
Suspension
MacPherson strut (f)/four-link (r)
Brakes
Four-wheel discs, ABS
Performance
TSI-gasoline
Peak Power:197 hp
Peak Torque:207 lb-ft
TDI-Diesel
Peak Power:167 hp
Peak Torque:258 lb-ft
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