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The Tiguan 1.4 2WD has joined the Volkswagen vehicle line-up in Malaysia and the fully imported compact SUV from Germany is available for viewing at all Volkswagen dealerships in Pen. Malaysia starting today. Since it’s first launch in 2007, the Tiguan has found 600,000 owners and remains as one of the popular Volkswagens in the world.
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“The Tiguan is the latest addition to our range of offerings and it is a dynamic two-wheel drive SUV that provides power yet fuel efficiency for the performance-driven, and still encapsulates advanced safety features for peace of mind. It provides both a fun and dynamic city drives as well as comfortable long-distance travelling experience making it a more accessible addition to the trademark “Tiguan” experience”, said Christoph Aringer, Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Malaysia.
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The 1.4l engine featured in the Tiguan is the same twin-charged direct petrol injection 4-cylinder as the Golf MK VI (the previous generation Golf sold. More info about the old and new Golf can be found HERE) which dishes out 160PS @ 6,000rpm and 240Nm of torque from 1,500rpm to 4,500rpm. What’s different from the Golf is instead of the 7-speed dry clutch gearbox, the Tiguan 1.4l sports a 6-speed DSG so those who’re ‘cautioning’ others about the risk of premature DSG mechatronic failure, please stop making a fool of yourself; the 6-speed is built like a bomb, is able to handle a lot more power and problems are rare. Also, the Golf’s EA1111 does not have engine Stop/Start with regenerative braking like the Golf MK VII; this Tiguan’s does and has a rated fuel efficiency of 7.1litres per 100km in a combined driving cycle which is improved from the 2.0litre model, partly thanks to the omission of the 4-wheel drive 4MOTION system in favor of a 2WD front wheel drive train.
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Here’s the specifications of the 1.4litre Tiguan:-
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Exterior
- Auto halogen headlight activation with ‘Leaving Home’ and manual ‘Coming Home’ function
- ‘Boston’ alloy wheels 7J x 17″, tyres 235/55 R17
- Chrome grille
- Electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors
- Front fog light with static cornering light
- Heat-insulating green tinted glass
- Park distance control PDC
- Rear fog lights
- Silver anodised roof rails
Interior
- 12V socket in centre console, rear and in luggage compartment
- Adjustable front centre armrest with storage box
- Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
- ‘Climatic’ semi-automatic air conditioning system
- Electronic parking brake with auto-hold function
- Folding table on the back of front seats
- Foot lights
- Front seats with height adjustment
- Front seats with lumbar support
- Leather gearknob
- Leather steering wheel
- ‘Milan’ alcantara seat upholstery
- Multi-function display ‘Plus’
- Radio RCD 310 with MP3 player, CD player, AUX-in
- 8 speaker system
- ‘Silver Metallic’ decorative inserts for door trim panels
- Split folding rear bench seat with longitudinally movable and foldable, recliner adjustment and armrest.
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Safety features include:-
- ABS
- BA
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Child seat anchor for child seat system ISOFIX
- Curtain airbags for front and rear passengers
- Dual front airbags with front passenger airbag deactivation
- Dual front side airbags (total 6 airbags)
- ESC
- Flat tyre indicator
- Rain sensor
- ‘Rest Assist’ drowsiness detection system
- Safety-optimised front head restraints
- Speed sensitive electromechanical power steering
- Wheel locks with extended anti-theft protection
Pay RM10,000 more and you’ll get the Tech Pack which offers the following goodies:-
- Bi-xenon headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights
- Bluetooth
- ‘Climatronic’ auto air conditioning with 2-zone temperature control
- Cruise control
- Dynamic headlight range adjustment and dynamic bending lights
- Electrically adjustable, foldable and heated exterior mirrors with environment lighting and curb view
- Multi-function display ‘Premium’
- Multi-function leather steering wheel
- Radio RCD510 color touchscreen with MP3 player and 6 CD changer
- ‘Rear Assist’ rear view camera
- USB adapter cable
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Quite frankly, I can’t imagine why anyone would take the non-Tech Pack Tiguan since the amount of goodies is worth so much more than the asking price. You can have the Tiguan in 5 colors; Pure White, Reflex Silver, Titanium Beige, Pepper Grey and Toffee Brown and all you need to do is sign the sales order with the price tag of RM178,888 (excluding insurance and excluding the Tech Pack option).
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For more information, do visit the nearest Volkswagen showroom or its website at volkwagen.com.my
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