The new Tiguan is available in Latvia – now also with a driving distance of 120 km only on electricity

The third generation of one of Volkswagen’s most successful off-road models – Tiguan – is now available in Latvia. In addition to the popular petrol (eTSI) and diesel (TDI) engines, the new Tiguan is also available as a plug-in hybrid (eHybrid) for the first time, which enables electric driving of up to 120 kilometers (WLTP) and provides a 50 kW DC fast charging option. The special introductory price for models with a gasoline engine with a partial hybrid drive starts from 31,300 euros, and for eHybrid – from 37,200 euros, including Latvian state support in the amount of 2,250 euros. Volkswagen Baltic 30th anniversary models with a special range of additional equipment are also available.

The new Tiguan stands out with the latest technology and charismatic design. The car has one of the best active chassis in its segment, a new intuitive infotainment system and the new adaptive suspension control system DCC Pro, which optimizes comfort and dynamics. Also new is the digital display Digital Cockpit, an augmented reality eye-level (head-up) display, as well as a rotary switch with a small screen located in the center console, with which it is possible to adjust driving modes and volume. Premium-level pneumatic massage function for the front seats, as well as IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights are available as optional equipment. The new Tiguan is only 30 mm longer (4,539 mm) than its predecessor, but the volume of the luggage compartment has increased by 37 liters, reaching 652 liters.

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Variety of drives

The new Tiguan’s engine range includes a variety of powertrains, including the economical 1.5 eTSI petrol engine with 48V partial hybrid technology, delivering 96 kW (130 hp) and 110 kW (150 hp). This innovative system improves acceleration, supports electric-only driving in certain conditions and optimizes fuel efficiency, providing opportunities to save up to 0.5 l/100 km. Among the diesel engines, there is a 2.0 TDI SCR engine available with 110 kW (150 hp) and a more powerful 4MOTION version with 142 kW (193 hp). Importantly, the new Tiguan will now be available only with an automatic (DSG) transmission in all versions, improving driving comfort and efficiency.

Plug-in hybrid with an electric range of up to 120 km

The new Tiguan eHybrid offers a range of up to 120 kilometers (WLTP) on electric power. A 19.7kWh lithium-ion battery and CCS (combined charging system) suitable for up to 11kW alternating current (AC) and 50kW fast direct current (DC) charging are now standard. Using the DC charger, charging the battery from 0% to 80% takes only 25 minutes, while using the AC charger, the battery can be charged from 1% to 100% in two hours.

Premium salon

The Digital Cockpit digital display, based on the fourth-generation modular information and entertainment system matrix MIB4, provides information exchange with the driver and allows the use of various digital services and apps. Functions such as navigation, sound system and climate control are available on the display with up to a 15-inch screen. In addition, the augmented reality head-up display improves navigation by projecting the lane view directly onto the windshield, helping the driver to change lanes in time, as well as visualizing the current driving speed and dynamic road sign recognition. The new rotary switch with a small screen located in the center console can be used to adjust driving modes, radio volume or interior lighting colors. In turn, many car functions, including steering wheel heating or air conditioning, can be easily adjusted using the new IDA voice assistant, which is based on the artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT.

Depending on the equipment, the lumbar support of the ergoActive front seats can be adjusted in four directions and set with a pneumatic 10-chamber pressure point massage function, and the seat heating and ventilation can be activated automatically depending on the temperature outside. Such features are otherwise only available in premium models

A wide range of assistant systems are standard equipment

Several comfort and assistance systems are included as standard equipment – Side Assist (lane change assistant), Front Assist (collision prevention warning system), Lane Assist (lane keeping assistant) and Hill start assist (automatic anti-rollback system), as well as dynamic road sign recognition.

A wide range of additional equipment is also available – Park Assist Plus and the Park Assist memory function of the parking assistant remembers parking maneuvers when driving at a speed below 40 km/h and at a distance of up to 50 meters. Also new is the remote parking assistant Park Assist Pro – with the help of the Volkswagen app, it is possible to enter and exit the Tiguan parking space using a mobile phone. Trailer Assist, on the other hand, helps maneuvering with a trailer.