New Tiguan headed for South Africa
The new Volkswagen Tiguan will be launched in South Africa towards the end of 2016 and kicks off with the comprehensive SUV offensive by Volkswagen.
VW’s Brand PR Manager, Andile Dlamini claims that the Tiguan is setting new standards in design, comfort and functionality and that the SUV is based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB). Its off-road capabilities now consist of an all-wheel drive system using technology for use on and off the highway.
“The new Tiguan has been receiving positive reviews from the international media. In the latest comparative test conducted by the largest motoring magazine in Germany, Auto Motor und Sport, the new Tiguan was chosen as the best SUV in its segment against its direct competitors. Recently, Auto Blid Allrad, Europe’s largest magazine for off-road vehicles, announced the new Tiguan as the 2016 ‘All-wheel Car of the Year”. The new Tiguan also won the ‘2016 Design Trophy’ in the SUV category from Auto Zeitung, Germany’s special interest magazine,” Dlamini said.
The engine line-up and retail prices for the South African market for will be announced towards the end of 2016, closer to its launch date.
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