Press Release
Interior
- Multivariable interior with up to 1,510 liter cargo volume
- Rear bench seat movable in longitudinal direction; front passenger seat folds
- 650 kilograms payload capacity guarantees the greatest transport flexibility
Volkswagen gave attention right to the last detail in the new Tiguan, and gave it a decidedly ergonomic and very spacious interior along the way. At all five seating positions on board the Tiguan occupants are equally comfortable. The rear bench can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction and has an asymmetrically split folding sections. In this case, objects up to 2.5 meters in length of any type disappear inside the Tiguan; it is transformed into an all-wheel drive van.
Cockpit and instrument panel
The instruments with their high-end visual and tactile quality are clearly arranged. All controls are located where one would intuitively expect to see them. Take the example of the center console: Integrated at the top, within the optimal viewing field of driver and front passenger, is the new generation of radio and navigation system. Main functions are controlled by keys and knobs, while sub-functions are controlled via a touchscreen. Just to the right and left of the audio system are two air vents each. The entire unit is encased by a high quality frame that has a stainless steel appearance.
Located at the next level down is the standard semi-automatic climate control system known as “Climatic”. Ergonomically designed switches for window lifts and mirror adjustment are also easy to reach in the upper area of the driver’s door.
Front seats
The seating system in the Tiguan is available in three configurations, depending on the equipment line. The Tiguan Trend&Fun will be delivered with so-called “normal seats” that already offer good comfort on long trips and height adjustment on the driver’s side. Positioned above this is the Sport&Style equipment line. Here the seats are – true to the line’s name – “Sport seats” with integrated adjustable lumbar support. Meanwhile, the Tiguan Track&Field is equipped with “Comfort seats”, each with adjustable lumbar support.
Rear seats
The three-part rear seating system is a bench split in a 60:40 ratio; in addition the center section of the seatback can be folded down to be used as a center arm rest, drink holder or cargo pass-through. The individual seat elements can also be adjusted by 16 centimeters in the longitudinal direction. Independent of this adjustment, the rear seatbacks can be adjusted over a reclining range of 23 degrees.
Cargo area
Neat, variable, functional and level – these are key words that accurately describe the cargo area of the Tiguan. With five persons on board it already stows 470 liters. Up to 1,510 liters and 650 kilograms payload can be stowed in the Tiguan when the rear seats are folded down. This moves it right next to genuine mid-class station wagons. So-called gap f laps close the gaps that occur when the seat unit is folded away, thereby forming a level cargo f loor. Chrome-plated tie-down eyes, shopping bag hooks, a 12-Volt accessory plug and other functional elements make this a truly multivariable cargo area. A net partition also provides for safety when loaded to ceiling height.
