The Tiguan Highline is the only version whose list of standard equipment includes 4Motion all-wheel drive. The responsive system was introduced by the Wolfburg firm in 1998. It uses an electro-hydraulic Haldex clutch, which dispatches torque to the rear wheels the instant it detects loss of front-wheel traction. Under normal conditions, it sends 90% of the torque to the front wheels. As soon as the front starts to slip, the 4Motion system redistributes torque according to the level of traction of each wheel. In extreme cases, it can send up to 100% of the available torque to the real.
The high-end status of the Highline model is also justified by its complete list of equipment. It includes, for instance, leather upholstery and heated seats, tinted windows and a panoramic glass moon roof. There’s a roof rack, a dual-zone automatic air conditioner and steering wheel controls for the stereo system. It even comes with rain-sensitive wipers.
Like the intermediate Comfortline model, the Tiguan Highline sports elegant, 17-inch alloy wheels, though an exclusive version thereof. Now there’s a reasonable size, compared to the enormous 20-inch wheels of the Mercedes-Benz GLK. This Tiguan won’t cost a fortune when shopping for snow tires.
Undeniably versatile
A true alternative to the classic station wagon, the Tiguan combines the practical aspects of a vehicle with veritable off-road capabilities with the versatility of an adjustable cabin.
The 60/40 split rear seats slide over 16 centimetres, and the seat backs can be tilted in several increments for added comfort, or folded down to increase cargo capacity. Even the front passenger seat can be folded down, allowing you to load objects up to 2.5 metres long.
When the rear seat backs are up, the Tiguan’s 674-litre cargo capacity really isn’t all that impressive. Indeed, this is one of the smallest trunks in the popular crossover segment (CR-V, RAV4, etc.). However, it’s still bigger than that of three small German prestige crossovers, the GLK, Q5 and X3.
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| The Highline, for instance, leather upholstery and heated seats, tinted windows and a panoramic glass moon roof. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |
The high-end status of the Highline model is also justified by its complete list of equipment. It includes, for instance, leather upholstery and heated seats, tinted windows and a panoramic glass moon roof. There’s a roof rack, a dual-zone automatic air conditioner and steering wheel controls for the stereo system. It even comes with rain-sensitive wipers.
Like the intermediate Comfortline model, the Tiguan Highline sports elegant, 17-inch alloy wheels, though an exclusive version thereof. Now there’s a reasonable size, compared to the enormous 20-inch wheels of the Mercedes-Benz GLK. This Tiguan won’t cost a fortune when shopping for snow tires.
Undeniably versatile
A true alternative to the classic station wagon, the Tiguan combines the practical aspects of a vehicle with veritable off-road capabilities with the versatility of an adjustable cabin.
The 60/40 split rear seats slide over 16 centimetres, and the seat backs can be tilted in several increments for added comfort, or folded down to increase cargo capacity. Even the front passenger seat can be folded down, allowing you to load objects up to 2.5 metres long.
When the rear seat backs are up, the Tiguan’s 674-litre cargo capacity really isn’t all that impressive. Indeed, this is one of the smallest trunks in the popular crossover segment (CR-V, RAV4, etc.). However, it’s still bigger than that of three small German prestige crossovers, the GLK, Q5 and X3.
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| The 60/40 split rear seats can be folded down to increase cargo capacity. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |