Images: Volkswagen 5N.I Tiguan (2008-11)
Released in May 2008, the Volkswagen 5N Series I (5N.I) Tiguan was a compact, all-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in Wolfsburg, German, the Tiguan range initially consisted of the 103TDI, but was expanded in August 2008 with the introduction of the 125TSI and 147TSI variants. In September 2010, the six-speed automatic transmission was replaced with Volkswagen’s seven-speed double-clutch unit which also provided superior fuel efficiency… Read full Volkswagen 5N Tiguan review
Images: Volkswagen 5N.II Tiguan (2011-16)
Released in October 2011, the Volkswagen 5N Series II (5N.II) Tiguan introduced a revised range, updated styling and fuel-saving technologies. The range was expanded with the front-wheel drive 118TSI variant, while the 125TSI and 147TSI variants became the 132TSI and 155TSI, respectively. The Volkswagen 5N.II Tiguan could be identified by its revised new grille, headlights and L-shaped tail-lights, front bumper with a trapezoidal lower air intake opening and fog lights. significantly, both the 118TSI and 103TDI featured ‘idle stop’ (enabling the engine to shut down when the vehicle was stationary) and brake energy regeneration. The 118TSI also had a ‘smart charging’ which only charged when engine power was not required, while the DSG transmission for the 103TDI had a ‘coasting’ function enabled via the multifunction display, the coasting function disengaged the clutch pack, allowing the vehicle to roll without engine braking and using the momentum of the vehicle to conserve fuel; when…
