Engine 2.0 TSI CAWA

Characteristics of 2.0 TSI engines (1 pok.)

Production	Volkswagen
Engine brand	EA888
Release years	2008-2010
Block material	cast iron
Supply system	direct injection
Type	in-line
Number of cylinders	4
Valves per cylinder	4
Piston stroke, mm	92.8
Cylinder diameter, mm	82.5
Compression ratio	9.6
Engine volume, cc	1984
Engine power, hp / rpm	170/4300-6000 200/5100-6000
Torque, Nm/rpm	280/1700-5000 280/1700-5000
Fuel	95
Environmental regulations	Euro 4
Engine weight, kg	-
Fuel consumption, l/100 km (for Tiguan) - city - track - mixed.	13.5 7.7 9.9
Oil consumption, g/1000 km	up to 500
Engine oil	0W-30 0W-40 5W-30 5W-40
How much oil is in the engine, l	4.6
Oil change is carried out, km	15000 (preferably 7500)
Operating temperature of the engine, hail.	-
Engine resource, thousand km - according to the plant - on practice	- 250-300
Tuning, HP - potential - no loss of resource	350+ ~250
The engine was installed	Volkswagen Golf 5 GTI Volkswagen Jetta VW Passat B6 VW Passat CC VW Tiguan Audi A3 Skoda Octavia RS vw eos VW New Beetle VW Scirocco Audi TT Audi Q3

Reliability, problems and repair of 2.0 TSI engines

At the beginning of 2008, based on the EA888 1.8 TSI 1st generation, Volkswagen 2.0 TSI engines of the same 1st generation were created. These included CAWA, CAWB, CBFA, CCTA and CCTB motors. They were supposed to replace the previous generation 2.0 TFSI EA113 series. It uses a cast-iron cylinder block 220 mm high with a crankshaft with a piston stroke of 92.8 mm, connecting rods 144 mm long, pistons 29.6 mm high, compression ratio 9.6. As a result, 2 liters of working volume were obtained.

On top is a 2-shaft 16-valve aluminum head. The intake valves are 34mm in diameter, the exhaust valves are 28mm, and the stem diameter is 6mm. At the inlet, a variable valve timing system is used, and the camshafts rotate through the timing chain.
2.0 TSI engines use direct fuel injection (homogeneous mixture). It has an intake manifold with swirl flaps and new injectors (compared to 2.0 TFSI).

The 2.0 TSI turbine is KKK K03, boost pressure is 0.6 bar, and controls the entire Bosch Motronic MED 17.5 ECU. CAWB and CAWA engines comply with Euro 4 emission standards, and their direct counterparts CCTA and CCTB are ULEV 2 and have 2 lambda probes. CBFA was also produced, which was an analogue of CCTA, but for California, under SULEV standards. It already has 3 lambda probes and a secondary air supply system.

CAWB, CBFA and CCTA motors develop 200 hp. at 5100-6000 rpm, torque 280 Nm at 1700-5000 rpm. CAWA and CCTB engines differ in firmware and have 170 hp. at 4300-6000 rpm, torque 280 Nm at 1700-5000 rpm.

The 1st generation 2.0 TSI was produced until 2010, but since mid-2008 it has been gradually replaced by the 2nd generation 2.0 TSI. Despite this, in North America, even today, you can buy an Audi Q3 with a CCTA engine.

Disadvantages and problems of 2.0 TSI engines (1st generation)

The reliability of the CAWA, CAWB, CCTA and CCTB is exactly the same as the 1.8 liter BZB. Here the chain is also stretched, the same unreliable tensioner, the valves are coked, oil consumption may also begin after a while. We wrote about it here in this article.

Engine tuning 2.0 TSI CAWA

Chip tuning

Want to make 260 horses? Go to any tuning office, they will fill you with Stage 1 firmware and only this will give +60 hp. To get the most out of the engine's potential, buy a catless exhaust, an APR intake, an S3 intercooler, and flash Stage 2 firmware. 470 Nm, depending on the specific company and for which gasoline the engine is configured.
This is the optimal configuration for active driving, but if such numbers are not enough for you, then there are K04-based turbo kits, where everything is installed from S3: turbine, intercooler, injectors. Also buy an inlet from APR, NGK BKR8EIX spark plugs, a full exhaust on a 76 mm pipe and it remains to flash the control unit. This will give up to 370 hp, more than 550 Nm of torque and very serious dynamics. The construction of a 2.0 TSI on a K04 turbine is included in the list of standard services of many tuning organizations, all this has long been worked out and run in.
Even more can be achieved with a Garrett GTX2867R-based turbokit that delivers up to 450bhp without a hitch, depending on fuel and tuning.

The first generation Volkswagen Tiguan crossover in our country received a 2-liter TSI engine as the most powerful power unit. The two-liter turbocharged Tiguan engine in the Russian modification develops 170 hp. Which is an excellent result for a small crossover, and given the torque of 280 Nm, it’s not a shame to go on real off-road. A more powerful modification of the same engine produces 200 horses!

Tiguan engine 2.0TSI, it is an in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve engine with a cast-iron cylinder block and an aluminum cylinder head. IN timing belt is worth. In the event of a belt break, the valve bends without fail. Hydraulic compensators provide a normal thermal clearance in the valve mechanism. There are phase shifters on the intake shaft, direct fuel injection, directly into the combustion chamber. This engine has a lot of modifications with a capacity of 170 to 265 horsepower and is installed on various models of Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda. Further detailed Specifications Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TSI

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI engine (170 hp) characteristics, fuel consumption, dynamics

• Working volume - 1984 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Cylinder diameter - 92.8 mm
• Stroke - 82.5 mm
• Power hp / kW - 170/125 at 4300-6000 rpm
• Torque - 280 Nm at 1700-4200 rpm
• Compression ratio - 10.5
• Fuel brand - gasoline AI 95
• Ecological class - Euro-5
• Maximum speed - 197 km / h
• Acceleration to 100 km / h - 9.9 seconds

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI engine (200 hp) characteristics, fuel consumption, dynamics

• Working volume - 1984 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Cylinder diameter - 92.8 mm
• Stroke - 82.5 mm
• Power hp / kW - 200/147 at 5100-6000 rpm
• Torque - 280 Nm at 1700-5000 rpm
• Compression ratio - 10.5
• Timing Type/Timing Drive - DOHC/Belt
• Fuel brand - gasoline AI 95
• Ecological class - Euro-5
• Maximum speed - 207 km / h
• Acceleration to 100 km / h - 8.5 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the city - 13.5 liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 9.9 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 7.7 liters

It is worth noting that these Tiguan turbo engines are very sensitive to fuel quality, oil level and the presence of coolant. For successful operation, all this must be carefully monitored, otherwise you will have to invest in a very serious and most importantly expensive repair.

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In 2017, a new German crossover Volkswagen Tiguan of the second generation will go on sale on the Russian market, which has significantly increased in size compared to its predecessor. Note that the first generation Tiguan was in great demand in Russia due to its excellent handling, attractive design, good off-road capabilities due to the all-wheel drive system based on the Haldex clutch, as well as best-in-class cabin ergonomics. But the crossover also had its drawbacks, which include modest dimensions, a cramped interior, a small trunk and modest ground clearance.

Differences between the new 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan and the old one

Like any new car, the Tiguan has grown significantly in size compared to the previous version. Thanks to the modular MQB transverse platform, the engineers managed to increase the wheelbase, free space in the cabin and the volume of the luggage compartment.

New dimensions (predecessor dimensions):

• Length - 4 486 mm (4 426 mm);
• Width - 1,839 mm (1,809 mm);
• Height - 1,673 mm (1,703 mm);
• Wheelbase - 2677 mm (2604 mm).

Tiguan 2017 model year exceeds the old version by 73 mm in wheelbase length, 30 mm in width, 60 mm in length, the volume of the luggage compartment has increased by 145 liters (from 470 to 615 liters). It is also worth noting that the crossover will be available in a seven-seater version, although it is not yet known whether the seven-seater Tiguan will be sold in Russia. But in terms of height, the predecessor surpasses the novelty by 30 mm, but despite this, the cabin of the second generation is noticeably more spacious. As for the ground clearance, it has increased from 189 mm to 200 mm.

In terms of interior and exterior design, as you can see from the photos, the car received:

• another grille;
• new modern front and rear optics;
• new front and rear bumper;
• new design alloy wheels (215/65/R17, 235/55/R18, 235/50/R19, 235/45/R20);
• more interesting body design with all kinds of stampings;
• design of air duct deflectors;
• different climate control;
• new instrument panel;
• new finishing materials and colors.

All these improvements have affected the price, unfortunately all new Volkswagen models can hardly be called a “people's car”, and the manufacturers themselves say that they are striving to get closer to premium brands. Now the title of “people's car” has migrated to Skoda cars.

Specifications

Engine

The second generation of the German crossover is represented on the Russian market by two gasoline and one diesel power units of different capacities (you can read more about the available engines and transmissions by clicking here). For the review, we decided to take, in our opinion, the most optimal version with a 2.0 TSI with a capacity of 180 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque.

Transmission

With a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol engine, a wet clutch DSG-7 is offered as a transmission. Immediately, we note that this gearbox is, which is also installed on Audi sports models, such as RS 3 and RS Q3 and TT RS. The stock DQ500 is capable of withstanding 600 Nm of torque.

The most unreliable robot is considered to be a seven-speed DSG with a dry clutch DQ200 manufactured by LuK. This robotic transmission is capable of withstanding up to 250 Nm of torque and is installed on front-wheel drive cars of the VAG brand. Most of the complaints were caused by the first generation of transmissions installed on the Volkswagen Passat. One of the main problems was the failure of mechatronics.

All-wheel drive system

The fifth-generation Haldex clutch is responsible for all-wheel drive, which, in the event of wheel slip, redistributes torque almost instantly. Recall that Tiguan has front-wheel drive, which can significantly save fuel consumption, and all-wheel drive is switched on only forcibly or automatically if necessary. What's more, the crossover perfectly demonstrates its 4MOTION capabilities on light off-road terrain, with Electronic Differential Lock (EDS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) acting as a lateral wheel lock.

All this allows you to disperse a car weighing 1,653 kg from 0 to 100 km / h. in 7.7 seconds, you must agree, good performance, not every sedan or hatchback will be able to demonstrate such an impressive acceleration from a standstill. The maximum speed of the Tiguan in this configuration is 210 km/h. Another impressive indicator is fuel consumption (AI-95);

• urban cycle - 10.8 liters;
• track - 6.4 liters;
• mixed - 8 liters.

these indicators are declared by the manufacturer, for the most part fuel consumption depends on your driving style and traffic congestion.

Price in Russia

Potential owners will be offered two configurations to choose from:

comfort line

• 2.0 180 HP 4motion - 1,909,000 rubles;

Highline

• 2.0 180 HP 4motion - 2,069,000 rubles;

The difference between these two trim levels is that the richer one will include a tire pressure sensor, an electric trunk lid, an electrically heated windshield, a combined interior, door sills and R18 alloy wheels.

The main competitors of the second generation Tiguan in the Russian market can be considered such cars as:

• KIA Sportage with a 1.6-liter petrol turbo engine, all-wheel drive and a DCT robotic transmission, costing 2,084,900 rubles;
• a new Ford Kuga with a 1.5-liter petrol turbo engine, all-wheel drive and an automatic 6-speed transmission, costing from 1,769,000 rubles;
• Honda CR-V with 2.0 liter engine, 5-speed automatic, all-wheel drive. The price of a car is from 1,769,900 rubles.
• Mazda CX-5 with 2.5 liter engine, all-wheel drive and 6-speed automatic transmission. Price from 1,750,000 rubles;
• Toyota RAV4 with 2.5 petrol engine, six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. Price from 1,850,000 rubles;

Volkswagen Tiguan engine in the Russian version of the crossover it is an in-line 4-cylinder engine with a 16-valve timing mechanism (DOHC). The engine range of Volkswagen Tiguan power units today is a set of gasoline turbo engines with a working volume of 1.4 and 2 liters of various capacities, plus there is a 2-liter diesel engine.

Tiguan 1.4 TSI engines with a capacity of 122 and 150 horsepower are also installed on the Jetta sedan. Their detailed technical description is offered. We will talk about more powerful power units with a working volume of 2 liters. This is a Tiguan 2.0 TSI engine with a power of 170 hp. and 200 hp Actually structurally, the engines are similar, the difference is in the performance of the turbine. For a power unit of 170 hp they put a BorgWarner K03 turbine on a 200 hp engine. put the KKK K04 turbine. Basically, the device of a 2 liter Volkswagen Tiguan engine of different capacities is identical.

so 2.0TSI, it is an in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve engine with a cast-iron cylinder block and an aluminum cylinder head. IN timing belt is worth. In the event of a belt break, the valve bends without fail. Hydraulic compensators provide a normal thermal clearance in the valve mechanism. There are phase shifters on the intake shaft, direct fuel injection, directly into the combustion chamber. This engine has a lot of modifications with a capacity of 170 to 265 horsepower and is installed on various models of Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda. Further detailed Specifications Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TSI

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI engine (170 hp) characteristics, fuel consumption, dynamics

• Working volume - 1984 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Cylinder diameter - 92.8 mm
• Stroke - 82.5 mm
• Power hp / kW - 170/125 at 4300-6000 rpm
• Torque - 280 Nm at 1700-4200 rpm
• Compression ratio - 10.5
• Fuel brand - gasoline AI 95
• Ecological class - Euro-5
• Maximum speed - 197 km / h
• Acceleration to 100 km / h - 9.9 seconds

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI engine (200 hp) characteristics, fuel consumption, dynamics

• Working volume - 1984 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Cylinder diameter - 92.8 mm
• Stroke - 82.5 mm
• Power hp / kW - 200/147 at 5100-6000 rpm
• Torque - 280 Nm at 1700-5000 rpm
• Compression ratio - 10.5
• Timing Type/Timing Drive - DOHC/Belt
• Fuel brand - gasoline AI 95
• Ecological class - Euro-5
• Maximum speed - 207 km / h
• Acceleration to 100 km / h - 8.5 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the city - 13.5 liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 9.9 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 7.7 liters

It is worth noting that these Tiguan turbo engines are very sensitive to fuel quality, oil level and the presence of coolant. For successful operation, all this must be carefully monitored, otherwise you will have to invest in a very serious and most importantly expensive repair.

Perhaps the most economical Diesel Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI with a common rail injection system, which also has a large torque of 320 Nm.

cylinder head Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L TDI diesel engine with common rail injection system is made of aluminum and has a design with a cross-flow of gases, two intake and two exhaust valves per cylinder. Valves are located vertically and are directed downwards. Two camshafts are located on top and are connected by a gear train with a spur gear that has a built-in gap compensator between the gear teeth. The timing is driven from the crankshaft using a toothed belt and a toothed pulley on the exhaust camshaft. The valves are actuated by low friction roller levers equipped with hydraulic compensators.

This motor uses an interesting timing drive scheme. The belt synchronizes the rotation of one camshaft with the crankshaft. And the second camshaft is synchronized with the first due to the gears on the camshafts. Further more detailed Specifications Tiguan 2.0 TDI

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI engine (140 hp) characteristics, fuel consumption, dynamics

• Working volume - 1968 cm3
• Number of cylinders - 4
• Number of valves - 16
• Cylinder diameter - 81 mm
• Stroke - 95.5 mm
• Power hp / kW - 140/103 at 4200 rpm
• Torque - 320 Nm at 1750-2500 rpm
• Compression ratio - 16.5
• Timing Type/Timing Drive - DOHC/Belt
• Fuel brand - diesel fuel DIN EN 590
• Ecological class - Euro-5
• Maximum speed - 182 km / h
• Acceleration to 100 km / h - 10.7 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the city - 9.2 liters
• Combined fuel consumption - 7.1 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 5.9 liters

For all their advantages, diesel power units are more expensive to maintain. However, if you correctly operate the Volkswagen Tiguan diesel engine, then it will last quite a long time.

By when the whole world was waiting for the appearance of a compact crossover VW on the PQ35 platform in 2006, no one knew what it would be called: Nanuk, Namib, Rockton or Samun. But as a result of the all-German vote, it was the Tiguan variant that won, and it was under this name that the car was presented to Urbi et Orbi, that is, to the City and the World, at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The very first years of production clearly showed that an exceptionally successful car was born in the bowels of the concern. And what about the fact that the "tiger" of the German designers came out somewhat frivolous and very homely, a sort of "Tigrik Petrik" from the children's performance of the Obraztsov puppet theater. The main thing is that it appealed to buyers in many countries, and in 2014, at the peak of its popularity, more than 500,000 compact crossovers of this model were sold in the world!

By the way, the fact that most of the cars were sold just a year before the planned appearance of the second generation Tiguan, as well as the fact that in the nine years of the conveyor life of the model only one restyling was needed (and even then not the largest), speak of an exact “hit ten."

But the laws of the auto business are inexorable, and in 2015 at the Frankfurt Motor Show (traditions must be observed!) The official premiere of the second generation of the crossover took place. World markets met the new Tiguan no less favorably than its predecessor, but in our country, the wait for the start of sales was somewhat delayed.

There were reasons for this, which I have already mentioned: only Russian-assembled crossovers equipped with the ERA-GLONASS system will be sold in Russia. And in order to organize this very assembly, VOLKSWAGEN Group Rus LLC needed to build a new workshop and spend about 180 million euros. But now the waiting period is over, and here it is - the new Tiguan comes from Kaluga!

Growing up tiger cubs

The tiger has grown up. He lost his childhood swelling, all the features became sharper and tougher, and the overall image approached the older brother VW Touareg. The new LED lights look great. I especially liked the rear lights in the form of the Latin letter F.

And yet, compared with the previous generation, the car has grown in length by 60 mm, in width by 30 mm, and has become 33 mm lower. This growth was achieved not only due to the size of the body as such: both the wheelbase and track have increased (by 77 and 20 mm, respectively). And this is not surprising, because the new Tiguan is built on a modular MQB platform, which is worth a few words.

Platform of strategic importance

The abbreviation MQB stands for Modularer Querbaukasten, which can be translated as "modular matrix with a transverse engine." The first official mention of this platform dates back to 2012, but I have not been able to find any information about how long ago work on its creation began. However, many sources note that more than 60 billion euros have been spent on the development of this platform.

The head of the VW Group development department, Ulrich Hackelberg, called the MQB a “strategic weapon of the concern” for a reason. The concept of platform construction, which has received the widest acceptance, has made life easier for engineers and saved companies a lot of money. But, as a rule, each individual platform, giving designers a wide field to play with the appearance and equipment, rather rigidly sets two parameters: the wheelbase, which is set in a single option (less often, in several fixed ones) and the track. All this, in turn, determines the general proportions of cars built on this platform.

But in the case of MQB, the situation is somewhat different. This "constructor" allows you to assemble from individual elements the power base of a wide variety of cars, ranging in size from "supermini" to mid-size SUVs, reducing costs and development time for each specific model by about 30%. In general, the second Tiguan is only the first sign in the planned cohort of various crossovers. But all this will be tomorrow, and today the "swallow" is quite ready to take me in the driver's seat.

Ideal somewhere near

As usual, for the test I got a car in a top-end configuration: a two-liter 180-horsepower engine, a 7-speed DSG robot, keyless entry (although a standard key fob was used, with a folding sting), electrically adjustable sports seats covered with Vienna leather two colors, and a lot of all sorts of "goodies" such as electric tailgate.

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The overall architecture of the salon is fully consistent with the corporate style: strictly, elegantly, with high quality, and the glass roof and a huge panoramic sunroof fill the salon with light and air. Some chrome, some piano lacquer surfaces, and mostly soft, pleasant-to-touch plastics.

The only pity is that the designers were still a little greedy: the plastic parts in the lower part of the cabin, including those with which the knees can come into contact, are nevertheless made rigid. But the overall ergonomics of the driver's seat, in my opinion, is close to ideal. Literally a couple of clicks on the keys of the seat drives - and it feels like you've been driving this car all your life ... However, the ideal - it's the ideal, to be unattainable.

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I probably will never understand why German designers carry the gas and brake pedals so high. It would be better if they increased the distance between them by 10 millimeters so as not to cling to the edge of the pedal with the welt of winter shoes. After all, Tiguan is not some kind of passenger car, but a completely full-fledged crossover, with all-wheel drive, 200 mm ground clearance and off-road transmission modes. Of course, a significant part of its owners will never leave the asphalt, but among them there may be fishing enthusiasts and owners of remote country houses.

The same goes for the steering wheel. It is certainly good and convenient on the highway, but off-road or just on a broken primer with deep ruts, when every now and then you need to shift the steering wheel 360 degrees in one direction or the other, it is much more convenient to use a "steering wheel" with a uniform section around the entire circumference. The same applies to long hauls: ergonomic influxes set the only comfortable hand position on the steering wheel quite rigidly, but when you drive a car for many hours in a row, you constantly want to change your grip every now and then. I didn’t like the obvious congestion of the steering wheel with buttons - as many as 9 pieces for each spoke.

The discreet charm of virtuality

But all this is not the main thing. In fact, the first thing that catches your eye is the 12-inch Active Info color display that has replaced the entire instrument cluster. Until recently, such a solution could only be seen in prestigious luxury cars, but now it is increasingly penetrating the “middle class”. Strictly speaking, there is nothing strange in this. I am generally sure that as electronic components become cheaper and cheaper, the scope of "virtual dashboards" will grow, and very soon we will see them even in the salons of very budget models.

And here two points are important. Firstly, versatility: you can display any data on the screen right in front of your eyes at will. You want trip computer data, you want digital speedometer readings, you want information about what music the entertainment system plays.

And secondly, designers get complete freedom and can "draw" the panel in any style. In the case of the Tiguan, the designers quite effectively used the display as a universal information output device. But for some reason they forgot that the style of the dashboard design can also change now. It's a pity...

Because this whole disco in the red-white-blue colors of the British (well, or Russian, Dutch, French, Czech ...) flag will definitely not please everyone. It seems to me that several preset styles (“sporty”, “aviation”, “retro”, “futuristic”) with the ability to select them through the menu would be quite inexpensive, would not require any changes in the design, and the pluses of the model would be added .

What do you have against the Chinese?

Nowadays, it is difficult to imagine any prestigious car without a touch screen display crowning the center console with a solid diagonal. In this regard, the new Tiguan does not lag behind its competitors: all the data on the eight-inch screen is perfectly readable, the system has a high speed of response to touch, the main functions are duplicated by hot keys located on the side of the display.

But the main novelty, of course, was the AppConnect application, which allows you to fully integrate your smartphone (at least on iOS, at least on Android) with the navigation and information system of the car. I had very high hopes for this function, but, alas, they did not come true: the system refused to work with the ZTE Nubia smartphone. Maybe the owners of devices of more popular brands would be more fortunate ...

I could only regret the impossibility of displaying a navigator with traffic jams on a regular large screen, hanging a suction cup holder on the windshield and limiting myself to a Bluetooth connection with hands-free systems and a music player. By the way, music from a smartphone can also be connected via an AUX cable, or you can burn it to a USB flash drive or an optical disc.

In search of the Czech trace

The designers also took care of the passengers of the second row. Firstly, it is quite spacious there (and this is a considerable merit of the grown wheelbase), and secondly, they have at their disposal not only an armrest with cup holders, but also folding tables with retractable arms for drinks. The trunk volume is also impressive: 615 liters is a lot!

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But even more I liked the fact that in order to fold down the rear seatbacks and increase the available volume to 1,655 liters, you do not have to run around the entire car, opening the right rear door, then the left. He pulled the handle inside the trunk - and part of the back obediently fell forward, pulled the second - and the rest fell. The tailgate itself can be opened in at least four ways: using the key on the driver's door, from the key fob, by pressing the button located above the license plate, and by magically waving your foot under the bumper.

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Plus, the Tiguan offers a range of Simply Clever-inspired goodies that sister brand Skoda is proud of. Among such solutions, I can include the already mentioned folding tables, and massive hooks for packages inside the trunk, and a regular inverter with a 230-volt outlet, which allows you to use ordinary household appliances on the road. To be honest, the inverter is not that expensive and I don't really understand why so few companies even offer it as an option.

Pay for delight

But the most interesting thing is how the Tiguan behaves on the road. To begin with, I’ll say right away that finding a common language with this car is very simple. Any half an hour, and it begins to seem to you that the crossover is controlled by the power of your thought - it is so accurate and predictable. And even in difficult situations - for example, on a slippery road sprinkled with snow. It is quite predictable that the Tiguan in the “sport” mode looks more like a tiger (with a completely predatory appetite of 15-17 liters per 100 km), and in the “eco” mode it looks like a cold, slippery iguana.

Acceleration up to 100 km/h, s

And a few more words about the transmission. I can happily state that it looks like the company has finally brought their "robot" to mind, so for the most part I just forgot about the presence of a DSG box in the car. The times when the dual clutch transmission would start to twitch, “get confused”, and in many situations could not decide which gear to select (“Third ... Oh no, fifth ... No, still third. .. But no, the fourth ...”), are a thing of the past. However, I did run into one bug. Parking near the curb on a slope and engaging reverse, I was surprised to find that the car continued to roll forward. I had to “play two pedals”, pressing the brake with my left foot and the gas with my right foot, otherwise contact with the bumper of the car in front would be inevitable.

Assistants, your way out!

But what definitely helps when parking is the all-round view mode, supplemented by sound signals from sensors. I have already written more than once that the presence of video cameras in our conditions cannot replace traditional "parktronics", because after 10 minutes of driving on roads treated with a reagent, the lenses are covered with an opaque film, and the image on the monitor turns into a set of incomprehensible spots.

Maximum speed, km/h

But I never used the automatic parking mode ... But I tried how the Front Assist distance control assistant works in the city. A warning about a dangerous approach to a car moving in front is not superfluous at all, as well as about the presence of an obstacle in the blind zone.

couple of steps up

And one more circumstance confirms that the new Tiguan has climbed at least a couple of steps up the ladder of prestige: it has definitely become significantly more comfortable on the go. Firstly, I would like to note the excellent sound insulation: engine noise begins to penetrate into the cabin except during sharp accelerations, when the engine spins up to 4-5 thousand revolutions, and aerodynamic noise begins to be felt only at a speed of 110-120 kilometers per hour.

Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TSI 4Motion

Brief specifications

Dimensions (L x W x H), mm: 4 486x1 839x1 673 Curb weight, kg: 1 653 Ground clearance, mm: 200 Engine: Petrol, EA888 2.0 TSI, 180 l. with., 320 Nm Transmission: DQ500, robotic, seven-speed, with two clutches Drive: full 4Motion

Secondly, on a long journey, both the driver and passengers will not be hot or cold: all problems are solved by three-zone climate control. Finally, on a decent road, the suspension is also quite comfortable, perfectly swallowing small bumps and joints. But more serious obstacles (for example, "speed bumps") Tiguan passes very hard, although I have never recorded a breakdown of the suspension. However, it is quite obvious that the car is tuned for speed and handling on the pavement, and this is what becomes the factor that limits the limits of its cross-country ability.