The 2011 Tokyo Motor Show is live and pumping so get ready for some news from Japan. Volkswagen has just unveiled its new Cross Coupe Concept, a concept that looks at the design direction of future V-Dub crossovers and SUVs. Based on Volkswagen’s new modular transverse matrix (MQB), the Cross Coupe Concept measures 73.5 inches [...]
We’ve been hearing rumors of a three-row Volkswagen crossover for quite some time now. A company source has now confirmed to CARandDRIVER that the company is indeed moving ahead with a Honda Pilot, Ford Explorer and Dodge Durango competitor. Reports suggest that the model will be built on the Volkswagen Passat’s platform with production taking place at [...]
Oh Europe how we envy you when its comes to car. Volkswagen announced today that its R GmbH department has put together a nice R-line package for its Tiguan crossover. The Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is available in 7 exterior colors including Candy white, Reflex silver metallic, Deep Black pearl effect, Night blue metallic and Pepper [...]
Volkswagen AG is seeing some positive turns in numbers for the third-quarter with a 46 percent increase in operating profit for both the Volkswagen Tiguan, and the Audi A6. The operating profit increase works out to $4.05 billion, up roughly $2 billion from last year, with revenue increased by 25 percent, as well. Marc-Rene Tonn, [...]
Volkswagen has been teasing its fans with the prospect of a diesel version of the Tiguan since 2008. With repeated reports of a Tiguan TDI possibility, consumers may be asking if we will ever see its release. Volkswagen says yes, but not for another few years. A TDI version is certainly in demand, with requests [...]
According to a report by German magazine WirtschaftsWoche, the Volkswagen Tiguan crossover may be produced in North America, a move that will help cut costs, the report said. The Volkswagen Jetta and the Passat are already produced in North America and a proposal to produce the Tiguan is under consideration, reported WirtschaftsWoche. Currently, the Tiguan [...]
Volkswagen commercials are by far some of the funniest automotive commercials. The German automaker proved itself at the Super Bowl XLV ad spots with a commercial called “The Force” featuring a pint-sized Darth Vader. Volkswagen is now continuing its streak with funny commercials with the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Piñata ad spot. “At the scene of [...]
Ever since the height in awareness of Mercedes-Benz’s and Volkswagen’s combined efforts to create clean diesel technology, VAG has been proud to say that 20-25% of their vehicles sold in the US are diesels and have no intention to stop. Word is that VAG is putting significant effort into expanding their diesel options for the [...]
After a short leak yesterday, Volkswagen today officially unveiled the new 2012 Tiguan. The new Tiguan will make its public debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show next month. Also, Volkswagen isn’t waiting until later this year to reveal pricing details… well, at least for the European market. The entry-level 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Trend & [...]
What do we have here? Apparently, the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan, which is scheduled to debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, popped up on the company’s website. Right away you can notice the 2012 Tiguan looks similar to its older brother, the Touareg. It gets an aggressive grille, new headlamps, restyled bumpers – and that’s [...]
