VW’s BlueMotion drivetrain technology, first seen locally on the new Touareg during late 2010, has now been rolled out to the brand’s smallest SUV.
Featuring stop-start ignition/compression intervention and regenerative braking, BlueMotion drivetrains have become available courtesy of new engine derivatives marketed as part of the Tiguan’s expanded presence in South Africa.
NO ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VERSION
Interestingly, the three new Tiguans available with BlueMotion are all configured in entry-level Trend&Fun trim and only power the front wheels.
VW sees BlueMotion as beneficial primarily to Tiguan owners who operate their vehicles in a heavily trafficked urban environment (where stop-start and regenerative braking tally real reductions in overall fuel consumption).
Tiguans used primarily by buyers with decidedly urban commuting patterns are invariably two-wheel drive derivatives; therefore the decision not to transfer BlueMotion technology onto any of the all-wheel drive Tiguans is entirely understandable - for now.
Statistically the numbers reveal small improvements in average consumption.
The 1.4 TSI (in 90kW trim, a new edition to the range) consumes 6.5l/100km with BlueMotion active.
VW’s popular 110kW 1.4 TSI engine option tallies an improvement of 0.7l/100km running its BlueMotion suite of efficient technologies, consuming only 6.7l/100km on the combined cycle.
For diesel buyers, the 110kW 2.0TDI is left unchanged, with BlueMotion technology paired instead with VW’s 81kW version of the 2-litre turbodiesel engine. Unsurprisingly the new 2.0 TDI is now the most frugal Tiguan available, consuming only 5.3l/100km.
If you are an urban SUV user who finds the VW badge and image appeal alluring (or simply like the idea of a cheaper buy-in point to the Tiguan range), these latest BlueMotion vehicles are well worth consideration.
PRICING (VAT & EMISSIONS TAX INCLUDED)
1.4 TSI 90kW 4x2 Trend & Fun with BlueMotion Technology R273 400
1.4 TSI 110kW 4x2 Trend & Fun with BlueMotion Technology R296 500
2.0 TDI 81kW 4x2 Trend & Fun with BlueMotion Technology R292 400
Featuring stop-start ignition/compression intervention and regenerative braking, BlueMotion drivetrains have become available courtesy of new engine derivatives marketed as part of the Tiguan’s expanded presence in South Africa.
NO ALL-WHEEL DRIVE VERSION
Interestingly, the three new Tiguans available with BlueMotion are all configured in entry-level Trend&Fun trim and only power the front wheels.
VW sees BlueMotion as beneficial primarily to Tiguan owners who operate their vehicles in a heavily trafficked urban environment (where stop-start and regenerative braking tally real reductions in overall fuel consumption).
Tiguans used primarily by buyers with decidedly urban commuting patterns are invariably two-wheel drive derivatives; therefore the decision not to transfer BlueMotion technology onto any of the all-wheel drive Tiguans is entirely understandable - for now.
Statistically the numbers reveal small improvements in average consumption.
The 1.4 TSI (in 90kW trim, a new edition to the range) consumes 6.5l/100km with BlueMotion active.
VW’s popular 110kW 1.4 TSI engine option tallies an improvement of 0.7l/100km running its BlueMotion suite of efficient technologies, consuming only 6.7l/100km on the combined cycle.
For diesel buyers, the 110kW 2.0TDI is left unchanged, with BlueMotion technology paired instead with VW’s 81kW version of the 2-litre turbodiesel engine. Unsurprisingly the new 2.0 TDI is now the most frugal Tiguan available, consuming only 5.3l/100km.
If you are an urban SUV user who finds the VW badge and image appeal alluring (or simply like the idea of a cheaper buy-in point to the Tiguan range), these latest BlueMotion vehicles are well worth consideration.
PRICING (VAT & EMISSIONS TAX INCLUDED)
1.4 TSI 90kW 4x2 Trend & Fun with BlueMotion Technology R273 400
1.4 TSI 110kW 4x2 Trend & Fun with BlueMotion Technology R296 500
2.0 TDI 81kW 4x2 Trend & Fun with BlueMotion Technology R292 400