The Tiguan is the first Compact SUV from Volkswagen. Sporty, safe, and smart, it was named a 2009 IIHS Top Safety Pick,* and was selected as an Edmunds.com 2009 Consumers' Top RatedSM Vehicle. ** This award-winning auto is designed with the belief that you only need as much SUV as you need. Just enough to get you and your stuff to the playground. Whether that playground is at the corner
park, or Rocky Mountain National Park. Everything you need, nothing you don't.

The Tiguan has optional 4MOTION to tame the toughest driving conditions. It's ready to spring into action and adjust during hazardous road conditions. That's because it constantly monitors the individual traction of each wheel and makes adjustments. If a tire has less traction, 4MOTION reduces power to the wheel. If a tire has more traction, 4MOTION sends over a little extra power. It's all-wheel drive technology that all-ways has your back.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration mandates that electronic stability control be included on all vehicles by 2012. So we figured we'd get a head start by making ESP (Electronic Stabilization Program) standard on every 2010 Volkswagen. It helps the driver stay the intended course by detecting slick and slippery road conditions and kicking in corrective forces. ESP is most effective when the driver is taking evasive action during sudden maneuvers, like when avoiding an accident. Incidentally, ESP also stands for Extra-Sensory Perception. Coincidence?

Standard on the Tiguan SE and SEL is Volkswagen's touchscreen Premium VIII radio with 8 speakers, an in-dash, 6-disc CD changer (with MP3 and WMA compatibility), an SD Memory Card reader, and a generous dose of audio goodness. An AUX-in lets you plug in your favorite MP3 player.*  The joy of driving mingles with the joy of getting there, with Tiguan's optional state-of-the-art touchscreen navigation and entertainment system. The user-friendly unit combines a sophisticated radio with precise touchscreen navigation and an easy-to-read 6.5-inch monitor. Its 30GB hard drive stores map data and audio files that can be brought into the device via the optical drive or SD card slot. The optical drive is capable of playing back audio CD, DVD, and DVD audio formats.  In concert with the available Media Device Interface (MDI) and auxiliary input, the system can interface with practically any MP3 or USB device.  And to make sure you always know where you're going, front or back, the Tiguan has an available hatch-mounted rearview camera.   Also included are 6 introductory months of SIRIUS® Satellite Radio with 100% commercialfree music, plus the best in sports, news, talk, and entertainment, and 3 introductory months of SIRIUS Traffic,? delivering real-time traffic data into the optional navigation system.  And you'll connect yourself completely, with the available Bluetooth® Hands-Free calling with voice control, with cutting-edge features, like phonebook import and touchscreen operation via the optional navigation system.

Tiguan is outfitted with a 2.0L turbocharged direct injection engine that's found in our famously fast GTI. With 200hp and 207lbs-ft of torque, the Tiguan is the first ever Compact SUV that brings the feeling of a racecar.  Direct injection technology also makes the Tiguan ultra-efficient by aiding in fuel economy,* emissions control, and responsiveness, all at the same time. Pumping fuel directly into the combustion chamber equals less waste and less lag time. That means lower emissions, higher mpg (26 highway), ***
and more power. It's a win-win-win scenario.

Tiguan is loaded with lots of features you know you want, and a few you'll want once you find out they exist. Like rear seats that not only fold down, but also slide forward or back to allow more rear cargo room or rear passenger leg room.  Tiguan also has an adjustable cooling glovebox that keeps items cool, and 1-liter bottle holders in the front door pockets. Oh, and please don't let the Tiguan's small stature fool you. Every one comes with 2,200 pounds of towing capacity, and 56 cubic feet of cargo capacity with the rear seat folded. Now that's big for a Compact SUV.

Panoramic Sunroof - An optional 12.7 square foot double panoramic sunroof, the largest ever offered in its class.  Great for cloud watching, stargazing, sunspotting, moonlighting...really anything that involves looking up. Barracuda? Bike Holder - Durable and rugged, the easy-to-use arm secures bicycles, securely. Base carrier bars can handle up to 3 Barracuda racks. Ski/Snowboard Rack Deluxe - This easy-to-install rack holds 2 snowboards or 4 pairs of skis. VW gear for VW gearheads:http://drivergear.vw.com.

The Carbon Neutral Project is a partnership with Carbonfund.org, designed to start addressing the issue of carbon emissions. With their help, we'll be making it easy for anyone who owns a Volkswagen to determine their vehicle's carbon output and take action towards offsetting it.  So far, the VW community has planted over 300,000 trees and offset 419,343 tons of carbon.  And that's just the beginning. Learn more at http://vw.com. 

*"Top Safety Pick" based on 31mph side-impact crash test, 40mph frontal-offset crash test, 20mph rear-impact test, and the availability of ESC. Test performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For details, visit www.iihs.org. See vw.com for more information on safety features. **See Edmunds.com for more information on winners.estimates. Your mileage ***19 city/26 highway mpg (2.0L, manual). EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary.

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