All-New Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid Launched Globally

The e-Hybrid version of the Tiguan SUV is priced at EUR 42,413.11 in Germany which is approximately Rs 37.93 lakh in India. The carmaker is also accepting pre-orders for the SUV.

By Charanpreet Singh

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Published on December 16, 2020

Highlights

The pre-orders for the Tiguan eHybrid SUV have already begun.
The Tiguan eHybrid covers up to 50 km in electric mode
The battery on the SUV can also be recharged at home charging station

Volkswagen, the German automaker has officially announced the launch of its all-new Tiguan eHybrid SUV globally as a part of its electric mobility initiative. The e-Hybrid version of the Tiguan SUV is priced at EUR 42,413 in Germany which is approximately Rs 37.93 lakh in India. The carmaker is also accepting pre-orders for the SUV. As the company is committed to the Paris Climate Agreement, the plug-in hybrids like the Tiguan eHybrid are important steps to achieve its target of becoming a CO2-neutral company by 2050. Also Read: Volkswagen Supervisory Board Meets To Discuss Leadership Stand-Off: Report The all-new Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid is available three equipment packs - Life, Elegance and R-Line. The new Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid is available three equipment packs including, Life, Elegance and R-Line. The SUV comes with standard features like Digital Cockpit, three-zone automatic air conditioning, leather multi-function steering wheel with paddles, Adaptive Cruise Control, Front Assist, Front and Rear Park Distance Control, 17-inch alloy wheels and roof rails. All the Tiguan models come equipped with additional features like Lane Assist, a mobile phone interface, rain sensor, LED headlights and more. The all-new Tiguan eHybrid SUV comes powered by a 1.4-litre TSI engine which is supported by an electric motor and comes mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The drivers on the Tiguan eHybrid can manually activate GTE mode wherein electric motor and TSI engine jointly can generate a maximum torque of 400 Nm. The plug-in hybrid drive generates a system power of 241 bhp. It also acts as an additional booster in the Hybrid mode and can run on its electric system alone covering a distance of around 50 km. The e-Hybrid version of the Tiguan SUV is priced at EUR 42,413 in Germany Also Read: Ducati Not For Sale, Confirms VW CEO Positioned in front of the rear axle, the battery pack can be charged by AC using a charger with a connector for conventional, domestic sockets with a maximum of 2.3 kW, or with up to 3.6 kW at a charging station or home charging station. The plug-in hybrid drive has been programmed so that the car can start in EV mode, provided the battery is sufficiently charged