Volkswagen has the curious ability to stand forever as one of the standards in each of the segments where it landed with its models. Including even the most unusual niches. However, this rule has an exception for the moment and the burden weighing on the back of the Tigua. The German arrived in Spain last December with its first SUV for the medium segment, where sales comfortably mastered the Honda CRV, Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Tucson and Chevrolet Captiva. Perhaps because it is a new product that is not yet known to the public, the Tigua have not managed to sell over 60 units a month, when several of its competitors five times that figure.
It is also possible that the reason is due to the commercial decision of Volkswagen Argentina only import the most powerful engine (2.0 TSi 200 hp and 140 hp 2.0 TDi), whereas in Europe there are variants with smaller engines and even with traction 4x2 . I always understand the cost of a car buyer looking all-terrain traction and simple, but there is no doubt that is big business: these are the versions that sell most of the CRV and Rav4 in Argentina.
The Tigua did not have the most original and modern design of its segment, but at least it is elegant and harmonious. Touareg is in a reduced scale. Inside, the termination is correct, but disappointed to see an order of 143 thousand pesos some commands (for air conditioning and lighting of lamps, for example) too close to a Goal. Another front against its competitors is that no option even in the third row of seats. Its great strengths are hidden under the bodywork. The familiar naftero 2.0 turbo engine and 200 horsepower is more powerful in its segment and has a ruthless efficiency. In urban traffic, the agility of the Tigua is amazing. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.9 seconds and is a pleasure to play with the six-speed manual box.
The other big advantage is the double traction 4Motion. This is not an automatic system with a predominance of electronic controls, such as the CRV or the Captiva. Their roots are rather mechanical. This is a Haldex clutch that regulates the distribution of torque in a few seconds. Under normal conditions, 90% of the work they do the front wheels, but it can send 100% of torque to the rear axle. Sounds interesting and I appreciate it more precisely to take a few days in the field. Four, to be more precise: until Monday.
It is also possible that the reason is due to the commercial decision of Volkswagen Argentina only import the most powerful engine (2.0 TSi 200 hp and 140 hp 2.0 TDi), whereas in Europe there are variants with smaller engines and even with traction 4x2 . I always understand the cost of a car buyer looking all-terrain traction and simple, but there is no doubt that is big business: these are the versions that sell most of the CRV and Rav4 in Argentina.
The Tigua did not have the most original and modern design of its segment, but at least it is elegant and harmonious. Touareg is in a reduced scale. Inside, the termination is correct, but disappointed to see an order of 143 thousand pesos some commands (for air conditioning and lighting of lamps, for example) too close to a Goal. Another front against its competitors is that no option even in the third row of seats. Its great strengths are hidden under the bodywork. The familiar naftero 2.0 turbo engine and 200 horsepower is more powerful in its segment and has a ruthless efficiency. In urban traffic, the agility of the Tigua is amazing. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.9 seconds and is a pleasure to play with the six-speed manual box.
The other big advantage is the double traction 4Motion. This is not an automatic system with a predominance of electronic controls, such as the CRV or the Captiva. Their roots are rather mechanical. This is a Haldex clutch that regulates the distribution of torque in a few seconds. Under normal conditions, 90% of the work they do the front wheels, but it can send 100% of torque to the rear axle. Sounds interesting and I appreciate it more precisely to take a few days in the field. Four, to be more precise: until Monday.
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