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Volkswagen Tiguan Estate 1.5 TSI eHybrid Elegance 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Elegance
Price	£45,250
Battery Capacity	25.7
Engine Power - BHP	204
Acceleration	8.2
Top Speed	130 mph
Length	4539 mm
Width	1842 mm
Height	1658 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	490 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1791 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Bluetooth mobile phone interface
Car2X technology
Comfort drive travel assist, lane keeping system, lane assist and emergency assist
Digital Cockpit Pro - 10.25" high resolution dash display screen with customisable menus and information
Dynamic road sign display
E-Sim card for online connectivity
eCall emergency call service
Front Assist - Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
Lane change system, Side assist, Rear traffic alert and Exit warning system
Multifunction front facing camera
Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
Park assist pro with park distance control (Remote park assist)
Power assisted steering with speed sensitive
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
Wireless App-Connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive chassis control DCC pro includes driving mode selection
Charging cable Mode 3 Type 2 / 3 (16A)
Front shock absorption
Front wheel drive
Rear shock absorption

Entertainment

Digital radio reception (DAB)
Diversity antenna for FM reception

Exterior Features

Air intake with Chrome trim
Ambient lighting with logo projection
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Automatic headlight control system
Body colored bumpers in R-Line style
Body coloured door handles
Body-coloured exterior mirror housings
Chrome moldings on the side windows
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Heat insulating glass in side and rear windows
Heated rear window
Heated windscreen washer jets
High level 3rd brake light
Illuminated door handle recesses
Illuminated lightline between headlamps
Laminated safety glass from B-pillar backwards 90% tinted
Laminated safety glass windshield
LED Day time running light
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Rear fog light on one side, reversing light on both sides
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Silver roof rails

Interior Features

12V outlet in center console rear and in luggage compartment
12V socket in centre console
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
Air care climatronic 3 zone air conditioning system with rear air conditioning control panel
Carpet mats, front and rear
Centre console with illuminated storage compartment with sliding cover and two drinks holders
Ceramique headlining
Chrome elements on the mirror switch and power window switches and door pulls
Door and side trim panel with leatherette insert
Door sill protectors
Front centre armrest
Interior ambient lighting with 30 colour options
ISOFIX anchors for child seats on outer rear seats and front passenger seat compatible with i-Size
Mechanical rear seat release
Power adjustable lumbar support in front
Rear bench seat, split folding, longitudinally movable and folding with load-through hatch and centre armrest
Safety optimised front head restraints
Single front passenger seat
Sports comfort seats in front
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Three rear head restraints
Variable luggage compartment floor

Packs

Comfort package with park assist plus and Safelock - Tiguan
Driver assistance package - Tiguan

Passive Safety

3 point seat belt for centre rear seats
3 Point seat belts in front with pretensioners
3 point seatbelts in outer rear with ECE label
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Front and rear curtain airbags
Front and rear side airbags
Front centre airbag
Front disc brakes
Hill start assist
Manual child proof rear door locks
Rear disc brakes
Two tone horn
Warning triangle

Trim

Decorative inserts Cross in dash and front door panels
Interior door handle in matte chrome
Soul instrument panel

Wheels

Tyre mobility kit including compressor and sealing foam

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	25.7
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	720
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	150
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	26
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	5-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	40
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Left Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type	Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	40
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	5
Usable Battery Capacity	19.7
WLTP - AER (km) - Comb	123
WLTP - AER (miles) - Comb	76.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	13.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.5
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb	13.9
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb	4.5
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb	122
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb	75.8

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb	34
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH	40
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL	34

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	74.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	85.9
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb	1.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH	1.7
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL	1.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb	188.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH	166.2
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL	188.3

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	28E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	88
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	84
NCAP Safety Assist %	78
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18600
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.2
Engine Power - BHP	204
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	130 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/50 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	CATANIA
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1658 mm
Length	4539 mm
Wheelbase	2679 mm
Width	1842 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	45
Gross Vehicle Weight	2410 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	490 l
Max. Loading Weight	619 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1791 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.7 m

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