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Volkswagen Tiguan Estate 1.5 eTSI 150 Life Launch Edition 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1498
Trim	Life Launch Edition
Price	£36,720
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	9.1
Top Speed	130 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	141
Length	4539 mm
Width	1842 mm
Height	1660 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	652 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1541 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control ACC including speed limiter
Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
App-Connect incl. App-Connect Wireless for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Bluetooth phone integration system
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
eCall emergency call system
Inductive smartphone charging without external antenna connection
Lane change system, Side assist, Rear traffic alert and Exit warning system
Lane keeping system Lane Assist
Multifunction front facing camera
Navigation system
Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
Park assistance plus with front and rear parking sensors
Power assisted steering with speed sensitive
Rear view camera
Rev counter
Service interval indicator
Speed limit display
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
Tailgate/trunk lid unlocking from outside
Trip computer
Voice control and enhancer
Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
Wireless App-Connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Front wheel drive

Entertainment

12.9" infotainment display
8 Speakers
DAB radio
Diversity antenna for FM reception

Exterior Features

Ambient lighting with logo projection
Auto dimming interior rear view mirror
Automatic headlight control system
Black roof rails
Body colour door handles
Body coloured bumpers, air intake with chrome trim
Body coloured door mirrors with integrated indicators
Comfort bumpers
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Front and rear electric windows
Headlight range control
Heat insulating darkened glass in side and rear windows
High Beam Assist, automatic sensing for switching between dipped and main beam
High level 3rd brake light
Illuminated door handle recesses
Laminated safety glass windshield, heat and sound insulating
LED headlamps
LED rear combination lamps
LED separate daytime running light
Rear fog light on one side, reversing light on both sides
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, puddle lights and reverse activated passenger's door mirror

Interior Features

10 colour interior ambient lighting
12V outlet in center console rear and in luggage compartment
12V socket in centre console
2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the centre console in rear, charging capacity up to 45 W
3 bench rear seats in 2nd row
3 rear headrests
Air Care Climatronic 3 zone automatic climate control with enhanced air filter and controls in the rear
Carpet mats, front and rear
Centre console with illuminated storage compartment with sliding cover and two drinks holders
Front centre armrest
Front comfort seats
Height adjustable front seats
ISOFIX anchors for child seats on outer rear seats and front passenger seat compatible with i-Size
Leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel with paddle shift
Mechanical rear seat release
Power adjustable lumbar support in front
Rear bench seat asymetrically split folding, longitudinally movable and folding with load-through hatch and center armrest
Safety optimised front head restraints
Single front passenger seat
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Variable luggage compartment floor

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
Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Front disc brakes
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Manual rear child locks
Rear disc brakes
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure loss indicator
Warning triangle

Security

Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn and towing protection
Anti theft wheel bolts
Central locking system Keyless Go

Wheels

Tool kit for tyre mobility set

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	154
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	141

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1498
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	44.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	48.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	32.5
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	34
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	47.1

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	21E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	9300
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	9.1
Engine Power - BHP	150
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	235/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	BOLOGNA
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1660 mm
Length	4539 mm
Wheelbase	2676 mm
Width	1842 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	55
Gross Vehicle Weight	2120 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	652 l
Max. Loading Weight	579 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1800
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1541 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.7 m

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