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Volkswagen Tiguan Estate 2.0 TSI 265 4Motion Black Edition 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1984
Trim	Black Edition
Price	£51,390
Engine Power - BHP	265
Acceleration	5.9
Top Speed	150 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	191
Length	4539 mm
Width	1859 mm
Height	1656 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	652 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1678 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
Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
Park assistance plus with front and rear parking sensors
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
All wheel drive - 4Motion

Entertainment

Digital radio reception (DAB)
Diversity antenna for FM reception

Exterior Features

Air intake with black trim
Ambient lighting with logo projection
Automatic headlight control system
Body coloured door handles
Chrome moldings on the side windows
Coming/leaving home lighting function
Exterior mirror surround light
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 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

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
Black roof lining
Brushed stainless steel pedals
Carpet mats, front and rear
Centre console with illuminated storage compartment with sliding cover and two drinks holders
Chrome elements on the mirror switch and power window switches and door pulls
Door and side trim panel with leatherette insert
Door sill protectors
Entry and exit light
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
Single front passenger seat
Soul headlining
Sports comfort seats in front
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Three rear head restraints
Variable luggage compartment floor

Packs

Black style package - Tiguan R-Line/Black edition
Driver assistance package - Tiguan
Driving dynamics pack with adaptive chassis control - Tiguan
IQ.LIGHT - HD matrix headlights pack - Tiguan Elegance/Black Edition

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 decent control
Hill start assist
Manual child proof rear door locks
Rear disc brakes
Two tone horn
Warning triangle

Trim

Decorative inserts
Interior door handle in matte chrome
Soul instrument panel

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	191
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	195
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	191

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1984
Compression Ratio	9.6:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.8
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	32.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	34
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	38.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	24.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	24.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	32.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	33.6

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	32E
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)	5.9
Engine Power - BHP	265
Engine Torque - NM	400
Engine Torque - RPM	1650
Top Speed	150 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/40 R20
Tyre Size Rear	255/40 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	YORK
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1656 mm
Length	4539 mm
Wheelbase	2680 mm
Width	1859 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	58
Gross Vehicle Weight	2220 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	652 l
Max. Loading Weight	542 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1678 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.7 m

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