Volkswagen is apparently looking to follow the trend
that wants automakers to have two SUV offerings in certain segments, a
practical, “normal” one and a sportier “coupe”, with a posher version of the
Tiguan. Said to arrive next year, according to AutomobileMagazine, the Tiguan
Coupe (name unconfirmed) will still be a five-door, though its bodywork design
will be noticeably sportier.
While the exterior will me markedly different, the
cabin will remain pretty much identical to the regular Tiguan, sporting the
same dashboard, although a more lavish trim is very possible. The oily bits
will also be carried over, so expect most (if not all) of the Tiguan’s engine
range. Despite the premium over the Tiguan, estimated at some € 1,500 (US$ 1,819) on certain grades, base models will allegedly be offered with
front-wheel drive, whereas the 4Motion all-wheel drive system will be offered
in higher specs.
The Volkswagen
Tiguan Coupe will benefit from a different suspension tuning to emphasize its
sportier character. Since the French publication isn’t quoting a source for
this information, we’ll take it with a grain of salt for now. Moreover, VW
itself showcased the Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupe Concept five years
ago, but didn’t put it into production.
