Several undisguised pictures of the
Volkswagen Tiguan X have surfaced online. Set to be introduced in China later
this year, the Tiguan X is a stylish crossover coupe that has a front fascia
which closely resembles the one used on the facelifted Tiguan.
Of course, that’s where the similarities
end as the Tiguan X has a more rakish windscreen which flows into a gently
sloping roof. The model also has a sportier greenhouse, an steeply raked rear
window and new bodywork.
Bigger changes occur out back as there’s a
new liftgate with an integrated spoiler. The model also has a unique rear
bumper and new taillights which are connected by a thin illuminated strip.
Overall, the model reportedly measures 4764 mm long, 1859 mm wide and 1628
mm tall with a wheelbase that spans 2791 mm. That means the
crossover coupe is roughly the same size as the Tiguan Allspace, but 56 mm lower.
The Tiguan X will reportedly be built by
SAIC Volkswagen and offered with two different turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI
petrol engines. The entry-level unit is slated to produce 184 hp, while high output version should have 217 hp.
It remains unclear if the Tiguan X will be
offered outside of China, but it could be an interesting addition to the
company’s lineup.
