The Volkswagen Tiguan X SUV coupe has surfaced in the
first official photos. Adopting the revised front end styling of the facelifted
2021 Tiguan SUV, the “flattened” variant is very different from the B-pillars
to the rear. From the middle of the vehicle, the roofline drops dramatically
towards the back, incorporating a rakish rear screen that ends with a subtle
deck lid spoiler.
Sticking with the rear, the Tiguan X
adopts different taillights to the regular Tiguan, featuring a distinct
signature and an illuminated bar that unites them. The ‘Tiguan X’ lettering is
applied at the middle of the light strip, with the tailgate also featuring the
model’s Chinese name on the left and powertrain variant on the right.
This particular model you see in the
photos is the range-topping ‘380 TSI 4Motion’ variant powered by a 2.0-liter
TSI turbocharged petrol unit rated at 220 PS and 380 Nm of
torque. The engine is mated to a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission and
4Motion AWD. The base choice will be a 2.0-liter TSI with 186 PS and
330 Nm of torque, hooked to the same DCT.
The Tiguan X seen here also wears the R
Line exterior pack as hinted by the ‘R’ in the front grille, as well as the
beefier bumpers and wheels. Developed and built by the SAIC-VW joint venture,
the Tiguan X is based on the long-wheelbase Tiguan. As a result, it’s 4,764 mm long, 1,859 mm wide and 1,628 mm tall, with a wheelbase that spans 2,791 mm.
The VW Tiguan X will debut in China later
this year and will likely remain exclusive to the world’s largest market.
