More about the Volkswagen Tiguan
When in an emergency situation, the Emergency Assist technology will react when the vehicle detects the driver is no longer active. The technology will first try to reach the driver, and then if this is not possible, it will bring the vehicle to a controlled standstill. Alongside this, Front Assist is also on hand to help assist the driver. Front Assist Emergency Braking monitors the front of the vehicle, including pedestrian monitoring to help reduce an accident's severity or avoid an accident altogether. The system detects pedestrians and vehicles on the road and warns the driver if the driver does not react, emergency braking will then be initiated.
The proactive Occupant Protection System detects situations with an increased risk of an accident; it will automatically close windows and the panoramic sliding sunroof; the system will tighten the front seat belts as a precautionary measure.
The new Tiguan is the perfect car for hitting the rough terrain and heading out on an adventure. The new 4Motion Active Control allows the driver to choose from four different profiles depending on the surface you are driving on, allowing the journey to be smoother than ever. The driver can pick between snow, on-road, off-road and off-road individual; each setting will adapt the powertrain features of the Tiguan and provide a more comfortable journey for all passengers.
Which Towbar is best for my Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan has a great choice of towbars available for towing, including the fixed flange towbar, the detachable swan neck towbar and the fixed swan neck towbar.
The fixed flange towbar is often chosen by those who do not wish to remove the Towbar after towing; the compact Towbar is permanent, and removing the bar off the vehicle will invalidate any manufacturers warranty. The flange style towbar is fitted with a backing plate to the rear of the bar, which allows the driver to fit towing accessories to the Towbar by bolting them on. This allows the driver to tow and use the accessory simultaneously. The fixed flange towbar is the only Towbar that caters for bolt-on cycle carriers and bumper protector plates.
The fixed swan neck towbar is a much thinner towbar than the fixed flange and is often picked because of this. The swan neck cannot be removed after towing. This style of Towbar is chosen mainly as it is less likely to interfere with any rear parking sensors; the thinner Towbar allows for more clearance between the rear sensors and the Towbar.
The detachable Towbar is a popular choice for those who have rear parking sensors fitter to their Tiguan. The driver can simply unlock the towbar neck and twist it off when towing has been completed, leaving the Towbar practically invisible. This allows the rear parking sensors to work as expected. The detachable Towbar is also compatible with all ALKO stabilisers and most cycle carriers.
What is the towing capacity on the Volkswagen Tiguan?
The Volkswagen Tiguan has an approximate towing weight of 2200KG; the generous capacity will allow the driver to tow any cycle carriers or trailers and most caravans. Due to different models being available, we always advise referring to your VIN plate on your vehicle to provide an accurate towing capacity for your car.
Will my Volkswagen Tiguan need a bumper cut?
When fitting a towbar to the Volkswagen Tiguan, the towbar engineer will have to remove the vehicle's bumper for the duration of the fitment; however, this will be refitted upon completion. No modifications would be required; however, due to the vast amount of bumper trims available, this cannot be guaranteed on all fitments. If you are unsure if your Tiguan requires a bumper cut, please contact our sales team, who will happily assist you further.
