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New Tiguan TDI goes on sale
By Yoann Besnard on 5 April 2008 | 
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The Tiguan meets a strong demand and the new engine, the 168bhp 2.0-litre TDI will likely boost its credential in terms of brand image when the Kuga only comes with a 136bhp 2.0-litre diesel unit.
The most powerful Tiguan yet raises the challenge for the Ford Kuga as it features the 168bhp 2.0-litre TDI common rail diesel engine. The new engine is capable of returning 40.4 mpg on the combined cycle while emitting 185 g/km of CO2 claims the carmaker. The Tiguan can accelerate from rest to 62 mph in 8.9 seconds before reaching a maximum speed of 125 mph.
As with the rest of the Tiguan range, the new model is equipped with six airbags, ESP, semi-automatic air conditioning and the RCD 510 touchscreen entertainment system with six-disc CD autochanger. The new engine will be available in either SE or Sport trim levels. Prices for the new 2.0-litre TDI start at £22,670 for the SE, rising to £23,370 for the Sport model. The new Tiguan is competitively priced as the 138bhp SE version starts at £21,800. By comparison, the Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi Zetec starts at £20,495.
