The Upcoming VW Touareg

Volkswagen has unveiled the next-generation Touareg mid-size crossover SUV, and the car manufacturer has said that it will be ready at dealerships in the UK by August this year. The new model boasts of a lighter body, higher power, and improved fuel efficiency—thanks largely to a new hybrid-electric powertrain.

The hybrid powertrain is a first on UK Volkswagens. The vehicle will be 200 kilograms lighter across the board on all trims, and this helps contribute to what VW claims to be a 20-percent improvement on fuel efficiency.

Upon the UK release, the Touareg will be available in 4 trim levels, including options for 3 powertrain variants. This starts with a 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 good for 238bhp and coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission plus stop-start technology.

VW says that an entry-level version will be released in November, sporting a 202bhp variant of the aforementioned V6 engine.

The Tiguan

Volkswagen is currently planning a new R-Line for its Tiguan compact SUV. While the new car won’t be getting considerable performance upgrades, the car will get premium performance accessories for both the interior and the exterior.

It is not yet known whether VW will market the Tiguan R-Line to the US market.

VW Tiguan by B&B Tuning

Germany’s B&B Tuning has come up with upgrades to the Volkswagen Tiguan, available for the entire range of the compact crossover SUV.

The range-topping model is boosted to a whopping 300 horsepower. The upgrade range is scaled, from the 190-hp 1.4-liter TSI variant.

As you can see from the image, there are also aerodynamic changes and custom wheels that go with the tuned engine.