The new Volkswagen Tiguan Coupe and its future rivals SUV
As if that was not enough with two variants of the new VW Tiguan, soon the most spectacular: a coupe that will face new Skoda Kodiaq Coupé, BMW X2, GLA Mercedes Coupe …
The SUV coupes continue hogging center stage… and that they will in the coming months and years. If the market trend continues to announce each day a greater market share for this type of vehicle, there is no doubt that manufacturers have been proposed seeking new niches also earn them a more emotional character. Recently, we talked about all SUV coupes on the market (and those who arrive) and we know today how new information could be Volkswagen Tiguan next Coupé, we have to step your first computer-generated images.
The idea to launch a new Tiguan Coupe actually is not new. In fact, in the Shanghai Motor Show 2013 Volkswagen He introduced a concept, CrossBlue Coupé Concept, anticipating its development and you can see photos in the gallery. It was clear that since then the brand had in mind a proposed compact SUV Coupe I could already be very close. Thus, as the information coming to us from Germany put 2018 as the date.
In just one year, therefore, the Tiguan Coupe could become the third variant an SUV that, conventional Tiguan, this year adds the Tiguan Allspace: A stretched version of up to 7 seats we have already been able to even try. The Coupé thus become the most sporty and emotional variant of the range, of course developed under the same MQB platform of the German group. From which also leaves for example Ateca Seat.
As for the possible mechanical range the new Volkswagen Tiguan Coupe, so far has not disclosed more information. However, if we look at the current Tiguan supply, we should not mistake a lot if we ensure that normal, as it will be sportier version is that dispenses with their versions of Access, and add the rest. That is, it should not lack gasoline engine 1.0 TSI 150 hp with system cylinder deactivation, and the 2.0 TSI 180 hp.
already Diesel, VW Tiguan future Coupé should offer a 2.0 TDI engine as the core of its range, in variants 150 and 190 hp. Of course, they should not miss versions of front wheel drive and 4Motion all-wheel drive and options manual or automatic 7-speed DSG. But … what rivals will face this new Tiguan Coupé in the market? We discovered …
Skoda Kodiaq Coupé: his alter ego
Funny, but the VW Tiguan Coupe could have its great rival at home, under the Skoda brand. Yes, because other firms and VW Group also plans to launch a coupe based on its new Skoda Kodiaq. For now officially confirmed for China, this SUV should also reach Europe seeing the boom will have this type of body. And it could become in their home Generalist only rival brand. With a also very sporty, measure something more than 4.50 meters and obviously part of the MQB platform Like the Tiguan.
More information | Skoda Coupe Kodiaq
BMW X2: next to arrive
To find more rivals Tiguan Coupe, look and between premium brands, which itself will avalanche of such variants. And one of the first to appear will be the BMW X2. This model already announced a new design language for the brand, it is based on the X1 platform (Therefore have transverse engine and front wheel drive) and also shares many components with the new Mini Countryman. And it should reach the market in late 2017 or early 2018.
More information | BMW X2
GLA Mercedes Coupé: an unprecedented SUV
Within the new generation of Mercedes GLA begin to hear rumors of the possible arrival also a GLA unprecedented Coupe. Its objective would rival the X2 in a segment higher. This very special GLA should arrive somewhat later and, never before 2019, because the current GLA has had an update in this year 2017. premiered and also the new compact car platform Mercedes.
More information | All new compact that will arrive from Mercedes
Audi Q4: Release in 2019
And if BMW and Mercedes get in the line segment, howhow it will not make Audi? Indeed, also will answer It will be located in the range between Q3 and Q5, but taking the base for release soon the first. And he called Q4. That is, it will be a compact SUV with coupe body with a lot of technology, the latest brand engines and possibly also with a plug-in hybrid variant. As in the case of GLA, it is not provided arrive before 2019.
More information | Audi Q4
Range Rover Evoque Coupé: the precursor
We left for the final precisely the today only model in its segment can boast of being a true SUV coupe. We talk about a Range Rover that if base and is a model very sporty cut, he conjured one body very radical Coupé and only 2 doors. A model that, from now on, will have much competition in a segment that we will know even more members.
More information | Range Rover Coupe
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