Appearance: Volkswagen's new generation of family style is younger and sportier.
This time, we experienced the top version for 30 days, the 380TSI four-wheel drive R-Line Zhizun Edition with a guide price of 266,800 yuan, the top model has the most abundant configurations, and also has the latest Zhilian and intelligent driving assistance functions, which can show all the highlights of the Tiguan LPRO as completely as possible.
The new car is available in a total of five colours, with distinctive pink and blue available at an additional cost, while the standard colours remain black, white and grey.
The new generation of PRO models continues the standard of the previous generation's dual-front face strategy, and the front face of the R-Line is completely blackened, which is full of coolness.
The two highest-specifying versions of the PRO series are equipped with IQ.Light matrix LED headlights as standard, with a total of 25,600 light emitting units at the front of the car.
From the side, the shape of the PRO is more flexible than the outstanding model, that is, the previous generation Tiguan L uses a more agile line trend, but the body size of the two is basically the same, and the sense of volume is not much different.
The original factory is matched with Hankook's Ventus Prime 4 series products, which focus on performance and handling, and the size of 255/40R20 is not small. The low-drag shape of the top-of-the-line 20-inch wheels is mainly a plastic cover, which balances light weight and aerodynamics.
From the rear, the R-Line and the standard version only show different styles in some details and colors, the former has a larger blackened area and a more sporty atmosphere, and the through-type taillights are connected to the luminous LOGO to echo the front light source.
The interior styling of the new car has also been significantly changed, visually continuing the styling characteristics of the ID electric family. In addition, as a sporty model with a top-of-the-line configuration, you can see that the interior part is covered with suede fabric in a large area, and the texture and atmosphere are very suitable.
The number of screens in the cockpit of the top-of-the-line version can reach 5, the visual interaction equipment is very complete, and the hardware equipment even surpasses many smart electric vehicles. The intelligent control knob in the five-screen is very interesting, the volume is adjusted in normal mode, and the adjustment can be switched to driving/atmosphere mode by pressing it.
The new IQ intelligent car connection is one of the most "intelligent" functions of the Volkswagen, with 8155 chips and 5G network, and the current mainstream car machine should have the functions of this system, which can be said to have reached the mainstream level.
It is also thanks to the new system that the assistance of the Zhilian system to users is also more detailed, such as the navigation is refined to Tencent's lane-level guidance, and the color of the atmosphere light has been upgraded from the previous generation of 10 colors to 30 colors, and there are a variety of atmosphere modes to choose from. If the system's own application cannot meet the user's needs, some entertainment functions can be downloaded through the application market.
The new VMate voice assistant is based on the iFLYTEK model, with a 3D image, dual-tone recognition, continuous dialogue, visible and speakable functions, and conventional function control and information query can basically be realized. As long as you control the speed of speech and the rhythm of interaction, it is still very simple to complete multiple operations at once.
Co-pilot entertainment screen11.6Inch,Although the size is not small,But this screen is not the standard4:3or16:9Aspect ratio,When watching videos, it will be affected by the vertical size of the screen,The experience is not as cool as the iPad。
The charging capacity is also stronger, adding 15W wireless charging that was not available before, and the maximum output power of the four Type-C ports before and after has also been increased to 45W, charging the mobile phone for a while is full, which is really the gospel of the mobile phone party.
PRO models are equipped with 9-speaker audio as standard, and this set of 12-speaker Harman Kardon needs to spend an additional 4000 yuan as an option, and the sound quality is really good.
Space: Cloud comfort seats are not only more comfortable, but also more functional.
The official name of the new seat is "Cloud Comfort Seat", which focuses on comfort and fit, and the experience during this period of long-distance running is really friendly to people like me. The functions of the front seats have also been strengthened, and the massage function, which was not available in the previous generation, has finally been arranged, and there are also multiple modes to adjust.
Co-pilot entertainment screen11.6Inch,Although the size is not small,But this screen is not the standard4:3or16:9Aspect ratio,When watching videos, it will be affected by the vertical size of the screen,The experience is not as cool as the iPad。
Although the trunk volume of the Tiguan LPRO is slightly lower than that of the previous generation, from the perspective of the actual space you can feel, it seems that there is not much difference between the old and new generations, and it is still so capable of installation. The trunk floor is set in two levels, with the lower level expanding the space and the upper level flush with the seat back.
Strong power/excellent intelligent driving performance.
The Tiguan LPRO has 2.0T low power and high power, and the top version is a 220 horsepower high-power version, and the official 0-100km/h fastest time is 7.5 seconds, which is quite fast for an SUV.
The transmission is still the same 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, but the difference is that the floor gear lever has been changed to a lever-style knob and moved behind the steering wheel, in line with the D family design concept.
The structure of the front MacPherson + rear multi-link has not changed much, and the top-of-the-line variant still offers a well-timed all-wheel drive system. How does the 2.0T fuel engine perform, I don't think I need to go into too much detail, right? No matter what road conditions you're in, you won't be disappointed with its output. The dual-clutch gearbox starts to accelerate and upshift aggressively, and there is a slight hesitation when accelerating halfway, which is still the taste of before.
The six driving modes are switched via the smart knob or touchscreen, and our experience was almost 100% paved, with the most frequent use being the economy, comfort and sport modes. Although this is an urban SUV, if you encounter unplanned road conditions, the all-wheel drive system and corresponding modes can also play a role.
There is a very special setting in the energy-saving mode, when the accelerator pedal is released to slide, the transmission system will automatically disengage from the power system and coast in neutral, the engine speed is reduced to the idle state at this time, and the vehicle in neutral can even feel the influence of gravity when it is downhill, which really exerts energy saving to the extreme.
The comfort and sport modes are still very much in line with our expectations, and the power delivery has different tuning modes, of which of course I prefer to use the sport mode because it is more fun.
The chassis texture is moderately soft and hard, taking into account the needs of comfort and handling. The overall feel of the steering wheel is still relatively light, and if you have enough time, I really want to try what it will be like to run the mountain.
The next-generation Tiguan LPRO Intelligent Driving Assist System has been upgraded to the latest IQ.Pilot Assist, developed in collaboration with DJI, which is a system that relies mainly on front-looking binocular cameras and other conventional perception devices to achieve high-speed continuous piloting, light and lane change, and other functions. The whole system still has a strong perception of the external environment, and different traffic participants such as motor vehicles, pedestrians, and non-motor vehicles have certain recognition capabilities.
Another function that has been enhanced is parking, which has been increased from the previous support of only automatic parking to 50-meter tracking parking and off-passenger parking, enhancing the intelligent performance of gasoline vehicles.