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Volkswagen presented the Tiguan GTE Active Concept in Detroit at the beginning of 2016. The five-seater concept car was already based on the later second-generation Tiguan and its styling was tailored especially for the US market. A progressive feature: the four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid boasts a gasoline engine and two electric motors (system power output 165 kW / 225 PS). The production version of the US Tiguan followed in 2017 as a seven-seater. In Europe, the current Tiguan is available with five seats or as the Tiguan Allspace with up to 7 seats. The US model and the Tiguan Allspace share the long wheelbase.

North American International Auto Show World premiere of the new Tiguan GTE Active Concept: Progressive plug-in hybrid drive with maximum off-road power Volkswagen concept car combines maximum efficiency with a powerful all-wheel drive system New infotainment system of the Tiguan GTE Active Concept has gesture control Ten key facts – Tiguan GTE Active Concept: Great potential: Tiguan GTE Active Concept combines efficient plug-in hybrid drive with high level of off-road performance. Plug-in hybrid: Tiguan concept car is powered by a gasoline engine (TSI, 110 kW) and two electric motors (40 and 85 kW). All-wheel drive: "Electric propshaft" provides for permanent all-wheel drive independent from the battery's state of charge. Temporary zero emissions: The Tiguan GTE Active Concept can be driven all-electrically for a distance of up to 20 miles1. Efficiency: The Tiguan GTE Active Concept impresses with a fuel economy figure of 75 MPGe1 and a range of 580 miles1 (total).

In the Tiguan GTE Active Concept, Volkswagen is showcasing the technical capabilities of the MQB platform Volkswagen is presenting an all-wheel drive concept that meets future needs with an electric propshaft approach Gesture control is another feature that contributes to convenience and safety At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Volkswagen is presenting the Tiguan GTE Active Concept. The concept car is based on the new Tiguan, and it showcases the technical capabilities of the modular transverse matrix. The primary goal was to create a synthesis of plug-in hybrid technology and maximum off-road performance.  Dr Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Volkswagen Brand Board of Management, explained: "The Tiguan GTE Active Concept shows the potential of the Volkswagen plug-in drive systems. The powerful all-wheel drive system ensures that an SUV such as the Tiguan offers superior off-road performance, even in 100% electric mode.

Now, Volkswagen is introducing the Tiguan GTE Active Concept – a forbearer of an entirely new generation of SUVs – in a world premiere at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit – in the Sport Utility Vehicle's country of origin. Especially progressive is the 165 kW / 225 PS drive system of the Tiguan GTE Active Concept: an efficient plug-in hybrid system with two electric motors and an engine, which can supply all four wheels with power – automatically or at the push of a button. In this show car, Volkswagen is proving how much potential the plug-in hybrid systems have. On-board the Tiguan GTE Active Concept, the technology of the all-wheel drive system ensures that the SUV can offer confident off-road performance even in all-electric mode. SUV product offensive. The five-seat concept car is based on the completely redeveloped second generation of the Tiguan.

Depending on the driving program and drive modes, the Tiguan GTE Active Concept is either driven by the rear wheels or by all four wheels. As a default, the concept car always starts off electrically in the zero-emission E-mode. If the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear electric motor powers the car by itself; now the Tiguan GTE Active Concept is a rear-wheel drive car – the TSI and the front electric motor are decoupled from the drivetrain and are shut off to save on energy. However, as soon as the driving situation demands it, or the driver manually activates a related mode, the front electric motor is also engaged in fractions of a second. The Tiguan GTE Active Concept is now a zero-emission all-wheel drive vehicle whose electric motors are supplied with energy from a lithium-ion battery. The concept car can cover up to 20 miles before the gasoline engine is needed. In E-mode, the Tiguan has a top speed of 75 mph or 120 km/h. Electric propshaft.

The second generation of the Tiguan – which includes the show car being presented in Detroit – is, as mentioned, the first SUV from the Volkswagen Group to be based on the modular transverse matrix (MQB). The Tiguan GTE Active Concept is 176.9 in / 4,494 mm long, 74.8 in / 1,899 mm wide and 69.5 in / 1,766 mm tall. Like all MQB vehicles, the concept car has a large wheelbase (105.5 in / 2,681 mm) and an especially good package. That is precisely why the five-seat Tiguan GTE Active Concept also offers tremendous space in the passenger compartment and the boot. SUV with charisma. Painted in brilliant, shiny Dragon Red Metallic, the Tiguan GTE Active Concept makes it clear at first glance that it not only wants to play. The team of designers and engineers who were responsible for the concept car developed an entirely new set of all-terrain features customized for the downtown areas of large cities. These features are both durable and tailored to the demands of globetrotters.

The design team also customized the interior space of the Tiguan GTE Active Concept to coordinate with the all-terrain exterior. For instance, the trim strips of brushed, dark aluminum ("Blade" design) matches the materials used for the front and rear underbody guards and for the add-on roof components; the trim strip wraps around the instrument panel and the door trim panels, defining their style. In addition, accents in dark chrome ("Black Night" design) create a connection to the exterior design. These accents include the steering wheel trim. Meanwhile, fine "Dragon Red" strips in the frames for the air vents repeat the color of the exterior paint. Another new design element is the two-tone Nappa leather upholstery in "Rhodium Grey" and "Dark Graphite": The seat surfaces, armrests and door inserts are all upholstered in the bright "Rhodium Grey". The "Color & Trim" design team used "Dark Graphite" for the side surfaces and seatbacks (outer surfaces).