As its name suggests, the Volkswagen Tiguan L is an extended version of the original Volkswagen Tiguan model. It can be said that Volkswagen understands the psychology of Chinese consumers very well and can play tricks on popular models. In fact, in terms of positioning, while the Volkswagen Tiguan occupies the first choice of compact SUVs in consumers' minds, it may not be useful to try to challenge the mid-level SUV by deriving the Volkswagen Tiguan L with a longer wheelbase. .
Consequently, this method of borrowing means that the Volkswagen Tiguan L can only be a derivative of the main model. The situation is exactly the opposite of the Audi A4L and other models in the Audi A4 series, which makes the Tiguan L not You may be an all-around "good gentleman", but you won't please more than consumers. The distinct advantages and disadvantages will give more choices to consumers who like Tiguan.
Advantages: Actually, there is only one, and the space is larger. Thanks to the increase in vehicle length from 4,506 mm of the Tiguan to the 4,712 mm of the Tiguan L, the wheelbase also increased by 107 mm, reaching 2,791 mm, which exceeded the wheelbase of the Toyota Highlander. Additionally, the width has increased by 30 mm and the height of the vehicle has increased. has been reduced by 12 mm, the whole car looks more slender. In fact, this car length can also be fitted into 7-seater cars. The Kodiak on the same platform is a good example. However, due to the need to stand out, the Tiguan L is still a 5-seater car, hence legroom. on the rear seats can be used to describe it as wide, it can already be described as "Ge You lie down".
However, due to the reduced vehicle height and average headroom, the four-wheel drive version requires adrive shaft, resulting in a very large bulge in the middle of the rear row, which also affects the driving experience. passengers in the middle. Trunk space is also very considerable. Under normal conditions, the Tiguan's 400L has been increased to 495L. After the rear seats are folded, this data reaches 1780L, but the usable space cannot be very flat, which is a bit regrettable.
Disadvantages: If the appearance is barely more dynamic due to the increase in size, the interior can only be called mediocre, but it corresponds to the positioning of practicality and durability for domestic use. In terms of power, since the current Tiguan will continue to sell 1.4T models, the Tiguan L launched two displacements, 1.8T and 2.0T, and the two engines are third-generation EA888 series products, combined to a 7-speed wet motor. dual shift gearboxayage. Therefore, compared with the Tiguan 1.8T and 2.0T, the power of the Tiguan L of the same displacement has been slightly improved and its power has been increased. Overall, it can only match, but there is no way to form a qualitative change.
From the price point of view that everyone pays attention to, the price increase experienced by the Tiguan may not be repeated on the Tiguan L. It went from a higher price when it was launched. first release later sold at reduced price, then at current discounts. The expansion shows that the manufacturer's price of 223,800 to 359,800 is difficult for consumers to accept. However, if the price falls into the 200,000 yuan range, as a "lower level" SUV with unique positioning, coupled with the reputation and popularity accumulated by Tiguan over the years, its competitiveness will still exist.