HERNDON, Va., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- The Volkswagen compact sport
utility vehicle Tiguan received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
(IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2008, the highest rating possible from the
non-profit research organization. The annual award recognizes vehicles that
perform best in protecting passengers in the Institute's front, side and
rear crash test evaluations, and includes only vehicles with electronic
stability control (branded Electronic Stabilization Program on Volkswagen
vehicles) and head protection airbags.
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"In the latest test, the Tiguan's performance is a standout," said
Adrian Lund, president IIHS. "It sailed through the front and side crash
tests without a single downgrade for structure or measures of injury
likelihood recorded on the dummy," Lund added.
"We are extremely proud when organizations like IIHS recognize the hard
work of our engineers who are dedicated to the safety of our customers,"
said Stephfan Jacoby, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. "This
award is further validation of Volkswagen's Prevent and Preserve Safety
System approach to vehicle safety."
The Prevent and Preserve Safety System portfolio for MY2009 consists of
45 safety features, all of which contribute to protecting the driver and
passengers as well as possible, helping avoid crashes and keeping the
severity and consequences of possible crashes to a minimum. The Tiguan
comes standard with the Prevent and Preserve Safety System, including ESP
and six airbags, with rear seat airbags as an option.
Tiguan is available in three trim levels, S, SE, and SEL. It is based
priced at $23,200, reflecting the Volkswagen brand commitment of providing
both tremendous value and affordable German engineering. Tiguan offers EPA
fuel economy of 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
Tiguan, the GTI of Compact Sport Utility Vehicles, also features the
"fun to drive" handling and performance expected from a Volkswagen. Tiguan
features a standard 2.0L TSI(R) engine that delivers turbo-charged
acceleration while still delivering responsible fuel efficiency. This award
winning turbo-charged four-cylinder power plant delivers 200 horsepower and
207 lbs. -ft. of torque. The combination of four valves per cylinder,
direct fuel injection and turbo- charging delivers the optimum balance of
power and economy. European tuned suspension enables connected handling,
while also providing a smooth and compliant ride. Both front wheel drive
and 4Motion(R) all-wheel-drive is available to suit any weather or road
condition.
Tiguan, like all current 2009 model year Volkswagen vehicles, is
included in the no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program. Under this program
all of Tiguan's scheduled maintenance, as described in its maintenance
booklet, is covered for the length of the New Vehicle Warranty-three years
or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Volkswagen of America, Inc. recently announced Electronic Stabilization
Program (ESP) as standard equipment on all its 2009 vehicles. As a result,
Volkswagen is one of the only original equipment manufacturers to offer an
electronic stability control system on their entire product line - ahead of
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) deadline
requiring vehicles in the 2012 model year to include stability control
systems. Volkswagen's ESP technology works in conjunction with anti-lock
brakes and helps reduce loss of control and rollovers to avoid crashes.
NHTSA predicts nearly 10,000 lives could be saved each year if automakers
included stability systems as standard equipment.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in
Herndon, Va. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in
Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of
passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Rabbit,
New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon,
Eos, Tiguan and Touareg through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers.
Visit Volkswagen of America online at vw.com.
SOURCE Volkswagen of America, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Steve Keyes, +1-703-364-7650,
steve.keyes@vw.com, or Jim Gill, +1-703-364-7621,
Jim.gill@vw.com, both of Volkswagen of America, Inc.
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