By the presence in Indonesia VW Tiguan

Recently VW Tiguan managed to obtain a title as "Best SUV" version of a German automotive magazine, Autobild. In the event the "Auto 1 of Europe" to 17 this, Tiguan could win 40 million respondents from 26 countries readers and automotive experts in the world. In the assessment phase, the jury is divided into three parts namely the drivers, technicians and senior editors and the results of the Tiguan received the highest score.

"This award is the Tiguan winning streak since it was first introduced. Tiguan represents an important element of the VW growth strategy in the eyes of the world. I see this award as confirmation that we have to walk on the right track with existing products at this time," Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Volkswagen Board when receiving the award in the event the Geneva Motor Show 2008 to 78, Germany.

Success will receive the award for "Best New Immigrants class" is a series of successes in the international market Tiguan. In November 2007 Tiguan was awarded the "Auto Trophy" and a few weeks earlier was awarded the "Golden Steering Wheel".

Then, whether this variant will be present in Indonesia? According Novianto Hary, Marketing Manager of PT. Car & Cars Indonesia (CCI), confirming that ATPM VW Tiguan will come in July, or even coincide with the Indonesian International Motor Show 2008. "July is the first appearance later VW Tiguan in Indonesia," he said. He further said, "For our first phase presents only one engine variant, the 2.0 TSI is capable of spitting out 200 PS power. As for the 1.4L engine we will see the first public response, if positive we will soon menghadirkannya," said Hary.

2.0L TSI engine is bertransmisi turbo 6-speed automatic Triptonic and 4MOTION system, as applied to berpenggerak Volkswagen Touareg 4x4. While features such as Bi-Xenon, ESP, HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist), Edl (Electronic Differential Control) and Traction Control is a standard feature in the 'body' Tiguan. In addition there are also additional features that Park Assist that allows the driver in parking the Tiguan in a narrow area. "For this feature is available in the form of optional and customers can order in advance," said Hary.

Based on a similar platform with the VW Golf (a platform), Tiguan will be positioned at City Luxury SUV segment which still prioritize the handling and stylish with a similar response Golf. Related on price, Hary said that the CBU from Germany will be in the range dibanderol price of USD 600 million. "For availability Tiguan in the homeland, we are given a 'quota' of 80 units until the end of the year 2008. In the future if higher demand we will ask the principal to add," Hary closed.

For information other than the present "Touareg's Little Brother", CCI will bring back two products to Indonesia. But until the news was revealed there was no clarity when and how these new models.