the volkswagen tiguan to make its first regional appearance at the middle east international motor show

the volkswagen tiguan to make its first regional appearance at the middle east international motor show
First witnessed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007, the Volkswagen new Sports Utility Vehicle, the Tiguan will now be embracing the Middle East for the first time at the Middle East International Motor Show.  Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker along with their local partner Al Nabooda Automobiles will be showing visitors why the Tiguan has created great excitement all over the world within and outside the motoring sector.
Managing Director of Volkswagen Middle East, Mr. Hans-Dieter Keller said, “Volkswagen has lifted the lid off the future of the compact SUV segment with the launch of the Tiguan.  Over 10,000 advance orders for the four-wheel drive all-rounder have already been placed in Germany and we are expecting an equal level of interest in the Middle East.  This show provides us with an excellent platform to premiere the Tiguan in the region as well as keeping our customers informed about new models that have launched in 2007 and what is coming up in 2008.”
The Tiguan is a completely new development from the ground up.  The name itself was selected together with more than 350,000 readers of AutoBild, the leading motoring publication in Germany. It is a combination of the words “Tiger” which reflects quickness, power and elegance and “Iguana” which are highly capable of surviving in harsh habitats. Volkswagen wanted to use this exotic name to evoke associations with travel, adventure and excitement. Moreover, the Tiguan name fits in well with the name of its “brother” model, the Touareg.
This “small brother” of the Touareg transfers the Touareg idea of the masterful cruising and off-road SUV to another class.  Just like his larger brother, the more compact Tiguan also masters the ride through both worlds – taking on asphalt as well as natural trails.  The design of the Tiguan matches this character precisely.  The Tiguan will arrive on the market in the equipment versions Trend & Fun, Sport & Style which are specifically designed for on-road use and Track & Field which was specifically designed for life next to the asphalted trails. 
The Tiguan is writing history as the first SUV in the world exclusively with charged engines.  The advantage of the engine charging: More power and torque at low engine speeds, better fuel economy and lower emissions.  Upon request, the Tiguan can be parked nearly automatically in the urban jungle by the Park Assist feature.  Off-road, on the other hand, the latest radio-navigation system (RNS 510) navigates its occupants back to civilisation using its off-road function. 
At this year’s show, the Volkswagen stand will be welcoming visitors to witness the first regional appearance of the new Phaeton, which is all set to excite audiences.  This is a car that has been reconceptulised in many technical areas including the “Front Assist” braking distance reduction, “Side Assist” lane changing assistant, a new DVD navigation system and a modified infotainment system. 
Volkswagen is also using this year’s show to unveil the new version of the Golf: the CrossGolf.  It merges the can-do qualities of a compact SUV with the versatility of a small Multi Purpose vehicle (MPV) into a new crossover model. 
Additionally, Volkswagen will be displaying some of their most iconic vehicles such as the Golf GTI, Golf R32, the New Beetle, the new generation Touareg as well as the Jetta and Passat Turbo.
Mr. Keller concluded, “Our participation in this year’s motor show compliments our outstanding year for Volkswagen with the launch of the new coupe-convertible, the Eos, the CrossGolf, the Phaeton and the new generation Touareg as well as showcasing what’s to come in 2008 with the Tiguan.”