Contrary to Argentina and Mexico, the new generation of the SUV will discard a 1.4 engine in Brazil; dealers estimate value in the range of R$ 315 thousand
Volkswagen has already confirmed for March the launch of the new generation of the Tiguan in the Brazilian market. The main expectation, however, falls on the SUV’s engine, which should contradict the strategy adopted by the brand in neighboring countries.
While Mexico (where the model is manufactured) and Argentina receive the utility equipped with the already known 1.4 turbo engine, Brazil should be supplied with the 2.0 turbo engine, the same exported to the United States, reported the Motor1 website.
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According to sources linked to the automaker, the national calibration of the 2.0 engine will deliver around 204 hp. The number represents a leap in power compared to the current Tiguan Allspace, which develops 186 hp and 30,6 kgfm of torque, linked to the eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
The choice for the 204 hp configuration and not the 271 hp (offered in the North American market) or the 231 hp (used in the Jetta GLI) is most likely due to weight constraints and local homologation costs.
Another attraction of the new generation should be the financial repositioning. In consultation with dealers, the expectation is that the new Tiguan will hit stores costing in the range of R$ 315 thousand. The value would make it more affordable than the current Allspace (R$ 324,390), whose last stock units are still available in the country, since its Mexican production has been terminated.
Finally, the long-awaited hybrid version of the SUV, currently restricted to Europe, will not make its debut in Brazil at this time. The arrival of electrified configurations will depend directly on the start of their manufacture in Mexico.
