german car brand Volkswagen is famous all over the world for producing high-quality, comfortable and original cars. Most of all, fans and consumers value German cars precisely for these indicators. One of the most popular vehicles in Russia is a car. Volkswagen Tiguan. In our country, he was given the title of "car for all", and not by chance. This "German" is not a supercar or a massive SUV, the Volkswagen Tiguan is a family mini-crossover that has the most necessary qualities for operation. Nevertheless, many fans are interested in the question: where is the Volkswagen Tiguan assembled for the Russian Federation?
It is known that the popularity and reliability of the machine is affected by the quality of the parts, the place of assembly, and who makes it. An SUV of this model is assembled at a domestic enterprise in Kaluga. The very first Tiguan rolled off the assembly line in 2007. This plant assembles an SUV exclusively for the Russian market, it is not exported to other countries. On the robotic conveyor of the Kaluga enterprise, the machine goes through all stages of production:
- welding
- painting
- body geometry calibration.
At the factory, quality control has been established at the highest level. If during testing the machine is found to be defective, it is immediately sent for recycling. After that, transport in the second circle goes through all stages of production.
In what other countries is the Tiguan assembled?
In its class, the Volkswagen Tiguan SUV is practically a newcomer. They built it on an innovative, new golf platform. In this connection, not every enterprise can afford the production of a model. The very first enterprise that Tiguan assembles is German. Very reliable and comfortable cars are produced here. But, the Russian assembly is no worse than the German one. After all, the quality depends on the installed parts, and they are delivered to Russia directly from Germany. It is also known where the Volkswagen Tiguan is produced - this is France.
Here the enterprise is equipped with the most innovative, modern equipment. The process of assembling the car here is completely robotic. That's just, on the Russian market, the Tiguan of the French assembly is not supplied. Therefore, consumers cannot appreciate the French-made SUV.
It would seem that if a car is assembled at home, it is completely made under Russian roads, then there should be no flaws. But, Kaluga assembly Tiguan, car owners will know right away. Basically, buyers, after purchasing and operating an SUV, are dissatisfied with the quality of the materials used, various squeaks, scratches, and often find gaps in the body. Also, car owners do not like paintwork car. Because, over time, it begins to crumble, scratch and peel off.
In this connection, metal corrosion begins to form. But, not all car owners are so skeptical and negative about the SUV. Russian assembly. The car can't be bad in everything. Many are satisfied with the engine power, high handling and equipment of the machine. If you are very worried about the quality of production, then before buying a car, ask where the Volkswagen Tiguan is produced.
Since April 6, 2017, a restyled version of the popular Tiguan crossover with an engine capacity of 1.4 l (125 hp). Since the sale of the car in Russia was announced back in December 2016, fans of this popular car manufacturer had the opportunity to pre-order and get new Volkswagen Tiguan 2017 in the desired configuration and color.
At a cost, the new Volkswagen Tiguan will cost users 1,459,000 rubles. For those who want to get a version with 4Motion plug-in all-wheel drive, you will have to fork out for a price of 1,659,000 rubles. In addition, this cost provides buyers with the choice of manual or automatic transmission.
Buying a new Volkswagen Tiguan is an excellent value for money decision for both the younger generation and experienced drivers. Each motorist will be able to find for himself a certain set of advantages that will be decisive in choosing a car.
How did updated crossovers Volkswagen Tiguan
During its ten-year history, more than 2.6 million cars of this brand rolled off the assembly line. More than half of them were assembled directly in Walsburg, where the main production facilities of the company are located. In addition, production Volkswagen cars Tiguan 2017 is located in the Chinese city of Anting (Anting), and in the Russian Kaluga, where a separate conveyor line has been launched since 2009.
The name of the model was chosen based on a poll among readers of Auto Bild magazine. It consists of two German words Tiger (Tiger) and Leguan (Iguana) symbolizing at the same time power, ease of driving in an overloaded city stream and the possibility of parking, regardless of the workload of parking lots and parking lots.
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan was first introduced back in 2015 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Since April 2016, the updated Tiguan has appeared in the showrooms of German car dealers, and six months later, on November 21, the assembly of these cars started at the Volkswagen Group Rus plant in Kaluga.
The official start of sales of the Volkswagen Tiguan 2017 and the announcement of prices for the Russian market was announced on December 16, 2016, and deliveries of the cars themselves to the country's car dealerships began on January 18. It should be noted that by the end of the month, 213 cars of this brand were sold, and on January 31 the first car was handed over to the buyer.
According to statistics provided by the Association of European Businesses, in January-February of this year, the new Volkswagen Tiguan ranks 19th in the sales ranking, with 3029 cars sold.
Sales of the new Tiguan have significantly increased the overall demand for Volkswagen cars in our country. If last season 10,660 cars of this model were sold in Russia, then in the first quarter of 2017, Russian car dealers were able to sell 5,047 Tiguan crossovers of the first and second generation.
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan crossover design
The development of the visual characteristics of the new Volkswagen Tiguan, presented in 2017, was carried out by famous specialists, under the guidance of the company's chief engineer, designer Klaus Bischoff. The result many times exceeded the expectations of motorists and the developers themselves. The body of the new model has increased in length and width, while the height of the car has decreased, which has a positive effect on its aerodynamic qualities.
One of the main innovations that the new Volkswagen Tiguan 2017 received was the modular platform system with a transverse engine, known to motorists as MQB. This made it possible to significantly improve the expressiveness and proportionality of the lines, add aggressiveness and swiftness to the main features of the body.
The new Volkswagen Tiguan 2017 has received numerous international prizes and awards for its unique and distinctive design. So in October 2016, the design of the model was awarded the German Design Award for the fifth time, which is one of the most authoritative peer reviews in the world.
Among the actual updates to the exterior of the car, we can note:
- the presence of 17-inch wheels "Montana";
- spectacular black roof rails;
- the presence of LED headlights;
- in the top assembly, the 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan can be equipped with chrome trim on body parts.
Interior updated Volkswagen Tiguan
Designers did not ignore interior design car. The main visual update is the center console, which is slightly tilted towards the driver. This provides excellent access to controls and greatly simplifies the process of adjusting various vehicle systems.
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with an efficient system of adjustable LED lights that can provide visibility of all elements for landing and controlling the car at any time of the day. In addition, for the full convenience of the driver and passengers, a system for heating the seats and windows is implemented here.
Seats deserve special attention, which are provided with the ability to adjust in 14 directions. The presence of the ergoActive system with massage function can provide full comfort and convenience even on long trips. Volkswagen Tiguan 2017 model year has grown significantly. The luggage compartment volume is now 615 liters, and when folded rear seats can expand to 1655 liters, which is 145 liters more than its predecessor.
Technical features Tiguan 2017 model year
Basic parameters new version Tiguan 2017 are:
- clearance 20.0 cm;
- length 448.6 cm;
- width (without mirrors) 183.9 cm;
- height 167.3 cm;
- wheelbase 267.7 mm.
Besides, specifications crossovers include 5 engines - 4 petrol Euro 6 and one diesel Euro 5. The volume of power units is from 1.4 to 2.0 liters, and the power is from 125 to 220l.s.
Choice of equipment
trend line
The basic version of the new Tiguan model is the most affordable. This modification is equipped with 1.4 l engines (125 hp) equipped with turbocharging. The technical characteristics of this engine allow it to be paired with a six-speed manual or a similar machine. Regardless of the gearbox, a Tiguan with an engine (125 hp) does not have all-wheel drive, and for those who want to get 4Motion equipment, they will have to order a car with a 150-horsepower power unit, a volume of 1.4 liters and be content with a manual transmission.
The cost of the basic version of this car starts at 1,459,000 rubles.
comfort line
In this configuration, your new crossover Tiguan can be equipped with both gasoline and diesel powertrains. You can choose the technical specifications you want, between the 4Motion all-wheel drive version with automatic transmission, paired with a 1.4-liter engine with a capacity of 150 hp, a two-liter diesel engine of the same power. For those who want to get even more, a two-liter engine with 180 hp, equipped with a 7-speed automatic transmission, becomes available in this configuration.
Optional equipment available for Comfortline panoramic roof, navigation system or power trunk.
Prices for Tiguan in the Comfortline configuration start at 1,559,000 rubles.
Highline
The top-end configuration of the Tiguan crossover can technically be equipped with a 2.0-liter engine and 220 hp. Such power unit capable of accelerating the car to 100 km per hour in a record 6.5 seconds.
According to unofficial data, the test assembly of the all-terrain vehicle at the Russian enterprise has been carried out since the summer of this year. In preparation for the start of production of the new Volkswagen Tiguan, more than 100 pre-production vehicles were assembled on the assembly line.
According to the press service of the company, for the production of the new Tiguan, the production capacities of the Kaluga plant were expanded. In particular, a new body shop with an area of 12,000 square meters was built. In addition, about 110 additional jobs have been created. The total investment of the Volkswagen Group in the production of the second generation crossover in Kaluga will amount to 180 million euros.
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“Significant investment in the production of the new Tiguan confirms our long-term commitment to the Russian market. A new bodyshop and additional jobs contribute to the implementation of our local strategy. IN new Volkswagen Tiguan we see the potential of a bestseller in the crossover segment at Russian market”, commented Markus Ozegovic, CEO of Volkswagen Group Rus.
Off-road vehicles of a new generation of Russian production will begin to arrive at dealers in the first quarter of 2017. Tiguan will be offered with petrol and diesel engines ranging from 125 to 220 hp. The crossover will be available with both front-wheel drive and 4Motion all-wheel drive.
In the "base" Tiguan is equipped with ERA-GLONASS systems and front distance control with emergency braking function. Depending on the configuration, the list of SUV equipment may also include: LED optics, a remote trunk opening system, three-zone climate control with an anti-allergic filter, an all-round video review system, a panoramic sliding roof with integrated LED backlight, heated seats with memory and massage function, 18-inch wheels.
Recall that at the moment, in addition to the Tiguan, the VW Polo sedan and liftback are produced in Kaluga. Skoda Rapid. The maximum production capacity of the plant is 225,000 vehicles per year. On the territory of the enterprise is also the production of 1.6 MPI gasoline engines.
The price of the new generation Volkswagen Tiguan has not yet been announced, the first generation crossover costs from 1,329,000 rubles. By the way, the company confirmed the information that appeared earlier that.
Volkswagen Tiguan is compact crossover which has been in production since 2007. Recently, the 2nd generation of Tiguan came out, and on secondary market there are many offers for the sale of the 1st generation Tiguan. Whether it is worth buying a supported Volkswagen Tiguan, we will now find out. Tiguans appeared in Russia in mid-2008, cars were assembled in Kaluga. If at first these cars were assembled using the SKD SKD technology, then after 2010, cars were already produced in Kaluga according to the full cycle - CKD, where the bodies were cooked and painted.
The build quality is the same that the Germans assembled, that ours. There were of course a couple of nuances, for example, side doors poorly adjusted, and also the tailgate is crookedly planted, but after a few months they learned to do everything right. So, the oldest cars had to be recalled for service in order to replace some of the bolts and put them on sealant. If this is not done, then cardan shaft loosen up.
Salon
The interior is quite high quality, the materials look almost like new after many years of operation, of course everything depends on the previous owner. But it happens that even the door trim on the go can start to creak. On Tiguans manufactured from 2008 to 2009, the wiring had to be repaired under warranty: the wire that comes from the antifreeze temperature sensor broke, so the fan worked constantly. There is also a harness that goes to the engine control unit, it is poorly fixed, so it could burn, which would make the car immovable.
There were also cases that the headlights went out on their own on cars manufactured before 2011. This situation was corrected in 2013. The problem was in the fuse or switching unit, which is located under the hood. But the body is well protected from corrosion, the only weak point is on the tailgate, rust may appear on the lower edge.
Over time, purely cosmetic flaws appear, some you won’t even see right away, for example, the soundproofing sheet of the hood can sag after a few years, and if you wash the engine carelessly, this sheet will come off completely. IN dealer centers they changed the clip-holders, or completely replaced the soundproofing casing. Appearance can spoil the radiator grill, which is peeling, door linings, paint peeling off the side mirrors and bumpers. By the way, if chips appear, they should be painted over as soon as possible, because the remaining paint may begin to peel off.
Still traditionally weak points are door locks and a stove motor, which already starts to make a lot of noise after 3 years of car operation. A new such motor costs 130 euros, but for the first time you can simply lubricate the bearing.
Tiguan has an RNS radio navigation system released by by Continental, lasts a long time and does not fail, therefore, if it happens that it cannot be controlled using the buttons on the steering wheel, then this means that you need to change the contacts on the steering column for 120 euros, because because of them the signal may stop working and safety bag.
Motors
The very first cars of the Russian assembly were equipped with a 1.4-liter engine with a capacity of 150 hp. from. There are 25% of cars on the market with this engine. The motor is economical, but pulls well, the car accelerates quite quickly. But not everything is so good with reliability. The liquid intercooler gets dirty over time. So, if you give a high load, then the piston group will wear out faster, the bridges between the rings can burn out, the pistons will collapse, especially the 2nd and 3rd. The overhaul of this motor is quite expensive - 2500 euros, so it is better to look for the motor somewhere for disassembly.
In 2011, there was a restyling and a 1.4 TSI engine was installed in Tiguanas - this is an upgraded version of the same engine. The power remained the same, only the pistons were strengthened, so that the motor became more reliable.
But some problems with the motor still remained. For example, high-pressure fuel pumps and injectors are sensitive to fuel, if you fill in low-quality fuel at least once, you will have to pay 260 euros for a new high-pressure fuel pump, and 150 euros for each injector. After 100,000 km. run, a pump may start to flow, which costs 350 euros. Approximately 60,000 can stretch the chain in the timing drive. The chain itself costs 70 euros plus labor costs. Therefore, in order not to have to overhaul the motor, it is better to do it in advance, as soon as rattling or rattling appears, immediately check the condition of the chain and change it. But definitely after 100,000 km. she needs to be changed.
In general, all these problems are typical for Tiguan gasoline engines. The 1.4 TSI supercharged engine with a power of 122 liters. s., which appeared in 2011, the chain is also not very strong. It must also be remembered that it is undesirable to leave a Tiguan with any gasoline engine on a hill without a handbrake, starting from a pusher is also a big risk, because the chain can jump over the teeth, especially when it is on the way. In general, you need to be careful with the chain.
By the way, the 1.4 TSI twin-charged engine, which has a cast-iron cylinder block, an aluminum head and a phase shifter on the intake shaft, must be filled with 98th gasoline. Most of all cars with a 2.0 TSI engine, after a while they start to eat oil, this is more noticeable on cars produced before restyling - 0.7 liters per 1000 km. run. There are several reasons - the seal of the camshaft position sensor starts to snot. After restyling, this problem was fixed.
But the real reason for oil consumption is oil scraper piston rings and poor valve efficiency in the crankcase ventilation system. On cars manufactured after 2011, the design of valves, rings, seals was improved, the program in the ECU was improved, after all these innovations, oil consumption decreased by 2 times, but still remained.
But there are also diesel engines, they are installed on 20% of cars, these engines cause less problems for their owners - they don’t eat oil, there is no chain. The only thing, from driving around the city at low speed and when driving for short distances, can after about 70,000 km. require intervention of the EGR valve, a new one costs 150 euros.
You also need to monitor the quality of diesel fuel, here the high-pressure fuel pump is already more expensive - 1000 euros. But in general, the motor is reliable, but sometimes it happens that after 100,000 km. mileage require replacement of the injector seals, they are inexpensive - 15 euros per set, but you also need to add the cost of work here. There are still cases that after 180,000 km. the damper in the intake tract begins to wedge, because the plastic gear in its drive mechanism wears out by this run. To fix this, you will have to spend 150 euros.
If a situation happens when a diesel car after 150,000 km. run does not start very well, then you should immediately check the pressure reducing and delivery valves fuel system. And MOT should be done more than once every 15,000, as the officials recommend, but once every 10,000 km. In general, it is better to buy a Tiguan with diesel engine because it is much more reliable than gasoline engines.
Gearboxes
Gearboxes can be different - the DQ200 preselective with 2 dry clutches is robotic box gears, it is installed on cars with front-wheel drive and a 1.4 TSI engine, whose power is 150 hp. from. In Europe, this box can also be found on Tiguans with a 1.8 TSI engine. On cars manufactured after 2011, this box has already begun to break down less, and after 2012 it had a serious upgrade and there were almost no problems with it.
After 2011, both 6 and 7-speed DQ250 and DQ500 robots appeared, they were installed on all-wheel drive vehicles with 1.4 and 2.0 engines. Weak point in these boxes, a mechatronic hydraulic control unit is considered. A new such unit is not cheap - more than 2,000 euros, therefore, in order for it to serve longer, it is necessary every 80,000 km. change the oil in the box. Here comes the ATF DSG.
The most popular transmission is the 6-speed automatic, it costs about 60% of cars. This box is Aisin Warner TF-60/61SN series, jointly developed in 2003 by Japanese and German engineers. For front-wheel drive Tiguans, this box is 09G, and for all-wheel drive - 09M. There are no problems with the box, you just need to monitor the purity of the oil and its quality. Officially, the oil in the box does not need to be changed, but it is better to do this every 80,000 km., Then the hydraulic control unit will last longer. If freezes or shocks appear during switching, then this is a clear sign that it is time to change the oil in the box. Also, do not forget to diesel vehicles keep an eye on the radiator in the gearbox, because sometimes it happens that leaks appear.
But the 6-speed is considered the most reliable mechanical box gears and no matter what engine it works with. The only thing that can happen to her is oil seals to leak after about 80,000 km. The clutch is enough for about 140,000 km, a new set will cost about 400 euros. It happens that on the same run the clarity disappears during switching, then you need to check the switching mechanism, it is possible that it has worn out, its replacement will cost 200 euros. On all-wheel drive vehicles, do not forget to change the oil in the Haldex coupling, then the pump will last longer and four-wheel drive will be in working order. An oil change should be done every 60,000 km.
Suspension and chassis
The electric power steering on cars before restyling could simply turn off while driving. Therefore, engineers in 2009 reflashed the control unit of the electric booster. But despite this, there were often cases when they changed the steering assembly on cars manufactured before 2011 still under warranty after 30,000 km.
It’s better not to drive off-road on a Tiguan, despite the short overhangs, because the suspension is not particularly designed for this purpose. Approximately 100,000 km. stabilizer bushings fail, but before that, they can just creak for a long time. Replacement bushings with stabilizer will cost 140 euros. Approximately 70,000 km. fail:
- wheel bearings, which are assembled with a hub, cost 130 euros each;
- support bearings on the front pillars, which cost 50 euros each;
- silent blocks of front levers (30 euros each).
Vehicles from this manufacturer have already gained quite wide popularity among domestic car owners. At the same time, many of them are interested in such a question as where is the Volkswagen Tiguan assembled for Russia?
Before talking about where the Tiguan is assembled for Russia, it is worth saying that such a car is great for domestic roads. Among the main advantages of the model are:
- good car power;
- durability of the main components;
- a wide range of modifications;
- attractive appearance;
- enhanced security systems, etc.
All these parameters are affected not only by the quality of parts and assembly, but also by the place where the new Tiguan is assembled.
Countries of production and assembly Volkswagen Tiguan 2017
Since modern golf platforms are used in the production of a car, not all factories have the machinery and equipment necessary for the manufacture of this model of vehicles. First of all, when answering the question of where the Tiguan is assembled, it is necessary to single out Germany. Such an assembly is considered to be the highest quality, reliable and durable. But in fact, this statement will not always be true. After all, the quality of the assembly, first of all, is influenced by the components themselves, which are used for the production of such cars, as well as the qualifications of the specialists who are engaged in this work.
Another country in Europe where the new Volkswagen Tiguan 2017 is assembled is France. The production there is equipped with the latest, as a result, the machines are super-quality. It should be noted that cars from there do not enter our market. So it is important to find out where the Volkswagen Tiguan is produced, intended for sale in the domestic vehicle market.
Where is Volkswagen Tiguan produced for Russia
TO domestic motorists such vehicles come from a Russian factory. If you want to know where the new Tiguan 2017 is going, then its production facilities are located in Kaluga. The plant has been operating since 2007. It is interesting to note that this model cars - this is probably one of the very first SUVs that began to be assembled directly in our country.
The plant has modern workshops with the latest equipment. As a result, a car of exactly the same quality leaves the assembly line as in the case of a German or French assembly. Robots are used to perform the work, so the likelihood of human error is minimized.
Features of the production of Tiguan 2017, which are assembled for Russia
This car model is ideal for domestic conditions (including roads with a rather poor surface quality). At the same time, domestic counterparts have some differences in what distinguish them from European cars. First of all, it is worth noting the increased ground clearance. Thus, the car was adapted to the peculiarities of domestic roads. Thanks to this fact, both the driver and passengers will be comfortable in the cabin, even while driving over bumps.
It is worth noting that the model turns out to be really reliable and of high quality. Thanks to the 1.4-liter engine, it has a power of 150 Horse power. If any, even the most insignificant defect is found, the car is immediately removed from the conveyor, after which it is sent for recycling. As a result, there is no doubt about the functionality and reliability of such a machine.
Many, after they found out where the Volkswagen Tiguan is made, begin to believe that such cars are somewhat inferior to their European counterparts. At the same time, having personally tried himself behind the wheel of this vehicle, it's hard not to respect the domestic assembly. As a result, you can be sure of the high quality of these cars.