Since you can't really see much of this Tiguan Performance concept (there was a guy playing guitar out of the cargo area), here are the details. Its most notable feature is the APR Stage 3 turbocharger that bumps output of the 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine to 295 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. Not bad.
It sends the power to all four wheels through a six-speed automatic and on to 19-inch wheels with 225/40 tires. There's also a full body kit that includes fender flares, side steps and a two-tone paint job. Volkswagen officials announced this morning that they intend to sell the body kit through dealers starting early next year. Don't get your hopes up for the turbocharger.
Ed Hellwig, Lead Senior Editor
ateixeira says:
07:03 AM, 11/ 6/08
They Outback-ed it. Looks nice.
redliner says:
07:43 AM, 11/ 6/08
I like it!
But i would still rather have a CC.
kurtamaxxxguy says:
03:30 PM, 11/ 6/08
Car and Driver and The Truth About Cars should be estatic over this _if_ VW includes the turbo.