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The first generation Tiguan was initially shown as a concept vehicle at the LA Auto Show in November 2006. [14] [15] The production form of the Tiguan was revealed online in June 2007 [16] [17] following a prototype preview in Namibia, [18] before being officially launched at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September 2007.
The Volkswagen Group MQB platform is the company's strategy for shared modular design construction of its transverse, front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout (optional front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout) automobiles.
The European Union warned Volkswagen in 2018 that it did not believe it was moving fast enough to issue repairs on the recalled cars, provide consumers with appropriate information on what steps Volkswagen was doing to resolve the problem, and what compensation they were offering affected consumers. [197]
The launch of a third-generation Tiguan this summer is critical to growing sales at Volkswagen stores. This new 2025 model rides on a new version of VW's MQB platform , with a longer wheelbase and ...
The major truck manufacturers also had to spend up to $1 billion to correct the problem, which affected 1.3 million heavy duty diesel trucks. [65] [71] While Volkswagen's actions have precedents, the Center for Auto Safety's Clarence Ditlow said that Volkswagen "took it to another level of sophisticated deception we've never seen before." [65]
Exclusively manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen. Tavendor: 2022 2022 China MQB Evo: Two-row full-size crossover SUV for the Chinese market below the Talagon. Exclusively manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen. Tayron: 2018 2018 China MQB A2: Sister model to the Tiguan. Exclusively manufactured by FAW-Volkswagen. 2024 Global MQB Evo: Mid-Size crossover SUV.
In 2007, Volkswagen Group introduced a more flexible "modular component system" architecture on which to base future platforms. Four such component systems were planned: [ 5 ] However, models developed from these modular component systems may also be identified by PL/PQ platform designations.
The Volkswagen XL1, with potential mileage as high as 261 mpg ‑US (0.9 L/100 km), is the most fuel-efficient car in the world.. In 1974 Volkswagen paid a $120,000 fine to settle a complaint filed by the Environmental Protection Agency over the use of so-called "defeat devices" that disabled certain pollution-control systems.