One hot hatch of a crossover SUV.
The Tiguan is a small SUV based on the Volkswagen Golf platform. The crossover SUV is meant to be compact and still offer fun driving dynamics, but ABT Sportsline thought it wasn’t enough. So, they added a bit more sport to the SUV; after all it is a “Sport” Utility Vehicle for a reason.
ABT Sportsline has focused on giving the crossover SUV more power for all three diesel and gasoline engines in the model line. The goal was to create a Tiguan tuning program that was reliable, provided exiting driving dynamics, and was agile. The 2.0 TDI engines that make 140 or 170 horsepower stock can be cranked up to 170 and 195 horsepower respectively with the ABT Power pack. The small 160 horsepower 1.4 TSI turbocharged gasoline engine gets a 50 horsepower bump with the ABT Power pack for a total of 210 ponies. Currently the ABT team is developing and testing a Power pack for the top-model 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, which is expected to reach 250 horsepower.
To go along with the added power for each of the engines, ABT Sportsline created a sleek and stylish design package without being excessive. “We stand for a confident and classy appearance”, said Hans-Jürgen Abt. The sculpted look of the facelifted Tiguan is accentuated with a clean front grille that removes the stock four bar unit. Both sides of the Tiguan can be fitted with contrasting door strips that create a dynamic appearance without adding bodywork. At the rear ABT has fitted a new wing for additional downforce and a skirt set with integrated mufflers and exhaust tips.
The exterior is completed with a new wheel and tire combination along with a suspension upgrade. The featured wheel is the DR alloy from ABT, although customers do have a selection of rim options that range from 19 to 20 inches in diameter and are fitted with high-performance tires. With the goal of putting the “sport” back in SUV, ABT has installed a set of suspension springs to provide improved handling.
The ABT Sportsline Volkswagen Tiguan tuning package is currently available as an entire kit or individual accessories. Pricing for the sporty crossover SUV has not been released.
ABT Sportsline Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications
ABT Engine Technology:
Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1.968 cc capacity
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 170 HP/125 kW (standard: 140 HP/103 kW)
ABT Engine Technology:
Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1.968 cc capacity
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 195 HP/143 kW (standard: 170 HP/125 kW)
ABT Engine Technology:
Engine: 1.4 TSI, 1.390 ccm capacity
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 210 HP/154 kW (standard: 160 HP/118 kW)
ABT Engine Technology:
Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 ccm capacity
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: Greater than 210 HP/154 kW (standard: 180 HP/132 kW)
ABT Engine Technology:
Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 ccm capacity
Performance Tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 250 HP/184 kW (standard: 210 HP/154 kW)
Wheels and Suspension:
Wheels: ABT DR Sport Wheels or CR Sport Wheels light alloy in 18-20 inches
Tires: High-performance
Suspension: ABT Sport Springs
Exterior:
-Front grille
-Door strip attachments
-Rear skirt with integrated exhaust system
-Rear wing
ABT Sportsline Volkswagen Tiguan Gallery
[Source: ABT Sportsline]
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