More fun for the CUV.
Although the Volkswagen Tiguan is a CUV, it still retains a decent amount of sport and character from the Golf chassis that it is based on. Thanks to the team at ABT Sportsline, however, the Tiguan becomes an even more fun and exciting crossover with a range of engine upgrades, styling, and more.
Part of making the Volkswagen Tiguan more fun involves the ABT Sportsline power tunes for the range of diesel and gasoline engines offered in the model. The three 2.0 TDI engines with varying outputs each benefit from the ABT Power tune that sees their stock outputs of 110-, 140-, and 170 horsepower get bumped up to 140-, 170-, and 195 horsepower, respectively. The smaller 1.4 TFSI gasoline engine with 122-, 150-, and 160 horsepower outputs, stock move on up to 160-, 180-, and 210 horsepower outputs, respectively. The top-dog in the engine lineup is the 2.0 TFSI turbo-four with 180- and 211 horsepower outputs in stock form. Thanks to ABT Power, they see an increase to 230- and 260 horsepower outputs, to provide the top-of-the-line power and acceleration figures.
With more power being sent to the wheels with every engine option, ABT Sportsline focused on making the chassis a bit more dynamic to match the upgraded output. The stock suspension can be modified with new springs that sharpen up handling through those tight corners. New spacers can be worn and paired up with either ABT ED-C, CR, or DR alloy wheels in diameters ranging from 18- to 20 inches with corresponding sport tires for a wider stance and better grip.
Next up was the Tiguan’s styling, where ABT Sportsline added a couple of aerodynamic pieces along with a few to spruce up the CUV’s looks. A new front grille and door strip attachments help to change the look of the Tiguan while a new rear skirt houses the optional four-pipe exhaust system. The finishing touch is a rear spoiler that helps to generate downforce for better stability.
The final touch from ABT Sportsline is a set of new floor mats and a cargo mat to keep things tidy with a custom look.
ABT Sportsline Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications
ABT Engine Tuning:
Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1.968 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 195 HP/143 kW (standard: 170 HP/125 kW)
Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1.968 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 170 HP/125 kW (standard: 140 HP/103 kW)
Engine: 2.0 TDI, 1.968 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 140 HP/103 kW (standard: 110 HP/81 kW)
Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 260 HP/191 kW (standard: 211 HP/155 kW)
Engine: 2.0 TSI, 1.984 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 230 HP/169 kW (standard: 180 HP/132 kW)
Engine: 1.4 TSI, 1.390 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 210 HP/154 kW (standard: 160 HP/118 kW)
Engine: 1.4 TSI, 1.390 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 180 HP/132 kW (standard: 150 HP/110 kW)
Engine: 1.4 TSI, 1.390 cc capacity
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 160 HP/118 kW (standard: 122 HP/90 kW)
Wheels and Chassis:
Wheels: ER Sport Wheels, DR Sport Wheels, or CR Sport Wheels
Wheel Sizes: 18 to 20 inch diameters
Optional: ABT Spacers
Suspension: ABT springs
Exterior:
-Front grille
-Door strips
-Rear skirt insert with integrated exhaust outlets
-Rear spoiler
Interior:
-Floor mats
-Cargo mat
[Source: ABT Sportsline]
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