Against the backdrop of ever-increasing demand for electrified vehicles - all-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) over the past 2 years, Volkswagen has a wide range of market offerings capable of responding to a wide group of consumers, including with its all-electric ID. family, and also PHEV versions of their classic models.

Last year alone, Volkswagen reported a 73% increase in sales of electrified vehicles, bringing the total result for 2021 to 369,000 units. Of these, 263,000 (+97%) were 100% electric vehicles, while the remaining approximately 106,000 (+33%) were plug-in hybrids.

It is from the group of the latter that one of Volkswagen's latest market offerings, namely the eHybrid version of the brand's best-selling SUV, the Tiguan.

As a result of integrating eHybrid drive technology into the Tiguan, the car can offer the best of both worlds - driving in pure electric mode and without switching on in LPG mode.

For purely electric driving, the Tiguan eHybrid uses a compact 13 kWh lithium-ion battery. It is capable of driving up to 50 kilometers without harmful emissions, and the maximum speed in this mode can reach a respectable 130 km / h.

The Tiguan eHybrid hybrid drive system, which promises a combined output of 245 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque, and is combined with a 6-speed robotic gearbox, also counts mainly on battery depletion and in more severe loads, and on a compact, but the dynamic 1.4-liter TSI turbo unit.

Impressive in the operation of the hybrid drive system of the Tiguan eHybrid is the pleasant synchronicity that Volkswagen engineers have managed to achieve. The transition from 100% electric mode to hybrid or full DVG is almost imperceptible, and it can only be judged by readings on the instrument panel or purposefully orienting and looking for characteristic signs. A key factor in achieving this synchronicity is the car's DSG transmission, which gets better and better with literally every integration into a new or updated model of the brand.

To achieve further fuel economy and mileage in electric mode, the SUV model's transmission also offers B-mode operation, which offers more aggressive braking and inertia energy regeneration and, accordingly, recharging the built-in battery. Even this function alone guarantees a start from a place in pure electric mode, when the battery charge indicator lights up in red.

The basic idea behind the Tiguan eHybrid, like any plug-in hybrid PHEV, is to charge daily, optimally and upon arrival at the job site, which truly turns the vehicle into an all-electric solution for urban mobility. At the same time, the presence of an internal combustion engine under the hood is a reassuring factor that guarantees trouble-free long-distance travel. Combining it with an electric motor and its 115 horsepower as an auxiliary unit brings tangible benefits both environmentally and financially, with a real reduction in fuel consumption.

As for the rest of the Tiguan eHybrid equipment, which is available for purchase in three main versions, even in the basic version, the car comes with a solid set of comfort and safety systems, as well as a number of improvements. technological solutions to help management. The driver can count on the Digital Cockpit on-board installation, a three-zone climate system, a multifunction steering wheel with leather upholstery and integrated paddle shifters, adaptive cruise control, and an automatic brake system in the event of an accident. front impact, front and rear parking aid, lane keeping system, LED headlights, roof rails and more.

Repair manual for Tiguan 1: http://www.vwmanual.ru/en/tiguan/1