The Department for Transport...
The Department for Transport is introducing a dedicated high vehicle occupancy (HVO) scheme between junctions seven at St Albans, Hertfordshire, and 10 at Luton, Bedfordshire.
On sale in February...
On sale in February, it will compete with Land Rover’s Freelander, Nissan’s latest X-Trail (driven here) and the forthcoming Ford X-MAX.
As you can see, the all-new model takes cues from the entire VW range, with its Passat-style front end, while classy tail-lights dominate the rear. The car’s sleek lines and chunky black plastic bumpers provide a mix of sportiness and off-road toughness.
At 4.4 metres long, 1.8m wide and 1.6m tall, the Tiguan is larger than the Touran MPV and, inside, there’s ample space for five. UK buyers will have a choice of two engines – a 139bhp 2.0-litre TDI turbodiesel and a 149bhp 1.4 TSI petrol.
A 168bhp 2.0-litre TDI unit will be available later next year, along with two more petrol powerplants, which are likely to be a 168bhp 1.4-litre TSI and a range-topping 197bhp 2.0-litre turbo from the Golf GTI.
All models come with 4MOTION four-wheel drive, giving decent ability off-road. But for those who really want to rough it, the German firm will offer a version with a modified front end, giving better protection for challenging terrain, and hill descent control. S, SE and Sport-trimmed models will be available, with all getting air-con as standard. Prices start at ?19,000.