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VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan 2008 - Present
Volkswagen Tiguan is quite a new model on the car market being first introduced by the German car manufacturer in 2007. In fact, the first concept car of this small SUV was unveiled at the 2006 edition of the Los Angeles International Auto Show held in November while a production model was debuted one year later at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Volkswagen presented the Tiguan as a 2008 model for the European market and as a 2009 edition for the North Americans, starting the production during winter ... >> Read more
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| Test information: | The passenger compartment remained stable during the impact. VW have done much to remove hazards from the dashboard area but the steering column and ignition barrel still posed some risk of injury to the driver's knees and femurs. The Tiguan scored maximum points in the side impact and pole tests. |
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* Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags (standard); rear seat-mounted torso airbags (optional) * Rollover sensor: designed to deploy the side curtain airbags in the event of an impending rollover * Electronic stability control * Antilock brakes * Daytime running lights Tested vehicle specifications: * 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4wd * Class: Small SUV * Weight: 3,713 lbs. * Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags * Wheelbase: 103 in. * Length: 174 in. * Width: 71 in. * Engine: 2.0 L turbocharged 4-cylinder * EPA ratings: 18 mpg city | 24 mpg highway |
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| General evaluation: | Front impact: Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the B-pillar and roof rail. Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head acceleration from the B-pillar/roof rail hit was low. Side impact: Injury measures: Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity. Head protection: Driver — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof. Rear passenger — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof. |
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