The GTE mode is for sporty driving. The transmission,
throttle, engine, and steering programming are more aggressive. The vehicle
uses its full 221 horsepower when GTE mode is activated and is capable of a
6.4-second 0 to 60 mph time and a top speed of 120 mph.
The driver can choose from several driving programs for the
4Motion Active Control all-wheel-drive system: On road (Comfort and Eco),
Offroad (Rocks, Sludge and Sand, and Gravel), Sport, Snow, Charge, and Battery
Hold.
The Tiguan GTE is based on VW's front-wheel-drive-based MQB
platform that underpins the Golf compact cars, among others. However,
changes have been made to enable off-road capability. The approach, departure,
and breakover angles are improved, and ground clearance increases from 7.1 to
8.9 inches. VW has also added a front skid plate, covered the bumpers in a
durable polymer, added tow hooks to both bumpers, installed a pair of LED
auxiliary spotlights, and outfitted the roof with high-strength cross rails.
Aggressive off-road 16-inch tires provide grip on slippery surfaces.
Inside, the five-passenger concept has VW's next generation
infotainment system, which features a 9.2-inch touchscreen, Apple Car Play and
Android Auto, and access to other apps through Car-Net App-Connect. It also
responds to gesture control commands. All of the controls on the center stack
are touch sliders, which is not a good idea.
Volkswagen is yet to show the version of the Tiguan that the
United States will get, but says it will be available in 2017 and be offered
with a longer wheelbase and a seven-passenger variant.
We suspect that the plug-in hybrid technology in the Tiguan
GTE concept will make it to the production version, as well as several other VW
vehicles. The off-road features probably won't be offered for this family
hauler.
source: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1101771_vw-tiguan-plug-in-hybrid-off-road-concept-revealed-ahead-of-detroit-auto-show#image=100541763
by Kirk Bell
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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