Volkswagen is gearing up for the debut of the all-new third-generation Tiguan this September, however a few weeks earlier than the official unveiling, images of an undisguised instance ended up on social media.

The spy pictures in query have been uploaded on the Instagram accounts of avtomanija and cochespias1 displaying the outside SUV from completely different angles. The Tiguan was caught on the streets of Ljubljana which is the capital of Slovenia in Europe. The automaker selected this public location for the filming of press materials, as hinted at by the black digicam automobile within the background. The roads have been doubtless closed however bystanders acquired an early have a look at the SUV in its full glory.

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The low-resolution photos depict a purple Tiguan, doubtless within the sporty R-Line trim. The SUV showcases sizeable bumper intakes accented by chrome components, together with generously sized alloy wheels sporting a twin five-spoke sample. Notably, the SUV boasts full-width LED lighting items on each its entrance and rear ends, complemented by finely sculpted traces above the entrance and rear fenders, along with a set of silver roof rails.

The brand new Tiguan seems pretty giant subsequent to the specially-converted Mercedes-Benz GLE digicam automobile. Certainly, the SUV measures 4,551 mm (179.2 inches) in size, a rise of 32 mm (1.3 inches) in comparison with the earlier technology, whereas nonetheless sustaining the equivalent width and wheelbase of two,681 mm (105.5 inches).

VW has given us a fairly detailed preview of the mannequin in earlier official teasers. These included a large gallery of flippantly camouflaged prototypes with uncovered interiors and specs. The mannequin relies on an improved model of its predecessor’s MQB structure. Powertrain choices will embrace the mild-hybrid 1.5 eTSI petrol, 2.0 TSI petrol, 2.0 TDI diesel, and two eHybrid PHEVs. The latter will produce 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS), with the considerably bigger 18.5 kWh battery permitting an EV-only vary near 100 km (62 miles).

VW has supplied an intensive preview of the mannequin by means of prior official teasers, providing a complete look. These teasers featured a considerable assortment of prototypes with minimal camouflage. The mannequin is constructed on an upgraded iteration of its predecessor’s MQB structure. In Europe, the vary of powertrain selections encompasses the mild-hybrid 1.5 eTSI petrol, 2.0 TSI petrol, 2.0 TDI diesel, and two eHybrid PHEVs. Notably, the latter two will generate outputs of 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS), with the notably bigger 18.5 kWh battery allowing an electric-only vary practically reaching 100 km (62 miles).

The VW Tiguan will roll out in Europe beginning within the first quarter of 2024. As for North American consumers, it has been reported {that a} global-spec model of China’s VW Tayron would possibly function the successor of the Tiguan Allspace, probably receiving the Tiguan nameplate for the 2025 mannequin 12 months.