Volkswagen Tiguan India launch highlights: Prices start at Rs. 27.68 lakh; specs, variants and more about the new SUV [PHOTOS+VIDEO]

UPDATES: Volkswagen Tiguan India launch highlights

12.55 p.m.: Volkswagen new Tiguan India launch event concludes. Thank you for staying with us.

12.50 p.m.: The bookings for the Tiguan are open and the deliveries of the SUV will commence from June 2017.

12.40 p.m.: The Volkswagen Tiguan will be available in five exterior colour options-- Indium Grey, Tungsten Silver, Atlantic Blue, Deep Black and Oryx White.

12.35 p.m.: The Tiguan will be available only with the 2.0 litre diesel engine option mated to the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

12.30 p.m.: The new Volkswagen Tiguan goes on sale in India at Rs. 27.68 lakh for the Comfortline variant and Rs. 31.04 lakh for the Highline (ex-showroom, Mumbai).

Tiguan Prices 

12.20 p.m.: Tiguan dimensions

Length—4,486mm

Height—2,095mm

Width—1,839mm

Wheelbase—2,677mm

12.10 p.m.: Tiguan safety features

Airbags, ABS (Antilock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), Hill Descent Control (HDC), head-up display and park distance control.

12.00 p.m.: Tiguan interior features

Panoramic sunroof with LED surroundings, automatic climate control, touchscreen infotainment system, electrically adjustable front seats and many more.

11.40 a.m.: Tiguan exterior features

The SUV will get LED headlamps with LED DRLs (Daytime Running Lamps), alloy wheels, roof rails, roof mounted spoiler and skid plates.

11.20 a.m.: Tiguan engine specs

While the engine details of the SUV are awaited, reports suggest that the Tiguan would come powered by a 2.0 litre TDI, four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with 190hp of power and 400Nm of torque and a 1.4 litre TSI petrol unit developing 147hp and 250Nm of torque.

11.10 a.m.: The production of the Tiguan is underway at the company's Aurangabad facility.

11.05 a.m.: The Tiguan is built on the company's popular MQB (Modularer Querbaukasten) platform, which allows the SUV to shed 50kg.

10.40 a.m.: The new Tiguan SUV was first premiered at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2015.

10.30 a.m.: Volkswagen Tiguan, which is in its fifth generation was part of the company's Auto Expo 2016 pavilion.

German carmaker Volkswagen is all set to launch its new SUV, the Tiguan, in India on Wednesday, May 24. The full-size SUV will be Volkswagen's premium SUV offering in the country.

Some of the dealers have already opened the bookings for the new Tiguan SUV against a down-payment of Rs. 1 lakh. Volkswagen started the production of Tiguan at its Aurangabad facility in Maharashtra in March.

Volkswagen Tiguan is expected to be offered in two variants -- Comfortline and Highline. In terms of pricing, rumours suggest that the base variant of the Tiguan is likely to be pegged at Rs. 24 lakh while the top-of-the-line variant is expected to get a price tag of Rs. 30 lakh. The new Tiguan premium SUV will compete against the likes of Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner, the new Isuzu MU-X and the upcoming Skoda Kodiaq in India in its segment.

Under the hood, the new Tiguan is expected to pack 2.0L TDI engine mated to a 7-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The SUV is likely to generate 148bhp and 340Nm of torque and is expected to be offered in both 2-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options.

Based on the new MQB platform, the new Tiguan flaunts LED DRLs, new front grille, new front and rear bumpers and chrome toppings. While the Comfortline trim of the SUV will ride on the 17-inch alloy wheels, the high-end trim Highline will get 18-inch alloy wheels.

The cabin of the Tiguan is expected to get an all-black colour theme with piano black inserts on the dashboard and centre console. The SUV is expected to come loaded with features such as touchscreen infotainment system with MirrorLink, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, panoramic sunroof, head-up display, faux leather upholstery and heated front seats. On the safety front, Volkswagen would offer airings, ABS with EBD, Hill Descent Control and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

Volkswagen will pull the wraps off the new Tiguan later today. Stay tuned, we will bring you all the updates LIVE for the launch of the SUV.