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April 22, 2014

Review: 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI

Photos by Ulysses Ang
In the age of celebrity nicknames such as “Kimye” (Kim Kardashian + Kanye West) or “Brangelina” (Brad Pitt + Angelina Jolie), it was just going to be a matter of time for the automotive industry to follow suit. And Volkswagen seems to have done just that with their compact crossover, the Tiguan. Though one might think it’s named after a nomadic desert tribe like the Touareg, it actually stands for Tiger + Iguana because Volkswagen thinks this feisty little number combines the best attributes of these two animals: power and grip. Indeed, the name is quite suitable for one of the best surprises in the compact crossover genre.

July 4, 2017

Review: 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI Comfortline


Let that color sear in your mind for a moment. That is what Volkswagen calls Habanero Orange. And though it’s not available in the Philippine-spec Tiguan (it was brought in specifically for the motor show circuit), it does point to a new way of thinking for Volkswagen’s compact crossover. From being an oddly-sized, oddly-priced SUV, the all-new 2017 Tiguan finally vies for mainstream crossover success. Building on the strengths of the previous model, it now offers more space, a classier feel, and improved efficiency. The question is, is it finally ready to sway Mr. Forester or Ms. CR-V to the Volkswagen fold?

January 9, 2017

NAIAS 2017: The Volkswagen Tiguan Grows Up, Sprouts Third Row


Volkswagen is playing the crossover game correctly right now by offering a larger version of its Tiguan SUV. And get this: it comes with an optional third-row. Previewed at the North American International Auto Show, the long wheelbase Tiguan, formally known as the Tiguan Allspace in Europe or simply Tiguan for the US, could this be the start of a Volkswagen renaissance.

September 18, 2018

Review: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 280 TSI


Let’s say for a minute that 2017 didn’t happen. With that, Trump wasn’t sworn as the US President, #MeToo didn’t happen, and Volkswagen Philippines never showed the second-generation Tiguan. Alas, history has been written and no one could go back in time; well, perhaps except for the people over at VW. See, this is the 2018 Tiguan—a model that erases the existence of the current-for-the-world Tiguan and instead gives people back the first-generation one.

April 18, 2020

Forget the Golf, This is Volkswagen's Best-Selling Vehicle in the World


If you think the Golf is Volkswagen’s best-selling vehicle, think again. Last year, that record goes to the Tiguan compact SUV.

September 14, 2015

Volkswagen Introduces Larger All-New Tiguan in Frankfurt


After selling some 2.64 million copies worldwide, Volkswagen is ready to move its compact crossover, the Tiguan to the big leagues. Moving to the new MQB architecture that also underpins the all-new Golf and Passat, the 2016 Tiguan marks the beginning of the brand’s SUV offensive and will actually be available in two wheelbases with the long wheelbase model specifically designed for markets such as the US and China.

April 17, 2019

We Think We Know the 2 SUVs Volkswagen Philippines is Bringing In This Year


Ayala, it seems, likes to play guessing games. Earlier this year, it was all about guessing which three (well, now four) vehicles that Kia’s unboxing in 2019. Then, there’s the daily routine of figuring out the best time to flush the toilet and do the laundry (thanks Manila Water). And now, the game has extended to which two Volkswagen SUVs they’re bringing in.

June 16, 2014

Special Discounts on Volkswagen Jetta and Tiguan Models to End Soon


Now is the best time to catch the Volkswagen Jetta and Tiguan as the limited introductory offer draws to an end. The two models from Volkswagen’s stable will revert to its original pricing by 30 June 2014, so this is the perfect moment to purchase a Volkswagen with the Jetta being offered at P1,098,000 and the Tiguan at P1,990,000.

March 28, 2017

UPDATED: MIAS 2017: The All-New 2017 Tiguan Headlines For Volkswagen


Update 1: The major specifications are now available at the bottom (4/9).

Volkswagen Philippines has announced an impressive line-up at this weekend’s Manila International Auto Show. Apart from the range of Commercial Vehicles that have been primed for an introduction, the spotlight will be shared by new versions of the brand’s current models – with the most notable being the all-new Tiguan.

February 4, 2014

Volkswagen Inaugurates BGC Dealership, Announces Plans for 3 More Within 2014

L-R: Mr. Erwin Locsin (General Manager, Volkswagen BGC), Mr. JP Orbeta (President, Automobile Central Enterprise, Inc.), Mr. Fernando Zobel de Ayala (President & COO, Ayala Corporation), Hon. Mayor Lani Cayetano (City of Taguig), Mr. Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala (Chairman and CEO, Ayala Corporation)
Iconic Dealership, Inc., formally opened its flagship showroom—Volkswagen BGC with no less than Ayala Corporation President and COO, Mr. Fernando Zobel de Ayala and Volkswagen official distributor, Automobile Central Enterprise, Inc. (ACEI) President and CEO, Mr. John Philip Orbeta leading the ceremonial inauguration. Also in attendance was Ayala Corporation and CEO Mr. Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala and Taguig City Major Ms. Lani Cayetano.

January 11, 2015

All-New Passat Headlines Volkswagen Philippines's Aggressive 2015 Plans


Volkswagen Philippines announced an aggressive growth plan in 2015 headlined by the arrival of eight new models this year including new engine and transmission variants of its current vehicle line-up. During the Media Appreciation Night, Mr. John Philip Orbeta, President and CEO of Volkswagen Philippines and Mr. Klaus Schadewald, Chief Operating Adviser of Volkswagen Philippines made the announcement that 2015 will be a busy year for the German car brand.

September 23, 2013

Volkswagen Reveals Initial Philippine Line-Up, Prices; Launch Celebration this September 28-29.


“Third time’s a charm,” opened Mr. John Philip Orbeta, Chairman and President of Ayala Automotive Holdings Corporation, the parent company of Automobile Central Enterprises, Inc. (ACEI), the newly appointed distributor of Volkswagen vehicles in the Philippines, as he laid down the company’s plans to launch the hotly-anticipated German brand back to the local market.

March 1, 2019

Volkswagen Philippines to Launch New Models in 2019


Volkswagen Philippines’s move to introduce its China nameplates has paid off handsomely. The German brand, distributed by AC Industrials, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation reported sales of 1,363 units or a 7 percent increase compared to 2017.

September 29, 2013

The Time is Now: Volkswagen Officially Enters the Philippines


Volkswagen, one of the world’s most well-loved brands, aptly called “The People’s Car” is finally back in the Philippines, as it  rolls off today at the Ayala Tower One and Exchange Plaza, Makati City. Highlighting Volkswagen’s heart and essence, the launch, with the theme “The Time is Now” highlights the company’s brand heritage, passion and vision.

February 4, 2023

Volkswagen PH Responds To Critics By Teasing The Arrival Of The 2023 Tharu Compact Crossover


Update: readers and commenters have pointed that this could just very well be a refreshed/special edition variant of the T-Cross (bummer). Read the update at the bottom, and continue to read the original story.

In what seemed like a direct response to some heavy social media bashing last week concerning unofficial imports of its ID.4 and ID.6 EVs, Volkswagen Philippines has emerged from its long period of hibernation by teasing an upcoming all-new compact crossover: the 2023 Tharu.

August 27, 2018

Experiencing Central Luzon in the Volkswagen Santana, Lavida, and Tiguan


The Philippines has declared August as “buwan ng wika,” a month-long celebration of the Filipino language. Of course, it’s only fitting that Volkswagen, a brand revitalized with a more affordable roster of vehicles, brought its Santana, Lavida, and Tiguan on its first-ever road trip through Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, and Bulacan.

March 24, 2015

Volkswagen Philippines Announces Results of 3rd Fuel Eco Fun Run


In February 2015, Volkswagen Philippines took eighteen (18) media members to Magalang in Pampanga for the 3rd leg of ECO FUN RUN, a fuel economy test for the Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) engine technology. The event was in cooperation with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum.

February 14, 2019

Volkswagen Goes On Tour This February to May 2019


Starting as early as Valentine’s Day this February, up to Labor Day in May, Volkswagen Philippines brings its roster of German-engineered and designed vehicles closer to the Filipino public when it holds tours and exhibits in major malls in Metro Manila.

May 21, 2018

Volkswagen Philippines Brings 5 New Models Headlined by Cheaper-Than-Japanese Santana Sedan


“Bringing it back to the people.” was how AC Industrials (of which Volkswagen Philippines is a part of) CEO, Mr. Arthur Tan put it, as VW finally brings 5 new models that easily fit the bill as “the people’s car.” Launched are the Santana, Santana GTS, Lavida, Lamando, and Tiguan.

January 28, 2014

First Drive: Volkswagen Polo Notch 1.6 TDI M/T and Jetta TDI 2.0 TDI M/T Trendline

Photos by Ulysses Ang
When you think of ‘diesel’, the first things that come to mind are pick-ups, large SUVs, and MPVs. They’re normally associated with anything that requires fuel economy and hauling power at the expense of everything else, including refinement. But the notion of the unrefined diesel engine is something best left to your grandfather. Technology has remarkably changed transforming today’s diesel engine into one that actually improves the overall driving experience thanks to exhilarating performance and outstanding fuel economy without sacrificing emissions. In fact, Europe has taken notice. In 2012, about 55 percent of cars sold there were diesel, that’s up from 31 percent in 2000. And the leader in the diesel revolution is Volkswagen and their TDI technology.