When Will VW Build a Hit Economy Car for the U.S.? (photos Courtesy Motorauthority)

by Robert Farago

Published: January 11th, 2009

Robert Farago

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Mirko Reinhardt on Jan 13, 2009

tedward : They’ll probably shove an engine in the wrong place to save costs though, so no bets on how well it stacks up handling wise. This is mid-engined, RWD, and supposed to be roughly the same price as a Miata. In Germany, te Tiguan is priced between the CR-V and the RAV4, so if they can do that... Did you read the press release? 180hp diesel, 55 mpg (US)

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Tedward on Jan 13, 2009

Not when I wrote that apparently. If it actually comes as a diesel or with the 2.0, I would very seriously consider buying one.

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