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Euro NCAP 2016: The Tiguan is“ Best in Class”
The European New Car Assessment Programme Euro NCAP has published the best models of the year for 2016. The coveted title goes to the Tiguan, which was awarded " Best in Class " in the " Small off-roader " segment. This successor to the popular best-seller is among the safest vehicles in its segment.
I n June, the new Tiguan already passed the demanding Euro NCAP crash test series and received the highest five star rating. The results of four subareas were taken into account: proactive occupant protection system for children and adults, pedestrian protection and driver assistance systems.
The NCAP test standards were tightened again in 2016. This year, new child size dummies formed part of the testing equipment for the first time. The new Tiguan achieved an excellent result in occupant protection for adults and children. Thanks to the standard
ISOFIX and Top Tether child seat anchors in combination with safety belt tensioners on the second row of seats, children and adults are very well protected in the event of any frontal or side impact.
In terms of pedestrian protection, the structural details of the Tiguan in particular were assessed positively. These include the ' active bonnet ' feature, which is designed to help reduce dangerous head injuries in the event of a collision. Moreover, the Tiguan impressed with its pedestrian monitoring and ambient traffic monitoring system " Front Assist " with City Emergency Braking, which at the very least reduces the severity of an accident and in
All-new Sportage sees changes as it enters 2017
December brings new changes to the all-new Sportage. The model, launched in February 2016, has had a huge 35,000 sold since then. the best case even prevents the accident altogether. In addition, security systems such as ESC( Electronic Stability Control), the seatbelt fastening reminder function for the back seats and the active lane-keeping system " Lane Assist " are standard on the current Tiguan.
Euro NCAP publishes a list of the top-ranked vehicles each year. In 2016 a total of 22 models from all manufacturers were subjected to the rigorous Euro NCAP testing process. Last year the Touran also won the coveted " Best in Class ".
A s well as the introduction of a‘ GT-line S’ model, a‘ KX-5’ version and a 1.7 DCT powertrain are now available. An updated multimedia system and new paint options have been added to the line-up. This means 2017 is set to be an exciting year for Sportage customers and the Korean car manufacturer hopes they will continue the Sportage’ s popularity well into 2017.
‘ GT-Line’ on Sportage has proved to be a big success in its first year, and now the range sees an even higher specification, the‘ GT-Line S’. This will provide the looks and styling of the GT- Line with a number of high level specification items to add further appeal to the line-up. The‘ GT-Line S’ will be paired with the high powered 2.0 CRDi 6-speed auto and the 1.6 T-GDi 7- speed auto DCT powertrains. Additions also include a heated steering wheel, headlamp washers, bi-xenon headlamps, smart park assist system plus much more.
Replacing the‘ First Edition’ is the KX-5. This is a range-topping high end, highly specified model that showcases the full extent of technology that the Sportage range has to offer, available with a 2.0 CRDi engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. It features two-tone leather upholstery, electronic parking brake, wireless phone charging plus much more over the KX-4.
On‘ 2’ and‘ 3’ grades, the 7-speed dualclutch transmission( DCT) paired with the 1.7 CRDi engine will be available. This improves the MPG and lowers the CO2 when compared to traditional automatics. MY17 Sportage also has an upgraded multimedia system from the‘ 2’ grade and above offering a number of key improvements such as 3D Mapping, SD map updates, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
As for the updated paint strategy, customers can choose whether to have Standard at no additional cost or Optional and Premium paint colours, for which the price will vary accordingly.
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