2008 Volkswagen Tiguan

We've already seen full production images of the upcoming compact SUV from Volkswagen, but the company released more information in Frankfurt, much of which applies to the versions coming to the states. The most interesting news is that there will be three subtle variations of the Tiguan to fit different buyers' offroad desires.

We don't know how well it will sell, but if you need a larger entry angle, you can buy the Tiguan Track & Field. The model has a 28-degree entry angle and a driver-selectable offroad mode. For those who just want the utility of the Tiguan for their daily commute and weekend runs to Ikea, there will also be Trend & Fun and Sport & Style trims. Of course, VW says even these street-friendly Tiguans can take less extreme trails.

There's no final word on which engine will make it to the U.S., but we'll bet on some variation of the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder engine that's found in many other VW models. There are also plans for a diesel version to come stateside, but don't expect more news on that until the first major U.S. auto show in Los Angeles this November.
source : cars