Volkswagen showed the new Tiguan in a world premiere at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt.

This 'small brother' of the Touareg can be recommended to all those car drivers who enjoy the individual visual appearance and versatility of a SUV, but also expect a premium level of comfort, agility and variability, said a Volkswagen official.

Its chassis sets new standards in the world of SUVs, because it is extremely driving-active and safe. All five engines - for the first time on the global SUV market all engines are charged without exception - already deliver powerful propulsion just above the idling speed, he said.

Upon request, the Tiguan can be parked nearly automatically in the urban jungle by the Park Assist feature. Off-road, on the other hand, the latest radio-navigation system (RNS 510) navigates its occupants back to civilisation using its off-road function.

Meanwhile, with up to 1,510 liters of cargo space, the Tiguan exhibits van qualities. 2,500 kilograms of trailer load also define the absolute best value in the Tiguan segment, he said.

The Tiguan is the first SUV in the world to be offered exclusively with charged engines. The advantage of engine charging is more power, less fuel consumption and lower emissions, said the spokesman.-Trade Arabia News Service