VW Launches Locally-Built Tiguan SUV in Russia

Volkswagen has announced that the Tiguan SUV is available for order in Russia. Like the Passat and Jetta that are sold in Russia, the Tiguan is also produced at VW’s local plant in Kaluga. “The decision to build the Tiguan locally is an indication of the strategic importance of the Russian market for the VW,” said Frank Wittemann, Head of the VW brand in Russia. At market launch, the Tiguan will be offered with a 150 HP 1.4 TSI engine priced at 904,000 ruble ($42,900 or €27,900) and with a 170 HP 2.0 TSI unit that will be available for 1,053,550 ruble ($50,000 or €32,500).