Vw Tiguan TDI will come to America... maybe in 2015!

If you’ve been waiting for a diesel version of the Volkswagen Tiguan to arrive in the U.S., you’ll have to wait at least three more years, according to AutoGuide. It’s not because there’s no demand for it. Volkswagen executives say that dealers and consumers have been clamoring for the TDI version ever since the launching of the 2009
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atc98092 - 6/15/2011 7:17:51 PM

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The article states that VW says it would cost a lot to meet emissions. Bull! They have already certified the engine/transmission combo with AdBlue for the Passat. It can't cost that much more to add another model. I realize with 4Motion they might have to rerun some emissions tests, but I don't believe they would have to start all over again.

quizz - 6/15/2011 11:17:02 PM

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So the real reason would be.. they're lazy?

atc98092 - 6/16/2011 8:35:29 AM

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Just a guess on my part, but I thnk they just don't have enough of the engines to go around. They need another engine line, and I think that will be the next addition to the Tennessee facility.

jtz7 - 6/16/2011 4:25:20 PM

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CAN'T BE TO EXPENSIVE!!! After all, the CC is getting another facelift. That alone cost a lot of money.