VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN EHYBRID TRAVEL ASSIST TEST WITH FUEL AND POWER CONSUMPTION ECONOMY

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This video provides a test of the Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid's Travel Assist system and its fuel economy. The plug-in hybrid variant, boasting 180 kW (245 PS) and a 13 kWh battery, offers an electric-only range of up to 60 km (NEDC). The reviewer highlights the system's ability to combine the turbocharged petrol engine and electric motor for optimal efficiency, utilizing GPS and map data for a predictive hybrid strategy. The Travel Assist feature is also demonstrated, capable of controlling steering, braking, and acceleration between 0 and 210 km/h, with the driver needing to maintain contact with the new touch-sensitive steering wheel. After a 142 km trip, the reviewer achieved a notable 3.8 l/100 km fuel consumption and 5.7 kWh/100 km power consumption, even with some aggressive acceleration tests included.