VW Tiguan X 380 TSI 4Motion Is An Affordable Coupe SUV Made Exclusively For China

The 2021 VW Tiguan X has just been unveiled to the world at the Beijing Auto Show and is currently on display in flagship 380 TSI 4Motion guise.

The Tiguan X is an SUV ‘coupe’ exclusive to the Chinese market and has quite a bold exterior design. Up front, it has the same fascia as the recently facelifted 2021 Tiguan and therefore includes sharp headlights with LED daytime running lights and four chrome-finished horizontal slats in the grille.

Where the Tiguan X starts to look distinct from other variants is from the B-pillar and back. Like most SUV ‘coupes,’ the roofline aggressively tapers down to a steeply raked rear window and a short decklid. Also making the Tiguan X stand out from other variants out back are the new taillights with a subtle LED light bar connecting them. There is also a large badge with ‘Tiguan X’ lettering.

As this is the Tiguan X 380 TSI 4Motion model, it is powered by a 2.0-liter TSI turbocharged petrol unit that produces 217 hp and 280 lb-ft (380 Nm) of torque. Coupled to the engine is a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission and, as the model name implies, a 4Motion all-wheel drive system.

This particular model on display at the VW booth in Beijing has the available R Line exterior package that includes distinctive bumpers and new wheels.

Interestingly, the VW Tiguan X is based on the long-wheelbase Tiguan, meaning it has a wheelbase of 2,791 mm (109.9 inches). It has been developed and will be built by the SAIC-VW joint venture.

In China, prices for the compact SUV Coupe range from 246,000 to 306,000 Yuan (equal to US$36,100 to US$44,900 at today’s exchange rates).