Volkswagen Tiguan (second generation)
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The Volkswagen Tiguan (second generation) is a compact crossover SUV introduced in the mid-2010s, known for its versatile interior, advanced safety and infotainment technology, and position as one of Volkswagen’s best-selling global models.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace | 5 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 3 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan (MQB-based) | 1 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan (second generation) canonical | 1 |
| Volkswagen Tiguan (standard wheelbase) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T9174548 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Volkswagen Tiguan (second generation) Context triple: [Škoda Karoq, relatedTo, Volkswagen Tiguan (second generation)]
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A.
Volkswagen Tiguan L
The Volkswagen Tiguan L is a long-wheelbase, mid-size crossover SUV primarily produced for the Chinese market, offering expanded interior space and family-oriented practicality compared to the standard Tiguan.
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B.
Volkswagen T-Roc
The Volkswagen T-Roc is a compact crossover SUV known for its stylish design, elevated driving position, and a range of efficient engines and modern technology features.
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C.
Volkswagen Sharan
The Volkswagen Sharan is a large multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) designed primarily for family use, known for its spacious interior, sliding rear doors, and flexible seating configurations.
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D.
Volkswagen Touran
The Volkswagen Touran is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by Volkswagen, known for its versatile interior, practicality, and family-oriented design.
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E.
Volkswagen T-Cross
The Volkswagen T-Cross is a compact crossover SUV designed for urban versatility, combining a high driving position with practical interior space and modern connectivity features.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Volkswagen Tiguan (second generation) Target entity description: The Volkswagen Tiguan (second generation) is a compact crossover SUV introduced in the mid-2010s, known for its versatile interior, advanced safety and infotainment technology, and position as one of Volkswagen’s best-selling global models.
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A.
Volkswagen Tiguan L
The Volkswagen Tiguan L is a long-wheelbase, mid-size crossover SUV primarily produced for the Chinese market, offering expanded interior space and family-oriented practicality compared to the standard Tiguan.
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B.
Volkswagen T-Roc
The Volkswagen T-Roc is a compact crossover SUV known for its stylish design, elevated driving position, and a range of efficient engines and modern technology features.
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C.
Volkswagen Sharan
The Volkswagen Sharan is a large multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) designed primarily for family use, known for its spacious interior, sliding rear doors, and flexible seating configurations.
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D.
Volkswagen Touran
The Volkswagen Touran is a compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by Volkswagen, known for its versatile interior, practicality, and family-oriented design.
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E.
Volkswagen T-Cross
The Volkswagen T-Cross is a compact crossover SUV designed for urban versatility, combining a high driving position with practical interior space and modern connectivity features.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
compact crossover SUV
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passenger vehicle ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Tiguan II
NERFINISHED
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Tiguan Mk2 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| assemblyLocation |
Foshan, China (FAW-Volkswagen)
NERFINISHED
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Kaluga, Russia (until local production changes) ⓘ Puebla, Mexico NERFINISHED ⓘ Shanghai, China (SAIC Volkswagen) NERFINISHED ⓘ Wolfsburg, Germany NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| bodyStyle | 5-door SUV ⓘ |
| class | compact SUV ⓘ |
| codename | Volkswagen Tiguan AD NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| drivetrainOption | 4Motion all-wheel drive ⓘ |
| engineTypeOption |
turbocharged diesel engine
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turbocharged petrol engine ⓘ |
| facelift | Volkswagen Tiguan (second generation) facelift 2020 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| faceliftChange |
revised front and rear styling
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updated infotainment and driver assistance tech ⓘ |
| faceliftYear | 2020 ⓘ |
| layout |
front-engine, all-wheel-drive
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front-engine, front-wheel-drive ⓘ |
| LWBNameInChina | Volkswagen Tiguan L NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| LWBNameInEurope | Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| LWBNameInNorthAmerica | Volkswagen Tiguan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Volkswagen NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| market |
Asia-Pacific
NERFINISHED
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China NERFINISHED ⓘ Europe ⓘ North America ⓘ South America NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketSegment | C-segment SUV ⓘ |
| notableFact | one of Volkswagen’s best-selling global models in the late 2010s ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
advanced driver assistance systems
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available digital instrument cluster (Active Info Display in some markets) ⓘ modern infotainment system with touchscreen display ⓘ versatile rear seat with sliding and folding function ⓘ |
| performanceVariant | Volkswagen Tiguan R (selected markets) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| platform | Volkswagen Group MQB platform NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| plugInHybridVariant | Tiguan eHybrid (in some markets) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| positionInLineup |
above Volkswagen T-Roc (in markets where sold together)
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below Volkswagen Atlas / Teramont in some markets ⓘ below Volkswagen Touareg ⓘ |
| predecessor | Volkswagen Tiguan (first generation) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| productionStart | 2016 ⓘ |
| safetyFeature |
adaptive cruise control (in many trims/markets)
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autonomous emergency braking (in many trims/markets) ⓘ lane-keeping assistance (in many trims/markets) ⓘ |
| seatingCapacity | 5 ⓘ |
| seatingCapacityOptional | 7 (LWB/Allspace) ⓘ |
| successorTo | Volkswagen Tiguan 5N NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| transmissionOption |
dual-clutch automatic transmission (DSG)
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manual transmission ⓘ |
| unveiledAt | 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| wheelbaseVariant |
long wheelbase (LWB)
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standard wheelbase (SWB) ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Volkswagen Tiguan (second generation) Description of subject: The Volkswagen Tiguan (second generation) is a compact crossover SUV introduced in the mid-2010s, known for its versatile interior, advanced safety and infotainment technology, and position as one of Volkswagen’s best-selling global models.
Referenced by (11)
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this entity surface form:
Volkswagen Tiguan (MQB-based)
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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
this entity surface form:
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
this entity surface form:
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
this entity surface form:
Volkswagen Tiguan
this entity surface form:
Volkswagen Tiguan
this entity surface form:
Volkswagen Tiguan
this entity surface form:
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
this entity surface form:
Volkswagen Tiguan (standard wheelbase)