Volkswagen's Tiguan GTE Active concept is a terrain-trampling hybrid

DETROIT — With a one-two punch following its all-electric BUDD-e microbus debut at CES last week has followed up that friendly little concept with something decidedly more menacing at the Detroit Auto Show.

It's called the Tiguan GTE Active concept. Although it's been designed trample anything in its path, it's quite nearly as eco-friendly as BUDD-e. Let me explain.

This concept, which is based upon the second-generation Tiguan that we'll see hit showrooms in 2017, is an all-wheel drive, 221-horsepower hybrid. Read more...