In western astrology and (formerly) astronomy, the zodiac is divided into twelve signs, each sign occupying 30Â° of celestial longitude. Because the signs are regular, they do not correspond exactly to the boundaries of the twelve constellations after which they are named.
Tiguan â The smaller of Volkswagenâs two SUVs is named Tiguan, which is a combination of the German words for Tiger and iguana. Touareg â VWâs larger luxury SUV is perfect to take anywhere, which is probably why it was named for the nomadic Tuareg people of North Africa.
The Volkswagen Tiguan provides a different take on the compact crossover segment. Really, how could it not with a name like Tiguan, the result of VW's marketing department apparently melding the words tiger and iguana together? The car itself isn't quite so head-scratching, but it's definitely outside the norm.lus, if you're familiar with the Volkswagen brand, the Tiguan's numerous similarities to the previous-generation Jetta and Golf will make the switch to an SUV that much easier. Current Volkswagen Tiguan. The Volkswagen Tiguan is a four-door, five-passenger compact crossover.