VW Tiguan 2025: Price, consumption, picture, technical data.

The VW Tiguan is a European version of an American classic – the SUV. It offers sportier handling than many of its rivals, and its cabin has a restrained vibe with plenty of trendy technology features. While the Tiguan didn’t prove particularly quick on our test track, the four-cylinder turbo engine delivers dutiful power, sounds refined, and will win over most buyers.

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Although the Tiguan is sold in global markets, U.S. dealers only offer the long-wheelbase model, meaning a third row of seats is available for those who need it. This type of cabin flexibility isn’t offered by rivals like the Honda CR-V , Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 .

What’s new ?

Volkswagen has given its compact SUV an attractive styling update to make it look at home alongside the redesigned Atlas and new Atlas Cross Sport midsize SUVs. New LED headlights, revised grille and bumpers, and new wheel designs give the VW Tiguan
a more modern look. The Tiguan’s cabin also gets updates in the form of a new steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls. Heated seats and a digital instrument display are now standard across the lineup. All models except the base S also get a new touch-sensitive climate control panel, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and a semi-autonomous driving mode VW calls Travel Assist. The Tiguan’s third row of seats remains an option. The VW Tiguan is expected to appear in VW showrooms by the end of .
Moving up to the mid-range SE trim adds 18-inch wheels, a power liftgate, lane-keeping assist and the new semi-autonomous driving mode. A panoramic sunroof is a €1200 option on the SE and may be worth the upgrade for buyers who want to catch some rays while driving.

Engine, transmission and performance

Under the hood of every VW Tiguan is a turbocharged four-cylinder with 184 horsepower; front-wheel drive is standard, but Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel drive is optional. This is a sporty SUV that’s fun to drive, with a smooth, willing engine and a well-tuned automatic transmission. Like most of its competitors, it’s far from fast, but it makes up for that with a firm ride, athletic handling and responsive steering with a hint of sportiness reminiscent of VW’s well-regarded GTI hatchback. The Tiguan’s brake pedal action is soft, not the firm, progressive pedals we enjoy in other members of the VW family tree. We haven’t driven the updated model yet, but we expect it to match the performance of the model we tested, which took 8.3 seconds to reach 60 mph on our test track.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The EPA estimates the front-wheel drive model will be the most fuel-efficient, with ratings of 23 mpg city and 30 mpg highway. All-wheel drive lowers those numbers by 1 mpg each, and going with the SEL R-Line carries an additional 1 mpg penalty. When we get a chance to test the VW Tiguan on our 75-mile highway fuel economy test, we’ll update this story with the results. For more information on the Tiguan’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Interior, comfort and cargo

The Tiguan’s interior is classic Volkswagen, meaning simple and functional but not particularly stylish. Others offer more legroom in the second row, but the Tiguan is one of the few vehicles in the class to seat seven. The Tiguan comes standard with cloth seats and partial power for the front seats. Opting for more expensive versions adds full driver power, leatherette seats and a panoramic sunroof. With just 12 cubic feet of cargo space behind the available third row, the Tiguan simply can’t be a hauler in the third row. With the third row folded, the Tiguan’s cargo dimensions put it in the middle of the class for raw space. With all seats folded, 19 of our carry-on boxes fit in the Tiguan, fewer than key rivals like the CR-V

Infotainment and connectivity

Volkswagen’s infotainment system looks sleek, but it has touch-sensitive controls built into a large glass screen that we struggled to use in Volkswagen’s ID.4 electric SUV. The system comes standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so drivers who prefer the familiar interface of their smartphone to Volkswagen’s system are in luck; a Wi-Fi hotspot is standard. For audiophiles, a 480-watt, nine-speaker Fender audio system is available, but only on the top trim. All models come with an 8.0- or 10.3-inch digital display that can be reconfigured to show a variety of information.

Safety and driver assistance functions

Forward collision warning with automatic braking and a blind spot warning system are standard, but Volkswagen charges extra for more desirable driver assistance features like lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control. For more information on the Tiguan’s crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include:

• Standard automatic emergency braking with front collision warning
• Available lane departure warning with lane keeping assist
• Available adaptive cruise control with semi-autonomous driving mode

Warranty and maintenance coverage

What was previously the industry’s best bumper-to-bumper warranty at six years and 72,000 miles of coverage has been reduced to four years or 50,000 miles. To make this reduced coverage a little easier to manage, all new Volkswagens offer two years of free regular maintenance included.

Price VW Tiguan

The VW Tiguan starts at €25,995 (Euro). That’s for an S model with front-wheel drive. A Tiguan S with 4Motion AWD starts at €27,495 (Euro). The top Tiguan, the SEL R-Line, starts at €36,595 (Euro).