The Tiguan has been in the market for over a decade in South Africa and sold over 41 000 units since its local launch in 2009.
Most obviously, the design is completely new. A distinctive feature is the higher, more powerful-looking front end with the integrated LED headlights. In between, a glass-covered horizontal bar with an integrated LED strip replaces the traditional radiator grill.
The new frontal treatment highlights the fact that the drag coefficient has improved from 0.33 to 0.28. The wheels are up to 20 inches in size. A horizontal LED strip between the tail light clusters emphasises the width of the Tiguan’s new rear end.
The new Tiguan is available in three new colours, Persimmon Red Metallic, Cipressino Green Metallic and Oyster Silver Metallic.
Volkswagen has also completely redesigned the interior of the new Tiguan. The components of the latest modular infotainment matrix are merged onboard to create a clearly designed cockpit landscape that is intuitive to operate. The modules include the new Digital Cockpit (digital instruments with anti-reflective coating in tablet landscape format), a large infotainment screen with a completely new menu structure and graphics (standard display: 12.9 inches, optionally (15 inches), a new optional head-up display and a new multifunction driving gear shift with an integrated OLED display.
The new Tiguan is optionally available with the new IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights; this high-tech lighting system with 38,400 multi-pixel LEDs (19,200 multipixel LEDs per headlight) has been derived from the new Touareg.
The new Tiguan has increased in length by approximately three centimetres. The height, width and wheelbase remain practically identical to the predecessor. The luggage compartment capacity of the new generation shows just how good the use of space is, although the SUV is only slightly longer, its luggage compartment capacity has increased by 37 litres to 652 litres (when loaded up to the height of the rear seat backrests).
The driver assist systems of the new Tiguan at a glance are:
- Trailer manoeuvring system (Trailer Assist)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Hill Start Assist
- Park Distance Control (front and rear)
- Electronic Stability Control with Electromechanical Brake Booster
- Travel Assist
- Driver Alert System
- Park Assist Plus
- Proactive occupant protection system
- Rearview camera system
- Lane Assist
- Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert and exit warning system
- Area View including rearview camera system
At launch, the new Tiguan will be offered with the 1.4 TSI 110kW engine mated to a 7-speed DSG transmission. The engine develops a maximum torque of 250 Nm.
The new Tiguan 2.0 TDI 110kW DSG and 2.0 TSI 140kW DSG engines will be available for sale in November 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, respectively.
Retail Prices (VAT and emissions tax included)
Tiguan 1.4 TSI 110kW DSG – R651 500
Tiguan Life 1.4 TSI 110kW DSG – R702 800
Tiguan R-Line 1.4 TSI 110kW DSG – R766 300
Tiguan 2.0 TDI 110kW 4M DSG – R755 700
Tiguan 2.0 TSI 140kW 4M DSG – R834 800
The Volkswagen Tiguan comes standard with a 3-year / 120 000 km warranty, a 5-year / 90 000 km EasyDrive Service Plan including a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty. The service interval is 15,000 km.
For more information visit – www.vw.co.za
