Volkswagen Tiguan

Launched in February 2024, the third generation of the Volkswagen Tiguan intends to follow in the footsteps of previous versions while maintaining solid foundations. A true benchmark in its segment, the SUV has swapped sharp lines for softer shapes, while improving its technological offer a notch and without cutting back on its sense of hospitality. Its range of engines is multi-energy with petrol, diesel, mild hybridisation and two plug-in hybrid variants.

The look and dimensions of the Volkswagen Tiguan

Once statutory and rectilinear, the Tiguan's design has been noticeably softened with the arrival of this third generation. A plunging bonnet and headlamps connected by a black strip characterise the front end. The latter element can be completed with a horizontal light border on the most upscale finishes. On the R-Line trim, the thin side scoops of the bumper give way to larger openings. The rear benefits from lights integrated into a wide black strip. The light signature changes according to the degree of finish. The top-of-the-range models benefit from three light squares in each lens and a light strip. The sides abandon the long rib of the previous model for fine lines accentuating the curves of the wings. In terms of size, the rival of the Peugeot 3008 and Renault Austral gains 4 cm compared to the previous version to peak at 4.54 m. The width, height and wheelbase remain unchanged at 1.84 m, 1.66 m and 2.67 m respectively.

Even if the style has been completely redesigned, the interior does not play the fantasy card. Only the ambient lighting brightens up this serious atmosphere. The horizontal dashboard incorporates a large 12.9-inch touchscreen (15 inches in high trim), similar to that of the Skoda Kodiaq and slightly oriented towards the driver in the style of the BMW X3. The interface has a lower banner dedicated to ventilation settings while its upper counterpart can be set with shortcuts. The temperature is adjusted with a swipe of the finger on a sensitive line placed at the base of the screen. Behind the steering wheel is a 10.25-inch digital panel. The automatic gearbox control (the only transmission available) has been migrated behind the steering wheel, which leaves plenty of storage space in the centre console. The reception remains generous and the modularity retains the advantage of a sliding rear seat offered from the entry-level level. The trunk volume reaches 652 dm3.

The combustion engines of the Volkswagen Tiguan

A diverse range of engines powers the Tiguan. In petrol, the SUV can count on two 1.5 eTSI micro-hybrid four-cylinder petrol engines with 130 and 150 hp. In both cases, you have to be satisfied with the 7-speed DSG automatic transmission. The latter is also the only one offered on the four-cylinder diesel 2.0 TDI available in 150 hp and 193 hp. The latter benefits from 4Motion all-wheel drive.

The plug-in hybrid versions of the Volkswagen Tiguan

Offered on the compact Volkswagen Golf, the 204 and 272 hp plug-in hybrid engines are available on board the Tiguan. The 115 hp electric motor, common to both versions, is housed in the 6-speed eDSG automatic transmission. The 19.7 kWh battery allows a range of around 100 km in electric mode. The maximum charging power reaches 50 kW.