2017 VW Tiguan (2nd Generation)

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Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid 2020 review

Should I buy one?

Really, it’s quite easy to see how the Tiguan eHybrid would fit into your life as a pleasant, totally inoffensive family runabout. It’s punchy enough, economical and has a suitably plush cabin that could easily seat four tall adults in plenty of comfort - or two adults and three children, for that matter.

Prices for the Tiguan eHybrid are yet to be announced, but a figure around £38,000 seems like a reasonable guess to me.

Volkswagen Tiguan 2016-2024 review | Autocar

Volkswagen’s compact SUV bulks up for a bigger slice of segment sales, but faces strong competition from the Volvo XC40 and Mazda CX-5

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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan: Updated SUV on sale from £24,915

Facelift brings new styling and technology across the range, alongside 316bhp Tiguan R and plug-in e-Hybrid

Volkswagen has opened order books for several variants of its updated Tiguan SUV, with prices for the Ford Kuga rival starting from £24,915.

The plug-in e-Hybrid and range-topping Tiguan R are yet to be priced up, but buyers can now configure the standard car with a range of trim level and powertrain options. The entry-level car is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 128bhp, a six-speed manual gearbox and a raft of standard equipment including 17in alloy wheels, LED headlights and a suite of driver assistance functions. The 1.5-litre engine is capable of between 37.2 and 44.8mpg, and emits 143-159g/km of CO2.

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan R: 316bhp SUV on sale from £45,915 | Autocar

Golf R-engined crossover arrives with overhauled suspension and torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system

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All you need to know about the Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid

• In Europe, Volkswagen is offering its refreshed Tiguan in plug-in hybrid form.

• It's essentially the same engine combination used in the Golf GTE.

• The eHybrid's combination of a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine and 85kW electric motor means a total output of 180kW and a strong 400Nm.

All you need to know about the Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid | Life

The Volkswagen Tiguan is the best-selling SUV in Germany, thanks to its all-round abilities and dependability. The firm has now given the model a visual makeover, and fitted it with a hybrid drive.

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Carwow review of the 2021 Tiguan

 

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New 235 kW Volkswagen Tiguan R: price for Germany announced

Volkswagen in Germany has opened the order books for its new Tiguan R, releasing the starting price for the high-performance crossover.

So, how much will the new Tiguan R set you back in VW's domestic market? Well, pricing in Germany starts at €56 703,53 (inclusive of VAT), which translates to around R1 022 000. For the record, that’s a premium of €8 685,38 (currently about R156 000) over the Golf 8 R.

Whether or not this turns out to be a reliable indicator of the Tiguan R’s price in South Africa remains to be seen, what with the local launch pencilled in for the “latter part” of 2021 (with the standard facelifted Tiguan coming in the first quarter).

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Volkswagen in Germany has opened the order books for its new Tiguan R, releasing the starting price for the high-performance crossover.

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What Car? review of the 2021 Tiguan

 

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Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5 TSI Life 2020 UK review​

Should I buy one?​

The simple truth about most VWs is that you can’t go far wrong with one. This Tiguan is no different: it’s a smart-looking, well-built car that will sell by the bucket load and largely justifiably so. If you told us you were buying one as your family wagon, we’d be hard-pushed to criticise too harshly.

But would it be a car that you could expect to get excited about? Sorry, there are others that are better, such as the Ford Kuga.

Volkswagen Tiguan 2016-2024 review | Autocar

Volkswagen’s compact SUV bulks up for a bigger slice of segment sales, but faces strong competition from the Volvo XC40 and Mazda CX-5

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Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI Elegance 2021 UK review

Should I buy one?

Non-business buyers will pay £870 in vehicle excise duty alone for the diesel, and then you have to consider the very real possibility that such powertrains will be banned from city centres in the next few years. Neither of these considerations will keep you up at night if you spend all your time on the motorway, but you’d have to do some serious miles to justify the diesel over the bigger-selling 1.5-litre petrol, which only just lags behind in efficiency terms.

As facelifts go, this is among the more significant of late, bringing welcome and noticeable improvements to the Tiguan’s styling, interior and range structure, but the increasingly apparent drawbacks of the diesel option make it harder than ever to recommend, despite its long-range refinement. It’s worth noting that if you’re married to the idea of a diesel Tiguan but do lots of urban driving, the closely related Seat Tarraco can still be specified with the 2.0-litre lump and a row-your-own ’box for similar money.

Volkswagen Tiguan 2016-2024 review | Autocar

Volkswagen’s compact SUV bulks up for a bigger slice of segment sales, but faces strong competition from the Volvo XC40 and Mazda CX-5

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Gas Guzzler Tax In France Adds R500k To The Price Of A VW Tiguan R

Volkswagen surprised us last year with the first-ever Tiguan R with substantial grunt and the typical ‘R’ styling.

The hotted-up SUV starts from €54,900 in Germany but if you live in France, you will need to part with substantially more than that to park one in your garage.

Known as the 2021 Ecological Penalty, the most powerful version of the new Tiguan is set to receive penalties of up to €30,000 or around R500k with the current exchange rates.

Gas Guzzler Tax In France Adds R500k To The Price Of A VW Tiguan R

As a reminder, the 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder delivers 316 hp (235 kW).

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Volkswagen Tiguan gains 242bhp Golf GTI engine for 2021

Potent petrol range-topper will bridge the gap between the standard Tiguan and upcoming 316bhp R model

The Volkswagen Tiguan line-up has swelled at the top end with the introduction of two new four-wheel-drive petrol options.

The 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine is now available in 187bhp form, with 236lb ft, or in the identical 242bhp, 273lb ft guise offered in the Golf GTI hot hatchback. The same option was rolled out to the Tiguan's Seat Tarraco sibling last month.

The more potent option bridges the gap between the full-fat Tiguan R and the standard Tiguan line-up, bringing the 0-62mph time down to just 6.0sec and bumping the top speed up to 142mph.

The 187bhp option covers the 0-62mph sprint in 7.4sec, tops out at 133mph and is capable of 34.1mpg. It is available in range-topping Elegance and R-Line trims, priced from £36,140, while the 242bhp option is exclusive to sporty R-Line trim and priced from £39,560.

The latter is the fastest and most powerful version of the Tiguan on sale, until the 316bhp R arrives in the coming months. Capable of 0-62mph in 4.9sec and equipped with a new torque-vectoring four-wheel drive system, the new Tiguan R is expected to be priced from around £44,000 and will rival the BMW X2 M35i and Audi SQ2.

Volkswagen Tiguan gains 242bhp Golf GTI engine for 2021 | Autocar

Potent petrol range-topper will bridge the gap between the standard Tiguan and upcoming 316bhp R model

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Updated Volkswagen Tiguan Gets GTI Power

Volkswagen has announced its facelifted Tiguan will be getting the 2.0-litre turbo engine straight from the Golf GTI.

Bridging the gap between the standard Tiguan and the potent Tiguan R are two additional engines. As it stands, these engines are available for the UK market right now, but we suspect VWSA will follow a similar strategy.

The 2.0-litre turbocharged motors are available in two states of tune; 140 and 320 Nm, as well as 180 kW and 370 Nm. Petrolheads will be well aware the latter figure is identical to that of the soon-to-be-launched Golf 8 GTI. Both derivatives feature 4Motion all-wheel drive as well as 7-speed DSG automatic transmissions.

Both models are claimed to be quick, with the lesser-powered model capable of 7.4 seconds to 100 kph. It's GTI-powered sibling is good for a 6-second run to 100 kph - making it the fastest Tiguan available until the mighty Tiguan R arrives. For the record, that 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine pumps out 235 kW and 420 Nm, and is said to hit 100 kph in 4.9 seconds.

Updated Volkswagen Tiguan Gets GTI Power

Volkswagen has announced its facelifted Tiguan will be getting the 2.0-litre turbo engine straight from the Golf GTI. Bridging the gap between the standard Tiguan and the potent Tiguan R are two additional engines. As it stands, these engines are available for the UK market right now, but we...

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Refreshed Volkswagen Tiguan: model line-up for South Africa confirmed

Volkswagen South Africa has confirmed the model line-up for the facelifted Tiguan that is set to launch locally in the third quarter of 2021.

Interestingly, the range will feature three fresh specification lines, with the base derivative simply called the Tiguan, the mid-spec variant badged as the Tiguan Life and the flagship model (before the arrival of the full-fat R, anyway) known as the Tiguan R-Line. So, no more Trendline, Comfortline and Highline, then.

Powertrains will carry over from the pre-facelift range, which means there will be a choice of two petrol units and one diesel mill. The 1,4 TSI will offer an unchanged 110 kW and 250 N.m, driving the front axle via a six-speed DSG transmission. Top speed is listed as 200 km/h, with the zero to 100 km/h dash taking a claimed 9,2 seconds.

The 2,0 TDI again generates 130 kW and 380 N.m, employing a seven-speed DSG and 4Motion all-wheel drive. It boasts a top speed of 207 km/h and a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 8,3 seconds. Finally, the 2,0 TSI uses a seven-speed DSG to drive all four wheels and makes 162 kW (rather than 180 kW as it does in Europe) and 350 N.m, which VW says is enough for a 6,5-second sprint to three figures and a top speed of 225 km/h.

Refreshed Volkswagen Tiguan: model line-up for South Africa confirmed

Volkswagen South Africa has confirmed the model line-up for the facelifted Tiguan that is set to launch locally in the third quarter of 2021.

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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan R: 316bhp SUV on sale from £45,915

Golf R-engined crossover arrives with overhauled suspension and torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system

Volkswagen has opened order books for the Tiguan R, the latest and most powerful variant of its updated Tiguan SUV, with prices starting from £45,915.

The range-topping Tiguan R joins the larger Touareg R as part of the performance division’s rapidly expanding line-up. It uses the fourth-generation EA888 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine found in the Golf R, which produces 316bhp and takes it from 0-62mph in a claimed 4.9sec, then on to a top speed of 155mph.

As usual, this four-cylinder unit is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, four-wheel drive and VW's Dynamic Chassis Control system.

The Tiguan R also benefits from a similar torque-vectoring function in its four-wheel drive system as the Arteon R. This can vary drive between the front and rear axles as well as the left and right rear wheels.

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan R: 316bhp SUV on sale from £45,915 | Autocar

Golf R-engined crossover arrives with overhauled suspension and torque-vectoring all-wheel drive system

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Volkswagen Tiguan R 2021 UK review

Should I buy one?

That said, it certainly isn’t one-dimensional, this 316bhp Tiguan, and probably offers the SUV driver in a hurry more to play with in dynamic terms than Volkswagen’s existing R-badged crossover – the T-Roc R.

No serious driver would take the Tiguan R over the Golf R, however. The driving position in the former feels agricultural by comparison, and the steering in the larger car also lacks the communication of the Golf’s helm. These are not superficially effervescent cars we’re talking about; they require some level of commitment to come alive, and the Golf R is more confidence-inspiring in getting to that point, and considerably more rewarding once you get there. If you need the space, wait for the Golf R Estate.

Or, perhaps, consider the Macan, though be prepared to pay more than £50,000 after options. Of all the performance SUVs of this kind of size and price, it’s one of only two (the other being the Alfa Romeo Stelvio) whose driveline is naturally biased towards the rear, and you can feel that in both the steering and the handling. Residuals are rock-solid, too, which ought to justify the additional initial outlay.

Volkswagen Tiguan R review | Autocar

VW's R Performance division lights a 316bhp fire in the belly of the brand’s best-selling SUV

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Volkswagen’s most-built vehicle of 2020 wasn’t the Golf or Polo

Volkswagen has released its production figures for 2020, with some 5 080 763 VW-badged vehicles built during a year ravaged by the global pandemic.

The Wolfsburg-based firm revealed the information during the VW Group’s annual media conference.

Rather interestingly, the Tiguan – which was facelifted in mid-2020 – was easily the most-built VW of the year, pulling away from the pack with 754 276 units produced. The Passat (including China’s Magotan) grabbed second place, with 477 892 units built.

The Polo (including the Virtus sedan) had to settle for third place with 467 765 units produced, ahead of the Jetta (including China’s Sagitar) in fourth with 422 908 units. The China-only Lavida (416 209) was fifth, with the Golf falling all the way to sixth with a figure of 408 528.

Volkswagen's most-built vehicle of 2020 wasn't the Golf or Polo... - CAR Magazine

Volkswagen has released its production figures for 2020, with some 5 080 763 VW-badged vehicles built during a year ravaged by the global pandemic. The […]

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CAR Top 12 2021 midsize SUV/crossover winner - Volkswagen Tiguan - CAR Magazine

 

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Top 12 Best Buys 2021: VW Tiguan retains midsize SUV/crossover title

Now that the winners of our annual Top 12 Best Buys awards have been revealed (grab a copy of the April 2021 issue of CAR magazine for the full article), we can take a look at the individual categories.

So, the winner in the midsize SUV/crossover segment? Well, the Volkswagen Tiguan claimed the title for the five year in a row.

As a reminder, in one of the widest sectors, we consider distinguished, practical vehicles based on midsize platforms. Premium midsize SUVs compete in their own category, so here the mainstream marques duke it out.

Awarding the Tiguan a win for a fifth consecutive year was tempered by the fact that the arrival of a facelifted Tiguan (held back because of COVID-19) is imminent. How can we recommend it when a replacement is just around the corner? We debated all alternatives and agreed it’s still head and shoulders above the rest in this segment … not bad for five years.

Top 12 Best Buys 2021: VW Tiguan retains midsize SUV/crossover title…

Now that the winners of our Top 12 Best Buys awards have been revealed (grab a copy of the April 2021 issue of CAR for the full article), we can take a look at the individual categories. So, the winner in the midsize SUV/crossover segment? Well, the Volkswagen Tiguan claimed the title for the...

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CarExpert review of the 2021 Tiguan