If you happen to have been to line up the all-new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan subsequent to the present mannequin, you’d nearly suppose they have been made by totally different firms.
WATCH: Paul’s walkaround video of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan prototype
The German carmaker’s third-generation mid-size SUV appears vastly totally different – rounder, extra delicate in its design cues, and arguably extra approachable than the edgy-looking mannequin that got here earlier than it.
And after spending a while within the new Tiguan in Germany not too long ago, we are able to verify it’s additionally extra sensible, considerate, high-tech and likeable to drive, too.
Right here’s a preview of what to anticipate when the new-gen Tiguan lineup arrives right here within the second quarter of 2025.
How does the Volkswagen Tiguan examine?
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How a lot does the Volkswagen Tiguan price?
Australian pricing for the brand new Tiguan has not been introduced but, however the model has said that it has no plans to supply a cut-price $40K mannequin to compete with base-spec examples of its medium SUV rivals.
In line with Volkswagen Australia, its prospects need larger ranges of ordinary specification and so they’re prepared to forego a extra highly effective engine to attain that purpose if it meets a palatable worth level.
Consequently, you’ll be able to anticipate new-gen Tiguan pricing to start out round $50,000 – hopefully slightly below – for the entry-level 110TSI front-wheel drive variant, whereas the mid-spec 150TSI all-wheel drive will add some energy and practicality to the equation for household consumers, most definitely for lower than $60K.
And on the high quality would be the 195TSI R-Line, a sportier wanting and driving flagship with the identical engine that options within the Mk8.5 Golf GTI, however with extra torque and AWD. It might price north of $63K.
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What’s the Volkswagen Tiguan like on the within?
The large modifications aren’t simply on the skin – it’s inside the place the brand new Tiguan actually steps issues up.
There’s a large new 15.0-inch touchscreen accessible, with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, satellite tv for pc navigation, and even a linked voice management system that makes use of ChatGPT AI tech.
However what’s most spectacular is the way in which the menus are arrange. Anybody who has had expertise within the present Tiguan will realize it was logical and easy, however when the brand new Golf got here alongside the German model had shifted too distant from that straightforward multimedia ethos. Now, the brand new Tiguan strikes a fairly blissful center floor.
Sure, nearly all of the foremost controls are nonetheless managed through a display, which can frustrate some individuals. There’s a haptic slider management for quantity, and there are related controls for the dual-zone local weather system.
Fortunately, the Tiguan will get a ‘Good Dial’ like within the associated Skoda Kodiaq (on this occasion, it’s positioned within the centre console space between the entrance seats), which may toggle quantity or drive modes – simply push to vary the perform.
That makes it simpler to dwell with, and customarily – after a few days of getting out and in of this automotive – I had no main points with the controllability and usefulness of the infotainment system.
However sure, I do suppose you’ll want a number of days to get your head round it. There’s a pleasant huge 10-inch digital instrument cluster for the motive force, too, with a great stage of configurability.
However actually, it was the cabin finishes and trims that actually made me really feel like VW has tried to up the wow issue inside. There are some glitzy bits just like the ambient lighting on the dashboard and within the doorways, which isn’t to all tastes, however the materials finishes are in any other case high notch.
There are smooth trim parts down close to your knees, as an example, and smooth padding on the doorways as effectively. And the seats are comfy, with loads of adjustability – plus the R-Line autos we drove had heated, cooled and massaging entrance seats, which can seemingly stream over to the Aussie fashions.
You’d anticipate a powerful stage of pragmatic design to the cabin, and the Tiguan delivers there as effectively.
There’s a shelf part above a twin wi-fi cellphone charging dock (no extra fights over who will get the charger!) and there’s a pair of USB-C ports up entrance, plus a storage space with adjustable partitions, further cupholders, and big door bins with bottle holders.
Additionally featured within the take a look at automobiles was a large panoramic glass roof, which will probably be provided in Australia – it’s simply not clear if will probably be customary or elective.
Again seat area is outstanding as effectively, with my 182cm (six-foot) body accommodated behind my very own driving place with loads of area to spare. Knee, foot and shoulder room are all beneficiant, and I had inches of area above my head, too.
There’s a transmission tunnel to cope with, however three adults – or three child seats – throughout the again ought to be doable. There are ISOFIX factors and three top-tethers as effectively.
Rear-seat occupants additionally get directional air vents, cupholders, map pockets and bottle holders within the doorways, and you’ll anticipate a rear local weather management system to be provided as effectively, plus outboard seat heating, too.
Boot area is claimed to be 652 litres (37L greater than earlier than) and there’s a 40:20:40-split, folding backrest to increase the area out for bigger objects. Within the boot there are sections to the facet for storage, a 12-volt port, purchasing bag hooks and an adjustable boot flooring.
Underneath that flooring there was no spare wheel within the automobiles on take a look at, however Aussie fashions are sure to have a space-saver at a minimal.
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What’s below the bonnet?
CarExpert understands the new-generation Tiguan vary will probably be provided with three powertrains in Australia.
| Specs | Tiguan 110TSI | Tiguan 150TSI 4Motion | Tiguan 195TSI 4Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.4L 4cyl turbo-petrol | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol |
| Energy | 110kW | ||
| Torque | 250Nm | ||
| Transmission | 7-speed DSG auto | 7-speed DSG auto | 7-speed DSG auto |
| Pushed wheels | Entrance | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
Additional specification particulars are nonetheless to be confirmed, together with towing, weights and extra.
It’s unclear whether or not the accessible eHybrid (PHEV) and TDI diesel variations abroad will make the journey Down Underneath, however in the interim it appears unlikely.
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How does the Volkswagen Tiguan drive?
The driving element of this take a look at was a little bit bit irritating, as a result of not one of the powertrains listed above have been accessible to check out.
As a substitute, this drive included time within the base European-spec 1.5 eTSI mild-hybrid which isn’t coming to our market anytime quickly; the two.0 TDI turbo-diesel, for which there’s apparently no native demand; and a 1.5 eHybrid PHEV that “might come at a later date” however is way from confirmed.
However in each occasion, even when the powertrain wasn’t related for the Aussie market, it was spectacular in its personal proper.
The 1.5 eTSI had a beautiful quantity of urge to its progress, with an electrified bent (48V MHEV) that made it fairly likeable in low-speed conditions, although it did have a bit much less grunt at tempo.
The two.0 TDI was a cracker, with ample pulling energy and a intelligent dual-clutch DSG auto that allowed the torque to maintain issues transferring. It was quiet and composed, too.
And the PHEV? Effectively, with as much as 120km of claimed EV driving vary, it definitely made for an attention-grabbing drive.
My time included loads of all-electric operation and the transition between EV and hybrid modes was delightfully easy and effectively thought-about. It additionally hammered while you wanted to place the throttle down, too.
In any other case, the drive expertise was suitably spectacular. The brand new Tiguan is softer feeling when it comes to the suspension tuning, with a bit extra of an concerned expertise in the case of dealing with.
With mild however correct steering, and a properly tuned chassis that provided consolation and composure over bumps, we reckon will probably be some of the entertaining mid-sized SUVs in the marketplace when it arrives in Australia.
Plus, evidently VW has listened to criticisms of how a lot noise intrusion there was within the outgoing mannequin, with higher sound deadening within the cabin within the new automotive – although I’m clearly but to pattern it on a few of our native surfaces which, as we all know, could be treacherous.
The protection techniques aren’t too intrusive, both. There’s a velocity signal recognition system that may warn you of velocity restrict modifications, however it may be silenced.
Whereas I personally don’t like lane-keeping tech on the whole, this method appeared effectively configured, to the purpose that I left it on for lots of the driving I used to be doing.
However fortunately, should you’re like me and need to swap it off, it’s a easy process utilizing both the large display or the motive force data show and steering wheel controls.
What do you get?
It’s too early to say what the usual spec line-up will probably be for the brand new Tiguan, although now we have a tough thought of what to anticipate of the top-spec R-Line.
Tiguan R-Line highlights:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- IQ.Gentle Matrix LED headlights
- LED tail lights incl. sequential indicators
- R-Line physique equipment
- Roof rails
- Panoramic glass roof
- Leather-based, microfleece inside trim
- 15-inch touchscreen media system
- Wi-fi Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Satellite tv for pc navigation
- DAB+ digital radio
- Heated, cooled and massaging entrance seats
- Heated rear seats
- Tri-zone local weather management
- Twin wi-fi cellphone charging
- Ambient inside lighting
Is the Volkswagen Tiguan secure?
It hasn’t undergone the ANCAP testing simply but, however the new-gen Tiguan was awarded the utmost five-star Euro NCAP score in 2024 towards the strictest standards so far.
In that testing, it scored 83 per cent for Grownup Occupant safety, 88 per cent for Youngster Occupant safety, 84 per cent for Susceptible Street Person safety, and 78 per cent for Security Help.
Commonplace security gear contains:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Bike owner detection
- Junction detection
- Head-on collision detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver consideration monitoring
- Lane maintain help
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Protected exit warning
- Encompass-view digital camera
- Journey Help
- Adaptive cruise management with cease/go
- Lane centring
- Entrance and rear parking sensors
- Entrance, front-side, front-centre and curtain airbags
There are high tether factors for baby seats in all three seats within the second row, plus ISOFIX factors for the 2 outboard seats.
How a lot does the Volkswagen Tiguan price to run?
Volkswagen Australia presents a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee for its complete lineup. That gained’t change for the brand new Tiguan.
Figures you would possibly need to know like servicing prices and intervals are nonetheless to be locked in, however you’ll be able to anticipate the model to supply a mixture of pay-as-you-go capped-price servicing, in addition to the selection of a pay as you go Care Plan (as much as 5 years).
For context, the present Tiguan has a five-year Care Plan accessible for between $3020-$3700 relying on engine varaint, which is dear by class requirements.
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CarExpert’s tackle the Volkswagen Tiguan
It’s an excellent spectacular factor, the new-generation Tiguan – and it must be, as a result of it’s additionally a vital mannequin for the VW model in Australia.
It goes with out saying that pricing will probably be vital to that success, so be sure you examine again to seek out out extra – and inform us what you suppose it ought to price within the feedback part.
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